The Dwarf Furze & Cow Chervil 

from Familiar Wild Flowers: Figured and Described by F. Edward Hulme, F.L.S., F.S.A. 

Published: Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, new York & Melbourne MCMVI 

Familiar Wild Flowers was issued in parts as not only did it contain a detailed description 

of each flower but also its medicinal uses and habitat. The major work was the botanical 

illustration by Hulme of each flower which was recreated as a colour plate in each volume. In his lifetime, 

Hulme completed nine volumes which were published at intervals between 1878 and 1905.

Excellent Condition.   

Creamy white medium weight paper for flower print, some general age tone blank to verso. 

Includes: Original Print & Detailed Descriptive text in English as published. 

Approx Page size: 7.5" X 5" (190mm x 130mm)

Frederick Edward Hulme (March 1841 – 10 April 1909) was known as a teacher and 

an amateur botanist.[1] He was the Professor of Freehand and Geometrical Drawing at 

King's College London from 1886. His most famous work was Familiar Wild Flowers 

which was issued in nine volumes.

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