Author biography
Samuel Arnott
Samuel Arnott of Carsethorn and Sunnymead, Maxwelltown, became a member of Society on 1st July 1893. He served as a member of Council on numerous occasions and became the first...
Samuel Arnott of Carsethorn and Sunnymead, Maxwelltown, became a member of Society on 1st July 1893. He served as a member of Council on numerous occasions and became the first...
Plant Superstitions Botany, Folklore, Recent (Social) TDGNHAS Series II, 9 (1892-93), 78(WARNING large file size: 6.95 MB) |
Antiquities of Kirkbean Parish History, Etymology, Mediaeval, Recent, Recent (Social), Prehistory (General), Archaeology (General), History TDGNHAS Series II, 10 (1893-94), 29(WARNING large file size: 7.32 MB) |
Some Kirkbean Folklore Folklore, Parish History, Recent, Recent (Social), Anthropology TDGNHAS Series II, 11 (1894-95), 11(WARNING large file size: 8.86 MB) |
Kirkbean Folklore Folklore, Parish History, Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), Anthropology TDGNHAS Series II, 12 (1895-96), 38(WARNING large file size: 9.33 MB) |
Children's Singing Games and Rhymes Current in Kirkbean Parish History, Recent, Recent (Literature & Art), Folklore TDGNHAS Series II, 13 (1896-97), 99(WARNING large file size: 7.09 MB) |
Some Observations on the Variation of Plants under Cultivation TDGNHAS Series II, 17 (1900-05), 41(WARNING very large file size: 19.53 MB) |
The Toxic Effects of Colchicums on Bees [Summary only] TDGNHAS Series II, 17 (1900-05), 246(WARNING very large file size: 19.53 MB)
Abstract
In this short paper the author gave the results of a series of observations upon the toxic effect produced upon bees frequenting colchicums in search of honey or pollen. The bees became stupefied and died. |
Fair Maids of February. The Snowdrop:Its History, Literature, and Botany Botany, Etymology, Recent (Literature & Art) TDGNHAS Series II, 17 (1900-05), 339(WARNING very large file size: 19.53 MB) |
Raising Double Polyanthuses and Primroses from Seeds TDGNHAS Series II, 18 (1905-06), 27(WARNING very large file size: 11.24 MB) |
The Chrysanthemum Sport Exhibited at last Meeting TDGNHAS Series II, 18 (1905-06), 95(WARNING very large file size: 11.24 MB) |
The Salmon Disease TDGNHAS Series II, 18 (1905-06), 182(WARNING very large file size: 11.24 MB) |
Observations on Seed Distribution of some Bulbous Plants TDGNHAS Series II, 19 (1906-07), 35(WARNING large file size: 8.84 MB) |
Bulblets or Bulbils on Stems of Lilies TDGNHAS Series II, 21 (1908-09), 25(WARNING very large file size: 10.64 MB) |
Some Wild or Common Fragrant Plants TDGNHAS Series II, 22 (1909-10), 103(WARNING very large file size: 11.43 MB) |
Notes on Outdoor Plant Photography [Summary only] TDGNHAS Series II, 22 (1909-10), 137(WARNING very large file size: 11.43 MB)
Abstract
Mr Arnott dealt with the difficulties attending plant photography and the methods adopted to secure suitable backgrounds, sufficient sharpness of detail, and the true colour values of flowers. He described the troubles caused by wind, confined space, and |
Local Plant Names TDGNHAS Series II, 23 (1910-11), 195(WARNING very large file size: 16.39 MB) |
Some Local and Other Plants Names TDGNHAS Series II, 24 (1911-12), 223(WARNING very large file size: 15.37 MB) |
Plant Superstitions [Summary only] TDGNHAS Series III, 2 (1913-14), 115(WARNING very large file size: 16.79 MB)
Abstract
Mr Arnott, in an interesting manner, recounted many of the popular beliefs attached to particular plants, drawing his matter from widely distributed sources and districts. He illustrated his paper with a number of lantern slides of the various plants. |
The Fasciation of Plants TDGNHAS Series III, 4 (1915-16), 22(WARNING large file size: 5.51 MB) |
Characteristics of Alpine Plants TDGNHAS Series III, 5 (1916-18), 110(WARNING very large file size: 17.97 MB) |
Some Plant Notes TDGNHAS Series III, 5 (1916-18), 211(WARNING very large file size: 17.97 MB)
Abstract
Three valuable papers were read at this meeting - 'The Science of Fresh Water Lakes', by Mr W.H. Armistead, 'Some Plant Notes', by the Chairman [Provost S.Armott] and 'Reminiscences of the Stewartry' by Mr C. Marriott, M.A. It is to be regretted that the |
The Colchicum, or Meadow Saffron TDGNHAS Series III, 6 (1918-19), 27(WARNING very large file size: 54.31 MB) |
The Romance of Helen Craik of Arbigland Recent, Recent (Literature & Art), Folklore, Genealogy TDGNHAS Series III, 11 (1923-24), 77(WARNING very large file size: 45.36 MB) |
The Logan Gardens TDGNHAS Series III, 11 (1923-24), 185(WARNING very large file size: 45.36 MB) |
Fugitive Notes on Plants: The Colchicum or Meadow Saffron TDGNHAS Series III, 12 (1924-25), 111(WARNING very large file size: 32.71 MB) |
Viviparous Plants TDGNHAS Series III, 14 (1926-28), 127(WARNING very large file size: 125.46 MB) |