Notes

Terra Parens. Γῆ μὴτηρ πάντων. Terra Matter. [2]   Nat. History, Cent. 5. §. 411. [3]   Complexionum atque Mistion. Element. Figm. [4]   Mr. Boyle, Scept. Chym. par. 2. [5]   Provided the Silver be pure and absolutely refin'd: For the least admixture of Copper will produce a blue Tincture in the Menstruum; as that of some other Bodies, one different. [6]   To say nothing of those that were not discernible. [7]   Mr. W. Molineux, Philosophical Trans. No. 181. [8]   Confer. Prop. 1. supra. [9]   Nat. Hist. Earth, p. 228. & seq. [10]   Vid. Varronem, Columellam, & reliquos Rei Rusticæ Scriptores. [11]   Conf. Nat. Hist. Earth, p. 47. & seq. uti & p. 128, &c. [12]   Conf. Nat. Hist. Earth, Pag. 267. & seq. [13]   The Dwarf Apple and Pear trees have succeeded better. And indeed in Trees of the same kind, those that keep closest to the Earth always produce the most and best Fruit. For which Reason 'tis that the Gardiners check and restrain the Growth of better Fruit-trees, and prevent their running up to too great a Height.