The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 06 by William Curtis
"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.)
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| Author | Curtis, William, 1746-1799 |
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| 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 | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis%27s_Botanical_Magazine |
| 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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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Plants -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Plants, Cultivated -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Plants, Ornamental -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Botanical illustration -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21843 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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