Andersen Horticultural Library
The Andersen Horticultural Library is a unique and inviting destination open to the public. A reading and reference library specializing in horticulture, plant sciences and natural history, its rich collections include a trove of art in the form of vintage seed catalogs, botanical wall charts, 19th-century wildflower paintings and rare books of exquisite bird and flower images from the past 500 years. In addition to the reference collection, custom-built Nakashima furnishings make this space a welcoming retreat for reading and reflection.
Library Happenings
- July 29-Sept. 14, 2026
Art, science, and education are brought together in these large-scale wall charts reproduced from the collection of the Andersen Horticultural Library. The original wall charts were created in Germany in the 1800s and early 1900s. Both educational tools and works of art, they represent the collaborative efforts of writers, botanists, artists, and educators.
Flora & Fauna Illustrata
The Andersen Horticultural Library is looking for artists to create scientifically accurate fine art for our Flora & Fauna Illustrata (FFI) collection. This “hundred-year project” aims to document all the plant and animal species that make the Arboretum their home. The library permanently archives the art and facilitates periodic FFI exhibitions. The collection provides a regional and national resource to aid research and serves to inspire learning, discovery, and enjoyment.