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Reginald Cory, Benefactor of Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Author(s) -
Day Juliet
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
curtis's botanical magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1467-8748
pISSN - 1355-4905
DOI - 10.1111/j.1355-4905.2006.00505.x
Subject(s) - estate , passion , art , archaeology , management , geography , political science , law , psychology , economics , psychotherapist
Summary. Reginald Cory (1871–1934) had a lifelong passion for plants and gardens and gave generously in support of many horticultural causes and establishments including Cambridge University Botanic Garden and the Royal Horticultural Society. On his death he left the residue of his estate to the Garden, its largest ever benefaction. Cory's relationship with the Garden is described, and the impact and subsequent use of the donation, which continues to be vital to the Garden's work today is considered.