SWEET, ROBERT | Cistineae. The Natural Order of Cistus, or Rock-Rose. London: James Ridgway, 1825-1830

SWEET, ROBERT

Cistineae. The Natural Order of Cistus, or Rock-Rose. London: James Ridgway, 1825-1830

Large 8vo (10 x 6 1/4 in.). 112 hand-colored engraved plates by J. Hart, M. Hart, W. Hart and Mrs. Brown. Contemporary green cloth, covers blocked in blind, flat spine divided into compartments with gilt rules, second gilt-lettered, uncut.

Sweet's practical guide to the cultivation of the Rock-rose or Cistus

Originally published in 28 parts between July 1825 and January 1830, each plate shows a single variety of Cistus, or Rock-rose, and is accompanied by text giving a taxonomic description and instructions for the plant's cultivation. The present example is a later issue, with plates on paper watermarked 1845.

REFERENCE:

Nissen BBI 1922; Great Flower Books (1990) 141; Stafleu & Cowan 13.546; Pritzel 9078