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THIS is the kind of book that makes any flower–lover's mouth water. Kingdon Ward had, of course, to make the chance for himself. But what a chance it was ! Wandering about in a flower paradise with nothing else to do but collect the most glorious plants. Thirty–nine rhododendrons—that alone should be enough to satisfy most plant lovers; but in addition such treasures as the Tibetan blue poppy, known all over the world as Meconopsis baileyi but now more accurately described as the Meconopsis betonicifolia baileyi; then ten different species of primulas and seven gentians. All these Kingdon Ward has through three journeys into south–western Tibet been able to introduce into cultivation in the West. It is a great contribution to the happiness of mankind and some little set–off to the present horrors of war.
Assam Adventure
By F. Kingdon Ward. Pp. 304 + 16 plates. (London: Jonathan Cape, Ltd., 1941.) 12s. 6d net.
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Y., F. Assam Adventure. Nature 148, 677 (1941). https://doi.org/10.1038/148677a0
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