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Rh Observ. 25.Of the stinging Points of a Nettle.

A description of the Needles and several other contrivances in the leaf of 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 ''Veins. 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: an Experiment made of it: a description, and some conjectures at the cause of the Phænomena.

Observ. 27.Of the Beard of a wild Oat.

The description of its shape and properties: the manner of making a Hygroscope with it; and a Conjecture at the causes of these motions, and of the motions of the Muscles.

Observ. 28.Of the Seeds of Venice Looking-glass.

The description of them.

Obser. 29.Of the Seeds of Time.

''A description of them. A digression'' about Natures method.

Observ. 30.Of Poppy Seeds.

The description and use of them.

Observ. 31.Of Purslane Seeds.

A description of these and many other Seeds.

Observ. 32.Of Hair.

The description of several sorts of Hair; their Figures and Textures: the reason of their colours, A description of the texture of the skin, and of Spunk 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.

Observ. 33.Of the Scales of a Soale.

A description of their beauteous form.

Observ. 34.Of the Sting of a Bee.

A description of its shape, mechanisme, and use.

Observ. 35.Of Feathers.

A description of the shape and curious contexture of Feathers: and some conjectures thereupon.

Obser. 36.Of Peacocks Feathers.

A description of their curious form and proprieties; with a conjecture at the cause of their variable colours.

Obser. 37.Of the Feet of Flyes, and other Insects.

A description of their figure, parts, and use; and some considerations thereupon. Rh