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Linden Collection (#7)

"Linden: A Symbol of Beauty, Love, and Tranquility" Linden trees have long been associated with various forms of beauty and enchantment

Background imageLinden Collection: Dahlia hybrid, Mrs. A Peart, the original

Dahlia hybrid, Mrs. A Peart, the original white cactus variety, raised by Thomas S. Ware of Tottenham. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1894

Background imageLinden Collection: Lindens tropaeolum, Tropaeolum lindenii

Lindens tropaeolum, Tropaeolum lindenii. Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1894

Background imageLinden Collection: Philippine lily, Lilium philippinense

Philippine lily, Lilium philippinense. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker after an illustration by A. Goossens from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1894

Background imageLinden Collection: Dendrobium hookerianum orchid

Dendrobium hookerianum orchid (Dendrobium chrysotis). Chromolithograph by L. Stroobant from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Saxofridericia aculeata

Saxofridericia aculeata (Rapatea pandanoides). Chromolithograph by L. Stroobant after an illustration from life by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Kohleria inaequalis var. ocellata

Kohleria inaequalis var. ocellata (Tydaea pardina). Chromolithograph by L. Stroobant from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Camellia hybrid, Marchesa Davia, Camellia japonica

Camellia hybrid, Marchesa Davia, Camellia japonica. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Aphelandra cultivar, Aphelandra x dubia

Aphelandra cultivar, Aphelandra x dubia. Cross of Aphelandra aurantiaca var. nitens x Aphelandra maculata Stenandrium lindeni. Chromolithograph by J. Goffart after an illustration by A

Background imageLinden Collection: Black gold philodendron, Philodendron melanochrysum

Black gold philodendron, Philodendron melanochrysum. Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Johnnyberry variety, Miconia pulverulenta

Johnnyberry variety, Miconia pulverulenta var trifasciata. Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Gloxinella lindeniana

Gloxinella lindeniana (Tydaea lindeniana). Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Camellia hybrid, Bertha Giglioli, Camellia japonica

Camellia hybrid, Bertha Giglioli, Camellia japonica. Chromolithograph by L. Stroobant after an illustration by P. Stroobant from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Camellia hybrid, Caprioli, Camellia japonica

Camellia hybrid, Caprioli, Camellia japonica. Chromolithograph by L. Stroobant after an illustration by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Calathea nigrocostata

Calathea nigrocostata. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Little flag orchid, Masdevallia coccinea

Little flag orchid, Masdevallia coccinea (Masdevallia lindeni var. harryana). Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Cabbage palm tree, Cordyline fruticosa

Cabbage palm tree, Cordyline fruticosa (Dracaena reali). Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Phragmipedium longifolium orchid

Phragmipedium longifolium orchid. Cypripedium roezlii. Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Rhododendron hybridum, Princesse Louise

Rhododendron hybridum, Princesse Louise. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Camellia hybrid, Poldina Vanturi, Camellia japonica

Camellia hybrid, Poldina Vanturi, Camellia japonica. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Zamia roezlii

Zamia roezlii. Near threatened species of cycad. Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Vriesea saundersii

Vriesea saundersii (Encholirion saundersii). Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Episcia reptans foliage plant

Episcia reptans foliage plant (Cyrtodeira fulgida). Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Rhododendron hybridum, Madame Linden

Rhododendron hybridum, Madame Linden (Rhododendrum Madame Linden). Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Camellia hybrid, Il Giogello, Camellia japonica

Camellia hybrid, Il Giogello, Camellia japonica. Chromolithograph by L. Stroobant after an illustration by P. Stroobant from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Anthurium crystallinum

Anthurium crystallinum. Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Maidenhair fern species

Maidenhair fern species, Adiantum hendersonii. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Echeveria secunda

Echeveria secunda (Echeveria rosacea). Chromolithograph by L. Stroobant after an illustration from life by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Prayer plant, Calathea hieroglyphica

Prayer plant, Calathea hieroglyphica. Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Painted homalomena, Homalomena picturata

Painted homalomena, Homalomena picturata (Curmeria picturata). Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: The beautiful cattleya orchid, Cattleya quadricolor

The beautiful cattleya orchid, Cattleya quadricolor (Cattleya chocoensis). Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Camellia hybrid, Don Carlos Ferdinando, Camellia japonica

Camellia hybrid, Don Carlos Ferdinando, Camellia japonica. Chromolithograph by L. Stroobant after an illustration from life by P

Background imageLinden Collection: Dracula chimaera orchid

Dracula chimaera orchid (Masdevallia chimaera). Drawn and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Datil yucca or banana yucca, Yucca baccata

Datil yucca or banana yucca, Yucca baccata. Chromolithograph by L. Stroobant after an illustration by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Philodendron verrucosum

Philodendron verrucosum (Philodendron daguense). Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Dumb cane, Dieffenbachia bowmannii

Dumb cane, Dieffenbachia bowmannii (Dieffenbachia latimaculata). Drawn from nature and chromolithographed by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1873

