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EXO similar mannei /-of every kind is very detrimental to he i tod we seriou 'bale the keepin of damp linen, wqtclo tnd even wet umbrellas in dwel- ling-rooms ; as, by paying due at; tention to this circumstance, many serious accidents might easily be prevented. EXOTIC, an appellation given to plants, which are not natives of Britain. The generality of exotic plants do not thrive in this country, with- out particular care and culture ; they require the warmth of their own climates : hence hot-beds, green-houses, &c. become neces- s.irw — See Green -house, and Stove. The best method of packing exotic plants for a voyage, especi- ally if they be such as will perish above ground, is to set their tocjts as closely as possible in wooden boxes, filled with proper soil, and provided with handles : ibis oper- ation may be performed three weeks before they are shipped. During fair weather, they should be exposed upon the deck, but in wet or unfavourable seasons, they ought to be removed, or covered with a tarpuwlin If exotics are conveyed toacolder climate, they require very little moisture; but, if they are sent from a cold to a warmer Country, it will be necessary to water them liberally ; and, if they be sheltered from the scorching rays of the sun, they will safely arrive at the place of their destination. There are, however, several plants that will live for a consi- derable time without earth, such as the Eschallot (to which we refer), and other succulent exotics. These vegetables require only to NO, VI, — VOL. II, EXP [241 be careful! some iikts-, : a little hay should likewise be ad I different roots from rubbing against, or bruising each other; the ! should also .vith holes, an exp< dient by which the plants' will be preserved from heating,and consequent put i. With these precautions, " y will not be materially injured by a voyage of two or three, or even four or live months. Several trees will like- wis< arrive :;■> safety, if packed up in this manner, after they have ceased to grow; such as oranges^ olives, capers, and pomegranate- trees, of which great numbers are annually imported from Italy ; and, though they are generally three or four months in their pas- sage, yet they seldom receive any damage. TORANTS, are such medicines as promote expectora- tion, that is, the discharge of mu- cus, or other matters from the breast, lungs, and wind-pipe, by coughing, bringing up phlegmj &c. Expec~b rt rate in different ways ; for, if the humour secreted, be acrid and thin, and the pores of the glands be too much constricted, these medicines g< n< rally relax, soften, and widen the passe diminish the acrimony of the ani- mal fluids; and coagulate those parts which are too thin and wa- tery : for which purpose, the li- quorice-root, honey, spermaceti, saffron, mallows, and oil of al- monds, are very frequently used. But, if a considerable quantity of thick, viscid matter be lodged in the lungs, so as to obstruct breath- ing, it will be necessary to aid ex- pectoration by means of such sub- stances as may dissolve the tough R and