Hortensis Collection

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

Hydrangea, Hydrangea hortensia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1802

China aster, Callistephus chinensis
5855162 China aster, Callistephus chinensis; (add.info.: China aster, Callistephus chinensis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

Common thyme, Thymus vulgaris, and summer savory. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration
FLO4667528 Common thyme, Thymus vulgaris, and summer savory. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Passeres, Warblers (colour litho)
6016758 Passeres, Warblers (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Warblers)

Flame anemone, Anemone hortensis var. fulgens. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Wrinkled rose, Rosa rugosa. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Pansy, pensee, Viola tricolor var. hortensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G. after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers, Chez Janet

China aster, reine marguerite, Callistephus chinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G. after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers

Warblers (litho)
6013421 Warblers (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warblers. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Garden orache with moth
Garden orache, Atriplex hortensis, with moth, caterpillar and pupa. CXVII. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Maria Sibylla Merian from De Europischen Insecten, J.F. Bernard, Amsterdam. 1730

White beet, Beta vulgaris, and garden orache, Atriplex hortensis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Rocket or arugula, Eruca sativa, and dogmustard, Erucastrum nasturtiifolium. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Mallow variety, Malva minor and common hollyhock, Alcea rosea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Common thyme, Thymus vulgaris, and summer savory, Satureja hortensis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Mint, Mentha x gracilis, and horse mint, Mentha longifolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Leaf vegetables, Herbes potageres. Chard, Beta vulgaris, nettle, Urtica dioica, rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum, garden orache, Atriplex hortensis

Anemone Stellata, Hortensis (colour litho)
6019902 Anemone Stellata, Hortensis (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anemone Stellata, Hortensis)

Pansy, pensee, Viola tricolor var
6336995 Pansy, pensee, Viola tricolor var by Bessa, Pancrace (1772-1846) (after); (add.info.: Pansy, pensee, Viola tricolor var. hortensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by D.G)

Aldborough Anemones (chromolitho)
5219630 Aldborough Anemones (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aldborough Anemones)

Anemone, Anemone heldreichi, Hortensis, Side view of mauve coloured flower growing outdoor showing stamen.----

Dew dampens pansy blossoms on an April morning
Close-up of purple and orange, variegated, dew dampened pansy blossoms (Viola tricolor var. hortensis) on a spring, April morning; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Picture No. 10900310
White-lipped Snail (Cepaea hortensis) Date:

Garden snail, Helix aspersa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Picture No. 10890768
Giant African Snail - shell compared to a Roman Snail (Helix pomatia), Banded Snail (Cepaea hortensis) and Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) shells (Achatina sp.) Date:

Picture No. 10893744
Western Orphean Warbler - in olive tree - April (Sylvia hortensis) Date:

Picture No. 10893726
Eastern Orphean Warbler - May (Sylvia hortensis ssp crassirostr) Date:

Picture No. 10893725
Eastern Orphean Warbler - May (Sylvia hortensis ssp crassirostr) Date:

Picture No. 10896771
Tulips - a field of pink and white Tulips mixed with Pansy / Viola x wittrockiana / Viola tricolor hortensis in a garden in spring (Tulipa sp.) Date:

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"Hortensis: A Symphony of Salad Herbs and Floral Delights" Step into the enchanting world of hortensis, where nature's bountiful treasures await. From salad herbs to vibrant blooms, this captivating realm is a haven for those seeking culinary delights and visual splendor. In the heart of hortensis, you'll discover an array of plantes condimentaires pour salades, ready to elevate your culinary creations. These fragrant herbs add a burst of flavor and freshness to every dish, transforming ordinary salads into extraordinary feasts for the senses. Amongst the verdant landscape stands the majestic Hydrangea hortensia, its delicate petals painting a picturesque scene. As if inspired by an artist's brushstroke, these hydrangeas captivate with their ethereal beauty. Warblers flutter through this botanical paradise in a riotous display of colors. Their plumage resembles a vivid lithograph - nature's own masterpiece adorning our skies. The Flame anemone dances gracefully amidst lush greenery. Its fiery hues ignite passion within our hearts as we witness its mesmerizing presence. Wrinkled roses stand tall in defiance against time's relentless passage. Rosa rugosa showcases resilience and elegance intertwined - reminding us that true beauty lies in embracing imperfections. Pansies or pensees (Viola tricolor var. Hortensis) scatter like confetti across this whimsical garden tapestry. Each petal tells a story; their vibrant shades symbolize joy and remembrance. China aster or reine marguerite (Callistephus chinensis) unveils its regal allure with each bloom unfurling majestically under the sun's warm embrace. This flower reigns supreme as it enchants all who behold it. As warblers continue their melodic serenade from above, garden orache welcomes visitors with open arms - accompanied by graceful moths that dance amongst its leaves.