Flore Collection (#2)

Purple pitcher plant or side-saddle flower, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenie pourpre. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre

Quinine or cinchona bark, Cinchona officinalis, Cinchona condaminea, Quinquina gris. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil

Champak tree, Magnolia champaca, Michelia champaca, Michelie champac. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Coelogyne cristata orchid. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe, Ghent

Seersucker plant, Geogenanthus poeppigii (Dichorisandra undata). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Round-leaf fountain palm, Saribus rotundifolius (Livistona altissima). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Dead horse arum lily, Helicodiceros muscivorus (Dracunculus crinitus) with blow flies. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Three-coloured Indian cress, Tropaeolum tricolor (jaratti). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Red angels trumpet, Brugmansia sanguinea. Extinct in the wild. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Lepanthes calodictyon orchid (Lepanthes calodyction). Colombia and Ecuador. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Ladys purse or slipper flower, Calceolaria varieties. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Bleeding glory-bower, Clerodendrum thomsoniae
Bleeding glory-bower or beauty bush, Clerodendrum thomsoniae (Clerodendron thomsonae). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Eastern correa, Correa reflexa var. cardinalis (Correa cardinalis). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Spring, maiden gathering flowers, from the villa of Varano in Stabiae, c
ALG20046 Spring, maiden gathering flowers, from the villa of Varano in Stabiae, c.15 BC-60 AD (fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); height: 30 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

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The French in Madagascar, the Arrest and Imprisonment of the Reverend G A Shaw (engraving)
1044497 The French in Madagascar, the Arrest and Imprisonment of the Reverend G A Shaw (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French in Madagascar)

Blumeshof-Saatwinkel - Boating lake and waterfront Restaurant (Carl Martens Restaurant) Berlin, Germany. Date: circa 1900

Tulip varieties, Tulipa gesneriana. Tulipa odorata flore luteo gemino, Tulipa explicata florum candidorum linearum rubearian, Tulipa ex luteo rubro et viridi variegata. Date: 1736

Tufted titmouse, northern mockingbird and ovenbird
Tufted titmouse, Baeolophus bicolor, northern mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos and ovenbird, Seiurus aurocapilla. Tufted titmouse 1, mocking-bird 2 and oven-bird 3

Different varieties of carnation, Dianthus caryophyllus. Superba alba, corolla purpurea rubra, Superba maior floralba, Armeria alba et rubra multiplex, Armeria altera multis floribus ornata, etc

Hybrid poppy anemone, Anemone coronaria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers, Chez Janet, Paris, 1816

Sunflower, tournesol, Helianthus annuus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G. after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers, Chez Janet

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

Carnation or clove pink, oillet, Dianthus caryophyllus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G. after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers

Hybrid variety of poppy, pavot, Papaver rhoeas. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers, Chez Janet

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

Calligraphic title page within a floral wreath of roses, tulips, and other flowers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore

Pansy, pensee, Viola tricolor var. hortensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G. after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers, Chez Janet

Lily and red everlasting, Lys et immortelle, Lilium candidum and Helichrysum sanguineum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G

China aster, reine marguerite, Callistephus chinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G. after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers

Daffodil varieites, Narcisse, Narcissus poeticus and Narcissus pseudonarcissus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G

Sweet violet, Violette, Viola odorata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers, Chez Janet, Paris, 1816

Multiflora rose or Japanese rose, Rosa multiflora, Rosier multifore. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by Gabriel after Pancrace Bessa from Henri Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et

Hyacinth, jacinthe, Hyacinthus orientalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers, Chez Janet, Paris

Oleander, Laurier-rose, Nerium oleander. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers, Chez Janet, Paris, 1816

Forced Shrubs (chromolitho)
5219597 Forced Shrubs (chromolitho) by Hamilton, Gertrude (fl.1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forced Shrubs. Illustration for The Flower Growers Guide by John Wright (Virtue)

Crowfoot species
Montpelier crowfoot, Ranunculus monspeliacus, grass-leaved crowfoot, R. gramineus, stem-clasping crowfoot, R. amplexicaulis, acrid crowfoot, R. acris flore pleno, palmate-leaved crowfoot, R

Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora
White Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora (Paeonia albiflora festiva). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Oeillet Louis Napoleon carnation hybrid, Dianthus caryophyllus. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Method of cutting paper material in China (after a Chinese illustration). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Zenobia dahlia hybrid, Dahlia coccinea. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

Sumatra phalaenopsis orchid, Phalaenopsis sumatrana. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Spanish shawl, Centradenia floribunda. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe, Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l Europe

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Step into the enchanting world of flore, where a symphony of botanical wonders awaits. In this captivating realm, the Seychelles stilt palm, Verschaffeltia splendida, stands tall and proud, its slender trunk reaching towards the heavens. Nearby, the Monkey puzzle tree, Araucaria araucana, silently reminds us of its endangered status - a poignant reminder to cherish and protect our natural treasures. Amidst this verdant paradise, the Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca reigns supreme with its bountiful clusters of golden fruit. Its vibrant leaves sway gently in the breeze as if whispering secrets known only to nature itself. The Acanthophoenix crinita palm tree adds an exotic touch with its feathery fronds that dance gracefully in harmony with their surroundings. Intriguingly nestled among these botanical marvels is the Thorn apple or Datura innoxia - a bewitching flower whose delicate white petals conceal potent mystique within. Standing sentinel-like is the Sentry plant or American aloe, Agave americana; its majestic presence exudes strength and resilience. Venturing deeper into this magical realm reveals hidden gems such as Stanhopea martiana orchid - an ethereal beauty boasting intricate patterns reminiscent of celestial constellations. The Downy rattlesnake plantain orchid Goodyera pubescens captivates with its velvety foliage adorned by delicate blooms that seem to shimmer like stars on a moonlit night. Papaver (Poppy), in two breathtaking varieties – one fiery red and another serene white – add bursts of color amidst lush greenery. Meanwhile, the Tiger-like stanhopea orchid Stanhopea tigrina prowls through this floral wonderland like a regal feline commanding attention at every turn.