The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 10 Or, Flower-Garden Displayed

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The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 10 Or, Flower-Garden Displayed

by William Curtis

EN·~1 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total

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Description

Delve into a beautifully illustrated guide that brings the world’s most striking ornamental plants to life. Each plate captures the vivid hues of flowers cultivated in gardens, green‑houses, and even stove‑top containers, allowing listeners to picture the blossoms as if they were walking through a Victorian conservatory. The careful renderings are paired with clear, concise descriptions that reveal the plants’ natural colors and forms.

Beyond the artwork, the volume offers a scholarly yet approachable look at each species. Readers learn the Linnaean classification, native habitats, and flowering periods, while practical advice on propagation and care makes the information instantly usable. From the delicate white blossoms of Justicia nasuta to the rare green‑flowered Mesembryanthemum, the selection spans familiar favorites and newly introduced curiosities.

Ideal for garden enthusiasts, botanists, and anyone who loves the language of plants, this work bridges scientific precision with the joy of cultivation. Listeners will come away with a richer understanding of how to nurture these beauties and an appreciation for the historical tapestry of horticulture.

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Full title

The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 10 Or, Flower-Garden Displayed Or, Flower-Garden Displayed

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (104K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Karin Spence, Jason Isbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Release date

2020-05-18

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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