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Our collection of botanical art at The Lindley Library contains art from across the world and across the centuries.

Here's a selection of summer flowers from the collection. Which one do you like?

The Cedar tree is often referred to as The Tree of Life in plant folklore, due to it's long life.
It represents purification, with its wood often burnt to ward off evil spirits.
#FolkloreThursday

The sweet, shiny black berries of the Deadly Nightshade contain Atropine, which cause rapid heartbeat, confusion, hallucinations and seizures when ingested, hence the rhyme:

Hot as a hare
Blind as a bat
Dry as a bone
Red as a beet
Mad as a hatter

#FolkloreThursday

Did you know each month is represented by a different flower?

May's is Lily of the Valley.
Lily of the valley symbolizes sweetness and humility and is generally white. In the Victorian era, it was gifted to convey the romantic message ‘you have made my life complete’.

As our collection of Spring Flowers were popular last week, we thought we'd share some more today.

Which ones are your favourites and what would you like to see that we haven't shared yet? #FloralFriday #SpringFlowers

Tulips are brightening up many gardens now, so we thought we'd share some examples of artwork of tulips from our collection.

These are all watercolours on paper of Tulips attributed to the artist August Wilhelm Sievert from 'Hortus florum imaginum' dating from around 1730.

For some people, the flowers of early spring are their favourites for colour as the garden comes back to life.

Which of these is your favourite?

#SpringColour #SpringGarden

This Easter Monday take some time out to enjoy our beautiful online exhibitions.

From daffodils to dahlias, from apples to orchids, you'll find some gorgeous images and find out more about the plants you love too!

Perfect with your Easter chocolate!

https://t.co/VHmaPI6H3W

Happy Easter from us all in the RHS Libraries team.

#Tulips #SpringFlowers

Did you know each month is represented by a different flower?

April's flower is the Sweet Pea which symbolizes a delicate pleasure. In the Victorian language of flowers sweet peas were sent to convey gratefulness. They come in soft pastel shades and two tone colours.