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The botanist's repository for new and rare plants; vol. 06 [of 10]

By Henry Cranke Andrews

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover a world of vibrant flora through detailed descriptions and illustrations, where each plant’s story unfolds to reveal the secrets of botanical science from a bygone era.

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2024-04-08
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"The Botanist's Repository for New and Rare Plants; vol. 06 [of 10]" by Henry Cranke Andrews is a scientific work from the 1800s that introduces readers to an amazing assortment of plant species. This volume shares detailed observations about their cultivation, physical traits, and origins, written in both Latin and English, and organized using a classification system, aimed at botanists and gardeners. The book features various plant species, such as "Sanseviera cane" and "Crocus biflorus", complete with colorful illustrations and information, revealing a glimpse into the botanical science and classification methods of the era while emphasizing the plants' uniqueness in different environments.

About the Author

Henry Cranke Andrews, was an English botanist, botanical artist and engraver. As he always published as Henry C. Andrews, and due to difficulty finding records, the C. was often referred to as Charles, until a record of his marriage registration was found in 2017.

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