First published in the late 18th century, this massive catalog of the plants grown at the Royal Botanic Garden at Kew is still used by botanists and horticulturalists today. Featuring descriptions and illustrations of thousands of plants from around the world, this volume is an exploration of the beauty and complexity of the natural world, as well as a practical guide for gardeners and plant enthusiasts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.