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THE LONG-FLOWERED CENTRANTH.
(CENTBASTHUS MACROSIPHON.)
ORIGINAL PRINT
[PLATE
67.]
Date: 1851-1852
A Hardy Annual from the SOUTH OF SPAIN, belonging to the Natural Order of VALERIANWORTS.
Excerpt from text, which is included along with a copy of the Title Page:
ACCORDING- to M. Boissier this grows on damp
house-tops (tecta humida), in the warmest western part of the kingdom of Grenada, near the town of Estepona. This author distinguishes it from
C, Calcitrapa by its upper leaves being less cut, and only at the base; by its flowers being four times as
long, and deep rose-coloured; by its spur being thrice as long ; and by the part of the corolla placed
between the calyx and base of the spur being extremely short, not, as in (C.
Calcitrapa, half as long as the fruit. According to the specific character given by M. Boissier, it should also have black
pappus, of which we see no sign...................
Order#: PAX-67
Size: 8 ˝” x 11”
Paxton produced The Magazine of Botany, and Register of
Flowering Plants. This series of magazines was published in London 1834-1849.
During the years of 1850-1852, Paxton along with John Lindley published the rare
three-volume work: PAXTON’S FLOWER GARDEN. Represented are many exotic species
especially fine Orchids. They are often compared to the early volumes of Warner
and Williams, Orchid Album. The print offered for sale here is from this first
edition, which is a completely different product to the 1882 color printed
edition frequently found. These prints were produced using a zincographic
process along with hand coloring and have the plate markings Pinx & Zinc.
Condition: Excellent Vibrant color.
Price: $59.99
