| Author |
Andrews, Henry Cranke, active 1799-1828 |
| Title |
The botanist's repository for new and rare plants; vol. 06 [of 10]
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| Original Publication |
London: The author, 1797.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biodiversity Heritage Library.)
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| Summary |
"The Botanist's Repository for New and Rare Plants; vol. 06 [of 10]" by H. Andrews is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume is dedicated to showcasing a diverse collection of new and rare plant species, presented with detailed botanical descriptions in both Latin and English, organized following the Linnæan system. The book serves as a rich visual and academic resource for botanists, horticulturists, and plant enthusiasts interested in the classification and characteristics of unique flora. The beginning of this volume introduces a series of beautifully illustrated and described plant species, such as the "Sanseviera carne" and "Crocus biflorus", along with detailed taxonomic classifications and observations about their cultivation. Each entry includes specific characters and descriptions, offering insights into the plants' physical characteristics and their requirements for successful growth in different environments. The text emphasizes the rarity of these plants and discusses their origins, providing an essential educational resource for understanding botanical diversity and classification methods of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
SB: Agriculture: Plant culture
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| Subject |
Plants -- Pictorial works
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| Subject |
Plants, Cultivated -- Pictorial works
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| Subject |
Rare plants -- Pictorial works
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73363 |
| Release Date |
Apr 8, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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