JDH refers to an enclosure for Sir William Turner Thiselton-Dyer [enclosure not present]. Writes that he is 'enchanted' with William Henry Hudson's book: THE NATURALIST IN LA PLATA. JDH comments on his work on Indian plants [probably for the FLORA OF BRITISH INDIA], particularly new species of Bromus amongst [John Firminger] Duthie's plants, he wonders if they will retain their distinct character when grown 'under drill' rather than in natural surrounding. If nothing else JDH's work will produce useful sketches for the RBG Kew herbarium.
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July 14/ [18]95
THE CAMP,
SUNNINGDALE.
My dear Dyer*1
The enclosed may interest you.
I am enchanted with Hudson's La Plata*2.
There are a lot of species of Bromus in Duthie's*3 plants quite new to India, & very distinct inter se -- but how they will behave under drill with the European and N[orth]. Asiatic species is another matter -- as it is I go on dissecting & drawing all
July 14/ [18]95
THE CAMP,
SUNNINGDALE.
My dear Dyer*1
The enclosed may interest you.
I am enchanted with Hudson's La Plata*2.
There are a lot of species of Bromus in Duthie's*3 plants quite new to India, & very distinct inter se -- but how they will behave under drill with the European and N[orth]. Asiatic species is another matter -- as it is I go on dissecting & drawing all
day long -- the Herb[ari]um will gain by my sketches whether or no science may by my use of their teaching.
Ever aff[ectionatel]y y[ou]rs | JD Hooker [signature]
1. Sir William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843--1928). British botanist and third Director
of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1885--1905). He succeeded Joseph Hooker in the role after serving as his Assistant Director for ten years. He previously held
professorships at the Royal Agricultural College Cirencester, Royal College of
Science for Ireland and Royal Horticultural Society. He married Hooker's eldest
daughter Harriet in 1877.
2. Hudson, William Henry, The Naturalist in La Plata, (1892).
3. John Firminger Duthie (1845--1922). English botanist and explorer. Superintendent of Saharanpur Botanical Gardens from 1875 to 1903.
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