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Background imageMarianne North Collection: 352. Clivia miniata and Moths, Natal

352. Clivia miniata and Moths, Natal
On the left is a cluster of the ripe fleshy seed-vessels. This plant is better known in gardens as Imantophyllum miniature, Hook. For another fine species of this genus, see 391

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 350. Red and green Cyrtanthus, Crassula, and Orchids, South Afri

350. Red and green Cyrtanthus, Crassula, and Orchids, South Afri
On the left Cyrtanthus obliquus, Ait. with yellow Polystachya pubescens, Reichb. f. and on the right the fleshy-leaved Crassula perfoliata, Linn

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 349. Male Inflorescence and Foliage of a Screw Pine, Natal

349. Male Inflorescence and Foliage of a Screw Pine, Natal
See 66 and 246

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 348. Fruit de Cythere and Sugar Birds and Nest, Seychelles

348. Fruit de Cythere and Sugar Birds and Nest, Seychelles
The Fruit de Cythere (Spondias dulcis, Forst.) is an introduced and cultivated plant in the Seychelles and Mauritius. Some part of western Polynesia, where it is now widely spread

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 347. Foliage and Flowers of a South African tree, beautiful but

347. Foliage and Flowers of a South African tree, beautiful but
A common small tree or shrub, (Acokanthera venenata, G. Don) especially in the eastern subtropical parts of South Africa, and apparently extending northward into the tropics

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 346. Rhododendron Falconeri, from the Mountains of North Indi

346. Rhododendron Falconeri, from the Mountains of North Indi
Painted from a plant growing out of doors in Mr. Douglas Heaths garden, under Leith Hill, Surrey. In its. home on the Himalaya Mountains, at elevations of 9000 to 13, 000 feet

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 345. Hedychium Gardnerianum and Sunbird, India

345. Hedychium Gardnerianum and Sunbird, India
The one projecting stamen from each flower is the most striking characteristic of the group to which this plant belongs, namely, the Zingiberaceae, a sub-order of the Scitamineae, see 72

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 344. View in Singapore, with Nyum-Nyumn tree

344. View in Singapore, with Nyum-Nyumn tree
Cynometra cauliflora, L. is one of the few arboreous Leguminosae having a fleshy edible seed-vessel. Observe the flowers and fruit are borne on the trunk. See the young, tender foliage in 548

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 342. Looking down the Bazaar and Lake of Nynee Tal, Kumaon, Nort

342. Looking down the Bazaar and Lake of Nynee Tal, Kumaon, Nort

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 341. The Oleander

341. The Oleander
Nerium odorum, Sol. is a native of tropical Asia, and very commonly cultivated in gardens for its handsome flowers, which are much used in the decoration of temples

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 340. Vegetation and 0urang-Outang in forest of Mattanga, Borneo

340. Vegetation and 0urang-Outang in forest of Mattanga, Borneo
Rattans (Calamus) and an orchid (Arachnanthe Lowii, Benth.) are conspicuous

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 337. Lane near Singapore

337. Lane near Singapore
On the left is an Areca Palm; and the small compact pyramidal tree in front of it is the Nutmeg, Myristica fragrant, Houtt. flowers and fruit of which. are represented in 119

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 336. Foliage and Flowers and a Pod of the Amaltas or Indian Laburnum

336. Foliage and Flowers and a Pod of the Amaltas or Indian Laburnum
This showy tree (Cassia fistula, Linn.) is a native of India, but it has been introduced into the West Indies and elsewhere, whence its long cylindrical pods are imported into this country

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 334. Rhododendron Nuttallii and Tailor Bird, North India

334. Rhododendron Nuttallii and Tailor Bird, North India
Painted from a plant growing in the large " Temperate House" in these gardens. This is the finest of all the Rhododendrons

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 333. Jak Fruit, Singapore

333. Jak Fruit, Singapore
Artocarpus integrifolia, Willd. is a larger tree than the Bread-fruit, of which it is a congener, though so different in aspect; the leaves are not lobed as in the latter

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 332. Flowers of a Cassia, with Tree of the same in the distance

332. Flowers of a Cassia, with Tree of the same in the distance
Cassia nodosa, Hamilt. a native of tropical Asia, is exceptional in the colour of its flowers, nearly all the numerous species having yellow ones. The butterflies are Papilio bathycles

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 331. Temple of Tanjore, Southern India

331. Temple of Tanjore, Southern India
This has been described as the finest of pyramidal pagodas of India; in front is a colossal figure of a black bull

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 330. Foliage, Flowers, and Seed-Vessels of an Indian Tree

330. Foliage, Flowers, and Seed-Vessels of an Indian Tree
Albizzia Lebbek, Benth. Panel 151

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 329. The Giant and other Lilies in Dr. Allmans Garden at Parkst

329. The Giant and other Lilies in Dr. Allmans Garden at Parkst
The Giant Lily (Liliumn giganteum, Wall.) in front is a native of the Himalaya Mountains, and fully merits its specific name, as it grows from six to twelve feet high. On the right is L5

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 328. Limestone Mountains of Sarawak. Borneo

328. Limestone Mountains of Sarawak. Borneo
Leafless flowering branches of a tree (Sterculia sp.) of the region in front, and tree of the same glittering in the distance. Below, on the left, remains of its old seed-vessels

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 327. Orchids and other Flowers of Sarawak, Borneo

327. Orchids and other Flowers of Sarawak, Borneo
The Orchid having large green-and-black flowers is Coelogyne pandurata, Lindl.; the light-coloured one above, on the left, is probably C. Dayana, Reichb

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 326. View from the Great Cave Temple of Elephanta, with Fan Palm

