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Bradner garden in Seattle. 1.6 acre park with a tilth garden, p_patch, & ball court. Very pretty spot.
Book illustrated by Dobbie, H. B. (Herbert Boucher), 1852–1940. Published in Auckland, New Zealand, Dobbie, H. B, 1880. www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/165179
Grows in Britain. This specimen found Caithness, Scotland. Plant is actually a type of sedge. The white hairs aid seed dispersal in the wind.
Botany Bay was constructed on January 30 2010 by MELT, RAD, PLJ and Dax.
It was made with:
A wire storage shelving unit,
Cardboard,
Foil,
Spray Adhesive,
Zip Ties,
Pulley’s,
Rope,
Fishing line,
Chopsticks,
Duct Tape,
Sheets, 1 set, flannel,
Shop Light,
& 1 old lead weight.
Book authored by Neve, F. (Frederick), published in Christchurch, N.Z, by Whitcombe & Tombs, [1916]. www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/193119
Book authored by Neve, F. (Frederick), published in Christchurch, N.Z, by Whitcombe & Tombs, [1916]. www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/193119
Controversial seafarer, James Cook, first named it 'Sting Ray Harbour'. On 6 May 1770, Cook changed the name in his journal. First to 'Botanist's Bay', before settling on 'Botany Bay' because of the 'great quantity of new plants collected by Mr Banks and Dr Solander'.
It was cool with a chilly wind this morning.
Book illustrated by Harris, Emily Cumming (1837-1925). Published in Nelson, N.Z, by H.D. Jackson in 1890. Emily Cumming Harris was one of New Zealand's first professional women painters. She chiefly painted New Zealand plants and flowers and worked mainly in water colour. She was born in Plymouth, Devon, England in about 1837 but spent most of her life in Nelson, New Zealand. www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography/169102