A name of a hackee or chirping squirrel of the United States. usually a small striped species about…
"The bayonet is a cutting and thrusting weapon consisting of three principal parts, viz, the blade,…
"The parts are the butt, A; small, B; magazine well, C; barrel bed, D; air chamber, E, which reduces…
"The parts are the butt, A; small, B; magazine well, C; barrel bed, D; air chamber, E, which reduces…
"Parts shown are handle, A; sleeve, B; safety lock, C; cocking peice, D; safety lug, E; extractor, F;…
A simple plant four to eight inches high. The flowers are large and white; and the berries a yellow&orange…
One of the three principal parts or organs of vegetation, generally flattened in shape, and greenish…
A wheel for transmitting power from, or imparting it to the different parts of machinery, or for changing…
A plant of several species, all growing in warm climates, and bearing the cotton of commerce.
A tropical plant and its fruit; so called from the resemblance of the latter in shape and external appearance…
A genus of plant, of which several species are extensively cultivated, some for their lemon-scented,…
"The bean with its roots in unboiled water will grow for a considerable time, as long as the mineral…
A leaf in which the lower lobes are uniteed, either above the stem is sessile or above the petiole if…
"The pulley is a lever with equal arms of the first or second class, but, when it moves. the attachments…
"The most essential parts of human vision are contained in the eyeball, a nearly spherical body, about…
"An indented parapet, formed by a series of rising parts called cops or merlons, separated by openings…
"For the shifting of very large tub-plants, a box or tub with moveable sides is handy and efficient."…
"Hotbeds may be heated by means of either steam or hot water. They can be piped from the heater in a…
"The essential parts of an ordinary Wimshurst machine, are two ordinary drums. On each plate are fixed…
"Many species of the kingfisher family are found in various parts of the world. The belted kingfisher…
A plant with globose and smooth fruit; pleasantly aromatic.Commonly used for flavoring curries, pastry;…
"Bolivia raises some of the best cinchona, although excellent cinchona is also raised in Peru and all…