Seed Collection (page 9)

Loading bins of potato planter with fertilizer and seed from trailer... Kern County, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Loading bins of potato planter with fertilizer and seed from trailer at edge of field. Kern County, California

Large-scale, mechanized farming - potato planter, Kern County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Large-scale, mechanized farming. The potato planter, operated by a crew of three men, makes the rows, fertilizes and plants potatoes in one operation. Kern County, California

Loading bins of potato planter which fertilizes and plants potatoes... Kern County, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Loading bins of potato planter which fertilizes and plants potatoes in one operation. Kern County, California

The Sower, 1851. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
The Sower, 1851

Seed
Thoth Adan

Seedlings
Penny Myles

Gathering Seeds-Coast Pomo, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Gathering Seeds-Coast Pomo, c1924. Cecilia Joaquin, Pomo woman, full-length portrait, standing, using seed beater to gather seeds into a burden basket

Hallett's pedigree nursery wheat, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Hallett's pedigree nursery wheat, 1862. The original ear, A, was selected in 1857 from a large crop of "nursery" wheat, not because of its great size

Sesame (Sesamum indicum), green unripe pods. Sichuan Province, China

RF - Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seeds blowing in the wind, England, UK. May

RF - Silhouettes of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seed heads and grasses, England, UK

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum), Hedge parsley (Torilis) and Allium seedhead silhouettes on white background

Seeds and seedpods of Armenian grape hyacinth (Muscari armeniacum) June

Tea mangrove (Pelliciera rhizophorae) seed, Pochote Estuary, Costa Rica, Vulnerable species

Poisonous Plants
Vintage lithograph of Poisonous Plants including Deadly Nightshade, Thorn Apple, Henbane, Mezereon, Fools Parsley and Herb Paris

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) fallen oak leaf and acorns on moss, Highlands, Scotland, October

Harvest mice (Micromys minutus) on wheat stems, Devon, UK, July. Captive. Not available for Greetings card and Notelets in the UK until 24/08/16

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) close up of seedhead or clock, Nordtirol, Austian Alps. June

Hazel Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) hibernating amongst leaves and acorns. Captive. Leicestershire, UK, October

RF - Oak (Quercus robur) acorns in autumn, England, UK, August

Bog Plants, Wildflowers, and Water Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Bog Plants, Wildflowers, and Water Plants: Plate 17

Wildflower and Medicinal Herbal Plants, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Wildflowers, Medicinal and Herbal Plants: Plate 31

Blackthorn, 1893. Botanical illustration of Prunus spinosa, the blackthorn, from an atlas of the plants of France

Dandelions flowers with black background

A woman decorates an apple with carnation seeds, which is a popular traditional gift during Valentines Day, in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir, Turkey, February 14, 2018. REUTERS/Sertac Kayar

Freedoom
Mustafa öztürk

Breath of life
Satoru Goto

The Seed
Treechild

reed flower
Josip Milićević

Blowball
Patrick Aurednik

Dreamy landscape
Imaginative

Nature reserve
Imaginative

Guillaume, Kid, Grain, Spray, Currant, Grappe, Guepe, Guepier, page 20 - Alphabet by Mademoiselle Lili, by L
DUV4224141 Guillaume, Kid, Grain, Spray, Currant, Grappe, Guepe, Guepier, page 20 - Alphabet by Mademoiselle Lili, by L. Froelich and by a dad (Hetzel himself)

"Earth filled with Spring", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)
RDA78557 "Earth filled with Spring", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Apple, Pyrus malus, with blossom, fruit, seed and branch. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm, Wahlstrom & Widstrand

Eggs of some birds and turtles, and seed cases of bryophites and some other plants. Color lithograph Lithograph

Bitter orange or Seville orange.. Citrus aurantium.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from G. T. Wilhelm's "Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte" (Encyclopedia of Natural History)

Workers at a plantation in Port-au-Prince, Haiti America Haiti, Port-au-Prince. Date of Photograph:1890-1899 ca

Magical
Daan de Vos

Dandelion Wishes
Lisa Zhang

Fecondation and development of eggs and vegetables: Natural Creation and Living Beings (by Jules Rengade)
JAB4119809 Fecondation and development of eggs and vegetables: Natural Creation and Living Beings (by Jules Rengade). Drawing by A

Ballet
soide55

Taste of spring
Ricky Siegers

last dance
Ileana Bosogea-Tudor

Blue fun
Heidi Westum

Shadows in the green
Heidi Westum

Red Morning
Heidi Westum

Teardrops
Mathieu Irthum

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"Exploring the Cosmic Origins: Seeds of Life and Beyond" Intriguingly, seeds hold within them the secrets of our cosmic origins. Just like the cosmic microwave background that permeates our universe they can a testament to the vastness and interconnectedness of life. Take for instance Elaeis guineensis Jacq. , commonly known as African oil palm. This seed not only sustains livelihoods but also symbolizes resilience in Southeast Asia's rich culinary tapestry. The spices derived from these seeds add an explosion of flavors to Thai food, tantalizing taste buds across Thailand. Delving into history, we find William Cutbush and Sons meticulously cataloging plant anatomy through Victorian botanical illustrations. Their detailed depictions capture the essence of Ginkgo biloba, also known as maidenhair tree – a living fossil with medicinal properties celebrated since ancient times. Victorian botanical illustrations further unveil nature's pharmacy by showcasing various medicinal and herbal plants. From dandelion seeds gracefully floating away on gentle breezes to Quercus suber or cork oak providing sustainable materials, each seed holds immense potential for both healing and innovation. It was Carl Linnaeus who classified these diverse wonders in his groundbreaking work "Systema Naturae. " His meticulous categorization paved the way for understanding how every seed contributes to Earth's biodiversity. Zooming closer to home, Siskin & Tits flutter around squirrel-proof globe bird feeders in Bedfordshire UK. These tiny creatures rely on seeds as their primary source of nourishment while delighting us with their vibrant presence amidst nature's beauty. Seeds truly encapsulate life's remarkable journey - from their celestial origins hinted at by cosmic microwave background radiation to their vital role in sustaining ecosystems worldwide. Let us cherish these humble yet extraordinary entities that have shaped our planet throughout time immemorial.