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This illustration of Victoria amazonica by William Sharp is among the first and finest examples of American chromolithography published in the 1854 book Victoria Regia or The Great Water Lily of America.
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Chrysanthemum season is almost upon us! These #chrysanthemum lithographs appear in the monthly journal L'Illustration Horticole that highlights horticultural achievements of the late Victorian era ca. 1880s.
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We’re kicking off #ArchivesHashtagParty #ArchivesArt with these beautiful lithographs by John Nugent Fitch from The Orchid Album published in the 1890s in our Rare Book Collection.
Learn how to illustrate and communicate your landscape designs with our online class, Intro to Graphic Communications, beginning 10/19. Explore various media including pencil, ink, colored pencil, marker, pastel, watercolor & drafting tools. Register here
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With Christmas starting early, we’re feeling thankful early, too! To thank all our amazing Members, we’re holding a Member Appreciation Day tomorrow, Saturday, November 16. Come to the Gardens to receive a 20% discount in the Café, 1906, and the GardenShop.https://t.co/PMGWn3WCf5
Did you know chrysanthemums are broken into 13 different classifications, and that each of them are on view in our Conservatory? Check out our blog to learn more about these mums and where to find them during #BloomsandBamboo: https://t.co/gSn5JwRrT0
From 5:00–7:00 pm tonight and 11:00 am–2:00 pm tomorrow, join us in the GardenShop for Shop & Talk Local. Learn from local artisans @eclatchocolate and Palmer Planter Company and shop their collections. Learn more: https://t.co/W2Bv5Z7dF4
A branch or flower is inherently beautiful, but what can be done to accentuate its beauty even more? With Sogetsu Ikebana, practitioners study the plant materials & determine their optimal arrangement to create harmony. Find out more on our blog: https://t.co/Aorc1IhHyM
Our Festive Friday: Wish Upon a Star is this Friday (June 14) from 5:30 to 10 pm. Enjoy family-friendly activities, special concessions, and themed fountain performances set to music from your favorite animated films. #FridayFun
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