326. View from the Great Cave Temple of Elephanta, with Fan Palm

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 325. Deodar Grove at Simla, with Wild Rose in the foreground

325. Deodar Grove at Simla, with Wild Rose in the foreground
See description of 297

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 324. An Orchid and Butterflies

324. An Orchid and Butterflies
This orchid, Phajus bicolor, Lindl. is a native of Ceylon, whence it was introduced into the hothouses of this country in 1843

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 322. Bridge of Chittore in Rajpootana

322. Bridge of Chittore in Rajpootana
Ailantus, glandulosa, , and tomb in the foreground

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 321. Mosque of Delhi from the Lahore Gate of the Citadel

321. Mosque of Delhi from the Lahore Gate of the Citadel
On the far horizon is seen the celebrated tower of the Kuttub, and the whole intervening plain is covered with ruins of noble buildings

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 320. A sacred Grass

320. A sacred Grass
Eragrostis cynosuroides, R. & S.; it is used for strewing the floors of temples

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 318. White-flowered Thorn Apple

318. White-flowered Thorn Apple
Datura alba, Nees. like several other species of the genus, which are very widely spread in warm and temperate climates, is used both as a medicine and as a poison

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 317. The Chumpa or Champak

317. The Chumpa or Champak
Michelia Champaca, L.. is commonly cultivated for the fragrance of its flowers, which is so strong, according to Sir W. Jones, that bees seldom, if ever, alight upon them

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 312. The Asoka

312. The Asoka
Saraca indica, L. is an evergreen tree commonly planted in India for the beauty of its foliage and flowers, the latter reminding one at first sight of a Clerodendron or an Ixora rather than of a

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 310. Foliage of Betel Pepper and Areca Nuts

310. Foliage of Betel Pepper and Areca Nuts
Piper Betle, Linn. and Areca Catechu, Linn. are favourite masticatories of the Indian races. The nuts are cut into narrow pieces and rolled up with a little lime in the leaves of the Pepper

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 304. Flowers of the Common Bamboo with Tufts of the Plants behin

304. Flowers of the Common Bamboo with Tufts of the Plants behin
Jungle fires are said to be caused by the dead stems rubbing together during high wind and thus kindling a flame. The waving plumes of these gigantic grasses form one of the most pleasing

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 302. Foliage and Fruit of Emblica officinalis

302. Foliage and Fruit of Emblica officinalis
A Euphor- biaceous tree, whose seeds are used medicinally. The fruit is sometimes preserved in vinegar or sugar

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 301. Foliage, Flowers, and Fruit of a Tree sacred to Krishna

301. Foliage, Flowers, and Fruit of a Tree sacred to Krishna
This is Mimusops Elengi, Linn. an odoriferous water is distilled from the flowers; the fruit is edible; and the astringent bark is used medicinally

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 300. Indian Coral Tree, 1878

300. Indian Coral Tree, 1878
Indian coral tree (Erythrina variegata). Oil on board by Marianne North, 1878. The gorgeous flowers of this tree are often mentioned by Indian poets

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 299. The Bael Fruit

299. The Bael Fruit
Aegle Marmelos, Corr. is a member of the same family as the orange. Its leaves, which are divided into three separate leaflets, are sacred to the Hindoo

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 297. The Deodar or Indian Cedar

297. The Deodar or Indian Cedar
Cedrus Deodara, Loud. forms large forests in the mountains of northern India, growing to a height of 50 to 100 feet and upwards, and yielding a valuable durable timber

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 296. Flowers of Sal

296. Flowers of Sal
Shorea robusta, Roxb. is one of the most valuable of Indian timber trees, 100 to 150 feet high. It also yields a large quantity of resin

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 293. Foliage and Fruit of the Banyan

293. Foliage and Fruit of the Banyan
Ficus bengaiensis, L. is commonly planted for shade, and often covers immense areas, supported by a perfect labyrinth of subsidiary stems

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 292. Nassick, in the Bombay Presidency

292. Nassick, in the Bombay Presidency
The city of Nassick is regarded by Brahmins as the seat of learning and piety, and is more highly venerated than even Benares

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 291. Pine-clad slopes of Nagkunda, North India, and view of the

291. Pine-clad slopes of Nagkunda, North India, and view of the

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 289. Pine-clad slopes of Nagkunda, North India, and view of the

289. Pine-clad slopes of Nagkunda, North India, and view of the

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 288. Mussulman Tombs in the Plain of Old Delhi

288. Mussulman Tombs in the Plain of Old Delhi

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 287. Orchids of Tropical Asia

287. Orchids of Tropical Asia
Dendrobium superbum, Rchb. f. purple, and D. Jenkinsii, Wall. yellow

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 286. Foliage, Flowers, and Fruit of Millingtonia hortensis

286. Foliage, Flowers, and Fruit of Millingtonia hortensis
This tree is a native of the Malay Peninsula, cultivated in South India for its ornamental character. Bark used for the same purposes as cork

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 285. The Great Lily of Nainee Tal, in North India

285. The Great Lily of Nainee Tal, in North India
This fine Lily (Lilium Wallichianurn, R. & S.) grows six or seven feet high, and is here associated with Chirita urticaefolia, Ham. and a species of Begonia

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 284. Talipot Palm, near the Botanic Garden, Peradeniya, Ceylon

284. Talipot Palm, near the Botanic Garden, Peradeniya, Ceylon
This Palm (Corypha umbraculifera, L.) is a native of Ceylon and the Malabar coast, where it grows sixty or seventy or sometimes as much as a hundred feet high, and then flowers and dies

Background imageMarianne North Collection: 281. Open Seed-vessels of a Species of Sterculia and a Nettle in

281. Open Seed-vessels of a Species of Sterculia and a Nettle in
See 633




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