Androsace tibetica, Iris goniocarpa, Tien Tan Ssu
- GB 235 RJF/2/3/20
- Item
- 23/05/1915
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
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Androsace tibetica, Iris goniocarpa, Tien Tan Ssu
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Describes being happy living between a bamboo shack and a tent in the mountains. Returns to a hundred letters from Celia, his Mamma & others giving him a panoramic view of his life & people back home. Expresses disappointment that Celia & Cynthia not joining him but accepts he is coming straight home in January. Reads her letters little by little when falling asleep.
Farrer, Reginald John
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
letter dated 18/08/1920 from Farrer, Nyitadi, etc. c/o T. Cook & Sons, Rangoon, to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Writes of his uncertainty of their friendship, returning to life in London, parties, insufficient money to live in London (plans to come up to London to judge at the RHS, a few days a fortnight) Speaks of being happy and viewing this year as period of wonderful growth & realisation and refreshment. Enquires about Celia's re-constructions with Freud's representative, hopes he still remains present. ‘My happiness remains waterproof.’
Farrer, Reginald John
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Cypripedium luteum (proud Margaret), F138, Siku Alpine woods
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Lilium tenuifolium, Aster kansuensis, Siku
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Primula brachystoma, F1635, 2m from camp
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Primula kansuensis / Purdomia auria, No2, F39
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection