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Leaves Collection (page 5)

Background imageLeaves Collection: 335. Rhododendrons of North India

335. Rhododendrons of North India
Above, R. Dalhousiae, Hook. f. painted from a plant grown under glass in Messrs. Jackmans Nursery at Kingston. This is a shrubby or sometimes epiphytic species

Background imageLeaves Collection: 323. Mosque of Lahore from the Palace

323. Mosque of Lahore from the Palace

Background imageLeaves Collection: 315. Peepul or Bo

315. Peepul or Bo
This is Ficus religiosa, Linn. a tree. commonly met with near temples and houses, which the natives are very unwilling to cut down at any time

Background imageLeaves Collection: 283. Dibee Dhoora Dee, with its Well and Deodar trees, Kumaon, I

283. Dibee Dhoora Dee, with its Well and Deodar trees, Kumaon, I
A place of pilgrimage. Consult 297 and its description for particulars of the Deodar

Background imageLeaves Collection: 282. A. Himalayan Oak and Birds, Nainee Tal, India

282. A. Himalayan Oak and Birds, Nainee Tal, India
This oak is Quercus incana, Roxb. and the bird a species of Erythrospiza

Background imageLeaves Collection: 268. Temple in a Dell, Binsur, Kumaon, India

268. Temple in a Dell, Binsur, Kumaon, India

Background imageLeaves Collection: 256. Foliage and Flowers of the Suriya or Portia; the Pagodas of

256. Foliage and Flowers of the Suriya or Portia; the Pagodas of
The Portia (Thespesia populnea, Corr.) is a fast-growing tree, commonly planted for shade in Southern India. When the flowers first open they are yellow, changing to red as they get older

Background imageLeaves Collection: 253. Wild Flowers of Kumaon, India

253. Wild Flowers of Kumaon, India
On the left a robust species of Habenaria-H. intermedia, D. Don, with the purple Strobilanthes Wallichii, Nees, above; the large lilac flower is Roscoecs alpine, Royle, and the plant over it

Background imageLeaves Collection: 247. Foliage and Flowers of the Red Cotton Tree and a pair of Lo

247. Foliage and Flowers of the Red Cotton Tree and a pair of Lo
This tree (Bombax malabaricnm, DC.) is very large and it is common in the forests of South India and Burma. Like the White Cotton Tree (632)

Background imageLeaves Collection: 244. Singular Plants of the Dark Forests of Singapore and Borneo

244. Singular Plants of the Dark Forests of Singapore and Borneo
These highly curious organisms are members of a small family (the Burmanniaceae), related to the Orchidaceae. Some of them draw their nourishment from decaying vegetable matter

Background imageLeaves Collection: 231. Foliage, Flowers, and Fruit of an African Tree painted in I

231. Foliage, Flowers, and Fruit of an African Tree painted in I
This tree (Kigelia pinnata, DO.), inhabits both the east and west sides of tropical Africa, and presents a most singular appearance when in fruit, the pods being sometimes two feet or more in length

Background imageLeaves Collection: 227. View from the top of the Waterfall at Ramboddy, Ceylon

227. View from the top of the Waterfall at Ramboddy, Ceylon
Datura arborea, Bananas and Ironwood tree (Mesua ferrea, L.) in the foreground, and Rice and Tea Plantations in the distance

Background imageLeaves Collection: 226. View of the Himalaya Mountains from Mussooree

226. View of the Himalaya Mountains from Mussooree
Roses and Rhododendrons in the foreground

Background imageLeaves Collection: 224. Study of Cereals cultivated in Kumaon, India

224. Study of Cereals cultivated in Kumaon, India
An old brass chatty, with a Cob of Maize or Indian Corn (Zea Mays, L.) lying in front. The purple brown and the green spikes hanging on the left are varieties of Millet (Setaria sp.)

Background imageLeaves Collection: 196. Rainbow over the Bridal Veil Fall, Yosemite, California

196. Rainbow over the Bridal Veil Fall, Yosemite, California
Cypress, Douglas Fir, Alder and Dogwood Trees in the foreground

Background imageLeaves Collection: 110. Night-Flowering Lily and Ferns, Jamaica

110. Night-Flowering Lily and Ferns, Jamaica
The " Lily" is a species of Crinum, of which there are many in tropical regions, growing chiefly on sandy sea-shores though this inhabits stony hills

Background imageLeaves Collection: 106. Brazilian Flowers

106. Brazilian Flowers
On the left the elegant, feathery leaves and crimson flowers of Ipomoea Quamoclit, L.; above, a scarlet and white Acanthacea; in the centre a species of Tabernaemontana ()

Background imageLeaves Collection: 102. A Brazilian 0rchid

102. A Brazilian 0rchid
This is Laelia purpurata. Lindl. one of the handsomest orchids known. It was first cultivated in this country about the year Th52, when Messrs

Background imageLeaves Collection: 85. Side Avenue of Royal Palms at Botafoga, Brazil

