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GB-110/JES/GD/23
Title
George Don, Forfar, [Forfarshire], to Samuel Goodenough, Rose Castle, Cumberland
Letter date
3 Aug 1809
Author(s)
George Don 1764-1814
Number of Pages
2
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GB-110/JES/GD/23 from George Don, Forfar, [Forfarshire], to Samuel Goodenough, Rose Castle, Cumberland (3 August 1809)
Metadata for GB-110/JES/GD/23 from George Don, Forfar, [Forfarshire], to Samuel Goodenough, Rose Castle, Cumberland (3 August 1809) Close
Item data
Item Type:
Document
From:
Don, George
Sent from:
Forfar, Forfarshire
To:
Goodenough, Samuel
Sent to location:
Carlisle, Cumberland
Summary:
Encloses specimens of 'Hieracium', which are "truly intricate like the willows and some other families", believes no one can judge of between species and varities unless they cultivate them; numbered observations: 1. 'Hieracium ramosum' said to be native of Hungary; 2. 'H. kalmii', contrary to Goodenough's claim distinct from 'H. prenanthoides'; 3. a 'Hieracium' he previoulsy thought described in "Flora Britannica". Asks Goodenough to forward this letter to Dr [James Edward] Smith.
Letter date:
3 Aug 1809
Languages:
English
Prev Ref No:
Letter 22
Additional Information:
| Note type | Note |
|---|---|
| Related Material | Smith, J E, (1800-1804). "Flora Britannica" London: Davis. |
| Finding Aids | Furley, D, "George Don (1764-1814): Collection of Correspondence 1802-1813", Linnean Society |
