Edwards's Botanical Register

the work

Edwards's Botanical Register

Edwards' Herbal Book was a botanical periodical published between 1829 and 1847. It was compiled by Sydenham Edwards (1769-1819) and John Lindley (1799-1865) and contains many beautiful illustrations of flowers and plants. These illustrations combine botanical accuracy with artistic beauty, making them a valuable resource for plant lovers and researchers.

Overview

• Editors: Sydenham Edwards, John Lindley
• Publication period: 1829-1847
• Genre: Botany, Horticulture
• Contents: Introduction and illustrations of new or rare plants

Characteristics and influences of the work

Edwards' Botanical Guide is characterized by its beautiful illustrations by accomplished artists and by its up-to-date botanical knowledge for its time . The illustrations are meticulously drawn to capture the plant morphology, color, and detail, and combine botanical accuracy with artistic beauty.

This illustrated book was not only a valuable source of information for botanists and horticulturists, but its beautiful illustrations also stimulated interest in plants among the general public. It also played a role in conveying the diversity and appeal of plants by introducing new and rare species .

The Edwards Botanical Guide is a wonderful combination of botany and art, and remains an invaluable resource for plant enthusiasts and researchers today .

About Sydenham Edwards and John Lindley

• Sydenham Edwards

  • British botanical and natural history artist.
  • He has provided many illustrations for plant encyclopedias such as Botanical Magazine.
  • After his death in 1819, John Lindley took over editing of Edwards' Botanical Guide.

• John Lindley

  • British botanist and horticulturist.
  • He is particularly famous for his research into orchids and is also known as the "father of Dutch studies."
  • He took over editing of the Edwards Botanical Book and wrote the botanical descriptions.
  • He died in 1865.