Sylva Collection

Large buckeye tree, Pavia lutea
5855040 Large buckeye tree, Pavia lutea; (add.info.: Yellow flowers, leaves, fruit, chestnut of the Large buckeye tree, Pavia lutea)

Rose-flowering locust tree, Robinia viscosa
5855026 Rose-flowering locust tree, Robinia viscosa; (add.info.: Leaves, flower, pod and seed of the Rose-flowering or clammy locust tree, Robinia viscosa)

Catalpa tree, Bignonia catalpa
5855014 Catalpa tree, Bignonia catalpa; (add.info.: Flowers, leaf, pod and seed of the catalpa tree, Bignonia catalpa. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

American aspen, Populus tremuloides, and American large aspen, Populus grandidenta
5855048 American aspen, Populus tremuloides, and American large aspen, Populus grandidenta; (add.info.: Leaves and aments of the American aspen, Populus tremuloides, and American large aspen)

Sweet locust tree, Gleditsia triacanthos
5855028 Sweet locust tree, Gleditsia triacanthos; (add.info.: Leaf, pod and seed of the sweet or honey locust tree, Gleditsia triacanthos)

Common alder tree, Alnus surrulata, and black alder, Alnus glauca (engraving)
5855024 Common alder tree, Alnus surrulata, and black alder, Alnus glauca (engraving); (add.info.: Leaves, aments and seed of the common alder tree, Alnus surrulata, and black alder, Alnus glauca)

Long-leaved cucumber tree, Magnolia auriculata
5855005 Long-leaved cucumber tree, Magnolia auriculata; (add.info.: Leaf, flower and cone of the long-leaved cucumber tree, Magnolia auriculata)

Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise zu Wied, also known by her literary name of Carmen Sylva
3502683 Pauline Elisabeth Ottilie Luise zu Wied, also known by her literary name of Carmen Sylva, from the magazine The World and His Wife

American black poplar tree, Populus hudsonica, and Virginian poplar, Populus monilifera
5855045 American black poplar tree, Populus hudsonica, and Virginian poplar, Populus monilifera; (add.info.: Leaves and buds of the American black poplar tree, Populus hudsonica)

Red birch, Betula rubra
5855021 Red birch, Betula rubra; (add.info.: Leaves, ament and seed of the red birch, Betula nigra (Betula rubra). Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Henri Joseph Redoute

Common European white birch tree, Betula alba
5855019 Common European white birch tree, Betula alba; (add.info.: Leaves, fertile aments and seed of the common European white birch tree, Betula alba)

Dwarf rose bay or mountain laurel tree, Rhododendrum maximum
5855016 Dwarf rose bay or mountain laurel tree, Rhododendrum maximum; (add.info.: Flower, leaves, seed vessel and seeds of the Dwarf rose bay or mountain laurel tree, Rhododendrum maximum)

Large-leaved umbrella tree, Magnolia macrophylla (engraving)
5855006 Large-leaved umbrella tree, Magnolia macrophylla (engraving); (add.info.: Leaf, cone and petal of the large-leaved umbrella tree, Magnolia macrophylla)

Heart leaved cucumber tree, Magnolia cordata
5855003 Heart leaved cucumber tree, Magnolia cordata; (add.info.: Flower, leaf and cone of the heart-leaved cucumber tree, Magnolia cordata)

Common white or grey poplar, Populus canescens, 1857 (engraving)
5855049 Common white or grey poplar, Populus canescens, 1857 (engraving); (add.info.: Leaf, branch and sprout of the Common white or grey poplar, Populus canescens)

Camphor tree, Laurus camphora
5855032 Camphor tree, Laurus camphora; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit and flowers of the Camphor tree, Laurus camphora. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Umbrella tree, Magnolia tripetala
5855004 Umbrella tree, Magnolia tripetala; (add.info.: Leaf, petal and cone of the umbrella tree, Magnolia tripetala. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Cottonwood tree, Populus canadensis (engraving)
5855044 Cottonwood tree, Populus canadensis (engraving); (add.info.: Leaf and branch of the cottonwood tree or Canadian poplar, Populus canadensis)

