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Eloise Butler— Visionary of Preserving Wild Spaces

$150.00

Limited-Edition Print Reproduction

Collection: Special Edition Prints
Natural Area: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Designation: First Public Wildflower Garden in the U.S.
Edition of 50: Signed and numbered
Certificate of Authenticity: Signed

Artwork pictured does not reflect the edition number.

Established in 1907 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary became the first public wildflower garden in the US. With a vision to preserve a “Wild Botanic Garden,” botanist and teacher Eloise Butler became the Garden’s first Curator. The first species transplanted was the Purple Pitcher Plant, shown in the illustration alongside the Showy Lady’s-slipper.

Before purchase, please see details about prints, framing, returns, and policies below.

Limited-Edition Print Reproduction

Collection: Special Edition Prints
Natural Area: Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden
Designation: First Public Wildflower Garden in the U.S.
Edition of 50: Signed and numbered
Certificate of Authenticity: Signed

Artwork pictured does not reflect the edition number.

Established in 1907 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary became the first public wildflower garden in the US. With a vision to preserve a “Wild Botanic Garden,” botanist and teacher Eloise Butler became the Garden’s first Curator. The first species transplanted was the Purple Pitcher Plant, shown in the illustration alongside the Showy Lady’s-slipper.

Before purchase, please see details about prints, framing, returns, and policies below.

Limited-Edition Print Reproduction Details

Celebrating the 175th Birthday of Eloise Butler

Eloise Butler—Visionary of Preserving Wild Spaces was created for Friends of the Wildflower Garden to commemorate Eloise Butler’s 175th birthday, August 3rd, 1851. The drawing appears on the cover of The Fringed Gentian newsletter in the Summer, 2026 issue, Volume 74, Number 2, and also in the promotion of events celebrating Eloise Butler’s 175th birthday. To learn about volunteer opportunities or find ways to support Friends of the Wildflower Garden, visit FriendsofEloiseButler.org.

Print size: 12” x 16”
Artwork area: 11” x 15” (approx., including empty space)
Mat size: 16” x 20” (mat may be trimmed by approximately 1/8th inch)

Originally hand-drawn in ink and finished with digital color, this limited-edition giclée reproduction is printed with archival ink on acid-free, fine art paper. The print is professionally matted for a standard 16” x 20” frame. Hand-signed and numbered print reproductions from this collection are available at 12” x 16” in quantities of 50, with unnumbered prints for sale thereafter. Limited-edition sizes other than 12” x 16” may also be produced for this artwork in the future. This image may be displayed or distributed in other capacities by the artist and used by Friends of the Wildflower Garden to promote Eloise Butler 175th Birthday Celebration events.

*Matted with Crescent RagMat Museum matboard or similar equivalent, depending on supply.

Return Policy

Limited-Edition artwork cannot be refunded, returned, or exchanged. Please see the full Return Policy for details.

Framing Guidance & Recommendations

Frame is not included. Prints are matted for easy framing. Mats are cut to fit a standard 16” x 20” frame. Note that mass-produced frame interior dimensions can vary slightly. Please read the framing guidelines and recommendations to help with your framing process.

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Local Pick Up (Twin Cities, MN)

Customers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area of Minnesota may pick up their orders. When available, this option will appear at check out and you’ll usually receive your order faster than shipping.