[A.B. Rendle, botanist; The Snowdrop] Autograph Letter Signed "A.B. Rendle" to "Grinling" [[C.H.] Grinling, socialist, editor of the Woolwich Pioneer, botanist], discussing the Snowdrop at length.

A.B. Rendle [Alfred Barton Rendle (1865 1938), botanist].

Published by Embossed 28 Hollybush Raod Putney S.W. 14 March ?, 1930

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Two pages, cr. 8vo, fold mark, minor repair to closed tear, text complete and legible. Text: "I have no personal knowledge as to the seeding of Snowdrops in this country - the species is a very doubtful native & we are about the northern limit of its distribution. I have grown snowdrops for years but have never noticed seedlings among them & they only grow in the area where I have planted the bulbs. They would take probably several (I can't say how many off hand) years to produce flowering bulbs. This is all very vague as I am temporarily laid by the heel at home [.] & haven't access to our library [Natural History Museum]. Is it possible that birds (or mice) have disturbed your bulbs & carried one or more to the new spots? I am continually finding bulbs, especially narcissus, uprooted & lying on the soil. The snowdrop is described as 'few-seeded'. I will keep my eye on my own & see if any mature this year." He then asks him to post a letter to a Mr Whitaker, in a way that suggests they are both members of a Botanical Group.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: [A.B. Rendle, botanist; The Snowdrop] Autograph Letter Signed "A.B. Rendle" to "Grinling" [[C.H.] Grinling, socialist, editor of the Woolwich Pioneer, botanist], discussing the Snowdrop at length.
• Publisher: Embossed 28 Hollybush Raod Putney S.W. 14 March ?
• Publication Date: 1930