From:
Alexander Anderson
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
24 Oct 1807
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/1/44, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Discusses 'Dianthus caryophyllus' and proposes two additions to Smith's description of the genus, being 'caryophyllus' and 'hortensia', with three small sketches in pen illustrating his argument. Justifies his course of study.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London