Arbustrum Americanum : the American grove, or, an alphabetical catalogue of forest trees and shrubs, natives of the American United States, arranged according to the Linnaean system : containing, the particular distinguishing characters of each genus, with plain, simple and familiar descriptions of the manner of growth, appearance, &c. of their several species and varieties ; also, some hints of their uses in medicine, dyes, and domestic oeconomy / compiled from actual knowledge and observation, and the assistance of botanical authors, by Humphry Marshall.

  • Marshall, Humphry, 1722-1801.
Date:
MDCCLXXXV [1785]
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Credit: Arbustrum Americanum : the American grove, or, an alphabetical catalogue of forest trees and shrubs, natives of the American United States, arranged according to the Linnaean system : containing, the particular distinguishing characters of each genus, with plain, simple and familiar descriptions of the manner of growth, appearance, &c. of their several species and varieties ; also, some hints of their uses in medicine, dyes, and domestic oeconomy / compiled from actual knowledge and observation, and the assistance of botanical authors, by Humphry Marshall. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    INTRODUCTION. WHEN we take a furvey of Mankind in general, and of the feveral requi- fites by which life is rendered comfortable and defirable, the productions of the Vege- table Kingdom are amongft the foremoft; as affording the principal necefTaries, conveni- encies, and luxuries of life, It is in this view, that the Science of Botany, or that branch of natural Hiftory which teaches the right knowledge of Vegetables, and their application to the moft beneficial ufes, is an object which not only merits the attention and encouragement of every patriotic and liberal mind, but undoubtedly deferves a place amongft the flrft of ufeful purfuits. That it is an object highly defcrving the at- tention of Mankind in general, cannot be denied; but in a particular manner of the inhabitants of this Commonwealth, the author wilhes to make appear more obvious. Thofe who are converfant in trade well know the continual enormous expence we are at in purchafing foreign Teas, Drugs, Dye-ftuiTs, &c. The diminution of this, ought to be the care and concern of every friend to his Coun- try's welfare. And we prefume it will appear evident, that the meft eligible and obvious means