The Quarterly Journal of Agriculture Volume 8 (Paperback)


This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1838 Excerpt: ... ON SMUT, CANKER, AND BUST OK MILDEW IN CORN, WITH THE ALLEGED AND ASCERTAINED CAUSES, AND MODES OF PREVENTION. It has recently been said, that the numerous conflicting opinions as to the cause of smut, render it impossible to recommend any certain mode of investigation to clear up this perplexing subject, and, after all that has been written upon it, the cause of the disease in corn may be regarded as one of those secrets of Nature with which the human mind will probably never be intrusted. Not one single opinion has been advanced on this subject, it is farther said, that has not been refuted; so that it would appear, the more we inquire into the mysteries of the works of Nature, the more they are presented to the human mind in a perplexing form. Now, it is to be feared that remarks of this kind are very apt ta damp and deaden the spirit of inquiry, and to prevent the investigation of points which have hitherto baffled research. This, however, ought not to be, so long as the field of discovery is so p, mply and daily rewarding those who endeavour to extend its boundaries. It is to be lamented, not only that the labourers are few, but also that the inquiries of scientific men are so rarely directed towards subjects of the highest interest to practical cultivators. A. striking instance was recently given, in this jour TOL. Till.---NJVXXXVJi A nal, of the hop-ffy (Aphis Humul'i), never yet figured, nor its history minutely written, while other insects of no particular interest to farmers are carefully traced from the moment they are hatched till they die. It sets the apathy of scientific men to subjects bearing a practical tendency in a strong light, that some imaginative remarks, and a few loose and inaccurate experiments, by an unknown anonymous periodical wr..

R825

Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more

Discovery Miles8250
Mobicred@R77pm x 12* Mobicred Info
Free Delivery
Delivery AdviceOut of stock

Toggle WishListAdd to wish list
Review this Item

Product Description

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1838 Excerpt: ... ON SMUT, CANKER, AND BUST OK MILDEW IN CORN, WITH THE ALLEGED AND ASCERTAINED CAUSES, AND MODES OF PREVENTION. It has recently been said, that the numerous conflicting opinions as to the cause of smut, render it impossible to recommend any certain mode of investigation to clear up this perplexing subject, and, after all that has been written upon it, the cause of the disease in corn may be regarded as one of those secrets of Nature with which the human mind will probably never be intrusted. Not one single opinion has been advanced on this subject, it is farther said, that has not been refuted; so that it would appear, the more we inquire into the mysteries of the works of Nature, the more they are presented to the human mind in a perplexing form. Now, it is to be feared that remarks of this kind are very apt ta damp and deaden the spirit of inquiry, and to prevent the investigation of points which have hitherto baffled research. This, however, ought not to be, so long as the field of discovery is so p, mply and daily rewarding those who endeavour to extend its boundaries. It is to be lamented, not only that the labourers are few, but also that the inquiries of scientific men are so rarely directed towards subjects of the highest interest to practical cultivators. A. striking instance was recently given, in this jour TOL. Till.---NJVXXXVJi A nal, of the hop-ffy (Aphis Humul'i), never yet figured, nor its history minutely written, while other insects of no particular interest to farmers are carefully traced from the moment they are hatched till they die. It sets the apathy of scientific men to subjects bearing a practical tendency in a strong light, that some imaginative remarks, and a few loose and inaccurate experiments, by an unknown anonymous periodical wr..

Customer Reviews

No reviews or ratings yet - be the first to create one!

Product Details

General

Imprint

General Books LLC

Country of origin

United States

Release date

February 2012

Availability

Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available.

First published

February 2012

Authors

Dimensions

246 x 189 x 12mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

230

ISBN-13

978-1-235-85103-2

Barcode

9781235851032

Categories

LSN

1-235-85103-6



Trending On Loot