Francis Bowcher Wright, Farrington Inn, Poulton, near Bristol, to James Edward Smith, Norwich, Norfolk

Summary

Account of his discovery of a new species of a red 'Paeonia' on Steep Holme [in Bristol Channel]. Was unable to gather specimens but did procure seed pods and roots, these are available to Smith. Two old fishermen living nearby have confirmed gathering the same plants between 60 and 70 years ago. Also has cloves of 'Allium ampeloprasum' from same island should Smith want them.

Letter details

Record number

LINNEAN567

From

Francis Bowcher Wright

To

Sir James Edward Smith

Date

26 Mar 1804

Sent from

Poulton, Gloucestershire

Sent to

Norwich, Norfolk

Source of text

GB-110/JES/COR/10/98, 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.