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Pla Nts Collection (page 6)

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Scene by a lake

Scene by a lake
What at first appears to be tranquil scene of nature becomes somewhat more menacing when one realises there are two sets of eyes watching you 1925

Background imagePla Nts Collection: A deer lounges in lush, tropical surroudings

A deer lounges in lush, tropical surroudings. Flowers bloom and trees merge with one another in a scene of beautiful abundance. 1925

Background imagePla Nts Collection: British Empire Exhibition - Wembley (5 of 5)

British Empire Exhibition - Wembley (5 of 5)
The interior of the Canadian Pavilion at the British Empire Exhibition - Wembley, London Date: 1924

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Mezereon

Mezereon - Daphne Mezereum, Coloured engraving by Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch, (1770-1811), Date: 1800s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Algeciras, Spain - Yucca Plants and Aqueduct

Algeciras, Spain - Yucca Plants and Aqueduct
Yucca Plants growing alongside a road at Algeciras, southern Spain. The aqueduct serving the town can be seen in the background of this shot. Date: 1906

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Male Fern

Male Fern
Male-fern - Aspidum Filix mas Coloured engraving by Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch, (1770-1811), Date: 1800s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Wild Strawberry

Wild Strawberry - Fragaria Vesca Coloured engraving by Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch, (1770-1811), Date: 1800s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Later Summer Blooms

Later Summer Blooms
A flower arrangement of late summer blooms, in pink and white, in a pale green bowl, on a highly polished table. Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Thistle Arrangement

Thistle Arrangement
Thistles can be picked and allowed to dry and they will keep their colour and firmness for a long time. Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: San Mauricio Mine

San Mauricio Mine
The only smelting plant at the San Mauricio Mine at the Marsman Company at Camarines Norte, Luzon, Philippines. The sulphur fumes created have destroyed plants for miles. Date: 1930s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: DIAMOND FLOWERS

DIAMOND FLOWERS
Diamond flower arrangement, made up of chrysanthamums, with wild barley and beech leaves. Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Fools Parsley

Fools Parsley (Aethusa Cynapium), a poisonous European hedgerow plant. Date: 1930s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: SNOWDROPS

SNOWDROPS
Snowdrops, some of Springs earliest and well-loved flowers. Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Lilac Flowers

Lilac Flowers
Common lilac (Syringa Vulgaris) flowers. Date: 1930s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Wild Parsnip

Wild Parsnip
Wild parsnip. Date: 1960s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Study of Lupins

Study of Lupins
A study of lupins. Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: A Burmese Gentleman

A Burmese Gentleman from Yangon (Rangoon) Date: circa 1910s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Field Scabious

Field Scabious - Scabiosa Arvensis Coloured engraving by Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch, (1770-1811), Date: 1800s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Bittersweet

Bittersweet - Solanum Dulcamara Coloured engraving by Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch, (1770-1811), Date: 1800s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Bog Arum

Bog Arum - Calla Palustris, Coloured engraving by Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch, (1770-1811), Date: 1800s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Reed Sweetgrass

Reed Sweetgrass
Reed Sweet-grass - Poa Aquatica Coloured engraving by Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch, (1770-1811), Date: 1800s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Meadow Vetchling

Meadow Vetchling - Lathyrus Pratensis, Coloured engraving by Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch, (1770-1811), Date: 1800s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle - Lonicera Periclymenum Coloured engraving by Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch, (1770-1811), Date: 1800s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Elecampane

Elecampane - Inula Helenium Coloured engraving by Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch, (1770-1811), Date: 1800s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Genera Plantarum

Genera Plantarum

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Asarabacca

Asarabacca - Asarum Europaeum. Coloured engraving by Johan Wilhelm Palmstruch, (1770-1811), Date: 1800s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Nollet Experiment 3

Nollet Experiment 3
Nollet investigates the effects of electricity on living subjects - plants, a cat and a bird. Date: 1754

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Duck Basket Arrangement

Duck Basket Arrangement
An unbelievable flower arrangement - in a duck basket! Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Tulip Fields

Tulip Fields
Tulips growing in the fields o Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1930s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Adjustable Garden Hoe

Adjustable Garden Hoe
An adjustable garden hoe is very useful for getting between rows of plants without any fear of damaging them. One or more sets of prongs can be removed, as desired. Date: 1930s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Russell Lupins

Russell Lupins (Lupinus Polyphyllus), named after Yorkshire gardener George Russell, who experimented with lupins, crossing varieties to create brighter colours. Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Meadowsweet

Meadowsweet is a common fen plant, normally found growing amongst other tall herbs. From June to October it is covered in clumps of small, sweet- smelling white flowers. Date: 1930s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Five little girls in winter clothes

Five little girls in winter clothes

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Sri Lanka - Giant Bamboo Plants

Sri Lanka - Giant Bamboo Plants
Giant Bamboo Plants at the Royal Botanical Garden, Peradeniya, close to the city of Kandy in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Date: 1932

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Sunflower Fields

Sunflower Fields
Sunflowers growing in the fields of Lincolnshire, England. Date: 1930s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Hornbeam Trees

Hornbeam Trees
Ancient hornbeam trees in Epping Forest, Essex, England. Date: 1930s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: TIGER LILY

TIGER LILY
The distinctive flowers of the Tiger Lily (Lilium Tigrinum). Date: 1930s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Hydrangea Blooms

Hydrangea Blooms
Hydrangea flower blooms. Date: 1930s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Daffodil Field

Daffodil Field
A woman picking daffodils in a field at Hale, Lancashire, England. Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Madonna Lilies

Madonna Lilies
The Madonna Lily (Lilium Candidum) is one of the oldest cultivated lilies, propigated by the Minoans. It was probably brought to Europe by Phoenician traders. Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Iris Rhizome and Roots

Iris Rhizome and Roots
Rhizome and roots of the German Iris (Iris Germanica). Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Sketch of Ruined Abbey

Sketch of Ruined Abbey
An unnamed abbey stands in ruins. Nature is slowly taking over as plants sprout from the masonry. Date: 1854

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Flowers & Feathers

Flowers & Feathers
Baskets of flowers with feathers, to take the place of ferns or other greenery, are the latest idea in home decoration. Date: 1930s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Stinking Mayweed

Stinking Mayweed
The delightfully named Stinking Mayweed, (Anthemis Cotula), a variety of camomile field daisy. Date: 1930s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Iris Rhizomes

Iris Rhizomes
Rhizomes of the German Iris (Iris Germanica). Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: English Bluebells

English Bluebells
A close-up photograph of English bluebells. Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Wild Fennel

Wild Fennel
A study of fennel, a wild herb, also known as love-in- a-mist. Date: 1950s

Background imagePla Nts Collection: Foxglove Flowers

Foxglove Flowers
A close-up photograph of foxglove flowers. Date: 1930s



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