Pomological Collection

Cambridge Botanic Garden grape from John Lindley's "Pomological Magazine" 1828
5855765 Cambridge Botanic Garden grape from John Lindley's "Pomological Magazine" 1828; (add.info.: Cambridge Botanic Garden grape Vitis vinifera Handcolored copperplate engraving by)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Greengage plum, Prunus domestica italica
5854968 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Greengage plum, Prunus domestica italica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Greengage plum, Prunus domestica italica)

Ripe fruit, flowers and leaves of Keen's seedling strawberry, Fragaria
5854971 Ripe fruit, flowers and leaves of Keen's seedling strawberry, Fragaria; (add.info.: Ripe fruit, white flowers and leaves of Keen's seedling strawberry, Fragaria)

Ripe fruit and leaves of Gansel's bergamot pear, Pyrus persica
5854970 Ripe fruit and leaves of Gansel's bergamot pear, Pyrus persica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of Gansel's bergamot pear, Pyrus persica)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Alexander apple, Malus domestica
5854969 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Alexander apple, Malus domestica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Alexander apple, Malus domestica)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Moorpark apricot, Prunus armeniaca
5854966 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Moorpark apricot, Prunus armeniaca; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Moorpark apricot, Prunus armeniaca)

Wave-leaved pineapple from John Lindley's "Pomological Magazine" 1827
5855764 Wave-leaved pineapple from John Lindley's "Pomological Magazine" 1827; (add.info.: Wave-leaved pineapple or Ananassa debilis Ananas Handcolored copperplate engraving by Watts of)

Ripe fruit and leaves of Madresfield Court Grape, Vitis vinifera
5854973 Ripe fruit and leaves of Madresfield Court Grape, Vitis vinifera; (add.info.: Ripe dark fruit and leaves of Madresfield Court Grape, Vitis vinifera)

Ripe fruit and leaf of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica
5854974 Ripe fruit and leaf of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaf of the Brunswick fig, Ficus carica)

Green-fleshed melon, Cucumis melo
5854965 Green-fleshed melon, Cucumis melo; (add.info.: Green-fleshed melon, Cucumis melo, with yellow flowers, tendrils and leaves)

Ripe fruit and leaves of Coes Golden Drop Plum, Prunus domestica
5854972 Ripe fruit and leaves of Coes Golden Drop Plum, Prunus domestica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of Coes Golden Drop Plum, Prunus domestica)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Palmerston peach, Prunus persica
5854967 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Palmerston peach, Prunus persica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Palmerston peach, Prunus persica)

Scarlet fleshed rock melon, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis
5854964 Scarlet fleshed rock melon, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis; (add.info.: Yellow flowered, scarlet-fleshed rock melon or cantaloupe, Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis)

Otaheite pineapple from John Lindley's "Pomological Magazine" 1827
5855766 Otaheite pineapple from John Lindley's "Pomological Magazine" 1827; (add.info.: Otaheite or Tahitian pineapple)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Salway Peach, Prunus persica
5854977 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Salway Peach, Prunus persica; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Salway Peach, Prunus persica)

Ripe fruit and leaves of the Queen Pine, Ananas sativus
5854976 Ripe fruit and leaves of the Queen Pine, Ananas sativus; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of the Queen Pine, Ananas sativus)

Banana fruit growing upright on the branch... Musa sapientum.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from G. T. Wilhelm's "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte"

Cambridge Botanic Garden grape, Vitis vinifera.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Watts of a botanical painting by Mrs. Augusta Withers from John Lindleys Pomological Magazine 1828

Otaheite or Tahitian pineapple, Ananas species.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Watts of a botanical painting by Mrs. Augusta Withers from John Lindleys Pomological Magazine 1827

Wave-leaved pineapple, Ananas debilis.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Watts of a botanical painting by Mrs. Augusta Withers from John Lindleys Pomological Magazine 1827

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Pomological refers to the study and cultivation of fruit, a fascinating field that delves into the science behind our favorite sweet treats. From apples to oranges, pomology explores the diverse varieties of fruits and their unique characteristics. This discipline not only focuses on the delicious flavors of different fruits but also examines their nutritional value and health benefits. Pomologists work tirelessly to improve fruit quality through breeding programs and research, ensuring that we have access to the best-tasting and most nutritious produce possible. So next time you bite into a juicy peach or slice open a ripe watermelon, take a moment to appreciate the intricate world of pomology that makes it all possible.