Hortus Veitchii (Classic Reprint): A History of the Rise and Progress of the Nurseries of Messrs. James Veitch and Sons: A History of the Rise and ... James Veitch and Sons (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Delve into the rise of a landmark nursery and the plants that reshaped British gardens.

This history traces the Veitch family’s work from modest beginnings to a leading nursery network in England. It highlights the drive, records, and milestones that helped shape modern gardening and the exchange of exotic plants.

The book foregrounds key figures like the Veitch family and their network of plant collectors, including early travels to Brazil and Java, which brought back famous additions to British gardens. It also notes landmark introductions such as notable Wellingtonia gigantea and celebrated orchids, underscoring how meticulous care and hands‑on seed work underpinned the nursery’s reputation.

• Learn how private enterprise helped spark a new era of botanical discovery.


• See the careful process behind bringing seeds and living plants to initiation and cultivation.


• Meet the people whose passion for ornament and science shaped a nation’s gardens.


• Get a sense of the era’s influential nurseries, locations, and landmark achievements.

Ideal for readers interested in horticulture history, plant hunting, and the development of modern garden collections.

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