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The Woodlands Orchids, Described and Illustrated
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It is satisfactory to add that Boville did not suffer in health or fortune by this dread experience. He became the richest trader in Whydah, a special favourite with the natives. But he collected no more orchids.
notes
1
It seems not unlikely that scholars may read this and misunderstand. I am not ignorant that ‘the Ancients’ had frames, probably warmed green-houses – since they flowered roses at mid-winter – and certainly conservatories. But these facts do not bear upon the argument.
2
Two or three years ago, however, the Government of New Granada made a law forbidding such destruction of trees – a measure which has happily reduced the output of orchids, since the natives are unwilling to climb for them.
notes
1
It seems not unlikely that scholars may read this and misunderstand. I am not ignorant that ‘the Ancients’ had frames, probably warmed green-houses – since they flowered roses at mid-winter – and certainly conservatories. But these facts do not bear upon the argument.
2
Two or three years ago, however, the Government of New Granada made a law forbidding such destruction of trees – a measure which has happily reduced the output of orchids, since the natives are unwilling to climb for them.
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