Word: growths
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Diagrams were shown by Mr. Peirce by which the formation and organic growth of plants were illustrated. It was shown how fruits and flowers ripen, and how much of their dissemination depends on the shape of the pods of the plants...
...inherent means for the distribution of plants were divided into three classes-by stem, by root, and by fruit-and these were still further subdivided-stem into suckers, runners and rhizomes; roots into aerial growth as is the case with the banyan and rattan; and fruit into dehiscence, both active and passive, and elasticity. Dehiscence is not necessarily elastic, and an ordinary observer cannot fail to corroborate the truth of this statement by seeing the workings of nature in regard to plant growth. Inherent means for dissemination, however, must always prove limited, and it is necessary to depend largely...
...peculiarities and dialects, where peculiarities have developed into dialects, will be studied by the society. This study of the natural and unconsidered speech of people in different localities must prove a fruitful one, and will doubtless be productive of results that will reveal much that is interesting in the growth of the language. But a comparative study of this nature demands the co-operative work of many persons if thorough results are to be secured Glossaries of the dialectical forms current in limited sections must be secured, and a careful study of the influences which gave origin to them...
...growth of the association, in point of influence, since its founding, three years ago, has been steady. The addition of the new members will make the annual games which, it is to be hoped, may be held on Holmes Field, much more exciting. The Roxbury Latin School will make a strong effort to retain the championship which she has held for two years, while Exeter and Andover will doubtless send teams which will make a sharp fight for the pennant...
...Right of the States to Enact Quarantine Laws." The essay is carefully written, with minute reference to cases. Mr. Thomas M. Stetson contributes an interesting discussion of "riparian rights in connection with the Great Ponds" of Massachusetts. Under the heading "Notes" some facts are given about the recent growth of the Law School taken from the reports of President Eliot and Dean Langdell. The past year has been one of great prosperity, the attendance being now over 225, an increase of 20 per cent. The number closes with the usual extracts from recent cases and several book reviews...