Trees Found in the Transvaal

Marshall, H. S.; Bolton, Matthew J.

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“…One of the Bock drawings, specifically in Bertrand (1950a), was previously unpublished, likely done in preparation for Marshall's Cactaceae revision. His intent to publish a revised edition of Cactaceae in 1950 (Marshall 1950a), did not come about, and it is possible that the many projects and responsibilities at DBG and his sometimes-precarious health, likely affected this project. This possibility is explored in more detail in the Cactaceae book discussion (Marshall and Bock 1941).…”

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William Taylor Marshall: His Contributions to Succulent Plant Study and a Full Bibliography of His Published Work

Walker

Schultz²

2023

Haseltonia

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William Taylor Marshall (1886 was a leading researcher in cactus taxonomy over a 25-year period, notably based on fieldwork in Mexico and the deserts of southwest USA . His publication output is assessed and documented fully for the first time. Notable are the books Cactaceae (1941), co-authored and illustrated by T.M. Bock, and Succulent Plants (1945), co-authored with Rupert Leach and accompanied by a unique set of 3D slides. His journal articles were prolific, published in many C&S titles around the world. A major vehicle for his publications was Saguaroland Bulletin which he established in 1947. He was Cactus & Succulent Society of America President (1938President ( -1941, then President Emeritus until his death, during which time he initiated the biennial CSSA conventions. As it stands today, the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona, where he was Director (1947Director ( -1957, with its living collections, library and herbarium, is a major Marshall legacy.

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Section: A Brief Biographymentioning

confidence: 99%