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Edwardsville Spectator
Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois
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A French journal reports the introduction of tea plants to France by a Russian in 1814, with 200-300 specimens now existing. Approved by king's physicians and naturalists, named Zenophonia Thea Sinenris, to be sold by subscription from March 1st.
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"The Tea, that valuable shrub, which may be said to have been the apple of discord, and the cause of the war between Great Britain and North America, which produces so many millions to British commerce, promises to be naturalized among us. The plant was brought to France by a Russian in 1814, and there already exists from two to three hundred specimens, so that it may be propagated with great facility. This tea has received the approbation of the king's physicians and of the first naturalists of France. The name given to the transplanted shrub, is Zenophonia Thea Sinenris. The gardner who cultivates it, has the modesty to desire that his name may not be mentioned. The tea is to be sold by subscription, but will not be delivered until the first of March. The strongest plants are to be given to the first subscribers."
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France
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Brought In 1814; Delivery From First Of March
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tea plant promises to be naturalized in france; to be sold by subscription with delivery starting first of march; strongest plants to first subscribers.
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The tea plant, brought to France by a Russian in 1814, has 200-300 specimens for easy propagation. Approved by king's physicians and top naturalists, named Zenophonia Thea Sinenris. Cultivated by an unnamed gardener, to be sold by subscription from March 1st.