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Reprint by J.C. Adam - "Mosses of West Lothian (V.C.84)"
Reprint was taken from the Transactions and Proceedings of the Botanical Society of Edinburgh, volume XXVII, part 2, is titled 'Mosses of West Lothian (V.C. 84)' by J.C. Adam and signed 'with the Author's Compliments'. It was read at the Society meeting held on the 8th February 1917, shortly after Adam joined the Machine Gun Corp.
Adam, James Christopher
Part of George H. Cave Collection
Starting from Rear, contains diary entries relating to 1910 expedition. Additionally, contains miscellaneous notes from 1910-1912
Quarterly report printed on both sides, 5 pages.
Instituted at Bombay 1830 for the encouragement and improvement of agriculture and horticulture in W. India. Formation of a garden for experimental purposes; the supply of plants and seeds to members; Imports of same; branch outstations to be formed with the help of locals. Meetings quarterly. List of members.
Agri-Horticultural Society of Western India
•Letter and exchange request / book plate c.1890? French collector looking to exchange books? Reference to an Ex-Libris Society. Reaux based at 26 Rue des Dames, Paris. Letter and Card found in RBGE copy of Matthioli’s ‘De Plantis Epitome Utilissima’ 1586 [belonged to John Hope, so presumably not received by exchange with Reaux]
Reaux, Jules
RBGE Horticulture Staff c.1900
Part of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Glass Plate Negative Collection
Fish, David Sydney
Biography written in 1966 by H.C. Pugsley, filed in Fletcher correspondence – 1966-P
Pugsley, Herbert William
Part of George H. Cave Collection
Authorship and date of creation unclear, item clarifies route described by item CAV/2/4/2.
Professor Mary Gibby's Retirement Card - blank copy
1 folder
Muir, Caroline (RBGE Designer)
