Cistineae.
The Natural Order of Cistus, or Rock-Rose.
J. Ridgway, London 1825-30
Cistus species are upright evergreen shrubs, having mostly pink or purple flowers, which resemble roses. This book is a practical guide to cultivating these beautiful plants and is highly esteemed amongst gardeners. Robert Sweet, (1783- 1835) was a well known English botanist and horticulturist of the nineteenth century and is often described as the "first practical botanist". (Wikipedia).
First edition. 8vo (26 x 17 cm.);112 hand-coloured engraved plates by J. Hart, M. Hart, W. Hart and Mrs. Brown; bound in contemporary green cloth, blocked in blind and gilt lettered, inner hinges slightly cracked; overall a fine copy. xx, 224 pp.
Nissen BBI 1922; Great Flower Books (1990) p.141; Stafleu & Cowan 13.546; Pritzel 9078.
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