Publisher's Synopsis
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. 1871. Excerpt: ... Room No. III. The gallery round the principal room of the house, appropriated to the 'Grass Order.' (To the left, immediately on entering from the stairs.) Various CASE kinds of Rice (Oryza sativa, L.), with and without the husk, 13, from India, East Indian islands, Europe, America, etc. This grain furnishes to the human race a larger proportion of food than any other single species. In India, where it is found wild, its cultivation is of the highest antiquity. It is said to have heen introduced into China about 4680 years ago. At the present time it is grown in nearly all hot countries, extending to Southern Europe, and into several of the Southern States of America, especially the Carolinas, where some of the finest rice is produced. Of Rice (not in the husk), 4,077,584 cwts. were imported in 1870 into the United Kingdom. No. 29. Numerous varieties of Rice grown in India, in the husk called ' Paddy.' The Rice of Patna and Arracan commands a large sale in the London market. Note also samples from other rice-growing countries. No. 30. Starches manulactured in England from Rice. Matting, baskets, etc., made of 'Esparto Grass' (Lygeam spar-CASE turn, L.), and perhaps another species, growing in Spain, Italy, 14. North Africa, etc. Used in the time of the Romans for coarse cordage, and now extensively employed for paper-making. Chiefly devoted to Indian Corn, or Maize (Zea Mays, L.). CASE Native originally of America, of which part is doubtful. Early 15. introduced into the Old World after the discovery of the former, and now a most important culture in the East Indian islands and North Africa. It is grown also in South Europe. 16,769,207 cwts. were entered for home consumption in 1870. Numerous varieties are exhibited. Remark--Hat made of' Husk, ' the sheathi.
