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"The ship is sunk - he's wrecked at last at sea, / His life to guard in his extremity, / He binds around him his life-preserver, / Which buoys him safely above the water, / So if his float is lost, yet still he'll swim; / Some ship that's sailing by may take him in."—Barber, 1857

Hope for the Best, Prepare for the Worst

"The ship is sunk - he's wrecked at last at sea, / His life to guard in his extremity, / He binds around…

"Haste makes waste - how true! how much the cost, / The pitcher's broken, and the milk is lost; / With basket full, see how the man is toiling, / Quite hard he runs! the fruit is falling: / Look in the distance, and see the slaughter, / Made by running steam-boats o'er the water."—Barber, 1857

Haste Makes Waste

"Haste makes waste - how true! how much the cost, / The pitcher's broken, and the milk is lost; / With…

"See here a man who doth true courage lack, / He flies apace - a wolf is on his track: / Nearer he comes - the man doth swifter flee; / The verge he gains; he leaps into the sea: / Out of one danger into one more great, / The foolish creature finds his certain fate."—Barber, 1857

Out of the Frying-Pan into the Fire

"See here a man who doth true courage lack, / He flies apace - a wolf is on his track: / Nearer he comes…

An illustration showing that 1 milliliter of water weighs the same as a 1 gram.

Weight Measures

An illustration showing that 1 milliliter of water weighs the same as a 1 gram.

Canals used during ancient Babylonian times.

Ancient Babylonian Canals

Canals used during ancient Babylonian times.

A mill which grounds grain into flour. This flour mill is located on a body of water.

Floating Flour Mill

A mill which grounds grain into flour. This flour mill is located on a body of water.

A large metal container used to heat and boil water in.

Samovar

A large metal container used to heat and boil water in.

A water barrel.

Water Barrel

A water barrel.

A type of small overflow dam.

Weir Box

A type of small overflow dam.

A small overflow dam placed in concrete.

Cippoletti Weir Set in Concrete

A small overflow dam placed in concrete.

"Showing Furrow Method of Irrigating Potatoes. The arrows indicate the direction taken by the capillary water."—The Federal Digest, 1921

Furrow Method

"Showing Furrow Method of Irrigating Potatoes. The arrows indicate the direction taken by the capillary…

A mop that wrings itself of excess water.

Self-Wringing Mop

A mop that wrings itself of excess water.

"A clothes sprinkler may be made from a milk bottle. In it place a large cork, insert a garden sprinkling spray in the cork. This will dampen the clothes evenly."—The Federal Digest, 1921

Clothes Sprinkler

"A clothes sprinkler may be made from a milk bottle. In it place a large cork, insert a garden sprinkling…

A nocturnal, semi-aquatic rodent.

Beavers

A nocturnal, semi-aquatic rodent.

A steam ship that aids in daily transportation.

Steam Boat

A steam ship that aids in daily transportation.

The foot of an otter, which is serviceable in and out of the water.

Otter Foot

The foot of an otter, which is serviceable in and out of the water.

The foot of a frog, which is useful in and out of water.

Frog Foot

The foot of a frog, which is useful in and out of water.

"Foot of the seal, which opens and closes in the act of natation, the organ being folded upon itself during the non-effective or return stroke, and expanded during the effective or forward stroke. Due advantage is taken of this arrangement by the seal when swimming, the animal rotating on its long axis, so as to present the lower portion of the body and the feet obliquely to the water during the return stroke, and the flat, or the greatest available surface of both, during the effective or forward stroke."—Pettigrew, 1874

Foot of Seal

"Foot of the seal, which opens and closes in the act of natation, the organ being folded upon itself…

"The salmon swimming leisurely. The body, it will be observed, is bent in two curves, one occurring towards the head, the other towards the tail. The shape of the salmon is admirably adapted for cleaving the water."—Pettigrew, 1857

Salmon

"The salmon swimming leisurely. The body, it will be observed, is bent in two curves, one occurring…

"The seal, adapted principally for water. The extremities are larger than in the porpoise and manatee."—Pettigrew, 1874

The Seal

"The seal, adapted principally for water. The extremities are larger than in the porpoise and manatee."—Pettigrew,…

A diagram showing the motions a young frog makes while swimming. In this stage of life, the frog makes ellipses in order to move through the water.

Ellipses of Swimming Frog

A diagram showing the motions a young frog makes while swimming. In this stage of life, the frog makes…

A diagram showing the motions a young frog makes whilst swimming. In this stage of the frog's life, the frog uses looping motions to move through the water.

