seed leaf
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of seed leaf
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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The entire plant, flower, seed, leaf, and root, goes into different remedies.
From The Harvester by Stratton-Porter, Gene
Connecticut seed leaf is justly celebrated as the finest known for cigar wrappers, from the superiority of its color and texture, and the good burning quality of the leaf.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings, E. R.
Tulip Seedling. b. young bulb; r. first root; s. l. seed leaf; s. c. seed-coat.
From Beautiful Bulbous Plants For the Open Air by Weathers, John
Of the Middle States, New York and Pennsylvania furnish a large amount of "seed leaf" as it is called.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings, E. R.
The Ohio growers have taken much pains with the Ohio broad leaf, and have produced a seed leaf tobacco that in many respects is a superior wrapper for cigars.
From Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce by Billings, E. R.
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