George Don, Forfar, [Forfarshire], to Samuel Goodenough, Rose Castle, Cumberland

Summary

Encloses specimens of 'Hieracium', which are "truly intricate like the willows and some other families", believes no one can judge of between species and varities unless they cultivate them; numbered observations: 1. 'Hieracium ramosum' said to be native of Hungary; 2. 'H. kalmii', contrary to Goodenough's claim distinct from 'H. prenanthoides'; 3. a 'Hieracium' he previoulsy thought described in "Flora Britannica". Asks Goodenough to forward this letter to Dr [James Edward] Smith.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN3384

From

George Don

To

Samuel Goodenough

Date

3 Aug 1809

Sent from

Forfar, Forfarshire

Sent to

Carlisle, Cumberland

Source of text

GB-110/JES/GD/23, The Linnean Society of London

Language

English

Contributor

The Linnean Society of London[View Ɛpsilon collection]

Also published in The Correspondence of Sir James Edward Smith, The Linnean Society's Archive Catalogue.