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• by geckzilla

  I suppose this is from 1896 given the yellowing paper, fading ink, and style of the label. Bug is in nice shape for its age.

  Posted May 30, 2013 4:24 AM

• by darryluk

  He is around still, aged 88, so must be 1996.

  Posted May 30, 2013 4:59 PM

• by Pict

  I dont think so darryl

  Posted May 30, 2013 5:59 PM

• by darryluk

  Born April 7th, 1925.Hugh Iltis "An avid plant collector, Iltis led numerous expeditions to many parts of the world to search for new plants

  Posted May 30, 2013 6:56 PM

• by geckzilla

  Doh! Well, I got that one wrong, then. Thanks for finding the collector for me. I could only make out H. tis, and couldn't find a match.

  Posted May 30, 2013 9:49 PM

• by kschnei

  Can't read collector name (Itis?) - and I assume this is 1896??

  Posted May 31, 2013 3:53 AM

• by SandersClan

  Hi! Hugh H. Iltis, and it appears it would be 1996. See darryluk's note below.

  Posted May 31, 2013 4:20 AM

• by Pict

  This is a mightily odd plant, wouldnt you say? It's not Iltis, it's Otis; on other labels it is clearer. Whoever this plant collecting...

  Posted May 31, 2013 5:46 PM

• by Pict

  ...Iltis is is irrelevant.

  Posted May 31, 2013 5:47 PM

• by darryluk

  OK, I was wrong! Sorry Pict x

  Posted May 31, 2013 6:23 PM

• by geckzilla

  Ok, maybe it is from 1896? Anyone know an entomologist named H. Otis?

  Posted May 31, 2013 6:36 PM

• by geckzilla

  I can only find Charles H. Otis, a botanist. Doesn't seem a good fit.

  Posted May 31, 2013 6:38 PM

• by SandersClan

  Wow, I totally misread.

  Posted May 31, 2013 9:27 PM

• by SandersClan

  I do have to add, respectfully, Pict, that the occasional mistake usually only requires a couple of quick words to correct.

  Posted May 31, 2013 9:44 PM

• by darryluk

  Found some Otis surnames in the insect/bug world, but not an H. I like the urban DTIS (Dont Take It Seriously) 😃

  Posted May 31, 2013 9:47 PM

• by SandersClan

  Most of us take a light approach here and are capable of laughing at ourselves when a mistake is pointed out , as long as it's done kindly.

  Posted May 31, 2013 9:48 PM

• by SandersClan

  Love it, darryluk! 😃

  Posted May 31, 2013 9:50 PM