Carolinian poplar, Populus angulata (engraving)
5855043 Carolinian poplar, Populus angulata (engraving); (add.info.: Leaf, shoot and bark of the Carolinian poplar, Populus angulata)

Wild orange tree, Cerasus caroliniana
5855038 Wild orange tree, Cerasus caroliniana; (add.info.: Flowers, leaves and fruit of the wild orange or mock orange tree, Prunus caroliniana, Cerasus caroliniana)

Wild cherry tree, Cerasus virginiana
5855037 Wild cherry tree, Cerasus virginiana; (add.info.: Leaves, flowers and fruit of the wild cherry or chokecherry tree, Prunus virginiana, Cerasus virginiana)

American holly, Ilex opaca
5855033 American holly, Ilex opaca; (add.info.: Leaves and fruit of the American holly, Ilex opaca. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Henri Joseph Redoute)

Red bay tree, Laurus caroliniensis
5855031 Red bay tree, Laurus caroliniensis; (add.info.: Leaves and seeds of the red bay tree, Laurus caroliniensis. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Henri Joseph)

Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras, Sassafras albidum
5855030 Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras, Sassafras albidum; (add.info.: Fruit, leaves, male flower and female flower of the Sassafras tree, Laurus sassafras, Sassafras albidum)

Devil wood tree, Olea americana
5855035 Devil wood tree, Olea americana; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit and flowers of the Devil wood or devilwood tree, Osmanthus americanus, Olea americana)

Water locust tree, Gledistia monosperma
5855029 Water locust tree, Gledistia monosperma; (add.info.: Leaves, flower, pod and seed of the swamp locust or water locust, Gledistia monosperma, Gleditsia aquatica)

Locust tree, Robinia pseudo acacia (engraving)
5855025 Locust tree, Robinia pseudo acacia (engraving); (add.info.: Leaves, flower, pod and seed of the Locust tree, Robinia pseudo acacia)

Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera, and heart-leaved balsam poplar, Populus candicans
5855047 Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera, and heart-leaved balsam poplar, Populus candicans; (add.info.: Leaves and branches of Tacamahaca or Balsam poplar, Populus balsamifera)

Red cherry tree, Cerasus borealis
5855039 Red cherry tree, Cerasus borealis; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit and flowers of the red cherry tree, Cerasus borealis)

Yellow birch, Betula lutea
5855022 Yellow birch, Betula lutea; (add.info.: Leaves, aments and seed of the Yellow birch, Betula lutea. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Crab apple, Malus coronaria
5855013 Crab apple, Malus coronaria; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit, and flowers of the Garland Crab apple, Malus coronaria. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Buttonwood or sycamore maple tree, Platanus occidentalis
5855012 Buttonwood or sycamore maple tree, Platanus occidentalis; (add.info.: Leaf, fruit, flower and seed of the Buttonwood or sycamore maple tree, Platanus occidentalis)

Papaw tree, Annona triloba
5855009 Papaw tree, Annona triloba; (add.info.: Fruit, flower, leaves and stone of the Papaw or Pawpaw tree, Annona triloba)

Cucumber tree, Magnolia acuminata
5855002 Cucumber tree, Magnolia acuminata; (add.info.: Flower, leaf and cone of the cucumber tree, Magnolia acuminata. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Cotton tree, Populus argentea
5855046 Cotton tree, Populus argentea; (add.info.: Leaf and branch of the cotton tree, Populus argentea. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Black birch tree, Betula lenta
5855023 Black birch tree, Betula lenta; (add.info.: Leaves, ament and seed of the Black birch tree, Betula lenta. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

White birch, Betula populifolia
5855020 White birch, Betula populifolia; (add.info.: Leaves, ament and seed of the White birch, Betula populifolia. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Canoe birch, Betula papyracea
5855018 Canoe birch, Betula papyracea; (add.info.: Leaves, fertile aments and seed of the Canoe birch tree, Betula papyrifera (Betula papyracea)

