Historical information
David Douglas (1799-1834) journeyed to the Pacific North-West as well as to other parts of the New World looking for new species of plants. The Royal Horticultural Society of London hoped to introduce new and exciting plants to its gardens.
Significance
After Douglas's explorations in the New World, hundreds of new species became available. As a result flower beds and theme gardens with new exotic specimens and aboreta became fashionable. This information gives some perspective on the planning and development of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
Physical description
2 pages of print in columns. There is a black and white photograph of David Douglas halfway down the page on the lefthand side of p.1. On p.2 there is a black and white photograph of the Douglas Fir on the lefthand side of the page and lower down a photograph of Lupinus polyphyllus.
Inscriptions & markings
none.
Subjects
References
- Simon Grant: Part 5 of the Explorers pp.3-4 in Musgrave, Toby et al, The Plant Hunters (Ward Lock, 1998) ISBN/ISSN: Unknown At the bottom of each page "Operculum November 2013" is printed. This reference appears to have no relevance to the article as Operculum relates mainly to fish. On p.2 reference is made to Friends of the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens
