From:
Robert Bransby Francis
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
20 Apr 1814
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/ADD/30, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:
Encloses possible new species of 'Myosotis', found in this parish; suggests name 'M. sylvestris' [named 'M. intermedia' in Smith herbarium]. Lists new order for genus. Also sends a "flesh-coloured" 'Orchis mascula'. Following their recent enclosure they have lost 'Ophrys spiralis', 'O. fentunculus minimus', 'Veronica scutellata', 'Littorella', and 'Peplis'.
Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London