From:
Thomas Butt
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
7 Dec 1808
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/111, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Sends a plant found by the Marquess of Stafford [George Leveson-Gower (1758-1833)] near Dunrobin Catle, Sutherland, would like Smith's opinion on what it is. Refers to a plan for sowing the fruit of roses, saying it might lead to some "elucidation of the limits of different species". Confirms a 'Polemonium caeruleum' is wild.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London