 The first complete full-colour edition of the "Florilegium" was published between 1980 and 1990 in 34 parts by Alecto Historical Editions and the British Museum (Natural History).Only 100 sets were made available for sale, some on a subscription basis.The plates were printed using a 17th-century technique known as "à la poupée" where each colour was applied directly to the plate; colour accuracy was checked against Parkinson's notes and through consultation with the Museum's Botanical Editor, Chris Humphries.