Flowering Plant Collection (page 6)

A Mussoorie Specimen of the common Toad of all India
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge 1858-1949. 180 x 260mm. From one of sixteen sketchbooks presented to the Museum in 1952

Phragmites australis (Cav. ), common reed
A herbarium sheet containing Phragmites australis (Cav.), a common reed which grows in wetlands throughout the America, Europe and parts of Asia. This specimen is from Panama

Ananas comosus (pineapple) & Philaethria dido
Pineapple tree (Ananas comosus) with butterfly, caterpillar & crysalis (Philaethria dido). Plate 2 from Metamorphosis Insectorum (1705) by Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717)

Handpainted plate by Maria Sibylla Merian
Illustration from Neues Blumenbuch (New Book of Flowers) by Maria Sibylla Merian, published in 1680

Rhynchoglossum obliquum
Engraving by Franz Bauer from a drawing by Ferdinand Bauer, published in Plantae javanicae raroriores (1838)

Lanius ludovicianus, loggerhead shrike
Plate 57 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Corvus brachyrhynchos, American crow
Plate 156 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Plant Illustration
Plate 916 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Amorphophallus bulbifer, voodoo lily
Plate 1109 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ficus glomerata, doomar or gular
Plate 532 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Viola tricolor, heartsease
Folio 62 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Gentiana sp. purple gentian
Illustration by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Butterfly studies
A plate from a field note book of Rose Monteiro depicting butterfly studies

Dacelo novaeguineae, laughing kookaburra
Drawing No. 57, watercolour by George Raper (1792) from The Raper Collection

Crocus sativa, saffron
Plate 93 from Botanicum Medicinale (1759) by Timothy Sheldrake. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cirtus paradisi, grapefruit
Tab 66 from Histoire naturelle des Orangers 1818-1820 by Antoine Risso. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. This illustration is entitled Pompelmouse chadec

Primula vulgaris, common primrose
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. By William Kilburn (1745-1818)

Acer campestre L. field or Engliah maple
Sketch 1 from a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus sp. nectarine (Vermash Nectarine)
Plate 29 from Pomona Londinensis (1818) by William Hooker. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Corynocarpus laevigatus, karaka tree
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Rosa indica (chinensis), China rose
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33. Illustration entitled Rosier Bengale the hymenee

Prunus cerasus, sour cherry tree
Painting by Pierre Joseph Redoute (1759-1840), from his publication Choix des plus belles fleurs (The Most Beautiful Flowers), c. 1827-33

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) flowering in snow, in February

Cypripedium calceolus
Ladys Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) flowering in Loode Oak Wood, Saarema Island, Estonia

Twin flower, Linnaea borealis. Very rare in UK. Said to be Linnaeus favourite plant
ROG-12611 Twinflower Very rare in UK Linnaea borealis Said to be Linnaeus favourite plant. Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wood avens or herb bennet (Geum urbanum). Common in UK
ROG-12495 Wood avens or herb bennet Common in UK. Geum urbanum Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dwarf daffodils and Anemone blanda in garden border, forming a beautiful mixture. Spring. Kew
ROG-12332 Dwarf daffodils and Anemone blanda in garden border Spring. Kew, London, UK Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Spectacular mass of alpine flowers including lupines, paintbrushes etc. in Rustler's Gulch
ROG-13779 Spectacular mass of alpine flowers including lupines, paintbrushes etc in Rustler's Gulch, Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness, near Crested Butte, The Rockies, Colorado

Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) with some stems supporting clusters of Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland

A Picturesque Cottage, Warwickshire (pencil and w / c)
6867113 A Picturesque Cottage, Warwickshire (pencil and w/c) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); Private Collection

The Odalisque (oil on canvas laid down on board)
6771455 The Odalisque (oil on canvas laid down on board) by Portaels, Jean Francois (1818-95); 111x89 cm; Private Collection

Teatime (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on card)
1765030 Teatime (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on card) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teatime. Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899)

Still Life with Tulips and Iona, 1920s (oil on panel)
1197121 Still Life with Tulips and Iona, 1920s (oil on panel) by Cadell, Francis Campbell Boileau (1883-1937); 44.5x36.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Souvenir of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee in 1897 showing the key events during her reign (chromolitho)
6030591 Souvenir of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee in 1897 showing the key events during her reign (chromolitho) by English School

Flight of Queen Margaret after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 (colour litho)
3643351 Flight of Queen Margaret after the Battle of Tewkesbury, 1471 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hellebore (ellebore) noir ou rose de Noel - Christmas rose or black hellebore, Helleborus niger
FLO4577899 Hellebore (ellebore) noir ou rose de Noel - Christmas rose or black hellebore, Helleborus niger. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards

The seven King Edwards (colour litho)
3103921 The seven King Edwards (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The seven King Edwards)

Poppies, Chrysanthemums, Peonies and other Wild Flowers in Glass Vases (oil on canvas)
823542 Poppies, Chrysanthemums, Peonies and other Wild Flowers in Glass Vases (oil on canvas) by Stoitzner, Constantin (1863-1934); 63x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Poppies, Chrysanthemums)

Tulipa sp. tulips
Watercolour on paper, 1800s by Maria Geertruida Barbiers (nee Snabilie) (1773-1838). From the Dutch collection of Botanical drawings. Held in the Library and Archives

Purple-throated hummingbirds, male
In a fascinating example of sexual dimorphism and plant-animal relationships: the male hummingbird with a larger body and short

Banksia speciosa, showy banksia
Plate 140 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Lambertia formosa, honey flower
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Areca sp
Plate 987 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Juglands nigra, black walnut
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Megalaima zeylanica, brown-headed barbet
Plate 28, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

Agapanthus, lily of the Nile

Crinoids
Criniods lived during the Lower Jurassic period. Their modern equivalents include echinoderms such as seaurchins, starfish and sea cucumbers

Lambertia formosa, mountain devil
Engraving by Daniel Mackenzie from a drawing by Ferdinand Bauer, made in 1796, from herbarium material sent to Lambert by Henry de Ponthieu from the West Indies

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"Nature's Masterpieces: A Kaleidoscope of Flowering Plants" Discover the rare and enchanting Franklinia alatamaha, also known as the Franklinia, a captivating flowering plant native to Georgia. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Hydrangea hortensis, commonly referred to as French hydrangea, with its vibrant blooms that add a touch of elegance to any garden. Find solace under the graceful branches of the Weeping Willow tree, a majestic sight that exudes tranquility and serenity. Dive into an underwater wonderland where Water lilies (Nymphaea alba) bloom beneath the surface of Lake Ain in the breathtaking Alps of France during June. Delight your senses with Narcissus tazetta or tazetta daffodil's cheerful yellow petals that bring joy and brightness wherever they bloom. Witness nature's artistry as you gaze at an ethereal underwater view of Waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) dancing gracefully in a serene lake amidst the picturesque Alps in Ain, France during June. Marvel at Surinam's diverse insect population as these fascinating creatures interact with their natural habitat and contribute to our ecosystem's delicate balance. Behold the mesmerizing sight of a fully bloomed Waterlily (Nymphaea alba), emerging from beneath Lake Ain's surface like a pristine gem nestled within nature's embrace during June in France's magnificent Alps region. Explore Gossypium barbadense or cotton plant - an essential crop that has shaped civilizations throughout history while providing us with versatile fibers for clothing and textiles. Lose yourself among Scotland’s awe-inspiring Scottish Pine Forests – ancient guardians standing tall against time, offering shelter to countless species within their majestic branches. Encounter Italy’s botanical treasure.