Cress Collection

Thale cress or arabidopsis, Arabidopsis thaliana
Thale cress, mouse-ear cress or arabidopsis, Arabidopsis thaliana, Arabis thaliana, Arabette rameuse. Handcoloured steel engraving by Alphonse-Leon Noel after a botanical illustration by Edouard

Salad herbs, plantes condimentaires pour salades. Parsley, Apium petroselinum, cicely, Myrrhis odorata, watercress, Nasturtium officinale, cress, Lepidium sativum, and summer savory

Victorian Scrap -- Watercress Seller. late 19th century

Roots of Thale cress plant, Arabidopsis thaliana
Root genetics research. Roots of the Thale cress plant, Arabidopsis thaliana, growing in a culture medium. The roots have fine root hairs growing horizontally out of them

Cultured cress plant
Plant genetics research. Thale cress plants, Arabidopsis thaliana, growing in a culture medium. The roots (lower frame) have fine root hairs growing horizontally out of them

Thale cress, Arabidopsis thaliana. Common weed, widely used for genetic research
ROG-12311 Thale cress Common weed, widely used for genetic research. Arabidopsis thaliana Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Alpine rock cress, Arabis alpina
5855952 Alpine rock cress, Arabis alpina; (add.info.: Alpine rock cress, Arabis alpina. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper, Persicaria hydropiper. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a
FLO4668011 Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper, Persicaria hydropiper. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Tower mustard, Arabis glabra Weinm., and thale cress, Arabis thaliana
5855951 Tower mustard, Arabis glabra Weinm., and thale cress, Arabis thaliana; (add.info.: Tower mustard, Arabis glabra Weinm., and thale cress, Arabis thaliana)

Watercress, Nasturtium officinale (Sisymbrium nasturtium) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James
FLO4699831 Watercress, Nasturtium officinale (Sisymbrium nasturtium) Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smith's English Botany

Garden cress, Lepidium sativum, and creeping yellowcress. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4667992 Garden cress, Lepidium sativum, and creeping yellowcress. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Yon Widow'd Solitary Thing, 1833. Creator: Unknown
Yon Widow'd Solitary Thing, 1833. Poor woman gathering watercress from a river, illustration to lines from The Deserted Village by Oliver Goldsmith

Blue nasturtium or Indian cress, Tropaeolum azureum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden

Three-coloured Indian cress, Tropaeolum tricolor (jaratti). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Salad herbs, plantes condimentaires pour salades
5324564 Salad herbs, plantes condimentaires pour salades by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Salad herbs, plantes condimentaires pour salades)

Scarlet and yellow flowered greater Indian cress, Tropaeolum majus
5856740 Scarlet and yellow flowered greater Indian cress, Tropaeolum majus by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Scarlet and yellow flowered greater Indian cress or nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus)

White flowered watercress, Sisymbrium nasturtium
5856699 White flowered watercress, Sisymbrium nasturtium by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered watercress, Sisymbrium nasturtium)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Salads (colour litho)
6027077 Vegetable Growers Guide: Salads (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salads)

Quails with Cress (colour litho)
2800102 Quails with Cress (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quails with Cress)

Sanguinaria or nevadilla, Paronychia argentea. Illecebrum paronychia, Illecebro paronichia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Watercress, Nasturtium officinale (Sisymbrium nasturtium). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1801

Nasturtium or Tropaeolum species
Mr. Moritz tropaeolum, Tropaeolum moritzanum, tuberous Indian cress, Tropaeolum tuberosum, short-horned Indian cress, T. brachyceras, three-coloured Indian cress, T. tricolorum, Mr

Basil, Ocimum basilicum, and whitetop or hoary cress, Lepidium draba. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Pepperwort, Lepidium latifolium, and waterpepper, Persicaria hydropiper. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Garden cress, Lepidium sativum, and creeping yellowcress, Rorippa sylvestris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Herbs and vegetables, plantes condimentaires et fruits legumieres. Corn, Zea mais, cucumber, Cucumis sativus, pepper, Capsicum annuum, tomato, Solanum lycopersicum, caper, Capparis spinosa

Garden cress, Lepidium sativum
Garden cress, mustard and cress or pepperwort, Lepidium sativum, Nasitor. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lebrun after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A

Violet cress, Cochlearia acaulis (Stemless violet-cress, Ionopsidium acaule). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Moritz Indian cress, Tropaeolum moritzianum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Canary creeper, Tropaeolum peregrinum
Canary creeper, Indian cress or ciliated tropaeolum, Tropaeolum peregrinum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical

