L' Illustration Horticole Azaleas [16 Images]

About L'Illustration horticole is a botanical publication that was first published in 1854 in Gand, Belgium, by the printing house of F. and E. Gyselnyck. The publication was edited by Charles Antoine Lemaire, a Belgian botanist and horticulturist, and featured detailed illustrations of various plants, flowers, and trees. The publication was known for its high-quality color lithographs, which were created by some of the most talented artists and lithographers of the time. Each issue of L'Illustration horticole focused on a specific plant or group of plants and included detailed descriptions of their characteristics, growing habits, and uses. One of the unique aspects of L'Illustration horticole is that it included illustrations of not only the plants themselves but also their surroundings, such as garden landscapes and architectural elements. This helped to give readers a better understanding of how the plants could be incorporated into various settings and designs. The publication was