The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 06 by William Curtis

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Author Curtis, William, 1746-1799
Title The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 06
Or, Flower-Garden Displayed
Original Publication LONDON:
Printed by Couchman and Fry, Throgmorton-Street. For W. CURTIS, No 3, St. George's-Crescent, Black-Friars-Road; And Sold by the principal Booksellers in Great-Britain and Ireland.
M DCC XCIII.
Note Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents [181]—Colutea Frutescens.
[182]—Salvia Aurea.
[183]—Syringa Vulgaris.
[184]—Ixia Crocata.
[185]—Coronilla Valentina.
[186]—Selago Ovata.
[187]—Iris Sambucina.
[188]—Convolvulus Nil.
[189]—Erica Grandiflora.
[190]—Ornithogalum Aureum.
[191]—Primula Marginata.
[192]—Cypripedium Acaule.
[193]—Narcissus Angustifolius.
[194]—Fritillaria Imperialis.
[195]—Cheiranthus Mutabilis.
[196]—Saxifraga Crassifolia.
[197]—Narcissus Biflorus.
[198]—Indigofera Candicans.
[199]—Aster Alpinus.
[200]—Antirrhinum Sparteum.
[201]—Pelargonium Bicolor.
[202]—Lupinus Perennis.
[203]—Geranium Angulatum.
[204]—Ranunculus Aconitifolius.
[205]—Antirrhinum Alpinum.
[206]—Geranium Anemonefolium.
[207]—Dianthus Barbatus.
[208]—Melissa Grandiflora.
[209]—Hibiscus Trionum.
[210]—Celsia Linearis.
[211]—Sedum Populifolium.
[212]—Tanacetum Flabelliforme.
[213]—Polygonum Orientale.
[214]—Dracocephalum Denticulatum.
[215]—Ranunculus Acris Flore Pleno.
[216]—Cypripedium Album.
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Summary "The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 06" by William Curtis is a scientific publication written during the late 18th century. This volume serves as a detailed reference for ornamental plants cultivated in various settings such as gardens, greenhouses, and stoves. It includes accurate representations of numerous plant species along with their classifications, characteristics, native habitats, and recommended cultivation methods. The book features entries on a diverse range of plants, each meticulously described with their botanical classification, including their class and order according to Linnaeus. Specific details, such as flower color, growth habits, and cultural recommendations, are provided for plants like the vibrant Scarlet Bladder Senna, the fragrant Common Lilac, and the illustrious Crown Imperial. Curtis emphasizes the importance of these plants in horticulture, offering insights into both their aesthetic appeal and practical care—making this not just an illustrative work but a valuable resource for gardeners, botany enthusiasts, and scholars interested in the rich variety of plant life. (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
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EBook-No. 21843
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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