The botanist's repository for new and rare plants; vol. 10 [of 10]

A lavish, illustrated compendium rounds out the ten‑volume series, pairing vivid colour engravings with precise botanical descriptions in both Latin and English. Arranged according to the Linnaean system, each entry lists the plant’s family, generic and specific characters, and a careful breakdown of stems, leaves, flowers and fruit, making the work as much a reference as a feast for the eyes.

The plates showcase exotic specimens such as the fragrant bergamot lemon, a citrus introduced to England in the late 1700s and prized for its perfume‑rich oil, and the striking Brazilian Ruellia formosa, noted for its single large petal and elastic‑toothed seed capsules. Accompanying notes recount the plants’ journeys from far‑off gardens and wild habitats, offering a glimpse of the collectors, botanists and explorers who first brought these rarities to European gardens. The result is a vivid portrait of early‑19th‑century horticultural curiosity, where science and artistry grow side by side.