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Cave, George H. Sikkim Primulaceae

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Correspondence from Smith in relation to a third party, requesting Primula smithiana seed

GB 235 CAV/1/1/4/13
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28/3/1912

Part of George H. Cave Collection

Correspondence from Smith, thanking Cave for sent Primula seeds, discusses study of Rhododendron

GB 235 CAV/1/1/4/22
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30/4/1914

Part of George H. Cave Collection

Correspondence pertaining to Smith's recent holiday, Primula conference, Thanks for seed and further requests

GB 235 CAV/1/1/4/16
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12/9/1912

Part of George H. Cave Collection

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