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THE ESSEX NATURALIST.
Epidendron sinense.
"Introduced 1793 by the late J. Slater, Esq. of Leytonstone,
at the same time with the two varieties of the Double Camellias,
from China." (Botanical Repository, 1802, plate 216.) In the
2nd ed. of the Hort. Kew, 1813, vol. 5, p. 214, the introduction cf
this plant is attributed to G. Slater about 1793. Curtis's
Botanical Magazine, continued by John Sims, 1806, vol. 23, has
a plate of this plant (No. 888) under Epidendrum Sinense, a
native of China, from whence it was introduced by the late
Mr. Slater.
Eriobotyra Japonica.
(Paxton's Horticultural Register and General Magazine, 1836,
vol. 5, p. 63. etc.)
Euphorbias Litchi.
(Ibid.)
Hibiscus Rosa-sinensis flava.
"First introduced by the late Gilbert Slater, Esq., of Waltham-
stow, a gentleman of whose zeal in introducing new plants we
have already had occasion to speak. A native of China."
(Botanical Cabinet, 1821, vol. 6, plate 513.)
Hydrangea Hortensis Smith.
"This magnificent and highly ornamental plant, according
to Dr. Smith, was introduced from China to the royal garden at
Kew, by Sir Joseph Banks, Bart., in 1790; it was imported by
Mr. Slater about the same time, with whom it is said to have first
flowered in this country." (Botanical Magazine, 1799, vol. 13,
plate 438).
Euphorbia Longana.
(Paxton's Horticultural Register and General Magazine, 1836,
vol. 5, p. 63, etc.
Magnolia pumila.
"To the late J. Slater of Leytonstone we owe this plant,
which was one of that rich cargo brought home in the Carnatic
for him by Captain Connor in 1793." (Botanists' Repository,
1802, plate 226.)
The Botanical Magazine, 1807, vol. 25, has a plate for this
plant (No. 977) and states: "Said to have been introduced by
the late Mr. Slater, to whom we are indebted for so many curious
plants of China."