Quietly tucked away at Selby Gardens is a vast collection of over 7,000 books and 14,000 periodicals – some dating back as far as 1744. The Selby Gardens Botanical Research Library is a vast resource for scientists and researchers around the world, particularly those focused on epiphytes and orchids. While the library’s not open to the general public, the upcoming Selby’s Secret Garden exhibit will feature many rare and beautiful books from the collection. The exhibit is sponsored in part by Williams Parker, The Sarasota County Tourist Development Council, The Frank E. Duckwall Foundation and the Florida Department of Cultural Affairs.
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