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From:
James Backhouse
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
24 Apr 1813
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/20/34, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Since receiving Smith's letter has compared his specimens of 'Pyrola' sent from Sweden by [Olof] Swartz to [Nathaniel] Winch under name of 'Pyrola minor'; they agree, and also agree with 'P. minor' of "Flora Danica", but not with [James] Sowerby's figure; observations. His uncle, [Edward] Robson, hopes to see Smith at Linnean Society anniversary meeting. Relates remarks by Sowerby on discrepancies in "English botany" figure of 'Cypripedium'. Smith can figure 'Belula pendula' as species distinct from 'B. alba'; observations.

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The Linnean Society of London
From:
James Backhouse
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
[1814-1824]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/20/35, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Informed by his friend Sellackie of Smith's intention of publishing the "Flora Britannica" in English soon ["English Flora"]. Induced to send specimens of the large 'Rhinanthus' described by [John] Ray, which grows plentifully on Stockton Common; its differences from 'Rhinanthus crista-galli'. Found two species of 'Myostis' in this neighbourhood [Yorkshire] agreeing with Hooker's 'M. sylvatica'; offers descriptions and specimens, and Yorkshire habitats for rare plants.

Characters of 'Rhianthus crista-galli' and 'Rhianthus rayi'.

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The Linnean Society of London