Object number
91/46
Exhibition
Description
A plant label made of hardboard and coated with emulsion paint, on which the text is written, and then coated with yacht varnish. It reads: 'CHINESE PLUM YEW / Cephalotaxus fortunei Hook / China / Cephalotaxaceae". It was used at the Cambridge Botanic Gardens.
Physical description
1 plant label: good condition
Label Text
Plant Label, Sutton Seeds Bulb Catalogue, Modern seed packet. The bulb catalogue, packet and label represent the time taken to select, and nurture plants. Gardeners may take extra care to select 'heritage' or 'insect friendly' plants. // Looking after plants is a physical activity that not only develops an individuals' skills but also evolves with the passing of time. Working with plants can also distract individuals from their everyday lives. // MERL 91/46, TR SUP P2/A155, donated.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Recorder: JMB // Date: 23.9.91 // Description: Garden label made of hardboard, coated with emulsion paint on which the information is written. Then it is coated with yacht varnish. Green plastic covered wire tire. // Inscription ‘CHINESE PLUM YEW // Cephalotaxus fortune Hook // CHINA // Cephalotaxaceae // Dimensions: 9.0 x 8.0 cm // Associated information: This label came from the Cambridge Botanic Garden. // References: …'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_15896.tif - High resolution image
