Notes and Queries, Number 179, April 2, 1853.

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–– large and small, by Prof. Sullivan

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Fruit, changing names of

Heating public buildings

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Mint, bottled

Nitrate of soda, by Dr. Pusey

Oaks, Mexican

Onion maggot

Pampas grass, by Mr. Gorrie

Peaches, select

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Potatoes in Cornwall

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