Uvedale
Americannoun
noun
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Dr Uvedale, of Enfield, is a great lover of plants," says Gibson, writing in 1691, "and is become master of the greatest and choicest collection of exotic greens that is perhaps anywhere in this land....
From Garden-Craft Old and New by Sedding, John D.
Dr. Uvedale introduced the Valerian into his garden, at Eltham Palace, before 1722; and Uvedale House still exists in Church Street, at Chelsea.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
The Captain of the Isle of Wight, Uvedale, undertook to betray the island and Hurst Castle to the French.
From The Reign of Mary Tudor by Rhys, Ernest
There is reason to believe, however, that the still-existing Enfield Cedar was planted about the date of Evelyn's publication by Dr. Uvedale, master of the Enfield Grammar School.
From Wayside and Woodland Trees A pocket guide to the British sylva by Step, Edward
The wild sweet pea first reached England in 1699, having been sent from Sicily by the monk Franciscus Cupani as a present to a certain Dr. Uvedale in the county of Middlesex.
From Mendelism Third Edition by Punnett, Reginald Crundall
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