Burchell's words at the Cape 1810:
“All that I had pictured to myself of the riches of the Cape in botany was far surpassed by what I saw in this day's walk. At every step a different plant appeared and it is not an exaggerated description if it should be compared to a botanic garden.”
Borsbeeld op die trekroete deur die Pietersrivier Natuur Reservaat WJ. Burchell botanist en reisiger, 1810 - 1815 in Suidelike Afrika