From the New York Botanical Garden Gift Shop:

19 1204 Chinese Pear NYBG

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Chinese Pear Print

A hand-finished lithograph by Asa Strong, reproduced from the original in the garden's library collection.  It's printed on artist-quality matt paper. 

28×20", $135.00 — and many more botanical prints are available.

 

19 1204 nybg print Herbarium Bougainvillea Print

This specimen is in the William & Lylnda Steere Herbarium, the largest herbarium in the Western Hemisphere.  Bougainvillea was first discovered on a French expedition to South America in the 1700's.  Lovely, decorative print.

13×19", $14.00. — and other prints available.

 

NYBG bud standSmall Vector Bud Stand

For the modern home, a modern vase that will hold just a single stem (or maybe a couple) from your garden. Clear tube and gold metal.

6"long, 5"wide, 9.25" high.  Glass tube is 6" tall x .75" opening.

$9.00

19 1204 nybg coastersHeliconia Stoneware Coaster Set

The design is from L'Illustration horticole, Vol. 9 (1862) by Charles Lemaire, contained in the NYBG Library.  The stoneware absorbs moisture from beverages and may be wiped clean with a damp cloth.  Four coasters packaged in a gift box, 4" square, $18.00.  

 

Many more terrific botanical items available from the shop.

 

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