Dianthus species from Honzo Zufu, 1828-1844Nadeshiko, fringed pinks, cultivated Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus of Japanese origin, greatly influenced by human cultivation. Manuscript hand painted on paper, Japan, 1828
72. Flowers of Hedychium, Botanic Gardens, BrazilThe species of Hedychium are mostly very ornamental plants and their flowers are fragrant. They inhabit tropical Asia. That on the left is H. chrysoleucum, Hook. a species cultivated in, this country
Honzo Zufu, 1821-1828Wood block print and manuscript on paper, Japan, 1828. The wood block prints meassure approximately 25 cm in height. The wood block print is from Honzo Zufu or Illustrated manual of medicinal plants
Eremurus aurantiacus, 1890Current accepted plant name is Eremurus stenophyllus, commonly known as foxtail lily or desert candle. Hand-coloured lithograph on paper by Matilda Smith, 1890
Honzo Zufu, 1821- 1828Wood block print and manuscript on paper, Japan, 1821- 1828. The wood block prints meassure approximately 25 cm in height
treeACERACEAE, Acer, cappadocicum, subsp.sinicum, 191429201WILL, Asia
Drying coffee in the Straits Settlements, Southeast Asia, 1899Workers drying coffee in the Straits Settlements, Southeast Asia, 1899. Once harvested, the coffee " cherries" were sorted
840. An Orchid of Tropical AsiaThis handsome orchid, (Vanda suavis, Lindl.), has been cultivated in England since 1848. The allied V.tricolor, Hook, differs chiefly in the colour of the flowers
583. Areca, or Betel-Nut Palm, SingaporeThis palm (Areca Catechu, L.) is extensively cultivated in tropical Asia for its seeds, which are cut in slices and rolled in the leaves of species of Piper and chewed with lime. See 310
483. Emiles Palm House, Praslin, SeychellesThis sylvan dwelling is constructed of the Cocoanut and Stevensonia Palms, rigged with the leaves of the Coco de Mer, of which the small hut is entirely made
341. The OleanderNerium 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
332. Flowers of a Cassia, with Tree of the same in the distanceCassia 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
287. Orchids of Tropical AsiaDendrobium superbum, Rchb. f. purple, and D. Jenkinsii, Wall. yellow
ACERACEAE, Acer, cappadocicum, subsp.sinicum, 191429201WILL, Asia
Acer cappadocicum subspecies sinicum
Arundina graminifolia, bamboo orchid, ORCHIDACEAE
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