Field notes in regard to plants collected by Lyster H. Dewey, catalog no. 1, 1894-1900 : plants of Washington, D.C. and vicinity

Abstract

This field book contains a specimen list of botanical specimens collected by Lyster H. Dewey from 7 May 1894 to 31 October 1900 mainly in the District of Columbia (Washington, DC), Maryland, and Virginia, but also Texas, Michigan, Louisiana, and Georgia. Collector numbers 1-506 are included. Entries include taxonomic name and description of soil and surrounding environment, abundance, rarity, and commonality. A variety of specimens were collected, but two frequently collected genera include carex and panicum. Dewey collected in many different parts of Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Some localities follow: Glencarlyn (VA), Carlins (VA), Georgetown (DC), Glen Echo (MD), Brookland (DC), Decatur (MI), and Waterloo (VA).

Date Range

1894-1900

Start Date

May 07, 1894

End Date

Oct 31, 1900

Access Information

At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended to consult this collection. Contact the Department of Botany at 202-633-0920 to make an appointment.

Topic

• Plants
• Botany

Place

• District of Columbia
• United States
• Texas
• Louisiana
• Georgia
• Virginia
• Maryland
• Michigan

Form/Genre

• Fieldbook record
• Field notes

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-026

Collection name

Lyster Hoxie Dewey field book

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Main Library