1966 First American Edition – Shrubs in Colour by A. G. L. Hellyer - 264 Watercolour Colour Paintings
1966 Shrubs in Colour by A. G. L. Hellyer - illustrated by Cynthia Newsome-Taylor
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Watercolour drawing by Cynthia Newsome-Taylor in a 1966 First American Edition – Shrubs in Colour by A. G. L. Hellyer
Watercolour drawing up close of Cotinus coggygria pupureus and Coronilla glauca by Cynthia Newsome-Taylor in a 1966 First American Edition – Shrubs in Colour by A. G. L. Hellyer
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1966 First American Edition – Shrubs in Colour by A. G. L. Hellyer – 264 Watercolour Paintings

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Shrubs in Colour by A. G. L. Hellyer, illustrated with watercolour plates by Cynthia Newsome-Taylor and line drawings by G. R. Kingbourn.
Published by Doubleday & Company, Inc., Garden City, New York, 1966. First American edition, following the UK release of 1965.

 

1966 Shrubs in Colour by A. G. L. Hellyer - illustrated by Cynthia Newsome-Taylor
1966 Shrubs in Colour by A. G. L. Hellyer – illustrated by Cynthia Newsome-Taylor

 

This richly illustrated gardening encyclopaedia covers more than 250 varieties of ornamental shrubs, arranged alphabetically with concise notes on growth habit, height, and use in the garden.The standout feature of this book is its 264 colour paintings by Cynthia Newsome-Taylor, including 29 oversize two-page plates—gorgeous watercolours that bring each shrub vividly to life. These are complemented by 183 line drawings by G. R. Kingbourn, indicating structure and mature size.

Watercolour drawing by Cynthia Newsome-Taylor in a 1966 First American Edition – Shrubs in Colour by A. G. L. Hellyer
Watercolour drawing by Cynthia Newsome-Taylor in a 1966 First American Edition – Shrubs in Colour by A. G. L. Hellyer

The volume contains 128 pages in total. Bound in salmon-rose coloured cloth with bright gilt lettering to the spine. Pages are clean, hinges secure, and the gilt remains clear and sharp.

Watercolour drawing up close of Cotinus coggygria pupureus and Coronilla glauca by Cynthia Newsome-Taylor in a 1966 First American Edition – Shrubs in Colour by A. G. L. Hellyer
Watercolour drawing up close of Cotinus coggygria pupureus and Coronilla glauca by Cynthia Newsome-Taylor in a 1966 First American Edition – Shrubs in Colour by A. G. L. Hellyer

A practical reference and an artistic work, this edition reflects the mid-20th-century effort to combine horticultural knowledge with fine botanical illustration—making it both useful for gardeners and collectible for those who appreciate illustrated natural history.

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