"The New York Botanical Garden Print Series. The orchid shown here, Stanopea tigrina, was named for the Earl of Stanhope. It was discovered in 1835 near Xalapa, Mexico, by a plant collector from the Clapton Nursery of London, a Mr. Henchman. One of the specimen he sent back to England flowered in May of 1837, when Mrs. Withers, an artist chosen by Bateman, painted its likeness. Stanhopea tigrina is among the largest orchids, and possesses great fragrance and rich coloration, In its native habitat it is found in locations well above sea-level, where it often grows in the clefts and forks of tree trunks about five to six feet off the ground. This picture is from the world's largest and heaviest orchid book, some 29 by 17 inches, and with a weight of 38 pounds. It is also the rarest, having been issued in an edition of 125 copies, of which only 15 are known to have survived intact. Bateman, the author of the book, published it at his own expense, an amount of more than 8000 pounds. His return was only 2125 pounds, but, being of independent means, Bateman had never intended to realize a profit."

Original vintage poster from a collection by the New York Botanical Garden featuring historic botanical prints. The poster features a richly detailed illustration of an orchid.

Printer: New York Botanical Garden

Year: 1977

Condition: Very good

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