Botany · 19th century
€ 490
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
These 1897 botanical prints are well-preserved with vibrant colors, minimal edge yellowing, and crisp details, making it stunning pieces for display or collection.
This set of five original 1897 botanical prints features **Libonia floribunda**, **myoporum parvifolium**, **lantana camara**, **vervain** (*Verbena aubletia* and *Verbena tenera*), and **bedding verbenas** (*Verbena hybrida*). Published in *Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse*, these vibrant and detailed illustrations exemplify Victorian botanical artistry, capturing the elegance and diversity of flowering plants in exquisite color and precision.
Here are the common English names for the plants:
Libonia floribunda – flowering lipstick plant or trailing red bells
Myoporum parvifolium – creeping boobialla or groundcover boobialla
Lantana camara – common lantana or shrub verbena
Vervain (verbena aubletia, verbena tenera) – vervain or verbena
Bedding verbena (verbena hybrida) – bedding verbena
The *Libonia floribunda* plate highlights slender stems adorned with bright yellow tubular flowers tinged with red, contrasted against dark green foliage. *Myoporum parvifolium* showcases delicate white blooms and lush trailing leaves, ideal for ground cover. The *Lantana camara* print features clusters of brilliant orange, red, and yellow flowers, alongside green leaves and its small ornamental berries. The vervain plate illustrates soft pink blooms and intricate green stems, capturing the charm of wild verbenas. Lastly, the *Verbena hybrida* print bursts with clusters of red, pink, purple, and white flowers, showcasing its enduring popularity in gardens.
In excellent condition with vivid colors and crisp details, these prints are perfect for framing. They add vintage botanical elegance to any home, gallery, or workspace. Ideal for collectors of antique botanical art, garden enthusiasts, or those who appreciate historical decor, this set celebrates the beauty and artistry of 19th-century botanical exploration.
