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Trunk and roots of a pine tree cut to show growth rings; microscopic views of wood cells in longitudinal and transverse section and of a root tip. Chromolithograph by H.J. Ruprecht, 1877.

Fifteen different forms of plant root and two anatomical sections. Coloured etching by J. Pass, c. 1799.

Two examples of different root systems: a denticulate primrose rootstock and a creeping couch grass root. Coloured etching by F. Sansom, c. 1802, after S. Edwards.

Botanical classification; 227 figures of plant anatomical segments with descriptive text. Colour process print (?).

An idea of a phytological history propounded : together with a continuation of the anatomy of vegetables, particularly prosecuted upon roots : and an account of the vegetation of roots grounded chiefly thereupon / by Nehemiah Grew.

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An idea of a phytological history propounded : together with a continuation of the anatomy of vegetables, particularly prosecuted upon roots : and an account of the vegetation of roots grounded chiefly thereupon / by Nehemiah Grew.

Botanical classification; 227 figures of plant anatomical segments with descriptive text. Colour process print (?).

Fifteen different forms of plant root and two anatomical sections. Coloured etching by J. Pass, c. 1799.

Trunk and roots of a pine tree cut to show growth rings; microscopic views of wood cells in longitudinal and transverse section and of a root tip. Chromolithograph by H.J. Ruprecht, 1877.

Two examples of different root systems: a denticulate primrose rootstock and a creeping couch grass root. Coloured etching by F. Sansom, c. 1802, after S. Edwards.