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Extract from Thomas Jefferson to Francis Eppes

[ca. 1786]

Heliotrope.to be sowed in the spring.a delicious flower, but I suspect it must be planted in boxes & kept in the house in the winter. the smell rewards the care.

MS (ViU).
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Author
Thomas Jefferson
Recipient
Francis Eppes
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
January 1, 1786 to December 31, 1786
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
ViU
Quote Category
Agriculture
Gardens

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