In England the hawthorn was first described in apublication by the botanist John Lindley writing in "Edwards's Botanical Register" (t.1161 & 1847); a periodical that had began in London in 1815 before he took over its editorship.
In England the hawthorn was first described in a scientific publication by the botanist John Lindley. His description appeared in "Edwards's Botanical Register" in 1828 (plates 1161 & 1847); a periodical that was began by Sydenham Edwards in London in 1815, before Lindley took over its editorship.