The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 05 : Or, Flower-Garden Displayed

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Curtis, William, 1746-1799

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Botanical Magazine, Vol. 05" by William Curtis is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work serves as a detailed illustration of ornamental foreign plants cultivated in various environments such as gardens and greenhouses. It provides not only vivid representations of the plants in their natural colors but also offers insights into their classification, characteristics, and cultivation methods, making it an informative resource for gardeners and botanists alike. The fifth volume contains a range of entries focused on different plant species, each illustrated with precision and care. Curtis describes the physical attributes, native habitats, and flowering cycles of the plants, such as the beautiful "Monarda fistulosa" and "Hibiscus rosa-sinensis." Each entry includes a systematic classification following the Linnaean taxonomy, alongside practical advice on propagation and care, ensuring that both amateur and professional gardeners can understand how to cultivate these exotic specimens. Overall, the magazine reflects the horticultural interests of its time and contributes significantly to the study of botany and gardening practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

[145]-Monarda Fistulosa. [146]-Hypericum Calycinum. [147]-Dais Cotinifolia. [148]-Pelargonium Betulinum. [149]-Zinnia Multiflora. [150]-Tagetes Patula. [151]-Lotus Tetragonolobus. [152]-Epidendrum Cochleatum. [153]-Bulbocodium Vernum. [154]-Saponaria Ocymoides. [155]-Oxalis Versicolor. [156]-Coreopsis Verticillata. [157]-Hyacinthus Botryoides. [158]-Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis. [159]-Alyssum Saxatile. [160]-Pulmonaria Virginica. [161]-Amygdalus Nana. [162]-Sanguinaria Canadensis. [163]-Phlox Divaricata. [164]-Ranunculus Gramineus. [165]-Pelargonium Cordifolium. [166]-Cheiranthus Maritimus. [167]-Sophora Tetraptera. [168]-Iris Pavonia. [169]-Ixora Coccinea. [170]-Draba Aizoides. [171]-Ixia Chinensis. [172]-Lamium Orvala. [173]-Aitonia Capensis. [174]-Buddlea Globosa. [175]-Kalmia Latifolia. [176]-Cytisus Laburnum. [177]-Kalmia Glauca. [178]-Hypericum Coris. [179]-Fumaria Glauca. [180]-Azalea Nudiflora.

Credits:

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Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtis%27s_Botanical_Magazine

Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-08-26