Tradescant

/ (ˈtrædɛskaent) /

John . 1570–1638, English botanist and gardener to Charles I. He introduced many plants from overseas into Britain

his son, John . 1608–62, English naturalist and gardener, who continued his father's work

Example sentences from the Web for tradescant

Can any of your readers inform me when the elder Tradescant came over to England, and when he was appointed royal gardener?

Notes and Queries, Number 68, February 15, 1851 |Various
The head and leg at Oxford are the sole remains of Tradescant's dodo.

Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 440 |Various
The brothers Tradescant brought samples of the curious material to Europe about the middle of the 17th century.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 6 |Various
And further: 'My first boatful of books, which were carried to Mrs. Tradescant's, were brought back to the Temple.'

The Book-Hunter in London |William Roberts

Mary blushed up to her eyes, and expected Mrs. Tradescant would insist upon going down and seeing Dick with her.

Blood Royal |Grant Allen