From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[21 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.463 & 23.332
Summary:
Found some old packets of seeds of Protea yesterday and wonders if he would like them to be sown to see if they would germinate. Comments on some of the plants in his garden. Tried some Peruvian potatoes.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project