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William Curtis began the publication of The Botanical Magazine in February 1787 with a desire to enlighten those who enjoy the pleasures of gardening and botany. After Curtis, edited the first 13 volumes, the publication continued under the editors:
John Simms (1800-1826), William Jackson Hooker (1827-1865) and
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1865-1904).
The images were engraved and hand-colored by many
artists including
Sydenham Edwards, William Graves, James Sowerby, John Curtis,
William Jackson Hooker, W.H. Fitch, Matilda Smith, Lillian Snelling
and Stella Rose Craig.
The plates are known for their fine detail and delicate coloring. |
