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Images Dated 24th September 2010

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planting bulbs on the Broadwalk

Palm House and Parterre

Barrons Tree Transplanter

The Palm House

Wardian Case

570. Other Species of Pitcher Plants from Sarawak, Borneo

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Dukes Garden

The broadwalk

Featured 24 Sep 2010 Image

Wardian Case

The Wardian case is a portable airtight, glass-lined greenhouse that was developed by Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward (1791-1868) for the transportation of plants. The Wardian case revolutionised botany in the 19th century, allowing live plants to be transported across the globe. The airtight design meant that that plants stored inside were protected from smoke and pollution