Tradescant

/ ˈtrædɛskaent /

noun

1. TradescantJohn15701638MEnglishSCIENCE: botanistTECHNOLOGY: gardener John . 1570–1638, English botanist and gardener to Charles I. He introduced many plants from overseas into Britain
2. TradescantJohn16081662MEnglishSCIENCE: naturalistTECHNOLOGY: gardener his son, John . 1608–62, English naturalist and gardener, who continued his father's work

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Mary blushed up to her eyes, and expected Mrs. Tradescant would insist upon going down and seeing Dick with her.

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This last must therefore have designated John Tradescant himself, who was certainly there.

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Can any of your readers inform me when the elder Tradescant came over to England, and when he was appointed royal gardener?

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It is to old John Tradescant we are indebted for the earliest record of this plant.

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And further: 'My first boatful of books, which were carried to Mrs. Tradescant's, were brought back to the Temple.'

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