Botany Library Collection

Mammillaria cactus, 19th century C013 / 6778
Mammillaria elephantidens cactus, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Iconographie descriptive des Cactees (1841-1847) by French botanist Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871)

Dog rose flowers, 19th century C013 / 6776
Dog rose (Rosa canina) flowers, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds (1817)

Echinocactus cactus, 19th century C013 / 6779
Echinocactus coptonogonus cactus, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Iconographie descriptive des Cactees (1841-1847) by French botanist Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871)

Cereus cactus, 19th century C013 / 6777
Cereus perrotetianus cactus, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Iconographie descriptive des Cactees (1841-1847) by French botanist Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871)

Echinocactus cactus, 19th century C013 / 6780
Echinocactus sellowianus cactus, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Iconographie descriptive des Cactees (1841-1847) by French botanist Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871)

China aster flowers, 19th century C013 / 6775
China aster (Callistephus chinensis) flowers, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist

Cabbage rose flowers, 19th century C013 / 6771
Cabbage rose (Rosa centifolia) flowers, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist

Anemone flowers, 19th century C013 / 6774
Anemone flowers, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds (1817) by British artist George Brookshaw

Morning glory flowers, 19th century C013 / 6773
Morning glory (Convolvulus tricolor) flowers, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist

Buttercup flowers, 19th century C013 / 6772
Buttercup (Ranunculus sp.) flowers, 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist

Apples, 19th century C013 / 6768
Apples (Malus communis), 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds (1817)

Plums, 19th century C013 / 6769
Plums (Prunus domestica), 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds (1817)

Apricots, 19th century C013 / 6770
Apricots (Prunus armeniaca), 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds (1817)

Pears, 19th century C013 / 6767
Pears (Pyrus communis), 19th-century artwork. This illustration is from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds (1817)

Common primrose, historical artwork C013 / 6667
Common primrose (Primula vulgaris). This artwork, by British botanical illustrator William Kilburn (1745-1818), is from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, UK

Vanilla planifolia orchid, artwork C013 / 6660
Vanilla planifolia orchid. Artwork by the British botanical illustrator John Nugent Fitch (1840-1927). Part of the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, UK

Christmas rose, historical artwork C013 / 6657
Christmas rose (Helleborus niger). This artwork is from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, UK

Norway spruce, historical artwork C013 / 6656
Norway spruce (Picea abies). This artwork is from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, UK

Poinsettia flower, historical artwork C013 / 6655
Poinsettia pulcherrima flower. This artwork is from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, UK

English holly, historical artwork C013 / 6654
English holly (Ilex aquifolium). This artwork is from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, UK

Iris flower, 20th century C013 / 6598
Iris flower, 20th-century artwork. This watercolour by Frank Howard Round is dated 1916. It is part of the collections held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, UK

English iris flower, 20th century C013 / 6597
English iris (Iris xiphiodes) flower, 20th-century artwork. This flower is native to the Pyrenees. This watercolour by Frank Howard Round is dated 1922

German iris flower, 20th century C013 / 6596
German iris (Iris germanica) flower, 20th-century artwork. This watercolour by Frank Howard Round is dated 1920. The inscription states: Fernet, 100 metres, Spain. Dr Antonio Bosco Seytre, 1914

Busy lizzie flower, 20th century C013 / 6523
Busy lizzie (Impatiens walleriana) flower, 20th-century artwork. This illustration, by British botanist Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), is held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, UK

Paeonia moutan, 19th-century artwork
Chinese peony (Paeonia lactiflora), 19th-century artwork. This artwork is from the John Reeves Collection of botanical and zoological drawings from Canton, China

European peony, 20th century C013 / 6452
European peony (Paeonia officinalis) flower and fruits, 20th-century artwork. This illustration, by British botanist Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), is dated 1906

Sweet pea flower, 20th century C013 / 6450
Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) flower, 20th-century artwork. This illustration, by British botanist Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), is dated 1903

Canary creeper, 20th century C013 / 6449
Canary creeper (Tropaeolum peregrinum) flower, 20th-century artwork. This illustration, by British botanist Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), is dated 1903

Ragged lady flower, 20th century C013 / 6444
Ragged lady (Nigella damascena) flower, 20th-century artwork. This illustration, by British botanist Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), is dated 1905

Wild mignonette, 20th century C013 / 6448
Wild mignonette (Reseda lutea) flower, 20th-century artwork. This illustration, by British botanist Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), is dated 1904

Abutilon darwini flower, 20th century C013 / 6447
Abutilon darwinii flower, 20th-century artwork. This illustration, by British botanist Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), is dated 1904

Cobra plant flower, 20th century C013 / 6446
Cobra plant (Darlingtonia californica) flower, 20th-century artwork. This illustration, by British botanist Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), is dated 1909

Garden mignonette flower, 20th century C013 / 6445
Garden mignonette (Reseda odorata) flower, 20th-century artwork. This illustration, by British botanist Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), is dated 1906

Monkshood flower, 20th century C013 / 6443
Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) flower, 20th-century artwork. This illustration, by British botanist Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), is dated 1903

St Johns wort flower, 20th century
St Johns wort (Hypericum perforatum) flower, 20th-century artwork. This illustration, by British botanist Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937), is dated 1905

Denrobium orchid, 18th century C013 / 6235
Denrobium orchid. 18th-century artwork of the orchid Denrobium crumenatum. This artwork (watercolour on vellum) is by the British artist Sydney Parkinson (c.1745-1771)

Betula verrucosa, silver birch
Illustration depicting silver birch foliage from the Plate Collection of the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Step into the enchanting world of the botany library, where nature's wonders come alive through delicate illustrations. Transport yourself to the 19th century as you explore a treasure trove of flora and fruits captured in exquisite detail. Marvel at the Mammillaria cactus, its spiky arms reaching towards the sky, while nearby, Dog rose flowers bloom with elegance and grace. The Echinocactus cactus stands tall and proud, showcasing its unique patterns that have fascinated botanists for centuries. As you turn each page, be captivated by the beauty of Cereus cactus and its intricate blooms. Delicate China aster flowers dance across one illustration, their vibrant colors illuminating every corner of your imagination. Admire the romantic allure of Cabbage rose flowers as they unfold petal by petal before your eyes. The Anemone flowers exude an ethereal charm with their dainty petals swaying gently in a whimsical breeze. Morning glory flowers greet you with their radiant hues as they climb gracefully towards sunlight. Buttercup flowers bring joy with their sunny disposition and remind us of carefree summer days. But it's not just blossoms that fill these pages; discover luscious apples and plums meticulously depicted down to every juicy bite. Let your senses be tantalized by these delectable fruits that were once enjoyed in simpler times. In this botanical haven within ink-stained pages lies a wealth of knowledge waiting to be explored—a sanctuary for those who seek solace amidst nature's bountiful offerings from yesteryears. Lose yourself in this captivating collection where artistry meets science, allowing you to appreciate both aesthetic beauty and scientific precision simultaneously. Immerse yourself in this botanical journey through time—let these illustrations transport you back to an era when curiosity bloomed alongside each carefully documented specimen.