单词 | seed exchange |
释义 | > as lemmasseed exchange seed exchange n. the exchange of seeds from different plants and plant varieties; (also) an association of farmers, horticulturists, etc., formed for the regular purpose of such exchange (cf. exchange n. 10).In quot. 1804 the name of a building used for trading of seeds. ΚΠ 1804 Courier 23 Nov. The New Corn and Seed Exchange, which is nearly opposite the old one. 1897 Amer. Gardening 8 May 341/3 From this garden is issued a seed exchange list, and it has become an important center of distribution to other gardens and collections. 1905 First Ann. Rep. Minnesota Field Crop Breeders Assoc. 22 ‘Do you believe in seed exchange?’..‘Yes, without a doubt.’ It was always the same answer, ‘We must exchange our seed, or it runs out.’ 1935 Times 24 June 10/4 There has been in connexion with the South-Eastern Union of Scientific Societies a seed exchange, conducted..by Mr. B. T. Lowne on behalf of our botanical section. 1993 F. M. Bradley Experts Bk. Garden Hints i. 57 Join a seed exchange. Seed exchanges will help you locate hard-to-find, rare, or unusual seeds and will give you a chance to share your own special seeds with other members. < as lemmas |
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