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Munronia javanica and Chorozema nervosum
Munronia javanica and Chorozema nervosum.. Drawn and zincographed by C. T. Rosenberg, for Thomas Moores The Garden Companion and Florists Guide, 1852, published by Charles Frederick Cheffins. C.T. Rosenberg drew and engraved many botanicals for Moores The Gardeners Magazine of Botany and W.J. Hookers Curtiss Botanical Magazine in the middle of the 19th century. Moore (1821-1887) was the curator of the Botanic Garden, Chelsea, from 1847 until his death
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1852 Chorozema Companion Florists Guide Javanica Moore Rosenberg Zincograph
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This exquisite botanical print, published in Thomas Moore's The Garden Companion and Florist's Guide in 1852, showcases two intriguing plant species: Munronia javanica and Chorozema nervosum. The illustration was meticulously drawn and zincographed by the skilled hand of C.T. Rosenberg, a prolific botanical artist and engraver of the mid-19th century. Munronia javanica, also known as the Java Munroa, is a native of Southeast Asia, specifically Java and Sumatra. Its elegant, tubular flowers bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white, and are borne on tall, slender stems. The plant's attractive foliage is characterized by narrow, lanceolate leaves that are arranged in a rosette at the base. Chorozema nervosum, or the Nerve Plant, is a native of Australia. This fascinating plant is easily recognizable by its delicate, fern-like foliage, which features narrow, deeply lobed leaves that are covered in tiny, white hairs. The plant produces small, insignificant flowers that are not shown in this print. Thomas Moore, the curator of the Botanic Garden, Chelsea, from 1847 until his death, was the publisher of this remarkable work. Moore's Gardeners Magazine of Botany and W.J. Hooker's Curtis's Botanical Magazine were among the most prestigious botanical publications of the time, and both featured many of C.T. Rosenberg's beautiful illustrations. This print is a testament to the artistic and scientific achievements of the mid-19th century, and serves as a reminder of the vital role that botanical illustrations played in documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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