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From: Carlos Luengos <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, October 29, 1999 3:05 PM
Subject: An enquiry
> I pass this to the list in the hope somebody can help Carlos.
>
> Dear Mr Firth,
>
> I am writing to you from the Botanic Garden in Edinburgh where we
> are conducting a project, called Flora Celtica, on the uses of native
> plants in Scotland. This initiative aims to promote the uses of
> native plants in Scotland and increase public awareness of the
> importance of our native flora in Scottish culture.
>
> One area we are currently researching is the role and symbolism of
> native plants in the different stages of human life including birth,
> marriage and death (past and present).
> If you are aware of any associations between native plants and
> important events in human life then I would be very grateful if you
> would contact me, e.g. plants and flowers that have been used in
> religious acts (baptism, weddings, funerals, etc), and the imagery
> associated with them.
>
> In addition, if you are aware of anyone particularly knowledgeable
> on this subject or can suggest any useful references it would be very
> much appreciated.
> If you want to find more about the project we have a web site at
> http://www.rbge.org.uk/research/celtica/.
>
> I hope to hear from you soon,
> Carlos.
>
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