This source gives some useful information about some of the more exotic plants which could be grown in Torquay. Such information could be used by pupils engaged in a piece of persuasive writing extolling the attractions of Torquay to the wealthy of the late 19th century. Pupils could also find out more about these plants and the climatic conditions needed to grow them. (visit http://www.nhm.ac.uk/science/projects/fff/index.htm)

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