The Uses Of Plants : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164169031 : 1164169033 : 10 Sep 2010 : The book ""The Uses of Plants: A Manual of Economic Botany with Special Reference to Vegetable Products Introduced During the Last Fifty Years"" was written by George Simonds Boulger in 1889. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the various uses of plants, specifically focusing on the economic value of vegetable products that have been introduced in the last fifty years.The author begins by discussing the importance of plants in human life, including their use in food, medicine, and industry. He then goes on to describe the various types of plants and their uses, including cereals, vegetables, fruits, and medicinal plants.One of the main focuses of the book is on the new vegetable products that have been introduced in the last fifty years, such as tea, coffee, cocoa, and rubber. The author provides detailed descriptions of these products, including their history, cultivation, and economic v