Title: Wilson. Numerical list of seeds collected 1899-1901.
Authors: Wilson, Ernest Henry, 1876-1930; Arnold Arboretum
Year: 1899
Subjects: Wilson, Ernest Henry,; Fairchild, David,; Kelsey, Harlan P.; Meyer, Frank Nicholas; Rehder, Alfred,; Rock, Joseph F.; Sargent, Charles Sprague,; Veitch, Harry J.; Veitch, James Herbert,; Arnold Arboretum; Harvard University; James Veitch & Sons; Arboretums; Botany China; Botany Japan; Botany Korea.; Botany Taiwan; Forests and forestry; Horticulture; Nurseries (Horticulture); Orchids; Scientific expeditions; China Description and travel
Abstract: Papers reflect Wilson's contribution to horticulture and botany as a plant collector, especially during his expeditions to China, Korea, and Japan. Plant collection notes from all his trips are included. Also some material relating to the administration of Arnold Arboretum and other activities at Harvard University. Extensive correspondence, dating from 1899 to 1930, exists, including original outgoing letters to Arnold Arboretum staff, mainly Charles Sargent; copies of letters to horticulturists, such as J. F. Rock, David Fairchild and Frank Meyer; and incoming letters from the Veitch family and Frank Meyer. Other material includes field and plant notes and diaries about Wilson's collection; manuscripts of both published and unpublished works; account books; shipping lists; maps; Chinese and other travel documents; letters of recommendation, certificates, examination and other documents relating to his early work as gardener; and extensive clippings, mainly from Boston newspapers.
Contents: Contents of notebook: Numerical list and description of seeds numbers: 1-1310 -- Propagation data on seed numbers 1-1310, in reverse order with Ernest Henry Wilson's comments on degree of success. -- Numerical list and description of specimen numbers: 1-2800 -- Consignment data on three shipments from Hong Kong, December 2-December 27, 1899. -- List "a". Plant list. -- Inserted sheet with a list of "Plants wanted from Hong Kong and Ceylon." -- Notes entitled "Lankai & Yunnan" -- List "a" of orchids from Yunnan. -- List of seeds and spores presented to Charles Ford Esq. -- List of orchids to Charles Ford Esq. -- List "b". Herbarium Lankai -- Consignment data on six shipments sent from Ichang via Shanghai, October 7, 1900-January 30, 1902.