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RBGE Museum label used in the display of George Forrest's Rhododendron giganteum / Rhododendron protistum stating: 'Presented to the Museum by Mr George Forrest. Rhododendron Giganteum is remarkable for its great size. It is a native of Western Yunnan and was first discovered by Mr George Forrest in 1919.'

Museum label that was used on display with Forrest's Rhododendron giganteum / Rhododendron protistum.
Label states 'Rhododendron Giganteum, Forrest. Cross section of stem of a tree fully 90 feet high. This section was taken 12 feet from the base.'

Section of Rhododendron protistum [Rhododendron giganteum] felled by George Forrest's collectors in March 1931.