Sweet, Robert. Cistineae. The Natural Order of Cistus of Rock-Rose; Illustrated by coloured figures and descriptions of the Distinct Species, and the most Prominent Varieties, that could be at present procured in the Gardens of Great Britain; with the best direction for their cultivation and propagation. Pub. James Ridgway. 1825-30
pp.xx, with 112 fine hand-coloured, copper engravings and supporting pages of text. Royal 8vo. Very minor amount of scattered foxing and light offsetting, o/w. contents in fine condition. Marbled fore-edges and end-papers. Sewn headbands. Handsome half-morocco leather binding with raised bands, lettered and decorated in gilt to spine, all in near fine condition.
Robert Sweet (1783-1835) was a highly respected horticulturist, nurseryman and author. In 1812 he joined Colvills, the famous Chelsea nursery. Subsequently, he was elected a fellow of the Linnean Society and he published a number of very practical, beautifully illustrated works on British garden plants. The impressive plates comprised in ‘Cistineae’ are by J. Hart, M. Hart, W. Hart and Mrs Brown, engraved by S. Watts and Weddell, (Great Flower Books 1700 - 1900).
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