Our Vegetables (engraving)
2799828 Our Vegetables (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Vegetables. Illustration for Walks In and Around London by Uncle Jonathan (Charles H Kelly)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 200
Coleoptera: Cillenum laterale = Cillenus lateralis (= Bembidion) [Plant: Coronopus squamatus (Coronopus ruellii, Swine?s Cress)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 146
Diptera: Gasterophilus salutiferus = Gasterophilus nasalis (Healthful Bot- or Warble-fly) [Plant: Arabidopsis thaliana (Arabis thaliana, Common Wall Cress)] Date: 1824-39

Grass growing like hair from a model head (colour litho)
3094376 Grass growing like hair from a model head (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grass growing like hair from a model head)

JACKET POTATOES
Stuffed baked potatoes, an excellent supper dish for a cold evening. The potatoes can cook without attention and the filling can be left waiting until a moment before serving. Date: 1940s

STUFFED TOMATO SALAD
Tomatoes stuffed with cottage cheese, served with watercress, lettuce, etc. Date: 1930s

PLANTS / THLASPI ARVENAE
PENNY CRESS Date: early 20th century

PLANTS / BARBAREA VULGARIS
WINTER CRESS Date: early 20th century

CARDAMINE PRATENSIS
LADYS SMOCK, or CUCKOO FLOWER, or MEADOW CRESS Date: early 20th century

PLANTS / ARABIS HIRSUTA
HAIRY ROCK-CRESS Date: early 20th century

Advert for Grays Inn Pianoforte Manufactory 1851
Advertisement of Grays Inn Pianoforte Manufactory, C.Cadby patent grand and cottage pianoforte maker. Showing the front of the shop and product. Date: 1851

Veules-les-Roses - Fields of Watercress (Cressonnieres)
Veules-les-Roses, a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in the Normandy region in northern France - Fields of Watercress (Cressonnieres) Date: circa 1906

Indian Cress Victorian Botanical Illustration
Extremely Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Victorian Engraved Botanical Illustration of the Hand Colored Indian Cress from The American Flora

Glass With Cress, c1915. Artist: Heinrich Nauen
Glass With Cress, c1915. From Die Meister Des XX. Jahrhunderts IV. [Verlag E. A. Seemann, Leipzig, 1935]

Cuckoo flower or Ladys smock (Cardamine pratensis), Ireland, Europe

Occupations 1882 - The Water Cress Girl. Date: 1882

Caricature of George Robert Sims, English writer
Caricature of George Robert Sims (1847-1922), English journalist, poet, dramatist and novelist. Despite his uncertain health through over-indulging, he was a prolific writer. 1881

Social / Gathering Cress
An old woman gathers cress from a stream in a wood Date: mid-19th century

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Cress, also known as salad herbs or plantes condimentaires pour salades, is a versatile and flavorful addition to any dish. Its history can be traced back to the Victorian era, where watercress sellers were a common sight on the streets. But cress is not just limited to watercress; it encompasses various species like Thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana), which has its roots in genetic research. The cultivation plants has become popular due to their culinary uses. The vibrant green leaves of cultured cress add freshness and crunchiness to salads, making them visually appealing and deliciously satisfying. Thale cress, commonly referred to as Arabidopsis thaliana, may be considered a weed but has gained significant recognition for its contribution to genetic studies. Another variety that deserves attention is the blue nasturtium or Indian cress (Tropaeolum azureum). With its striking blue flowers, this type adds an exotic touch when used in salads or as a garnish. Similarly, Scarlet and yellow flowered greater Indian cresses (Tropaeolum majus) bring vibrant colors and peppery flavors into our meals. Waterit also comes in different forms; one such example is the white flowered watercress (Sisymbrium nasturtium). This delicate herb not only enhances the taste of dishes but also provides essential nutrients like vitamins A and C. Whether you are a vegetable grower seeking guidance on incorporating salads into your repertoire or simply looking for new ways to elevate your culinary creations, cress should not be overlooked. It offers endless possibilities for experimentation while adding depth and flavor profiles that will leave your taste buds satisfied. From Victorian scrap images depicting watercres sellers to modern-day scientific research using Thale cresses like Arabidopsis thaliana - this humble herb continues to captivate us with its versatility and culinary potential.