Purple Gentian/Nutmeg Tree (1851)

First published in 1845, "American Flora" by A.B. Strong was at the time one of the premiere collections of American botanicals. The collection documented the various uses of the plants, their introduction to the American landscape, as well as folklore associated with them. This series of botanicals is a fantastic example of how vivid prints with hand coloring can be. 

Print Details:

• Artist/Author: Asa B. Strong
• Publisher/Printer: Green & Spencer, New York
• Work: The American Flora: Or History of Plants and Wild Flowers: Containing Their Scientific and General Description, Natural History, Chemical and Medical Properties, Mode of Culture, Propagation, &C., Designed as a Book of Reference for Botanists, Physicians, Florists, Gardeners, Students, Etc.
• Approximately 7" wide by 10" tall
• Packaged with acid/lignin free matting
• Original hand-colored print
• Good condition with minimal foxing