The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 03 Or, Flower-Garden Displayed

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The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 03 Or, Flower-Garden Displayed

by William Curtis

EN·~56 minutes

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Step into a richly illustrated world of nineteenth‑century horticulture, where each leaf and blossom is rendered in its true colour. This volume presents a collection of the most ornamental foreign plants—those thriving in open beds, glasshouses, and heated frames—paired with precise scientific names and classifications. The plates capture the elegance of species such as the Cape‑origin Monsonia, the melancholy Antirrhinum, and the robust Potentilla, inviting listeners to picture a living gallery of botanical diversity.

Beyond the visuals, the text offers clear, practical guidance on cultivation, from seed sowing to greenhouse care, reflecting the author’s experience as a seasoned botanist. Readers will hear anecdotes about how these plants arrived in Britain, the techniques that proved successful, and the seasonal rhythms of flowering. Whether a seasoned gardener or a curious newcomer, the work balances scholarly classification with hands‑on advice, making the science of plants both accessible and inspiring.

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Full title

The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 03 Or, Flower-Garden Displayed Or, Flower-Garden Displayed

Language

en

Duration

~56 minutes (53K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

LONDON:
 
 Printed by Couchman and Fry, Throgmorton-Street,
 For W. CURTIS, at his Botanic-Garden, Lambeth-Marsh;
 And Sold by the principal Booksellers in Great-Britain and Ireland.
 
 M DCC XC.

Credits

Produced by Jason Isbell, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net

Release date

2006-02-03

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Curtis

William Curtis

1746–1799

A pioneering English botanist and entomologist, he helped bring plant study to a wider public through vivid, accessible books and journals. Best known for founding The Botanical Magazine, he combined scientific care with a gift for making natural history inviting.

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