A Supplement to Elwes Monograph by W B Turrill,Elwes - 1962

London - Royal Horticultural Society, 1962 Book. VERY GOOD INDEED. Hardcover. A fascinating publication from the Royal Horticultural Society. In a folio size, this text has five beautifully illustrated plates by Margaret Stones. Limited edition, one of 500 copies printed in letterpress and colour lithography. This text discusses several species in the genus of lilium, otherwise known as lilies. Each plate has accompanying details regarding the history of the genus, its discovery as well as size details regarding the different parts of the flower. These descriptions are written by English botanist William Bertram Turrill. The specific lilies discussed to this volume are Lilium washingtonianum, lilium pitkinese, lilium pardalinum, lilium kelleyanum and lilium nanum. Condition: In original paper wraps. Externally, smart with bumping to the extremities. Some spotting to the wraps also. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean overall: VERY GOOD INDEED..