The prints shown on this page were published by William Curtis in 1792. They are copper engravings with full original hand colouring executed on fine hand made rag paper. Curtis botanicals are among the most popular of 18th and 19th century prints. A delicate and soft early botanical .These are the finest early Curtises that we have had. The scanner does not give justice to the soft rich colors of the botanical.
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Prices are shown with individual images. A full page of description is included with each plate. Much different from the plants already known by this species in England in 1780's. Mr. Lee received it in England from the Alps in 1781. Propagated by parting roots early in April or September.