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Festuca Myurus. T. 93.

  • ARTIST: J. Ibmayer

  • PUBLISHER: Published by M. A. Schmidt, Vienna.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving, original hand color,

    DATE: 1801-09.

  • EDITION SIZE: Platemark 17 3/8 x 9 1/8" (443 x 233 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: From "Icones et Descriptiones Graminum Austricorum" by Dr. Nikolaus Thomas Host, physician to Hapsburg Enperor Francis I. These graceful images are considered to be the finest representations of Austrian grasses ever created. <br><br> The proper spelling of this grass is "Festuca Myuros." It is also known as rat's-tail fescue.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition and color.

  • REFERENCE: Nissen #935. DeBelder #164. Great Flower Books, p. 60.