The Orchid Man. Rev. H.M.R. Rupp 1872-1956. wrote two authoritative books and

wrote two authoritative books and described over seventy new species

a watercolour on vellum painted by Ann Lee in 1779

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Jack Hobbs & Terry Hatch

A selection of the finest pictures from the botanical archive at Kew spanning a period of 350 years

The Orchid Man. Rev. H.M.R. Rupp 1872-1956. wrote two authoritative books andLionel Gilbert. Rupp, (1872 1956) was an Australian orchid enthusiast, a nineteenth century clergyman scientist, who devoted his spare time to studying, drawing and writing about native orchids. He published over 200 scientific papers, wrote two authoritative books and described over seventy new species. This detailed biography gives a good picture of colonial science. Kangaroo Press, Kenthurst, NSW, 1992. ISBN 9780864174154 Hardback with dust jacket.