Philip Miller 

1691 - 1771

Was one of England’s great eighteenth century gardeners he was appointed Curator / Gardener to the Society of Apothecaries (ƒl. 1722-70), in whose care the Chelsea Physic Garden became an outstanding botanic garden, renowned throughout Europe particularly for its North American plants. He was also secretary to the Society of Gardeners, an elite group of about 20 who met monthly 1724 - 30 to examine, and compare the various seasonal specimens brought by members, many new species they named for the first time. It was from this society that the arose the publication of the Gardener's Dictionary   London 1731, an important horticultural milestone widely used for over 100 years. It became the forerunner of later Gardening Dictionaries. In 1755, Miller began publication of Figures of the Most Beautiful Plants Described in the Gardener's Dictionary.(1755-) 1760  of which there were three editions.This was a selection of the best from the Gardener's Dictionary, and we are proud to offer original prints from the Rare First edition published in 1760.