Mountain laurel tree, Kalmia latifolia
5855017 Mountain laurel tree, Kalmia latifolia; (add.info.: Flower, leaves, seed vessel and seeds of the Mountain laurel tree, Kalmia latifolia)

Ohio buckeye tree, Pavia ohioensis
5855041 Ohio buckeye tree, Pavia ohioensis; (add.info.: Flowers, leaves, chestnut and fruit of the Ohio buckeye tree, Aesculus glabra, Pavia ohioensis)

Olive tree, Olea europaea
5855036 Olive tree, Olea europaea; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit, drupe and flowers of the olive tree, Olea europaea. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Sorrel tree, Oxydendrum arboreum
5855034 Sorrel tree, Oxydendrum arboreum; (add.info.: Leaves, flowers, seed capsule and seeds of the Sorrel tree, Oxydendrum arboreum, Sorel, Andromeda arborea)

Yellow wood, Virgilia lutea
5855027 Yellow wood, Virgilia lutea; (add.info.: Leaves, flower, pod and seed of the Yellow wood, Virgilia lutea, Cladrastis kentukea)

June berry, Mespilus arborea
5855015 June berry, Mespilus arborea; (add.info.: Leaves, berries, and flower of the June berry, Mespilus arborea. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Pancrace Bessa)

Persimmon, Dispiros virginiana
5855042 Persimmon, Dispiros virginiana; (add.info.: Leaves, fruit and seed of the persimmon tree, Dispyros virginiana. Handcolored stipple engraving from a botanical illustration by Redoute)

Poplar or tulip tree, Liriodendrum tulipifera
5855010 Poplar or tulip tree, Liriodendrum tulipifera; (add.info.: Leaves, flower, cone and seed of the Poplar or tulip tree, Liriodendrum tulipifera)

Music cover, The Birth of the Blues, words by B G De Sylva and Lew Brown, music by Ray Henderson. 1926

Elisabeth of Wied, Queen of Romania
Elisabeth of Wied (1843-1916), Queen of Romania, pen name Carmen Sylva, playing the organ

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"Sylva: A Melodic Journey Through Time and Nature" Step into the enchanting world of "Sylva, " where music intertwines with history, nature, and royalty. This captivating music cover of "Save Your Sorrow" by Florrie Forde takes us on a nostalgic voyage to another era. Elisabeth of Wied, also known as Carmen Sylva, was not only a talented singer but also Queen of Romania. Her mesmerizing voice echoed through the halls as she serenaded her subjects with grace and passion. As we delve deeper into this musical odyssey, we encounter another masterpiece - "The Birth of the Blues. " Its harmonious notes transport us back in time to witness Elisabeth's reign as Queen Elizabeth Dowage of Roumania. Amidst this lyrical journey lies a majestic magnolia tree - Magnolia grandiflora - standing tall like an ancient guardian. Its large laurel-like leaves whisper tales from centuries past, reminding us that nature holds its own symphony within its branches. In our exploration through forests and timber propagation, we stumble upon John Evelyn's renowned work titled "Sylva. " This discourse unveils the secrets hidden within forest trees and their vital role in sustaining life. Queen Elizabeth herself found solace amidst nature's embrace. She sought refuge under the shade of sweet gum trees - Liquidambar styraciflua - finding tranquility in their vibrant foliage and aromatic resin. A small magnolia tree or white bay - Magnolia glauca - adds delicate beauty to our expedition. Its pristine blossoms symbolize purity while evoking memories of Carmen Sylva's ethereal presence during her late portrait sessions. Amongst these botanical wonders stands the loblolly bay – Gordonia lasyanthus – exuding elegance with its exquisite blooms. Just like Carmen Sylva left an indelible mark on literature and artistry, this enchanting flower leaves an everlasting impression on our hearts.