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Wheat, Rice and Grains, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Wheat, Rice and Grains: Plate 13, Published in 1886. Source: Original edition from my own archives

THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT. Drawing by Edward Lear from his book Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany and Alphabets, first published in 1871

yarrow
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

sweetscented bedstraw, woodruff, sweet woodruff
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Lovage
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Single crimson peony bud among dark green leaves. Paeonia suffruticosa
5855598 Single crimson peony bud among dark green leaves. Paeonia suffruticosa.; (add.info.: Bush of large, dark green leaves, woody dark brown branches)

Single large pink and white peony flower. Paeonia suffruticosa
5855599 Single large pink and white peony flower. Paeonia suffruticosa; (add.info.: Single peony flower in full bloom: large crenellated petals, dark pink at the base and white at the top)

hemlock or poison hemlock
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

wormwood, grand wormwood, absinthe, absinthium, absinthe wormwood
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

ribwort plantain, plantain, narrowleaf plantain, English plantain, ribleaf, lambs tongue
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

garden angelica, wild celery
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

coltsfoot, foalfoot
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

mullein, velvet plant
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Capsicum, peppers, cayenne peppers
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

white nettle, white dead-nettle, nettle
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Parsley or garden parsley
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

white bryony, wild hop
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

burnet-saxifrage, solidstem burnet saxifrage, lesser burnet
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Caraway
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Fennel
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Coriander, cilantro, Chinese parsley
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Valerian
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

blueberries, wimberry, whortleberry, European blueberry, common bilberry, blue
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

elder, elderberry, black elder, European elder, European elderberry
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

cranberry
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

European mistletoe, mistletoe
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

horse-heal, elfdock
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

thyme, German thyme, garden thyme
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

chamomile, Roman chamomile, English chamomile, garden chamomile, ground apple, low chamomile
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

three-lobe beggartick, three-part beggarticks, leafy-bracted beggarticks, trifid
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

chamomile, Italian camomilla, German chamomile, Hungarian chamomile, wild chamomile
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Spearmint, garden mint, common mint, lamb mint, mint
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Oregano, sweet marjoram, marjoram
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

lavender, true lavender, English lavender, garden lavender
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Peppermint, mint
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

marsh Labrador tea, northern Labrador tea, wild rosemary
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

mugwort, riverside wormwood, felon herb, chrysanthemum weed, wild wormwood, old Uncle Henry
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

kinnikinnick, pinemat manzanita, bearberry
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

santonica, Levant Wormseed, Wormseed
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

Benedicts thistle, blessed thistle, holy thistle, spotted thistle
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

chicory, succory
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

wolfs bane, leopards bane, mountain tobacco, mountain arnica
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

dandelion
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

great yellow, gentian
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

mezereum, mezereon, February daphne, spurge, spurge laurel, spurge olive
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

common centaury, European centaury
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

manna ash, South European, flowering ash, ash
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

cowslip, common cowslip, cowslip primrose
Antique illustration of a Medicinal and Herbal Plants. illustration was published in 1892 " Medicinal Plants of the Russian" scan by Ivan Burmistrov

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"Exploring the Botanical World: A Journey through Wheat, Rice and Grains" Step into a world of botanical wonders as we delve into the enchanting realm of botan. Inspired by Victorian botanical illustrations, this captivating journey will transport you to a time when art and nature intertwined seamlessly. In Edward Lear's whimsical drawing from his book "Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany and Alphabets, " we encounter an unexpected duo - The Owl and the Pussycat. Amidst their adventures, they stumble upon fields of wheat swaying in the gentle breeze, reminding us of the importance of sustenance that grains like rice provide. As our exploration continues, we encounter various plants with intriguing names such as yarrow and lovage. Their delicate beauty is reminiscent of sweet-scented bedstraw and woodruff – fragrant blossoms that once adorned gardens with their ethereal charm. The journey takes an aromatic turn as chamomile graces our path. Known by many names including Italian camomilla or German chamomile, its soothing properties have been cherished for centuries. Hungarian chamomile adds its unique touch while wild chamomile brings a hint of untamed beauty to this floral ensemble. Amidst these botanical treasures lies a cautionary tale - hemlock or poison hemlock stands tall but warns against its deadly nature. As we tread carefully past it, wormwood emerges from the shadows revealing grand wormwood's association with absinthe – an infamous drink known for its mysterious allure. Garden angelica beckons us further along our expedition; its wild celery-like appearance evokes images of secret gardens waiting to be discovered. Coltsfoot joins in with foalfoot leaves resembling tiny hooves imprinted on nature's canvas while mullein showcases velvety foliage fit for royalty. Finally, white nettle reveals itself amidst lush greenery; though not related to stinging nettles, its delicate white flowers exude a quiet elegance.