1768 1795 Collection (page 2)

Gelsemium empervirens, yellow jasmine
Centaurea sp. cornflower. Folio 36 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Citrus sinensis, orange tree
Folio 34 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Rosa sp. rose
Folio 30 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Catharanthus roseus, madagascan periwinkle
Folio 29 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Amaranthus caudatus, love-lies-bleeding

Syringa sp. Scotch lilac
Folio 75 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Folio 23 from A Collection of Flowers by John Edwards
Folio 23 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Jasminum polyanthum, jasmine
Folio 68 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Rosa x damascena, damask rose
Folio 20 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Senecio vulgaris, groundsel
Folio 46 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Amaranthus tricolor, Josephs coat
Folio 63 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Syringa persica, Persian lilac
Folio 53 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Folio 7 from A Collection of Flowers by John Edwards
Folio 7 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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In the years 1768 to 1795, a vibrant tapestry of nature's beauty unfolded. From the delicate Primula auricula, also known as primrose, to the charming Dianthus barbatus or sweet william, these flowers adorned gardens with their colorful presence. The Iris sp. , with its striking blue petals, added an enchanting touch to any landscape. Amongst this floral symphony was the Viola tricolor, commonly known as heartsease. Its dainty blossoms brought joy and serenity wherever they bloomed. Tulipa sp. , boasting various tulip varieties in all their splendor, painted gardens with a riot of hues. Amidst this botanical parade stood the Fragaria chiloensis or Chilean strawberry – a tantalizing treat for both eyes and taste buds alike. And who could forget the Hyacinthus sp. ? These Eastern hyacinths filled the air with their intoxicating fragrance. The exquisite illustrations captured on Folio 9 from A Collection of Flowers by John Edwards showcased these natural wonders in all their glory. Each stroke of his brush breathed life into every petal and leaf. As we turn our attention to Folio 10 from the same collection, we are greeted by another captivating flower – Papaver orientale or Eastern poppy. Its fiery red blooms commanded attention amidst a sea of greenery. And then there was Sprekelia formosissima – an elegant jacobean lily that exuded grace and sophistication wherever it graced us with its presence. Finally, let us not overlook Rosa sp. , which gifted us with white and striped roses that symbolized purity and love throughout those transformative years. From delicate Primula auricula to majestic Rosa sp. , these flowers became ambassadors of beauty during a time when artistry flourished alongside nature's bounty.