Browsing by Author "Freeman, W.C."

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    Cane Reed (Costus speciosus)
    (2010-06-01T19:41:05Z) Freeman, W.C.
    Description on the back of the postcard: "Cane Reed. Costus speciosus, 8 ft. to 10 ft high, a vigorous plant belonging to the Ginger family, thriving in a damp situations where it is very effective in flower." The image used for this postcard has been reproduced from the colour drawings of W.G. Freeman.
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    Cannon Ball Tree (Couroupita guineensis) [sic]
    (2010-06-01T18:52:44Z) Freeman, W.C.
    Description on the back of the postcard: "Cannon Ball Tree (Couroupita guineesis) [sic] is a tall forest tree native to Trinidad. It is related to the Brazil nut, but its large fruits resembling cannon balls are of no value." The image used for this postcard has been reproduced from the colour drawings of W.G. Freeman of a Cannonball Tree (Couroupita guianensis).
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    Chaconier [sic] (Warszewiczia coccinea)
    (2010-06-01T19:42:32Z) Freeman, W.C.
    Description on the back of the postcard: "Chaconier [sic] (Warszewiczia coccinea) is a small tree common in the forests of Trinidad and often making a splendid roadside display. It is named after General Chacon, the last Spanish Governor of the island." The image used for this postcard has been reproduced from the colour drawings of W.G. Freeman.
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    Chalice Flower
    (2010-06-01T18:51:37Z) Freeman, W.C.
    Description on the back of the postcard: "Chalice flower (Solandra grandiflora) is a large woody climber reaching the tops of high trees. It is native to Trinidad." This image was reproduced from watercolour drawings by Mrs. W.C. Freeman, A.C.C.R.
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    Golden Rain or Cat's Claw
    (2010-06-01T18:50:54Z) Freeman, W.C.
    Description on the back of the postcard "Gold Rain or Cats' Claw Creeper(Bignonia unguis-cati) is a wood creeper reaching the tops of the tallest trees. When in flower every branch of the tree becomes a mass of gold. The name Cats' Claw is due to the little hooks by which it holds on to the bark." The image used for this postcard has been reproduced from the colour drawings of W.G. Freeman.