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WCP799

Letter (WCP799.971)

[1]

Frith Hill, Godalming.

April 4th. 1882

My dear Wright1

I shd be very glad indeed of specimens of Spiranthes Romonzoviana <Romanzoffiana> as I have a nice bit of bog prepared for Cypripediums Trilliums &c. I shd also much like Pinguicula grandiflora, P. lusitanica and the yellow Saxifrages S. hirculus & S. hypnoides aizoides, Gentiana verna, or any other choice Irish plants. If Mr. Burbidge2 has sent off his basket before you can get me these, please send them by post. Should I ever come to Ireland again I shall hope to see your Garden, which with your opportunities will sure be first-rate

Yours very truly | Alfred R. Wallace [signature]

1
Wright, Edward Percival (1834-1910). Irish ophthalmic surgeon, botanist and zoologist.
2
Burbridge, Frederick William (1847-1905). Botanist, artist and curator of Trinity College Botanic Garden 1879-1905.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP799.971)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Merry, Sarah [2012-09-19] Transcription checked by Catchpole, Caroline [2013-01-15] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2024-12-24]

Please cite as “WCP799,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP799