Athericum Hookeri

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Alexander Turnbull Library: Anthericum hookeri. Shows leaves and yellow flower-heads of this species. Accompanied by typescript page of textual commentary. Numbered “21” in pencil on both illustration and text. Recto – bottom centre:: (In pencil):21. Ref: E-001-q-022.

Further Description (Fredrika Van Elburg): Painting of yellow flowers in elongated clusters, like lilac but more open. Tall green strap shaped leaves. The plant occupies the entire page, with a long tendril draped along the top frame lines. Page marked 21 at the bottom edge in pencil.

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