ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ASPIDISTRA
From New Latin, from Greek aspis shield, on the model of Tupistra genus of liliaceous plants.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ASPIDISTRA»
Discover the use of
aspidistra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
aspidistra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Keep the
Aspidistra Flying
Keep the Aspidistra Flying, like most of George Orwell's novels, takes aim on the British social culture. This novel is set in London, England. The Main character is Gordon Comstock who struggles with the 'money-god'.
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A Rebecca Clarke Reader
His abstracted design of an aspidistra was included on the cover of the original
work publication. (See fig. 2.2.) Although Clarke's diaries do not report on how
the idea to immortalize the aspidistra in music arose, the use Clarke and Flight ...
3
The Botanical Register: Consisting of Coloured Figures of ...
ASPIDISTRA lurida. Dingy -flowered Aspidistra. OCTANDR1A (HEXANDR1A?)
MONOGYNIA. Nat, ord. ASPHODELEJE. Brown prod. 1. 274. ASPIDISTRA. Cor.
infera, 1-petala, 6-fida, aequalis. Antherte corollae tubo inlVrne adnatoe, ...
Sydenham Teast Edwards, John Lindley, 1822
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Burmese Days: Keep the
Aspidistra Flying [u.a.]. [three ...
These three novels share Orwell’s unsparing vision of the dark side of modern capitalist society in combination with his comic brilliance and his unerring compassion for humanity.
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Ruscaceae: Sansevieria Trifasciata,
Aspidistra Elatior, ...
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Garden Plants of Asi:
Aspidistra, Nerium Oleander, Acer ...
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Runescape - Flor: Trees,
Aspidistra Plant, Bagged Cactus, ...
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The Botanical Register: Each Number is to Consist of Eight ...
Each Number is to Consist of Eight Coloured Figures of Exotic Plants :
Accompanied by Their History and Mode of Treatment : the Designs to be Made
from Living Plants Sydenham Edwards, John Bellenden Ker, John Lindley.
ASPIDISTRA ...
Sydenham Edwards, John Bellenden Ker, John Lindley, 1822
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The Botanical register: consisting of coloured figures of ...
ASPIDISTRA lurida. Dingy -flowered Aspidistra. OCTANDRIA (HEXANDRIA ?)
MONOGYNIA. Nat. ord. Asphodèles. Brown prod. 1. 274. ASPIDISTRA. Cov.
infera, 1 -petala, 6-fida, aequalis. Anthera corolhe tubo infernè adnatae,
biloculares, ...
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Spectroscopic Data of Steroid Glycosides: Volume 2
22-Methoxyfurostane-1,3,4,5,26-pentol 26-O--D-glucopyranoside Source :
Aspidistra leshanensis K. Lang et Z.Y. Zhu Mol. Formula : C34H58O12 Mol. Wt. :
658 M.P. : 217-220oC Registry No. : [166822-28-2] IR (KBr) : 3100 (OH), 1080 (
OH) ...
Anwer Basha, Viqar Uddin Ahmad, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ASPIDISTRA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
aspidistra is used in the context of the following news items.
Variety show: Alan Titchmarsh's tips on growing variegated plants in …
You'll need to watch out for sun scorch in some varieties, particularly the white variegated bamboos, while aspidistra and some ivies will slowly ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
The winter of our discontent: the global canvas, the suburban blight
... coming, and the next Summer may be better than the last, not worse. In the absence of aspidistra to fly, let's keep the buchu brewing. - eNCA ... «eNCA, Jul 15»
Retired cardiologist covers Prairieville land with plants that naturally …
When Rehn first moved to the property, the base of the live oak was surrounded with aspidistra, the hardy old cast iron plant. He cleared the ... «The Advocate, Jul 15»
Master daylily grower salutes 'one-day flowers'
"My preferences in foliage are pittosporum, aspidistra, aucuba, canna leaves, hostas and ferns that are hardened - not new growth. Pure water ... «Waterbury Republican American, Jul 15»
Shade Gardens
Then add aspidistra in a random, zigzag pattern around the perimeter of the tree and in and among the fastia. Add a mixed layer of Autumn fern and hosta. «Columbiametro, Jun 15»
Eddisbury Flower Club by J Jordan
... trophy in red, white and blue set in a 'Hogarth' curve and incorporating magnificent red antheriums and manipulated aspidistra leaves. «Northwich Guardian, Jun 15»
Diggin' In: Master daylily grower salutes these 'one-day flowers'
“My preferences in foliage are pittosporum, aspidistra, aucuba, canna leaves, hostas and ferns that are hardened — not new growth. «La Crosse Tribune, Jun 15»
Triple Crown Connections
As Aspidistra also produced Dr. Fager, broodmare sire of Unbridled's sire Fappiano, Unbridled carries a 5x5 cross to Better Self through ... «BloodHorse.com, Jun 15»
What's the joke in George Orwell's Keep the Aspidistra Flying?
The main character in George Orwell's Keep the Aspidistra Flying is Gordon Comstock, author of a book of poems entitled Mice. Comstock ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
Yarbrough, McMahan exchange vows
The bride carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas, hot pink gerbera daisies, light pink gerbera daisies, dusty miller and aspidistra folds. Serving ... «Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, Jun 15»
