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- 1863-1868 (Creation)
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1 notebook
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Scope and content
Plant Donation Notebook with 'Botanic Garden Plants Received; Jan'y 1863 to 1868' on the cover. The notebook dates from January 1863 to January 1868 and documents donations of plants from around Britain and the World. There is no index.
This book appears different to the others and may have been a separate or supplementary notebook kept in parallel to a ledger which has been lost. There are numerous inserts, including letters to James McNab (the notebook may have been his); a seed back at page 120, and a loose page; handle with care.
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Permission required from RBGE.
Language of material
- English
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Book to be supported when in use. There are numerous inserts throughout the book, including a seed packet and a loose page; handle with care.
Finding aids
A list of donors transcribed by Anne Taylor can be made available on request.
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- McNab, James (Subject)