Loops of Swimming Frog

A diagram showing the motions a young frog makes whilst swimming. In this stage of the frog's life,…

A diagram demonstrating the motion a frog makes whilst swimming. In this stage of the frog's life, the frog makes waved lines while moving through the water.

Swim Lines of Frog

A diagram demonstrating the motion a frog makes whilst swimming. In this stage of the frog's life, the…

"The overhead movement enables the swimmer to throw himself forward on the water, and to move his arms and legs in a nearly vertical instead of a horizontal plane; the extremities working, as it were, above and beneath the trunk, rather than on either side of it."—Pettigrew, 1874

Overhand Swimming

"The overhead movement enables the swimmer to throw himself forward on the water, and to move his arms…

"In the newt a tail is superadded to the extremities, the tail and the extremities both acting in swimming."—Pettigrew, 1874

Crested Newt

"In the newt a tail is superadded to the extremities, the tail and the extremities both acting in swimming."—Pettigrew,…

"In this foot each toe is provided with its swimming membrane; the membrane being closed when the foot is flexed, and expanded when the foot is extended."—Pettigrew, 1874

Foot of Grebe

"In this foot each toe is provided with its swimming membrane; the membrane being closed when the foot…

"The Flying fish, with wings expanded and elevated in the act of flight. This anomalous and interesting creature is adapted both for swimming and flying. The swimming-tail is consequently retained, and the pectoral fins, which act as wings, are enormously increased in size."—Pettigrew, 1874

Flying Fish

"The Flying fish, with wings expanded and elevated in the act of flight. This anomalous and interesting…

A species of bug that have aquatic habits.

Water Bug

A species of bug that have aquatic habits.

"Shows the twisted levers or screws formed by the wings of the gull."—Pettigrew, 1874

Sea Gull

"Shows the twisted levers or screws formed by the wings of the gull."—Pettigrew, 1874

"The Red-headed Pochard in the acting of dropping upon water; the head and body being inclined upwards and forwards, the feet expanded, and the wings delivering vigorous short strokes in a downward and forward direction."—Pettigrew, 1874

The Red-Headed Pochard

"The Red-headed Pochard in the acting of dropping upon water; the head and body being inclined upwards…

Also known as Hicoria aquatica. The branch of a Water Hickory tree, native to the southeast United States.

Branch of Water Hickory

Also known as Hicoria aquatica. The branch of a Water Hickory tree, native to the southeast United States.

Also known as Betula fontinalis. A species of birch native to North America.

Branch of Water Birch

Also known as Betula fontinalis. A species of birch native to North America.

Also known as Quercus nigra. The branch of a Water Oak tree, native to the southeastern United States.

Branch of Water Oak

Also known as Quercus nigra. The branch of a Water Oak tree, native to the southeastern United States.

A vessel in which water is turned into steam by the process of boiling.

Boiler, Steam

A vessel in which water is turned into steam by the process of boiling.

This is a hydraulic weighing scale were the object is placed on a base and later water is filled into the vessel to accurately measure the objects weight.

Weighing Scale

This is a hydraulic weighing scale were the object is placed on a base and later water is filled into…

Also known as Planera aquatica. The branch of a Water Elm tree, native to the southeastern United States.

Branch of Water Elm

Also known as Planera aquatica. The branch of a Water Elm tree, native to the southeastern United States.

Abutilon is a showy, free-growing shrub. There are many hybrids that are cultivated. They grow best in a combination of equal parts of turfy loam, peat, and leaf mould, with some gritty sand. They can be planted both in pots and outside. They also require an abundance of water.

Abutilon Shrub

Abutilon is a showy, free-growing shrub. There are many hybrids that are cultivated. They grow best…

The acrostichum peltatum fern has long fronds that are slender and creeping. This fern needs a liberal supply of water and grows well in the West Indies.

Acrostichum Peltatum Fern

The acrostichum peltatum fern has long fronds that are slender and creeping. This fern needs a liberal…

A cartoon of a cat sitting in a bird cage, with a sign attached that says "bird-seed and water for ten days." A young girl stands underneath the cage.

Cartoon of Cat Sitting in Bird Cage

A cartoon of a cat sitting in a bird cage, with a sign attached that says "bird-seed and water for ten…

Alisma is also known as water plantain. The alisma natans flower is white. This plant is rare in North Wales but abundant in other parts of Europe.

Alisma Natans Flowers

Alisma is also known as water plantain. The alisma natans flower is white. This plant is rare in North…

The flowers of alisma plantago are rose colored and delicate. This is an British, aquatic plant.

Portion of the Flower Arrangement of Alisma Plantago

The flowers of alisma plantago are rose colored and delicate. This is an British, aquatic plant.

