Observ. 25.Of the stinging Points of a Nettle.
143A description of the Needles and
several other contrivances in the leaf
144of a Nettle: how the stinging pain is
created: upon this several considerations
about poysoning Darts are set
down. An Experiment of killing Effs,
and Fishes with Salt. Some conjectures
at the efficacy of Baths; the use that
may be made of injecting into the
145Veins. A very remarkable History
out of Bellonius; and some Considerations
about staining and dying of Bodies.
Observ. 26.Of Cowage.
The definition of it out of Parkinson:
146an Experiment made of it: a description,
and some conjectures at the
cause of the Phænomena.
Observ. 27.Of the Beard of a wild Oat.
147
148The description of its shape and
149properties: the manner of making a
150Hygroscope with it; and a
151Conjecture at the causes of these motions,
152and of the motions of the Muscles.
Observ. 28.Of the Seeds of Venice Looking-glass.
153The description of them.
Obser. 29.Of the Seeds of Time.
154A description of them. A digression
about Natures method.
Observ. 30.Of Poppy Seeds.
155The description and use of them.
Observ. 31.Of Purslane Seeds.
A description of these and many
other Seeds.
157Observ. 32.Of Hair.
158The description of several sorts of
Hair; their Figures and Textures:
159the reason of their colours, A description
160of the texture of the skin, and of
161Spunk and Sponges: by what passages
and pores of the skin transpiration
seems to be made. Experiments
to prove the porousness of the skin of
Vegetables.
162Observ. 33.Of the Scales of a Soale.
A description of their beauteous form.
163Observ. 34.Of the Sting of a Bee.
164A description of its shape, mechanisme,
and use.
165Observ. 35.Of Feathers.
166
167A description of the shape and
curious contexture of Feathers: and
some conjectures thereupon.
Obser. 36.Of Peacocks Feathers.
168A description of their curious form
169and proprieties; with a conjecture at
the cause of their variable colours.
Obser. 37.Of the Feet of Flyes, and other Insects.
170A description of their figure, parts,
171and use; and some considerations thereupon.
