Papers of Jean Louis Berlandier, 1825-1855 (inclusive), 1825-1831 (bulk).

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Papers of Jean Louis Berlandier, 1825-1855 (inclusive), 1825-1831 (bulk).

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Consists of several journals, 1830-1831; a volume of notes on Mexican plants, including illustrations; manuscripts which contain Berlandier's botanical notes; a list of Berlandier's specimens prepared by Stafano Moricand and de Candolle; and a manuscript concerning Berlandier's plants by Asa Gray.

ca. 1 linear ft.

Harvard University, Botany Libraries

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Harvard University, Botany Libraries

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