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The gouty Prince Regent being helped on to his horse by Chinese assistants using an elaborate contraption outside the Chinese pagoda in Kew Gardens. Coloured etching attributed to Charles Williams, 1816.

Sir W.J. Hooker's report on Kew Gardens, &c.

Report on the progress and condition of the Royal Gardens at Kew during the year.

Sir W.J. Hooker's report on Kew Gardens.

Hand-list of trees and shrubs grown in arboretum. Pt. II, Gamopetalæ to monocotyledons / Royal Gardens, Kew.

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Report on the progress and condition of the Royal Gardens at Kew during the year.

Sir W.J. Hooker's report on Kew Gardens, &c.

Sir W.J. Hooker's report on Kew Gardens.

Hand-list of trees and shrubs grown in arboretum. Pt. II, Gamopetalæ to monocotyledons / Royal Gardens, Kew.