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- 1883 - 1885 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
one folder, 2cm
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Scope and content
List produced on RBGE embossed paper, bound together to form a book; beginning with Ranunculaceae, there are 330 pages of plants growing in the Garden in 1883 (though the 3 could also be interpreted as a 5); the book has an index at the back.
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Conditions governing access
The book is available for consultation by appointment.
Conditions governing reproduction
Permission would be required from RBGE to reproduce content from the book.
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Notes area
Note
The book was affected by the archives flood of July 2021; there is water staining on the front and back covers, but no ink run and the book remains legible. The first 10 pages, numbered 1-20 have lost the top right hand corner - due to brittle paper.
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Minimal
Dates of creation revision deletion
Description created by LP, June 2022
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Archivist's note
Book has temporary number, will be added to RBGE plant records / catalogues collection at later date.