Treasures of the Royal Horticultural Society

Treasures of the Royal Horticultural Society

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Book Description
A selection of rare and beautiful paintings by some of the greatest botanical artists from the 17th century to the present, chosen from the more than 18,000 drawings and paintings in the Lindley Library, the Royal Horticultural Society's great archive.

About the Author
Brent Elliott is librarian of the Lindley Library and a distinguished scholar and historian. His text describes the origin and artistic accomplishment of each of the plates together with a botanical and horticultural account of the plant portrayed.

Treasures of the Royal Horticultural Society: 350 Years of Botanical Illustration: 350 Years of Botanical Illustration,Brent Elliott,Timber Press,0881922978,Botanical illustration,Botany,Flowers in art,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,General,Great Britain,History,Painting - Other Specific Subjects,Reference,Illustration & commercial art,Plant life: general

Book Contents:

1. Trees and Shrubs: Illustrated A-Z of over 8500 Plants
2. Trees in the Landscape
3. Vascular Plants of Texas : A Comprehensive Checklist Including Synonymy, Bibliography, and Index
4. Water Gardens in a Weekend: Projects for One, Two or Three Weekends
5. White Trash Gardening
6. Why Grassfed Is Best!
7. Wildlife in the Garden: How to Live in Harmony With Deer, Raccoons, Rabbits, Crows, and Other Pesky Creatures
8. Wild Orchids Of The Southeastern United States, North Of Peninsular Florida
9. After the Flowers: Life Beyond Widowhood
10. A Gardener's Journal: A Five-Year Record Book

Book Contents

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