Background imageLinden Collection: Largeleaf linden tree, Tilia platyphyllos

Largeleaf linden tree, Tilia platyphyllos. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Du Ruisseau after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceaus Traite des Arbres et

Background imageLinden Collection: Small-leaved lime or littleleaf linden, Tilia cordata

Small-leaved lime or littleleaf linden, Tilia cordata (Tilia parvifolia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Background imageLinden Collection: The Emperor William II (when Crown Prince) saluting his Guards in Unter den Linden, Berlin

The Emperor William II (when Crown Prince) saluting his Guards in Unter den Linden, Berlin
1038134 The Emperor William II (when Crown Prince) saluting his Guards in Unter den Linden, Berlin, after the Morning Parade (engraving) by English School

Background imageLinden Collection: Philemon and Baucis, from an edition of the Metamorphoses of Ovid

Philemon and Baucis, from an edition of the Metamorphoses of Ovid
CHT449010 Philemon and Baucis, from an edition of the Metamorphoses of Ovid, published in Paris in 1619, (engraving) by Matheus (Mathieu), Jean (c.1592-1672); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageLinden Collection: Linden tree (engraving)

Linden tree (engraving)
6001964 Linden tree (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linden tree. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Background imageLinden Collection: Berlin: Unter den Linden (b / w photo)

Berlin: Unter den Linden (b / w photo)
6012007 Berlin: Unter den Linden (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unter den Linden)

Background imageLinden Collection: Berlin: Friedrichstrasse, Ecke Unter den Linden (b / w photo)

Berlin: Friedrichstrasse, Ecke Unter den Linden (b / w photo)
6012004 Berlin: Friedrichstrasse, Ecke Unter den Linden (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrichstrasse, Ecke Unter den Linden)

Background imageLinden Collection: Views in Unter den Linden, Berlin (engraving)

Views in Unter den Linden, Berlin (engraving)
6010908 Views in Unter den Linden, Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Unter den Linden, Berlin)

Background imageLinden Collection: Lime, or Linden, Tree (Tilia), with dancers beneath, from De Stirpium

Lime, or Linden, Tree (Tilia), with dancers beneath, from De Stirpium
5895228 Lime, or Linden, Tree (Tilia), with dancers beneath, from De Stirpium by Hieronymus Bock, known as Tragus, 1552 (hand-coloured woodcut) by German School

Background imageLinden Collection: The Royal Bridal Tour, the Illuminations at Berlin (engraving)

The Royal Bridal Tour, the Illuminations at Berlin (engraving)
1609380 The Royal Bridal Tour, the Illuminations at Berlin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Bridal Tour, the Illuminations at Berlin)

Background imageLinden Collection: The Italian Quadrilateral (engraving)

The Italian Quadrilateral (engraving)
1103574 The Italian Quadrilateral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Italian Quadrilateral)

Background imageLinden Collection: The Riots in Berlin, the German Emperor riding through the Streets (engraving)

The Riots in Berlin, the German Emperor riding through the Streets (engraving)
1056022 The Riots in Berlin, the German Emperor riding through the Streets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riots in Berlin)

Background imageLinden Collection: Unter den Linden, Kaffee Bauer und Kaffee Kranzler, Cafe Bauer and Cafe Kranzler (coloured photo)

Unter den Linden, Kaffee Bauer und Kaffee Kranzler, Cafe Bauer and Cafe Kranzler (coloured photo)
3636007 Unter den Linden, Kaffee Bauer und Kaffee Kranzler, Cafe Bauer and Cafe Kranzler (coloured photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unter den Linden)




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"Linden: A Symbol of Beauty, Love, and Tranquility" Linden trees have long been associated with various forms of beauty and enchantment. In Greek mythology, the story of Philemon and Baucis tells us how these humble peasants were transformed into intertwined linden and oak trees as a reward for their hospitality. Imagine a scene straight out of a fairytale - peasants joyously dancing around a majestic linden tree. The image captures the essence of community, celebration, and nature's embrace in one full-page spectacle. But they are not limited to folklore alone; they also find their place in horticulture. The Jaspideum variety of Dendrobium nobile orchid displays delicate blooms that resemble tiny stars shining amidst lush green foliage. In another captivating sight, picture a girl lost in her own world while reading atop the branches of an old lime tree (Tilia x europaea). This serene moment epitomizes the peaceful escape that can be found within nature's embrace. Lime trees hold significance beyond their aesthetic appeal. Linden Gardens in Notting Hill Gate, London is known for its picturesque charm during Christmas time - an idyllic setting perfect for capturing memories on holiday cards. The intricate patterns on large anthurium leaves with white veins showcase nature's artistry at its finest. These veins act as pathways guiding life-giving nutrients throughout the plant (Anthurium). Let us not forget Tenebrosa variety of Vanda tricolor hybrid orchid or Mr Zaleskis cymbidium orchid (Cymbidium zaleskianum L Lind), both exemplifying the elegance and diversity found within this botanical family. Various carnations or pinks (Dianthus caryophyllus) add vibrant pops of color to any garden or bouquet arrangement. Their sweet fragrance fills the air with love and nostalgia.