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The self-trained botanical illustrator Florence Woolward died this month in 1936, having worked at after publishing a collection of 97 life-size portraits of the orchid genus Masdevallia - particular those of the Andes. Much of her work is held today at .

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2022-01-21

Illustration of Masdevallia abbreviata, 1896, by (English, 1854-1936), who died (Jan 3). From the book from The Genus Masdevallia; source, https://t.co/3BBrj5WWTi

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2022-01-03

Let me introduce you to Grandpa Veitch. His design is based of Masdevallia veitchiana orchid. He might be too old for hide and seek with Mr Hero, but who gonna stop him?

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2021-07-09

This wageneriana was published in The Genus Masdevallia (1891-1896). The plates and text were by Florence H Woolward (1854-1936) who used the plants growing in the extensive collections of the Marquess of Lothian at Newbattle Abbey

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2021-05-13

Day 3 - Present
“Every girl loves cute things! Now, try to find something you think this girl will like.” - Lysithea from chapter 9 of Adagio by Masdevallia

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2020-05-06