A Selection from the Physiological and Horticultural Papers: Published in the Transactions of the Royal and Horticultural Societies (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Knight, Thomas Andrew

9780484266901: A Selection from the Physiological and Horticultural Papers: Published in the Transactions of the Royal and Horticultural Societies (Classic Reprint)

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A taste for Horticulture has for some years been so universally cultivated, that all classes are familiar with Mr. Knight's name as a writer, and the extracts from his papers which are found in many of the periodical publica tions on Horticulture and Arboriculture of the present day, have caused the readers of these works to be in some degree conversant with the particular subjects on which he has treated; and though the value of the present work may be diminished by the task of editing it having unavoidably fallen to those who are ill qualified to do justice to the undertaking, they are still cheered by the hope that their imperfect attempt may, nevertheless, by making both Mr. Knight's character and his writings better known, be the means of demonstrating more fully to the world the constant and never-tiring exertions of his mind in the pursuit of know ledge, and its application to purposes of practical utility for the benefit of his fellow-creatures.

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The distinguished British naturalist Thomas Andrew Knight (1759–1838) devoted himself to the emerging science of horticulture, and his interest in plant physiology and structure is evident in this collection of papers, published in 1841. Today Knight is particularly associated with his many and successful experiments in fruit-tree breeding.

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