|
Ericaceae -
Bryanthus taxifolius
- Menziesia coerulea 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 164. Hand-coloured engraving (sheet 156 x 210 mm). Text enclosed. € 50
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; Great flower books p. 85; Nissen BBI 2228; Stafleu & Cowan 4914; SABLIT 765; Johnston 806.
HOME
·
INDEX FLOWER + FRUIT PRINTS
·
Ericaceae | |