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Sad news: A plantsman lost to us - Jim Archibald has died
Ezeiza:
Sad day for all plant lovers. I had the chance to meet them here in Buenos Aires. You could speak with them for weeks on end. The immense research work they have done over the years can not be possibly measured.
Our condolences to Jenny and the children.
Alberto Castillo
Rogan:
I was thinking of them just yesterday when I snapped this picture of a 'petuniod' Narcissus grown from their seed: :'(
fermi de Sousa:
Very sad news indeed.
A great loss to all the gardening community, especially the Rockers.
He will be remembered as Rogan has pointed out whenever we see "his" plants.
Condolences to Jenny and the children.
cheers
fermi
arillady:
So sad to hear this news. May his seeds grown by gardeners around the world be reminders of a fine plantsperson.
My heartfelt sympathies to Jenny and family.
Like Arnold I have kept all the wonderful seedlists.
Ragged Robin:
--- Quote ---I can think of no better way to recall the contribution that Jim and Jenny have made as plantsfolk or to introduce them to anyone who knows nothing of them than to suggest that you read the chapter in Bobby Ward's book "The Plant Hunter's Garden: The New Explorers and Their Discoveries".
The chapter is titled " What are seeds but dreams in packets" and this could surely sum up the work of Jim and Jenny.
--- End quote ---
Through his own words quoted in this book, whilst in the field, one can get a feeling for the strength of character and love of what he is observing of a great Explorer and Seed Collector. Thank you Maggi for posting this link and introducing me to the magnificent and dedicated contribution Jim and Jenny Archibald have made through their life's work. What an amazing partnership and legacy. My thoughts are with Jenny and her family at this time.
Lucky are those who have cultivated dreams, like Rogan, from their seeds.
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