85. Side Avenue of Royal Palms at Botafoga, Brazil
See the remarks under 63

Background imageLeaves Collection: 72. Flowers of Hedychium, Botanic Gardens, Brazil

72. Flowers of Hedychium, Botanic Gardens, Brazil
The 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: 57. Wild Flowers of Brazil

57. Wild Flowers of Brazil
The large, greenish-white flowers with a crimson and yellow centre are those of a shrubby epiphyte (Clusia) belonging to the Gamboge family; associated with it is a species of Sisyrinchiuim having

Background imageLeaves Collection: Acer palmatum

Acer palmatum Bloodgood

Background imageLeaves Collection: 740. West Australian Flowers

740. West Australian Flowers
" Kangaroo Feet " (Anigozanthus), of which five species are depicted, are peculiar to West Australia, and are remarkable for the uncommon hues of their very hairy flowers. A. Manglesii

Background imageLeaves Collection: 218. Clump of Bamboo in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, C

218. Clump of Bamboo in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, C
It was planted about 1852, and is now probably sixty feet high. This is Dendrocalamus giganteus, Munro

Background imageLeaves Collection: 187. View of both Falls of Niagara

187. View of both Falls of Niagara

Background imageLeaves Collection: Clematis (Clematis florida), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Clematis (Clematis florida), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: Yuzu, (Citrus junos), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Yuzu, (Citrus junos), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: Prunus domestica, 1820

Prunus domestica, 1820
Illustration of Prunus domestica, commonly known as plum or European plum from Europas Medicinische Flora by Alois Sterler and Johann Nepomuck Mayerhoffer, 1820

Background imageLeaves Collection: Citrus x limon, 1846

Citrus x limon, 1846
Illustration of Citrus x limon, commonly known as lemon, from Pomologie Francaise vol 2 by Antoine Poiteau, 1846

Background imageLeaves Collection: Vaccinium macrocarpon, 1871

Vaccinium macrocarpon, 1871
Illustration of Vaccinium macrocarpon, commonly known as cranberry or American cranberry from Gartenflora by Eduard von Regel, 1871

Background imageLeaves Collection: 23. A Chilian Cactus in flower and its Leafless Parasite in fruit

23. A Chilian Cactus in flower and its Leafless Parasite in fruit
Referring to the various Chilian landscapes, we see that columnar cacti are a conspicuous feature. This, the-commonest species, is Cereus Quisco, Gay, which grows to a height of 1.5 to 20 feet

Background imageLeaves Collection: Disa uniflora (Pride of Table Mountain), 1841

Disa uniflora (Pride of Table Mountain), 1841
Illustration of Disa Uniflora by Sarah Ann Drake, December 1841. Artwork from Sertum Orchidaceum: A Wreath of the Most Beautiful Orchidaceous Flowers, 1838 (1837-1842); t. 49

Background imageLeaves Collection: Dendrobium nobile (Noble orchid), 1837

Dendrobium nobile (Noble orchid), 1837
Illustration of Dendrobium nobile by Sarah Ann Drake, 1 September 1837. Artwork from Sertum Orchidaceum: A Wreath of the Most Beautiful Orchidaceous Flowers, 1838 (1837-1842); t. 3

Background imageLeaves Collection: Dendrobium bigibbum, 1877

Dendrobium bigibbum, 1877
Watercolour illustration of Dendrobium bigibbum by John Day, 18 September 1877. Artwork from John Days Scrapbook, volume 22, page 59

Background imageLeaves Collection: Wild garlic (Allium thunbergii), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Wild garlic (Allium thunbergii), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: White basil (Ocimum basilicum), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

White basil (Ocimum basilicum), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: White-flowered endive, (Cichorium endivia) woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

White-flowered endive, (Cichorium endivia) woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: Endive (Cichorium endivia), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Endive (Cichorium endivia), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla var serrata) and Clerodendron, (Clerodendron trichotomum)

Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla var serrata) and Clerodendron, (Clerodendron trichotomum)
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata var. japonica), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata var. japonica), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood block print and manuscript on paper, Japan, 1835-44. The wood block prints meassure approximately 25 cm in height. The wood block print is from Honzo Zufu or Illustrated manual of medicinal

Background imageLeaves Collection: China rose (Rosa chinensis), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

China rose (Rosa chinensis), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: Veronicastrum (Veronicastrum sachalinense), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Veronicastrum (Veronicastrum sachalinense), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: Veronicastrum (Veronicastrum sibericum), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Veronicastrum (Veronicastrum sibericum), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: Lopatherum grass (Lophatherum gracile), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Lopatherum grass (Lophatherum gracile), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Japanese wisteria (Wisteria floribunda), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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

Background imageLeaves Collection: Wisteria (Wisteria brachybotrys), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828

Wisteria (Wisteria brachybotrys), woodblock print and manuscript on paper, 1828
Wood 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




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