J. Holmes, field notes, 1 - 594, 1890

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Abstract

This field book consists of the field notes and fragments of specimens of J. Holmes, from Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey, in 1890. Many of the pages have botanical specimens (mostly grasses) attached, some of which are possibly fragments of the corresponding collected specimen. The field notes include collector numbers 1 through 594; scientific name and/or common name; date; location; and locality notes and other observations.

Date Range

1890

Start Date

Jul 16, 1890

End Date

Sep 22, 1890

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
  • Grasses
  • Botany

Place

  • Salisbury
  • United States
  • Tasley
  • Salem
  • Maryland
  • Onancock
  • Virginia
  • Somerset
  • Port Norris
  • New Jersey

Form/Genre

  • Fieldbook record
  • Field notes
  • Specimens

Accession #

SIA Acc. 12-130

Collection name

Jesse Herman Holmes field notes from the Department of Botany

Physical Description

1 field book

Physical Location

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