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An 18th-Century Botanical Coloring Book for Adults

Sketch of a peony from The Florist (1760) (all images courtesy Peter H. Raven Library/Missouri Botanical Garden) “My personal theory is that in this mid-18th-century time of worldwide exploration, ...
CNN

A coloring book is found at a botanical garden and it’s 256 years old

Coloring books for adults all the rage, but apparently, they were popular as far back as the 18th Century. A 256-year-old coloring book has been found in the library of the Missouri Botanical Gardens ...
The Red & Black

State Botanical Garden intern promotes nature conservation through coloring book

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. In an effort to educate community members about local flowers, crops and ...
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Inside a rare 18th-century adult coloring book discovered in Missouri Botanical Garden’s library

The book contains detailed illustrations and recommended color palettes. Coloring books for adults have surged in popularity, but a rare book recently discovered in the Missouri Botanical Garden’s ...
Cincinnati

Check Out This Cincinnati-Themed Coloring Book That a Local Artist Illustrated

Illustrated by local artist Sadie Kern, the Cincinnati Botanical Coloring Book features images of classic symbols of Cincinnati—the Sing The Queen City sign, Skyline Chili, and Grippos chips, to name ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Forgotten, rare coloring book, 257 years old, found in Missouri Botanical Garden's library

Perhaps the owner had no gall-stone brown or French berry yellow. Or kept the book only for pressing plants.
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Coloring book trends to watch in 2026

Coloring books in 2026 are evolving beyond simple pastime into mindful, skill-building, and niche-focused experiences. From botanical precision to pop culture icons, creators are catering to ...