Deni Bown

"Undoubtedly the major edible —, , , , elephant yam, and —could play a more important part in the food production and economies of countries if they received more attention from s and agronomists."

"The Hebrew name for is , meaning 'sweetness', from which we get the . Myrtle also symbolizes love. Its use in s may have come from ancient Greece and Rome or from the . There is a tradition that the sprigs of myrtle in the bouquet should be planted in the newly weds' garden and if they root then the marriage will be a success."

"When chosen for their color and texture, herbs need not look out of place among other s. Popular garden plants, such as , s, s, and are easily accommodated in a ."

"There are only three s in which date back to the 17th century: (1621), (1670) and the (1673). (, the country's only other Royal Botanic Garden, began in 1759.)"

"An excellent teacher and a brilliant botanist with a wide range of interest, encouraged students to explore and record the , and awarded a gold medal annually for the best (collection of pressed plants)."