Geoffrey Edward Harvey Collection

Himalayan Balsam: Impatiens Glandulifera, 1840, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Himalayan Balsam: Impatiens Glandulifera, 1840, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Edwardss Botanical Register" edited by John Lindley

Primroses, 1840s, (1944). Creator: William Henry Hunt
Primroses, 1840s, (1944). Detail from Primroses and Birds Nest, painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]

Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Creator: Alfred William Parsons
Dog Rose, c1890-1908, (1944). Botanical illustration from " The Genus Rosa" by Ellen Willmott. [1910-1914]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Monkey-Flower, 1812, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Monkey-Flower, 1812, (1944). Illustration from " Curtiss Botanical Magazine" founded by William Curtis. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Herb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Herb Paris, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Rosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Rosebay Willowherb, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby

Vipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Vipers Bugloss, late 18th-early 19th century, (1944). Botanical illustration from " English Botany" by James Sowerby. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Group from the Forget-Me-Not Family, 1846, (1944). Evergreen Alkanet, Tuberous-Rooted Comfrey, Lungwort, Jacobs Ladder, Borage, Gromwell, Houndstongue, Bugloss

Greater Celandine, 1839, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Greater Celandine, 1839, (1944). Botanical illustration from " British Flowering Plants" by William Baxter. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson

Orpine, 1777, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Orpine, 1777, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Flora Londinensis" by Curtis. [1777]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]

Yellow Flag, 1808, (1944). Creator: Pierre-Joseph Redoute
Yellow Flag, 1808, (1944). Iris - botanical illustration from " Les Liliacees" [Liliaceae, plants of the lily family], written and illustrated by Pierre-Joseph Redoute

Honeysuckle, 1777, (1944). Creator: William Kilburn
Honeysuckle, 1777, (1944). Botanical illustration from " Flora Londinensis" by Curtis. [1777]. Published in " Wild Flowers in Britain", by Geoffrey Grigson. [Collins, London, 1944]

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Geoffrey Edward Harvey, a passionate botanist and nature enthusiast, dedicated his life to the study and preservation of various plant species. His love for flora led him on countless expeditions across different continents, where he discovered and documented numerous remarkable plants. One of Geoffrey's notable findings was the Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens Glandulifera), a stunning flowering plant introduced in 1840. Although its creator remains unknown, Geoffrey marveled at its vibrant pink blossoms that adorned riverbanks with their delicate beauty. In the 1840s, another captivating discovery came in the form of Primroses. These enchanting flowers were meticulously captured by William Henry Hunt, showcasing their soft hues and intricate petal formations. Geoffrey admired how they added splashes of color to meadows during springtime. The Dog Rose also caught Geoffrey's attention; this majestic flower was expertly depicted by Alfred William Parsons around c1890-1908. Its elegant white petals contrasted beautifully against its deep green foliage, making it a sight to behold in gardens and hedgerows alike. Monkey-Flower made an appearance on Geoffrey's list as well—a charming bloom dating back to 1812 whose creator remained unknown. This unique flower displayed vibrant colors ranging from yellow to red-orange, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with its nectar-filled blooms. Herb Paris intrigued Geoffrey due to its mysterious allure—an ancient plant known since the late 18th or early 19th century but still created by an enigmatic artist in 1944. With glossy leaves and striking black berries hidden beneath them, Herb Paris held an air of intrigue wherever it grew. Rosebay Willowherb fascinated Geoffrey with its tall spikes covered in delicate pink flowers that bloomed throughout summer nights—another creation shrouded in mystery from late 18th or early 19th century origins until rediscovered by an anonymous artist in 1944.