The botanist's repository for new and rare plants; vol. 09 [of 10] by Andrews

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Author Andrews, Henry Cranke, active 1799-1828
Title The botanist's repository for new and rare plants; vol. 09 [of 10]
Original Publication London: The author, 1797.
Note Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Botanist's Repository for New and Rare Plants; Vol. 09" by H. Andrews is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume is part of a larger series dedicated to cataloging and illustrating new and rare plant species, accompanied by detailed botanical descriptions in both Latin and English, following the Linnaean classification system. The work serves as a valuable reference for botanists, horticulturists, and plant enthusiasts looking to discover and understand unique plant specimens from around the world. At the start of this volume, Andrews begins by presenting several newly identified species, including the Assurgent Lobelia and Narrow-leaved Volkameria, each described with precise botanical terminology. The opening portion includes detailed illustrations and classifications that highlight the specific characteristics and growing conditions of these plants, emphasizing their rarity and ornamental value. As the text unfolds, it delves into the historical context of each species, discussing their origins and cultivation, particularly in botanic gardens, offering insight into the ongoing exploration and classification of the plant kingdom during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
Subject Plants -- Pictorial works
Subject Plants, Cultivated -- Pictorial works
Subject Rare plants -- Pictorial works
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EBook-No. 74978
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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