The Botanic garden : consisting of highly finished representations of hardy ornamental flowering plants, cultivated in Great Britain : with their names, classes, order, history, qualities, culture, and physiological observations /
by B. Maund.
- [Small plate ed.]
- London : Simpkin & Marshall, 1825-[1851]
- 16 v., plates : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
With hand-coloured illustrations. With additional t. pages, engraved: The botanic garden: consisting of highly finished representations of hardy ornamental flowering plants, cultivated in Great Britain, with their classification, history, culture, and other interesting information, by B. Maund. Imprint varies. Originally issued in 312 monthly parts. Several sections have separate titles and pagings. With, as issued: The auctarium of the Botanic garden; containing miscellaneous information, connected with the cultivation of a garden, and natural history. [1834-1850] 2 parts, with illustrations. Includes index. The first part appeared, in small portions, prior to no. 193; and the second part in nos. 193-312, inclusive, being the completion of the work. With, as issued: The floral register; containing figures and descriptions of nearly all tender and hardy plants, which have been lately introduced to, and cultivated in Great Britain. [1835-1850] 2 parts, with illustrations. Includes index. Paging to Part I begins with p. 99. The first part appeared, in small portions, prior to no. 193; and the second part in nos. 193-312, inclusive, being the completion of the work. With, as issued: The fruitist; a treatise on orchard and garden fruits, their description, history, and management. [1851] 2 parts, with hand-coloured lithographed illustrations. Includes index. Depicts the most desirable varieties of fruits.
V. 1-13. The botanic garden -- v. 14. The auctarium -- v. 15. Index to the floral register. The floral register pts I & II. The botanic garden v. 10 (some parts only) -- v. 16. The fruitist.
Nissen BBI, 2222. Great flower books, p. 85. Dunthorne, 200.