A picture of a diagram of an early decorative Wardian Case.

A picture of a diagram of an early decorative Wardian Case designed featured in Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward's published book on the subject. The decorative case would not be used for long range plant transportation, but instead as a self-contained decoration,

2024-03-12

On the growth of plants in closely glazed cases, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Library and Archives, Publications, 579.66

“Roots of Imperial Botany: The Utilization of Wardian Cases and Botanic Gardens in Establishing British Economic Hegemony in the Victorian Era,” by Samuel Arnold, HON 399 Research in London, Spring 2024

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