TY  - BOOK
AU  - Andrews,Henry Cranke,active 1799-1828
TI  - Coloured engravings of heaths; vol. 2
AV  - QK 
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Ericas
KW  - Ericas -- Pictorial works
N1  - Release date is 2023-02-15; Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Biodiversity Heritage Library.); Originally published; United Kingdom: Self Published, 1802
N2  - "Coloured Engravings of Heaths, Vol. 2" by Henry Cranke Andrews is a botanical publication written in the early 19th century. This work features detailed illustrations of the heath plants, along with comprehensive descriptions that include botanical characteristics, native regions, and flowering periods, presented in both Latin and English, aligned with the Linnæan classification system. The book aims to contribute to the ongoing passion for botany by showcasing various species from the genus Erica, many of which are exotic and delicate.  The opening of this volume begins with a dissertation on the evolving field of botany, highlighting the challenges of documenting new species due to an influx of imports from the Cape of Good Hope. Andrews emphasizes the significance of accurately drawing and describing these plants, illustrating their structures, and offering cultivation advice for those that prove to be particularly delicate. Throughout the initial portion, specific species of heath are introduced, detailing their physical attributes, native habitats, and flowering periods, thereby providing botanical enthusiasts with valuable insights into the beauty and complexity of these plants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70045
ER  -