The History of Florilegium

Friday, January 22, 10am – 11:30am
A Florilegium is a collection of botanical works depicting the plants of an area. The first florilegia began in the sixteenth century when European royalty sent botanists and artists on Voyages of Exploration to collect and record plants from all parts of the world. The lecture will include The Banks Florilegium, Hortus Florida and The Temple of Flora among other noted historical florilegia.
$15, $10 members; Program Fees include Garden Admission