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Acanthaceae -
Daedalacanthus nervosus - Justicia nervosa From: The botanical cabinet, consisting of coloured delineations of plants from all countries by Conrad Loddiges. London, C. Loddiges & Sons, etc., 1818, volume 2, plate 146. Hand-coloured engraving (sheet 153 x 212 mm). Slightly foxed. Text enclosed. € 35
A total of 20 volumes of this periodical were
published from 1817-1833. The beautiful engravings are by George Cooke
from drawings by George Loddiges, William Loddiges and others. They depict
plants growing in the Hackney nursery, founded by Conrad Loddiges and
bearing his name. The establishment became famous for its many rare
plants.* Pritzel 5559; Dunthorne 187; Nissen BBI 2228; Great flower books p. 85; Stafleu & Cowan 4914; SABLIT 765; Johnston 806. www.meemelink.com · index · Acanthaceae |