
audiobook
THE - Botanical Magazine; - OR, - Flower-Garden Displayed: - IN WHICH
By WILLIAM CURTIS,
- Buchnera Viscosa. Clammy Buchnera.
- Disandra Prostrata. Trailing Disandra.
- Michauxia Campanuloides. Rough-Leav'd Michauxia.
- Erica Cerinthoides. Honeywort-Flower'd Heath.
- Ipomœa Coccinea. Scarlet Ipomœa.
- Struthiola Erecta. Smooth Struthiola.
- Lychnis Coronata. Chinese Lychnis.
- Phylica Ericoides. Heath-Leav'd Phylica.
A richly illustrated guide opens the world of exotic ornamental plants, showing each species in the vivid hues it displays in the garden, greenhouse, or stove. Every plate is paired with concise notes on the plant’s Linnaean classification, native habitat, and flowering season, letting listeners picture both the beauty and the science behind the bloom. The volume moves from familiar roses and jasmines to more obscure newcomers like Buchnera and Disandra, offering a tour that feels both scholarly and garden‑friendly.
Beyond the visuals, the work provides clear, step‑by‑step advice on how to grow and care for these specimens, from soil preparation to seasonal maintenance. Written for both seasoned gardeners and curious newcomers, it balances technical detail with practical tips, making the art of cultivation approachable. Listeners will come away with a deeper appreciation for the diversity of flowering plants and confidence to nurture them in their own spaces.
Full title
The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 07 Or, Flower-Garden Displayed Or, Flower-Garden Displayed
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (71K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jason Isbell, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file made using scans of public domain works at the University of Georgia.)
Release date
Nov 21, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1746–1799
An apothecary turned botanist, he helped bring the study of plants to a wider public through lively, accessible books and magazines. He is best remembered for founding The Botanical Magazine, a publication that continued long after his death.
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