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Nepal, Annapurna range in background.

The sunhat in the picture is about 50 years old and much travelled. The wind has blown it off occasionally, but it has always been rescued - so far.

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PHILIP DRAPER

I was encouraged to take an interest in plants from a very early age, by my mother, her brother and my first school (which even gave prizes for collections), and the interest has lasted. I wish I knew more systematic botany, though. Plant-hunting is an excellent accompaniment to mountain walking, provided one has companions who will tolerate the stops. Ideal companions share the interest, because then you can argue about identifications.

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