"Most beautiful Plant in England" in full bloom...
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September 08, 1733
UNIVERSAL SPECTATOR, AND WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, England, September 8, 1733
* Most beautiful plant in all of England...
* Uncommon title... 18th century original...
On page 2 under "London" is an interesting horticulture-related report that begins: "The famous Aloe...in the Garden of Madam Stephens at Epsom, has now blow'd, and is allow'd to be the most beautiful Plant in England; the Height above the Tub is 21 Feet and a Half, the Circumference is seven Feet four Inches..."
More about the size and appearance of this plant, the report closes by stating: "...in these Pods is a Liquid as sweet as Honey, and there are a hundred Flowers on a Branch at this time."
Other news of the day from Europe. Quarto-size, 4 pages, has a few minor stains on the front page.
* Most beautiful plant in all of England...
* Uncommon title... 18th century original...
On page 2 under "London" is an interesting horticulture-related report that begins: "The famous Aloe...in the Garden of Madam Stephens at Epsom, has now blow'd, and is allow'd to be the most beautiful Plant in England; the Height above the Tub is 21 Feet and a Half, the Circumference is seven Feet four Inches..."
More about the size and appearance of this plant, the report closes by stating: "...in these Pods is a Liquid as sweet as Honey, and there are a hundred Flowers on a Branch at this time."
Other news of the day from Europe. Quarto-size, 4 pages, has a few minor stains on the front page.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
