Nursery catalogues
Alnarp Library has an extensive collection of nursery catalogues (approximately 3,800) from different countries, including Denmark, France, Holland, Great Britain, Germany and Sweden. The bulk of the collection is from 1860-1960.
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L. Späth Baumschule in Berlin, 1898-1899. |
L. Späth Baumschule in Berlin, 1900-1901. |
Weibull's, Spring 1933. |
The catalogues reflect the use of plants and the prevailing ideals in gardening during different periods, making them a valuable source for horticultural research.
The main collection has its origin in Alnarps Trädgårdar, a nursery existing from around 1860 to 1960. The collection also includes a limited number of nursery catalogues from later years.
The catalogues can be studied in the library only.