Injurious Insects from 'The Gardener's Assistant, Practical and Scientific' by Robert Thompson

A plate from 'The Gardener's Assistant, Practical and Scientific' by Robert Thompson illustrating 'Insects Injurious to Plants', engraved by W.J. Palmer and drawn under the direction of A. Murray. Those shown include; Thrips, Onion-fly, Celery-fly, Goat-moth, Rose Sawfly, Pear-tree Slug and Colorado Beetle. The book was first published in 1859 by Blackie & Co, London. This edition of 1878 was 'New, revised and extended by Thomas Moore, assisted by eminent practical gardeners' and published by Blackie & Son, London. The final edition appears to have been published in 1913 by The Gresham Publishing Company and consisted of six volumes.
Gift of Sir Roy Strong