Cape Pond Weed, or Winter Hawthorn, with the scientific name aponogeton distachyon, has bright green leaves on long stalks. Cape Pond Weed floats in the water.

Flower-spikes, Leaf, and Root of Cape Pond Weed

Cape Pond Weed, or Winter Hawthorn, with the scientific name aponogeton distachyon, has bright green…

The larvae of crane flies are known as grubs and leather jackets. The gnats live in water during their larval condition.

Crane Fly

The larvae of crane flies are known as grubs and leather jackets. The gnats live in water during their…

Pictured is a section of a lean-to peach house. A is the position for three inch and B is the position for two four inch hot water pipes.

Section of a Lean-To Peach House

Pictured is a section of a lean-to peach house. A is the position for three inch and B is the position…

Pictured is a section of house or glass case for covering peach and nectarine trees on walls. A shows the position for four three inch hot water pipes.

Section of House or Glass Case

Pictured is a section of house or glass case for covering peach and nectarine trees on walls. A shows…

Nelumbium is known as the sacred or water bean. The luteum variety has yellow, fragrant flowers. The flowers resemble a double tulip.

Nelumbium Luteum

Nelumbium is known as the sacred or water bean. The luteum variety has yellow, fragrant flowers. The…

Yellow water lily is the common name of nuphar luteum. The flowers are yellow with a brandy-like scent. The stalks rise a little above the surface of the water.

Yellow Water Lily

Yellow water lily is the common name of nuphar luteum. The flowers are yellow with a brandy-like scent.…

Common white water lily is the common name of nymphaea alba. The flowers are white and have no scent. The flowers are four to six inches across and float on the surface of the water.

Common White Water Lily

Common white water lily is the common name of nymphaea alba. The flowers are white and have no scent.…

Nymphaeaceae is an order of aquatic herbs including the water lily family. This order has eight genera and about sixty species. Pictured are various flowers belonging to the order.

Order of Nymphaeaceae

Nymphaeaceae is an order of aquatic herbs including the water lily family. This order has eight genera…

Pictured is an arrangement in a rock garden to insure sub-irrigation. The pocket of soil in the rocks is filled with the proper soil mixture. The water may be let in at (A) with a rock just in front of the pipe to insure the water's downward passage.

Sub-Irrigation Arrangement

Pictured is an arrangement in a rock garden to insure sub-irrigation. The pocket of soil in the rocks…

Pictured is a lawn pond of aquatics with a mason-work margin. Aquatics are plants suited to cultivation only in water.

Lawn Pond of Aquatics

Pictured is a lawn pond of aquatics with a mason-work margin. Aquatics are plants suited to cultivation…

Tub culture should be resorted to only from lack of space. Moderate growers that are free-flowering should be used. Pictured is a tub of water-lilies.

Tub of Water-Lilies

Tub culture should be resorted to only from lack of space. Moderate growers that are free-flowering…

The common name of calla palustris is water arum. It is a perennial, aquatic plant.

Calla Palustris

The common name of calla palustris is water arum. It is a perennial, aquatic plant.

Illustrated is a water holding celery crate. Celery tied in bunches of a dozen are placed in these crates.

Celery Crate

Illustrated is a water holding celery crate. Celery tied in bunches of a dozen are placed in these crates.

Illustrated are diagrams to explain the effect of lowering the water table by means of under draining. In undrained soil the root don't penetrate deeply. This harms the plants if a drought comes.

Water Table Diagram

Illustrated are diagrams to explain the effect of lowering the water table by means of under draining.…

Illustrated is a water scene in a large rural park.

Water Scene

Illustrated is a water scene in a large rural park.

Parrot's feather is the common name of <i>myriophyllum proserpinacoides</i>. It is native to Chile. It is a water plant used in aquaria, fountains, and pools.

Parrot's Feather

Parrot's feather is the common name of myriophyllum proserpinacoides. It is native to Chile. It is a…

Pictured are various types of nuts. (1) Peruvian almond husk above, nut below, (2) Tabebuia, (3) Betel nut, (4) Chilian nut, (5) Pistachio, (6) Pili nut, (7) Marking nut, (8) Water chestnut, and (9) Singhara Nut.

Nuts

Pictured are various types of nuts. (1) Peruvian almond husk above, nut below, (2) Tabebuia, (3) Betel…

Illustrated are nympheas in an effective and natural setting.

Nympheas

Illustrated are nympheas in an effective and natural setting.

<i>Nymphaea elegans</i> is a blue Mexican water lily. The flowers are violet and three to six inches across. The flowers open between 8 A.M. and 1 P.M.

Nymphaea Elegans

Nymphaea elegans is a blue Mexican water lily. The flowers are violet and three to six inches across.…