Rosa Provincialis
10 1/2 by 14 3/4 inches
WGR121 $90
The Genus Rosa was the masterpiece of Ellen Willmott and the culmination of a lifetimes’ study of the species. It ranks with Redoute’s Les Roses as one of the definitive and most beautiful works on roses and remains an important reference for rosarians today.
She resided at Warley Place from the age of 17, developing a spectacular garden over the course of many years. Active in the Royal Horticultural Society, she was awarded the Medal of Honour in 1907. At one time, she employed as many as 100 gardeners for properties stretching from Warley Place to France and Italy. Always eccentric, she scattered seeds of the sea holly, Miss Willmott’s Ghost, wherever she traveled, including friend’s gardens. Sadly, in later life, she became penniless and increasingly eccentric, booby trapping her garden against plant thieves and carrying a revolver. Her beautiful home and garden at Warley Place was sold to pay her debts when she died in 1934 & ultimately demolished. Today, her land is leased to the Essex Wildlife Trust and all traces of her magnificent garden are gone.
Each chromolithograph print measures is on a strong creamy paper. The illustrations are superb and the colors are still bright and fresh, with little or no foxing on the paper at all. There is descriptive text for most of the prints, but noted when not available. A copy of the title page will accompany your order. All of our prints are authentic antique prints, guaranteed to be the age stated.
