Field notes of Edward Palmer, 1894-1897 (inclusive).

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Field notes of Edward Palmer, 1894-1897 (inclusive).

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Consists of brief lists of Palmer's plants and more extensive field notes for his plants. Includes two segments of notes: one set for Acapulco plants collected in 1894-1895 and one set for plants from the state of Durango, Mexico, 1896. Also notes by Asa Gray and Daniel Eaton regarding Palmer's collections.

Less than 1 linear ft.

Harvard University, Gray Herbarium

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