Floral Journal — Edwards's Botanical Register 1815 Sarah Drake Lilies Roses Azaleas Orchids Hand-Colored Engravings

Carry the spirit of 19th-century horticulture — where Edwards's Botanical Register celebrates exotic plants through Sarah Drake's hand-colored copper engravings and British botanical excellence.

This hardcover journal celebrates Victorian horticulture through Edwards's Botanical Register, a premier illustrated horticultural magazine published in London from 1815 to 1847. Founded by Sydenham Edwards and later edited by botanist John Lindley, the register documented exotic plants cultivated in British gardens through high-quality hand-colored copper engravings. The front cover features a floral mosaic of ten botanical specimens: Thunberg's Orange Lily (Lilium thunbergianum), Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria), Seven Sisters Roses (Rosa multiflora), Brick Red Chinese Azalea (Rhododendron indicum 1834), Trumpet Stalked Sunflower (Tithonia tubaeformis 1832), Aspen Fleabane (Erigeron speciosus), Red Bistort (Bistorta amplexicaulis), Rough Stemmed Tulips (Tulipa scabriscapa), and Hawthorn (Crataegus). The back cover presents sixteen botanical specimens including Blue Leek (Allium caeruleum), Two-Edged Laelia Orchid (Laelia anceps), Moutan Peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 1835), Golden Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), and various campanula and gloxinia varieties.

Front Cover — Edwards's Botanical Register & Victorian Horticulture: Edwards's Botanical Register represents the pinnacle of Victorian horticultural publishing, documenting exotic plants through 33 volumes of hand-colored copper engravings. Founded by Sydenham Edwards in 1815, the register became a premier resource for British gardeners cultivating exotic species. John Lindley's editorship from 1829 elevated the publication's scientific rigor. Sarah Drake's prolific contributions — over 1,000 illustrations — combined artistic excellence with botanical accuracy, capturing the vibrant colors and delicate details of lilies, roses, azaleas, orchids, and peonies.

Back Cover — Global Botanical Exploration: Each plate was accompanied by text describing the plant's history, botanical characteristics, and cultivation requirements. The register documented plants from around the world — Mexican orchids, Chinese azaleas, Peruvian lilies, and Australian flora — reflecting the global reach of Victorian botanical exploration and horticultural exchange. Sarah Drake's hand-colored copper engravings remain among the finest examples of 19th-century botanical illustration.

Why This Journal Inspires:

• Edwards's Botanical Register 1815–1847 hand-colored copper engravings by Sarah Drake
• 26+ exotic plant species: Lilies, Roses, Azaleas, Orchids, Peonies, Sunflowers, Tulips, Hawthorn
• Victorian horticulture celebrating British gardens and exotic plant cultivation
• John Lindley and Sydenham Edwards legacy documenting botanical diversity and horticultural excellence

Product Details:

• Format: Hardcover lined journal
• Pages: 150 perforated lined pages (75 sheets) for easy removal
• Binding: Casewrap sewn binding that opens flat
• Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.5 inches
• Weight: Approximately 400g
• Cover: Matte laminated full-wrap print

Perfect For:

• Gardeners documenting exotic plant cultivation and horticultural observations
• Botanical illustration enthusiasts celebrating Sarah Drake's artistic legacy
• Flower lovers recording lily, rose, azalea, orchid, and peony collections
• Victorian horticulture admirers appreciating Edwards's Botanical Register heritage
• Gift for botanists, gardeners, and horticultural illustration collectors
• Garden journalers celebrating exotic plants and 19th-century botanical excellence

Carry the legacy of Victorian horticulture — where Edwards's Botanical Register transforms exotic plants into timeless hand-colored copper engravings celebrating Sarah Drake's artistry and British botanical excellence.

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Care instructions: Use a soft, clean and dry cloth to gently brush any dust or dirt off from the center of book outwards.