Report on Natal Botanic Gardens, and Colonial Herbarium: For the Year 1905-1906 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

John Medley Wood

Softcover

ISBN 10: 048341574X ISBN 13: 9780483415744

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Progress and figures from Natal’s living collection

Discover insights from the Natal Botanic Gardens and Colonial Herbarium for 1905–1906, including updates on plant identifications, herbarium work, and practical notes about growing and studying local flora. This edition gathers field notes, specimen data, and reflections on cultivation, climate, and how native plants respond to pressure and change.

The text shares updates on staff, specimen preparation, and the daily work of building a reference collection. It also surveys rubber-producing trees and other economically interesting species, weighing tropical potential against Natal’s climate. Readers will find a practical view of plant research in a colonial setting, with attention to local species, cultivation trials, and early 20th-century botanical administration.

• See how herbarium cabinets are built and organized, and how specimens are prepared and exchanged
• Learn about identification efforts across many plant groups, from grasses to trees
• Understand early notes on potential crops and how climate affects growth and yield
• Get a snapshot of plant science work in Natal during this period

Ideal for readers of botanical history, colonial science, and early horticultural practice who want a grounded, non-technical look at how a major botanical collection operated in 1905–1906.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048341574X
• ISBN 13: 9780483415744
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 52