John Lindley books in order
English botanist, gardener, orchidologist, editor, scientific illustrator
- Lived
- 1799–1865
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 14
John Lindley published 4 novels and 10 other books, beginning with Rosarum Monographia (1820).
Updated September 2026
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Rosarum Monographia
John Lindley's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
An Introduction to the Natural System of Botany (1831)
Nixus Plantarum (Sep 1833)
A Sketch of the Vegetation of the Swan River Colony (1839)
The Vegetable Kingdom (1846)
Other books in order
Rosarum Monographia (1820)
The Fossil Flora of Great Britain. Or, Figures and Descriptions of the Vegetable Remains Found in a Fossil State in This Country (1831)
An Introduction to Botany (1832)
Flora Medica (1833)
A Natural System of Botany (1836)
Edwards's Botanical Register (1837)
The Theory of Horticulture (1841)
The Elements of Botany (1847)
Paxton's Flower Garden (1850)
The Treasury of Botany (1866)
About John Lindley
John Lindley FRS was an English botanist, gardener and orchidologist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John Lindley FAQ
- How many books has John Lindley written?
- John Lindley published 4 novels and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John Lindley's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Rosarum Monographia.
- What is John Lindley's last book?
- The Vegetable Kingdom (1846).
- What is John Lindley's most famous book?
- Rosarum Monographia (1820) is John Lindley's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.