Afdeling Arnhem van de Geldersche Maatschappij van Landbouw, penning uitgereikt aan H.J. Wilke, vanwege zijn verzameling coniferen 1846 - 1855

This silver medal, created sometime between 1846 and 1855, was awarded to H.J. Wilke for his collection of conifer trees. The front of the medal displays the coat of arms of the Geldersche Maatschappij van Landbouw (the Gelderland Society of Agriculture), surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and a date of 1846. The back of the medal depicts a plow and a banner with the inscription “Aan H.J. Wilke / vanwege zijn verzameling / coniferen / door de Afdeeling Arnhem / van de Geldersche Maatschappij / van Landbouw” (To H.J. Wilke/ for his collection of / conifers / by the Arnhem Branch / of the Gelderland Society / of Agriculture). This medal is a testament to the recognition and appreciation for horticulture in 19th century Holland.