Varieties Collection (#4)

Golden rhododendron, Rhodendron aureum magniflorum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Andrews from Edward Henderson and Andrew Hendersons The Illustrated Bouquet

Tree carnation varieties, Dianthus caryophyllus: Ariadne 1, Beauty 2, Garibaldi 3, Perfection 4, Queen of Whites 5, Queen of Yellows 6

Japanese lily varieties, Lilium specioseum. Pink, Atrococcineum 1 and white, Album 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Charlotte Caroline Sowerby from Edward

A German royal couple sits at a table, 1492
A German royal couple wearing crowns sits at a table laid with bread, knife and cups, 1492. A noble boy in mi-parti hose plays a game. From an embroidered carpet in Nuremberg Museum

Great tiger moth varieties, Arctia caja
Garden tiger moth or great tiger moth varieties, Arctia caja. Phalaena caia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Garden tiger moth or great tiger moth, Arctia caja. Phalaena caia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

Clifden nonpareil, Catocala fraxini
Blue underwing moth or Clifden nonpareil, Catocala fraxini. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der

Varieties of game bantams bred by W. F. Entwistle. Brown reds, first prize at Leeds 1886, black reds, cup at Windsor 1886, duckwings, cup at Windsor 1885, and piles, cup at Birmingham 1885

Varieties of tulip, tulipe, Tulipa gesneriana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G. after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers

Provence rose or cabbage rose, Rose a cent feuilles, Rosa centifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G. after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore

Double blue anemone and double anemone varieties, Anemone coronaria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F
FLO4610717 Double blue anemone and double anemone varieties, Anemone coronaria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis

Illustration of the different varieties of domestic canaries, c. 1890 (litho)
5892899 Illustration of the different varieties of domestic canaries, c.1890 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; English, out of copyright

Vegetable Growers Guide: Cabbages (colour litho)
6027062 Vegetable Growers Guide: Cabbages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabbages)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Onions (colour litho)
6027055 Vegetable Growers Guide: Onions (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Onions)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Seakale, Asparagus (colour litho)
6027071 Vegetable Growers Guide: Seakale, Asparagus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seakale, Asparagus)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Vegetable Marrows (colour litho)
6027058 Vegetable Growers Guide: Vegetable Marrows (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vegetable Marrows)

C / B Corsets (colour litho)
6032763 C/B Corsets (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: C/B Corsets. Advertising material, late 19th century.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Varieties of wheat (litho)
6013416 Varieties of wheat (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Varieties of wheat. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Varieties of the hennin headdress
Varieties of the late medieval hennin headdress. 1906

Variety of Yellow Roses and Bengal Roses, engraved by Langlois
945297 Variety of Yellow Roses and Bengal Roses, engraved by Langlois, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits, Vol

Varieties of ants and their nests -- nest of the Fuliginous ant, Formica fuliginosa, Yellow ant (Formica flava), Fallow ant (Formica rufa), nest of the Common Yellow ant

Common adder and Ringed snake. Date: 1843

Three varieties of lizard -- Viviparous lizard (Zootoca vivipara), Sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) and Blindworm (Anguis fragilis). Date: 1843

Three varieties of British shrew -- Oared Shrew (Sorex remifer), Water Shrew (Sorex fodiens) and Common Shrew (Sorex araneus). Date: 1843

Varieties of Water Newt or Eft -- Common water newt (Triton cristatus), Common smooth newt (Lissotriton punctatus), Straight lipped water newt (Triton bibronii)

Cherry varieties, Bing and Napoleon, Prunus avium. Chromolithograph by Hoen after a botanical illustration by William H. Prestele from the Report of the Pomologist, US Department of Agriculture, 1892

Chrysanthemum indicum varieties: The Early Crimson, the Quilled Orange and the Quilled White. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane Loudon from Mrs

Dahlia varieties
Varieties of Dahlia superflua, the variable dahlia, the Sir Robert Peel, Harris Inimitable, and Levics Incomparable. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by

Cultivated double varieties of poppy anemone, Anemone coronaria. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane Loudon from Mrs

