Allan Mere Award for 1987:
Anthony Peter Druce (1920–1999)
Tony Druce, Allan Mere recipient, alongside three previous directors of Botany Division, DSIR: W. Harris, H.E. Connor, and E.J. Godley – all have been awarded the Allan Mere over the years. Photos: © Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research.
“Mr Druce has represented Botany Division in
Wellington from 1947 until 1982, with the exception of four years
when he was attached to Soil Bureau. A dedicated field worker with
unrivalled knowledge of the North Island and Nelson ranges, he has
shared his knowledge freely with professional and amateur
botanists.”
Citation reproduced from the Allan Mere awards book.
The 1982–1984 DSIR Botany Division Triennial report (p. 75) records that the Allan Mere was awarded to Tony Druce in 1982, at his retirement function in Oct that year. This year differs from that stated in the awards book (1987).