Majus Collection

Common snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) colour variation. Illustration from Erwin Baur, Einf in die experimentelle Vererbungslehre. Date: 1919

Indian watercress with scarlet flowers, Tropacolum majus
5856493 Indian watercress with scarlet flowers, Tropacolum majus; (add.info.: Indian watercress with scarlet flowers, Tropacolum majus)

Decorative botanical print with flossflower, snapdragon, cantuta, and ladies purse
5855521 Decorative botanical print with flossflower, snapdragon, cantuta, and ladies purse; (add.info.: Annual and biannuals including blue flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum)

Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus
5855081 Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus; (add.info.: Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark)

Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus
5855941 Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus; (add.info.: Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora")

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)

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

Coconut, banana, sugar cane, etc
Coconut palm, Cocos nucifera 1, banana, Musa paradisiaca 2, sugar cane, Saccharum officinale 3, flag, Iris germanica 4, Poets daffodil, Narcissus poeticus 5, and fern Cymbidium echinocarpon 6

Gamopetalous Plants (colour litho)
6004525 Gamopetalous Plants (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gamopetalous Plants)

Snapdragon or Antirrhinum species
Four-coloured snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus quadricolor, carnation-flowered snapdragon, A. majus caryophylloides, and heart-shaped snapdragon, A. asarina

Garden pea, Pisum sativum
Garden pea varieties, Pisum sativum (P. majus and P. minus). Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Leontice leontopetalum and European heliotrope, Heliotropium europaeum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Horsetail varieties, Equisetum species. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Duckweed, Lemna minor, and marsh horsetail, Equisetum palustre. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

St. Barbaras herb, Barbarea vulgaris, and greater celandine, Chelidonium majus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Wild radish, Raphanus raphanistrum, and garlic
Wild radish, Raphanus raphanistrum, and jack by the hedge or garlic mustard, Alliaria petiolata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch

Toadflax, Linaria vulgaris, and snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Garden valerian, Valeriana officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Greater centaury, Centaurium majus, and common centaury, Centaurium erythraea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Greater celandine or tetterwort, Chelidonium majus. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by Walther Muller from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler

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

Silver-edged leaved snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus foliis argenteo-marginatus. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Rossioglossum ampliatum orchid (Oncidium ampliatum majus). Central America. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Garden nasturtium variety, Tom Thumb, Tropaeolum majus atrosanguineum nanum. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Yellow toad flax or snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus, Angiospermia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtis Lectures on Botany

Garden nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus
La Capucine. Garden nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus
Le Mufle de Lyon. Snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Greater celandine, Chelidonium majus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Curtis British Entomology Plate 425
Diptera: Xylota bifasciata = Chalcosyrphus bifasciatus (Four-spotted Hover-fly) [Plant: Conopodium majus (Bunium flexuosum, Common Earth-nut)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 199
Coleoptera: *Clytus quadripunctatus (Spotted Longicorn), = ? From Mr. Sparshall; a mainland-European species? [Plant: Chelidonium majus (Greater Celandine)] Date: 1824-39

Antirrhinum majus - Snapdragon. Date: circa 1930s

PLANTS / CHELIDONIUM MAJUS
GREATER CELANDINE, or SWALLOW WORT, or TETTERWORT Date: early 20th century

Greater Celandine or Tetterwort (Chelidonium majus), medicinal plant

Crimson and yellow snapdragon, Antirrhinum majus.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

The Capture of Acre by the Crusaders (1191ja) during the First Crusade. From Speculum Majus by Vincent de Beauvais (c1190-1264) French Dominican monk and encyclopaedist.. 15th century manuscript

Roger Bacon (c1214-92) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar): called Doctor Mirabilis. Bacon imprisoned in monastery in Paris

The Language of Flowers. Nasturtium - Tropaeolum majus. Indifference. Trade Card for chocolate c1900

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), centre. The natural source of digitalin, a powerful cardiac stimulant, valuable in the treatment of heart disease

Grandville Nasturtium
CAPUCINE nasturtium (tropaeolum majus) Date: 1847

Plants / Tropaeolum Majus
Nasturtium, O Indian Cress

Plants / Chelidonium Majus
Plants/Chelidonium Majus

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Majus: Plate 139" Plate 139 takes us on a captivating journey through the diverse world of majus, showcasing its incredible color variations and fascinating species. Starting with the common snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus), we are treated to a visual feast of different hues that this flower proudly displays. From scarlet to yellow, these vibrant blooms add a touch of elegance to any garden. Moving on, we encounter the striking greater Indian cress (Tropaeolum majus) with its scarlet and yellow flowers. This exotic plant brings an air of tropical beauty wherever it grows, reminding us of faraway lands. Next up is Sanguinaria or nevadilla (Paronychia argentea), also known as St. Barbaras herb. Its delicate white flowers stand out against its silver foliage, creating a mesmerizing contrast that captures our attention. As we delve further into the world of majus, we discover some beloved crops like coconut, banana, and sugar cane – nature's delicious gifts that sustain us in various ways. The plate also showcases gamopetalous plants in all their glory through a stunning color lithograph. These intricate floral arrangements remind us of nature's artistry and diversity. Snapdragon or Antirrhinum species make another appearance on this plate - their unique shape and vibrant colors continue to captivate garden enthusiasts worldwide. Garden pea (Pisum sativum) adds a touch of familiarity amidst this botanical adventure. Its sweet pods hold promise for future harvests while adding charm to any vegetable patch. Leontice leontopetalum and European heliotrope grace this collection with their elegant presence. These enchanting flowers bring fragrance and beauty together in perfect harmony. Horsetail varieties from Equisetum species offer an intriguing glimpse into prehistoric times when these ancient plants roamed the Earth.