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"Textbook of Botany," a comprehensive introduction to the study of plants, designed for students and educators. Authored by Charles E. Allen and Edward Martinius Gilbert, this textbook provides a thorough overview of plant biology, covering topics from plant morphology and physiology to classification and ecology. First published in the early 20th century, it offers a detailed look at the botanical knowledge of the time. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of botanical education and the development of plant sciences. Its detailed descriptions and illustrations make it an enduring reference for understanding the fundamental principles of botany. A classic work for students and anyone with an interest in the natural world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.