James Lothian (1817-1871) and his book 'Practical Hints on the Culture and General Management of Alpine or Rock Plants'
Nelson, E. Charles2007
Books, Manuscripts
James Lothian (1817-1871), a Scot, was trained as a gardener in his native land. While working at Ormsary House, Knapdale, Argyllshire, he wrote a small book about the cultivation of alpine plants, the first in English. 'Practical hints on the culture and general management of alpine or rock plants' was published in Edinburgh by W H Lizars during the summer of 1845 and was reissued about 15 years later. Lothian's career as a gardener, land surveyor, landscape gardener and nurseryman is described, and his other botanical publications are noted.
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Imprint:
2007
Collation:
pp143-154 : ill ; 30cm
Notes:
Bound article reprinted from Huntia Volume 13, Number 2
Language:
English