1844 & 1845. Catalogue of Dahlias, and Bulbous and Tuberous Rooted Flowers, of

Description: [William R. Prince & Co.] 1844 & 1845. Catalogue of Dahlias, and Bulbous and Tuberous Rooted Flowers, of the Most Splendid and Choice Varieties, Cultivated at Prince’s Linnaean Botanic Garden and Nurseries, Flushing, Near New-York [trade catalog]. Flushing,[New York]: Printed at the Office of The Flushing Journal, by C.R. Lincoln, [1844]. Thirty-Fourth Edition. [2], 32 pages. 7¾ x 4½ inches. Plain wrappers; stitched. Pencil ownership inscription on upper wrapper: “Geo. Metzger, 1844-45.” Vertical center crease; brief handling to wrappers; Very Good. Romaine: “Until proven wrong I shall name William Prince the first American seedsman who took advantage of the mail order business.” Horticultural trade catalog from William R. Prince & Co., founded c. 1793 in Flushing, New York by William R. Prince, Jr. Known as Prince’s Linnaean Botanic Garden and Nurseries, his business was a collateral successor to his father’s nursery begun in 1737, the first significant commercial nursery in the United States. See ANB for further details on both men’s activities. Contents are predominantly devoted to dahlias (over 300 varieties), double dahlias, and such bulbous and tuberous flowers as hyacinths, tulips, fritillaries, lilies, narcissuses, crocuses, cyclamens, amaryllises, and peonies. “Remarks on the Dahlia” and “Dahlia, or Georgina” are given with detailed directions on how to cultivate bulbous and tuberous roots (pp27–29). A closing section offers “Seedling Stocks for Nurseries” such as fruit trees, magnolias, horse chestnuts, weeping willow, “Hawthorns, for hedge,” goosberries, various currants, strawberries, and “Tart Rhubarb.” The “Thirty-Fourth Edition” is likely spurious. Romaine p332. OCLC, 4 copies.Our Stock# 3730056 About Us Established in 1995, Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC buys and sells rare and antiquarian books and historical manuscripts published or created in pre-1900 America. We are located in Wilmington, Delaware. Member Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). The Manuscript Society. Ephemera Society of America. Guarantee All items are guaranteed to be as described. Authenticity is guaranteed for the lifetime of the original purchaser. As a member of the above-named trade organizations, we abide by their published code of ethics. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days(prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description for this item, please contact us. We will be happy to answer them. Shipping Items are expertly packed in bubble wrap and shipped in new boxes or reinforced envelopes. No International Buyers Please, no buyers outside of the USA. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving feedback from buyers. If you're unhappy with any part of your transaction with us, please let us know. Our priority is to make you happy and resolve issues promptly. © 2024 Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC. All rights reserved.

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