FLORICULTURAL CABINET AND FLORIST'S MAGAZINE FOR 1833-1835, VOL. 1-3

Whittiker & Co. and G. Ridge, 1833-1835. Small 4to.Second Edition. Whittiker & Co. and G. Ridge. Small 4to. A total of 41 hand colored lithographs with text. 1/2 leather bound. The binding itself in poor condition. In the early 19th century there was a rapid increase in the varieties of plants available for use in English gardens and conservatories as a result of the work of botanists, collectors world-wide and plant breeders. A general lack of information about these led to the appearance of numerous periodicals. Many of these were beautifully produced publications with exquisitely drawn and hand colored illustrations of the rare plants being introduced at this time. Joseph Harrison was gardener to Lord Wharncliffe of Wortley Hall, and in 1837 he established a florist's business at Downham Nursery in Norfolk. He began publishing the Floricultural cabinet in 1833, as a monthly magazine. This had an extensive circulation and numerous contributors whose valuable assistance Harrison was quick to acknowledge. In 1855 he passed the editorial duties to his sons who continued publishing the periodical until 1859. At this time it became The gardener's weekly magazine . Joseph Harrison published several other books and magazines including The horticultural register with Joseph Paxton, and The gardener's and naturalist's almanack .