At foot of each numbered leaf: "Published under the direction of the Committee of general literature and education, appointed by the Society for promoting Christian knowledge. Price 3/4 d. plain; 2 d. coloured. R. Clay, Printer, Bread Street Hill"--Foot of each numbered leaf.
192 flowers described, two on each numbered leaf, with text in double columns and color wood engraved illustration at head of each column.
"Wild Flowers was published in 1852 in an small (5 1/2 x 4 in.) volume, followed by a second volume in 1853, each containing ninety-six charming illustrations in colour printed from wood blocks. The same work also appeared in folio sheets, each with descriptions and illustrations of two wild flowers on one side of the page."--McLean, Ruari. Victorian book design & colour printing. London : Faber & Faber, 1963, p. 145.
Illustrated with 192 color wood engravings by William Dickes.
Signature of former owner on front flyleaf, "H.J. Loobady[?]"; with notes in pen on contents page recording the location of various plants found by former owner.