THE Blunt, Wilfrid 1901-1987 creator author. Stearn, William T. (William Thomas) 1911-2001 author. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew host institution. text bibliography enk 2021 2021 Revised edition, 2021. monographic eng 359 pages : colour and black and white illustrations ; 28 cm "This major work, first published in 1950, is still considered the classic book on the subject. It provides a comprehensive, critical and well-illustrated survey of the portrayal of plants across over three thousand years, at a more compact size. Of the first edition, the poet and gardening writer, Vita Sackville-West said: "Let no one think this is a book only for the specialist. It is essential for the specialist, certainly, but it is also for all the flower-lovers and all those who enjoy the by- ways of biography and the added attraction of good writing". This edition contains 126 colour plates (more than twice as many as the first edition), alongside 140 black-and-white illustrations. It invites the reader to appreciate the works of the greatest botanical illustrators both past and present"--Publisher's description. general WILFRID BLUNT and WILLIAM T. STEARN. Originally published: London : Collins, 1950. Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-343) and index. Botanical illustration History Flowers in art 743.73 9781788841085 PPAK 220814 20220821172335.0 eng