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Hortus Kewensis, or a Catalogue of the Plants Cultivated in the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew, Vol. 1 of 3: Monandria-Heptandria (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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When the younger Linnzeus was in England, in 17 8 I and 1782, he compofed a treatife on the Palms and Liliaceous Plants, extracts of which, as far as was thought likely to be ufeful to this Catalogue, he communicated to the Author; this Manufcript is quoted under the abbreviation of Linn. Fil. His death, which happened foon after his return to Sweden, prevented its publication, but it is in the poffeflion of Dr. James Edward Smith, of London, as are alfo the libraries and collections of both the Father and the Son.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 026034916X
- ISBN 13 9780260349163
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages542
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an overview of the different plant species cultivated in British gardens during the 18th and 19th centuries, noting the dates of their introduction and their countries of origin. The author has drawn from a variety of sources, including the records of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and Chelsea, as well as the writings of prominent botanists and gardeners of the period. The book is divided into sections according to plant family, and each entry includes a brief description of the plant, its cultivation requirements, and any notable varieties or cultivars. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of gardening in Britain, or in the cultivation of rare and unusual plants. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260349163_0
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