On the Growth of Plants in Closely Glazed Cases |
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| Author:
| Ward, Nathaniel Bagshaw |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Botany and Horticulture Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-06113-1 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $35.99 |
Book Description:
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In this 1842 monograph, botanist Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward (1791-1868) makes a simple observation: light is among the most important factors in plant growth. To improve the health of plants at home and at sea, he recommends the use of a glass case - a recommendation that soon revolutionised botany.
In this 1842 monograph, botanist Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward (1791-1868) makes a simple observation: light is among the most important factors in plant growth. To improve the health of plants at home and at sea, he recommends the use of a glass case - a recommendation that soon revolutionised botany.