Ornamental Collection (#64)

Pere Davids Maple (Acer davidii) close-up of leaves, in garden, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Pere Davids Maple (Acer davidii) close-up of winged seedpods, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Crabapple (Malus sp. ) fruit, on tree sump, West Yorkshire, England, September
Crabapple (Malus sp.) fruit, on tree sump, West Yorkshire, England, September

Floriculture, Aztec Marigold (Tagetes erecta) flowers, growing in field with scarecrow, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Floriculture, irrigator system watering Aztec Marigold (Tagetes erecta) flowers, growing in field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Gardener carrying trays of ornamental plants in polytunnel, Tierp, Uppsala, Sweden

Rose Glorybower (Clerodendrum bungei) close-up of flowers, in garden, September

Floriculture, workers picking Aztec Marigold (Tagetes erecta) flowers, growing in field, Gundelpet, Karnataka, India, September

Smoke Bush (Cotinus coggygria) Young Lady, flowering in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Frangipani (Plumeria sp. ) habit, growing in hotel grounds, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles
Frangipani (Plumeria sp.) habit, growing in hotel grounds, Grenada, Grenadines, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, August

Common Fig (Ficus carica) close-up of leaves, growing beside fence in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Common Fig (Ficus carica) close-up of leaf underside, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Monterey Cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa) Goldcrest, close-up of leaves, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Rosebud Cherry (Prunus x subhirtella) Autumnalis Rosea, close-up of flowers with snow, growing in garden, Powys, Wales, January

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) close-up of flowerbud, in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) close-up of flower, in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, August

Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) close-up of flowerbud, in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Cultivated Lupin (Lupinus sp. ) close-up of seedpods, in garden, Bacton, Suffolk, England, July
Cultivated Lupin (Lupinus sp.) close-up of seedpods, in garden, Bacton, Suffolk, England, July

Cultivated Lupin (Lupinus sp. ) flowering mass, growing beside old barn, Flyn, Angermanland, Sweden, June
Cultivated Lupin (Lupinus sp.) flowering mass, growing beside old barn, Flyn, Angermanland, Sweden, June

Cultivated Lupin (Lupinus sp. ) flowering, Sweden, june
Cultivated Lupin (Lupinus sp.) flowering, Sweden, june

Day Lily (Hemerocallis sp. ) Bold Tiger, close-up of flower, in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July
Day Lily (Hemerocallis sp.) Bold Tiger, close-up of flower, in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Annual Honesty (Lunaria annua) close-up of backlit seedpod with seeds, with small spider, in garden

Hollyhock (Alcea sp. ) flowering, growing in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July
Hollyhock (Alcea sp.) flowering, growing in garden, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July

Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis var. japonica) Praecox, close-up of seedhead, in garden, Carmarthenshire, Wales, November

Algal bloom in garden pond, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Pink-edged Sulphur (Colias interior) adult, feeding on zinnia flower in garden, North Dakota, U. S. A. September
Pink-edged Sulphur (Colias interior) adult, feeding on zinnia flower in garden, North Dakota, U.S.A. September

Tench (Tinca tinca) Golden Tench ornamental form, adult, swimming, Devon, England, October

Tulip (Tulipa sp. ) flowerbud, emerging through snow in garden, Hanbury, Staffordshire, England, March
Tulip (Tulipa sp.) flowerbud, emerging through snow in garden, Hanbury, Staffordshire, England, March

Squash (Cucurbita sp. ) harvested ornamental crop in pile, near Pouzay, Indre-et-Loire, Central France, September
Squash (Cucurbita sp.) harvested ornamental crop in pile, near Pouzay, Indre-et-Loire, Central France, September

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) introduced species, close-up of stems and berries, growing on house wall, Dordogne, France, November

Box (Buxus sempervirens) close-up of fruit with open capsules, in garden hedge, Suffolk, England, September

Box (Buxus sempervirens) close-up of leaves underside and buds, in garden, Suffolk, England, September

Box (Buxus sempervirens) close-up of fruit and leaves, in garden hedge, Mendlesham, Suffolk, England, August

Lawson Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) close-up of open cones, in garden, Suffolk, England, September

Red Horse Chestnut (Aesculus x carnea) close-up of leaf, in garden, Suffolk, England, August

Singapore, Mount Faber Park, gold and orange coloured fish swimming in ornamental pond, small footbridge crossing pond, miniature lighthouse, people watching fish, palm trees in background

Singapore, Japanese and Chinese gardens, landscaping and ornamental lake, potted bonsai trees, path twisting, traditional pagoda in background

India, stacks of bright glass, lacquer and plastic bangles, variety of colours with jewelled detail, for sale at street market

Flower boat, Domaso, Lake Como, Italian Lakes, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Rose Quartz

Replica of ancient Egyptian oil lamp

Illustration of Pyrus salicifolia (Willow-leaved Pear), an ornamental tree showing summer leaves and bare winter branches

Bark chips, close up

A rock garden in late spring

Protecting ornamental tree stem with spiral, wrap-around, plastic tubing

19th century Tunbridgeware, birds eye maple tea caddy, the dome top with tessera view of Eridge castle, the interior with two lidded divisions, the swept sides with band of tessera roses

England, Gloucestershire, Winchcombe Church, an animal god, carved from stone, which represented qualities such as strength in pagan times

China, Beijing, Forbidden City, Imperial Garden, imperial lions head on wall, detail

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"Exploring the World's Ornamental Treasures: From Antique Maps to Bronze Lions" Delve into history with an antique map of Tasmania, unraveling the secrets of this enchanting island. Step back in time with a cast iron Victorian walking stick stand, a testament to elegance and practicality. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Australia's past through an antique map showcasing Victoria or Port Phillip, adorned with captivating vignettes. Uncover stories from East Yorkshire as you discover the haunting Driffield Union workhouse, a place that holds echoes of bygone eras. Marvel at the Trundholm sun chariot, an extraordinary artifact from the Early Bronze Age that captivates with its celestial allure. Journey to Lisbon, Portugal and admire azulejo - painted blue tiles - adorning its streets, adding ornate charm to this European gem. Find serenity on an ornamental Japanese wooden bridge at Daigoji Buddhist Temple in Kyoto; let it transport you to a tranquil world. Discover architectural wonder at Guernsey's Little Chapel in Channel Islands; its intricate ornamentation is truly awe-inspiring. Encounter nature's artistry as you gaze upon an ornamental Koi or Common Carp swimming gracefully in Malacca's historic shopping mall pond. Admire the delicate beauty of Sea Holly (Eryngium sp. ), nature's own decorative masterpiece that thrives along coastal landscapes. Walk beneath Laburnum arches and be enchanted by their cascading golden blooms – a sight straight out of fairy tales. Seek good fortune by rubbing the paws of a bronze lion statue outside HSBC Bank Headquarters; let its ornate presence bring luck your way. Embark on a journey where ornamentation takes center stage – uncovering cultural gems and natural wonders across continents.