Stock or Matthiola species
Brompton stock, Matthiola incana, great sea stock, Matthiola sinuata, and double garden varieties, Cheiranthus cheiri. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by

Nasturtium varieties: blue, Tropaeolum azureum, many-leaved, Tropaeolum polyphyllum, Mr. Lobb s, Tropaeolum lobbianum, and notched-flowered, Tropaeolum crenatiflorum

Garden varieties of Pelargoniums: large flowered white, gem, sunrise and anais. Handfinished chromolithograph by Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane Loudon from Mrs

Clematis varieties: blue clematis, Clematis caerulea, many-flowered clematis, Clematis sieboldii, and Florida aniseed clematis, Illicium floridanum

Chickpea or garbanzo varieties, Cicer arietinum
Chickpea or garbanzo bean varieties, Cicer arietinum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Daffodil varieties, Narcissus poeticus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Cabbage varieties, Brassica rupestris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Horsetail varieties, Equisetum species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Dark mullein, Verbascum nigrum, varieties. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Hyssop varieties, Hyssopus officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Carnation varieties, Dianthus caryophyllus. Drawn and chromolithographed by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1888

Varieties of sea urchins
Green sea urchin, Psammechinus miliaris 1, 4, Echinometra digitata prima 2, long-spined urchin, Diadema setosum 3, and other varieties. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G.W

Apple varieties, Malus pumila. Reinette grise, rambour d ete, api, reinette du Canada, calville blanche d hiver. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard

Peach fruit, Prunus persica, section through white flesh and red flesh varieties. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Fruits, Fruits a noyau. Varieties of cherry, Prunus cerasus. Cerises anglaises, cerises de Montmorency, griottes, bigarreaux gros rouges, guignes noires

Herbs, plantes condimentaires. Oregano or marjoram, Origanum majorana, cherry laurel, Prunus laurocerasus, rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, and fennel varieties, Foeniculum officinale

Pigeon varieties, Columba livia: hirondelle, glouglou tambour, polonais. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles

Beech marten, earwig and ferns
Beech marten, Martes foina 7, earwig, Forficula auricularia 1, 2, and varieties of fern, Filices species 3-6. Forficule, fougeres, fouine

Hugues Bouffe in Leonard le Perruquier, 1846
French comic actor Hugues Bouffe in Leonard le Perruquier by Dumanoir and Clairville, Theatre des Varieties, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor

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"Exploring the World of Varieties: From Mushrooms to Music Hall Shows" In a journey through time and nature, we delve into the fascinating world of varieties. Let's start with a glimpse into the past, as we open the pages of Larousse 1913 and discover an array of mushrooms that have captivated generations. Moving on to culinary delights, our attention turns to edible-podded peas or sugar peas. These versatile legumes offer a delightful crunch and are available in numerous varieties, each boasting its unique flavor profile. As we wander further into horticulture, gooseberry varieties catch our eye. From tart green gems to luscious golden orbs, these berries offer a burst of tangy sweetness that tantalizes taste buds. Shifting gears towards floral beauty, let's explore Nerine: six captivating varieties that grace gardens with their vibrant colors and delicate petals. These enchanting flowers add elegance and charm wherever they bloom. Returning to the realm of vegetables, we encounter various types of peas (Pisum sativum). With their tender texture and sweet taste, these legumes come in an assortment of sizes and colors—each one more enticing than the last. Carrots take center stage next as we uncover an array of carrot varieties (Daucus). Ranging from traditional orange roots to purple or white wonders, these crunchy delights bring both color and nutrition to our plates. Flipping through Tab XXIV reveals a visual feast—a mosaic showcasing dancing girls from 1895. This snapshot transports us back in time when music halls were filled with laughter and entertainment galore—an ode to nostalgia. Nature beckons once again as Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) graces our presence. Symbolizing purity amidst rugged landscapes, this exquisite flower showcases its resilience while adding ethereal beauty to mountainous terrains. Protea steals our attention next—a majestic flower boasting seven distinct varieties.