The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 03 by William Curtis
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Author | Curtis, William, 1746-1799 |
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Title |
The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 03 Or, Flower-Garden Displayed |
Original Publication |
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. |
Note | Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
Contents |
[73]—Monsonia speciosa. [74]—Antirrhinum triste. [75]—Potentilla grandiflora. [76]—Epilobium angustissimum. [77]—Centaurea montana. [78]—Narcissus odorus. [79]—Lotus Jacobæus. [80]—Spigelia Marilandica. [81]—Colutea Arborescens. [82]—Lachenalia Tricolor. [83]—Hibiscus Syriacus. [84]—Tussilago Alpina. [85]—Spartium Jungeum. [86]—Gladiolus Communis. [87]—Hyoscyamus Aureus. [88]—Narcissus Bulbocodium. [89]—Viola Pedata. [90]—Gorteria Rigens. [91]—Iris Susiana. [92]—Saxifraga Sarmentosa. [93]—Sempervivum Monanthes. [94]—Sisyrinchium Irioides. [95]—Geranium Radula. [96]—Lantana Aculeata. [97]—Fuchsia Coccinea. [98]—Tropæolum Minus. [99]—Antirrhinum Purpureum. [100]—Lathyrus Tingitanus. [101]—Alyssum Halimifolium. [102]—Campanula Speculum. [103]—Pelargonium Acetosum. [104]—Lysimachia Bulbifera. [105]—Tradescantia Virginica. [106]—Iberis Umbellata. [107]—Cassia Chamæcrista. [108]—Anthyllis Tetraphylla. |
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Produced by Jason Isbell, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net |
Summary | "The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 03" by William Curtis is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This beautifully illustrated work serves as an informative guide to exotic plants cultivated in various horticultural settings, such as gardens, greenhouses, and stoves. Focusing primarily on ornamental foreign plants, the book aims to educate readers on their classification, cultural care, and blooming characteristics. The content of "The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 03" is structured around detailed descriptions of numerous plant species, each accompanied by an illustration. Curtis provides insights into the plants' taxonomy, such as their class, order, and specific characters, alongside practical advice on cultivation methods. Through the text, readers learn not only about individual plants but also about their native habitats and the conditions required for their growth. The book serves as a valuable resource for gardeners and botanists alike, fostering a deeper appreciation for the diversity of the botanical world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
Subject | Plants -- Periodicals |
Subject | Plants, Cultivated -- Periodicals |
Subject | Plants, Ornamental -- Periodicals |
Subject | Botanical illustration -- Periodicals |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 17672 |
Release Date | Feb 3, 2006 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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