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Announcing the publication of the Treasures Catalog to document the concepts and the work behind the exhibit 
from San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum, Watercolors of the Master Artists.
Several years ago Barbara Pitschel, former Head Librarian, suggested an exhibit highlighting iconic, special, or rare plants in the collection to benefit the Helen Crocker Russell Library of Horticulture.
After studying the plants and many garden walks later, thirty beautiful watercolors grace the walls of the library in an exuberant exhibit that shows off the plants natural beauty. Created by the Master Artists in my botanical illurtration program, each illustration reveals the plant as it truly exists without plasticising or beautifying the holes, rips, insect bites, dried blossoms, and empty seed pods.
To honor Barbara's many years of service and to remember her devotion, we dedicate this exhibit to her memory.
