Physical Exhibitions

These exhibits highlight the rare books and manuscript collections held by Special Collections. They focus on agriculture and natural history and on individuals and organizations that made significant contributions to those fields. The current exhibits are located on the first floor of the National Agricultural Library.

25 Items

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  • Collection: Physical Exhibitions
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Iris Vulgaris Germanica

Description: Iridaceae

Creators: John Edwards

Date: 1775

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Emergence

Description: Orchid

Date: 2008

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Tamara of India

Description: Cyamus Nelumbo

Creators: Richard Duppa

Date: 1813

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Aegyptian Lotus

Description: Nymphaea Lotus

Creators: Richard Duppa

Date: 1813

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Orchid

Description: Aiolographis, Limodorum scriptum

Date: 1822

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Orchid

Description: Tuberogastris, Limodorum tuberculosum

Date: 1822

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Magnolia altissima, flore ingenti candido: The Laurel Tree of Carolina

Description: Magnolia grandiflora

Creators: Mark Catesby

Date: 1731-1743

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Magnolia, amplissimo flore albo, fructu coccineo: The Umbrella Tree

Description: Magnolia grandiflora

Creators: Mark Catesby

Date: 1731-1743

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Lily of the Valley

Description: Convallaria majalis

Date: 1822

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