"The Pica rustica, or Magpie, extends through the Palaearctic Region, and reaches Formosa and North America." A. H. Evans, 1900 The plumage of this bird is black and white.

A Magpie Sitting on a Tree Branch Looking Down While Surrounded by Other Trees

"The Pica rustica, or Magpie, extends through the Palaearctic Region, and reaches Formosa and North…

"Corvus corax, the Raven, are generally black with a purplish or greenish gloss, and frequently with white at the base of the feathers; some, however, are browner."

Raven

"Corvus corax, the Raven, are generally black with a purplish or greenish gloss, and frequently with…

"Heteralocha acutirostris, the New Zealand Huia, the female has a remarkably long, curved bill, that of the male being short, stout, and nearly straight, The plumage is greenish-black, with a white-tipped tail; the bill is whitish, the feet are blue-grey, the large rictal wattles orange." A. H. Evans, 1900

Huia

"Heteralocha acutirostris, the New Zealand Huia, the female has a remarkably long, curved bill, that…

"Our familiar Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) being iridescent black, with buff markings above, and, after the autumn moult, white spots below. The female is duller, but in this Family the sexes usually differ little." A. H. Evans, 1900

Common Starling

"Our familiar Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) being iridescent black, with buff markings above, and, after…

"Drepanis pacifica, the Mamo, is black, with golden rump, upper and under tail-coverts, tibiae, and bend of wing, a little white shewing on the wings and tail." A. H. Evans, 1900

Mamo

"Drepanis pacifica, the Mamo, is black, with golden rump, upper and under tail-coverts, tibiae, and…

"Prosthemadera novae zealandiae, the Tui, are black and white... two gular patches of curled white filamentary plumes, which give it the name of Parson-bird, as well as pointed white feathers curving forward from the sides of the neck." A. H. Evans, 1900

Tui

"Prosthemadera novae zealandiae, the Tui, are black and white... two gular patches of curled white filamentary…

"Certhia familiaris, the Tree Creeper, the coloration of both sexes is brown, black, rufous, buff, grey, and white." A. H. Evans, 1900

Tree Creeper

"Certhia familiaris, the Tree Creeper, the coloration of both sexes is brown, black, rufous, buff, grey,…

"Certhiola flaveola, the Sugar-bird, coloration varies from black, grey, or purplish, relieved by rufous and white, to brilliant blue, purple, or green, with the quills only black, or with further yellow, chestnut, and exceptionally scarlet, decorations. Uniform black, or olive and brown hues are unusual, save in females, which, however, are often bright green, with the addition of a little blue or yellow." A. H. Evans, 1900

Sugarbird

"Certhiola flaveola, the Sugar-bird, coloration varies from black, grey, or purplish, relieved by rufous…

"Mniotilta varia, the Black and White Warbler, The general coloration is olive-green, grey, or slaty-blue, with yellow or rarely orange under parts; chestnut marks, white wing-bands, and the like, occasionally relieving plumage. The head is particularly dark and streaky. Mniotilta, exhibits black and white stripes." A. H. Evans, 1900

Black and White Warbler

"Mniotilta varia, the Black and White Warbler, The general coloration is olive-green, grey, or slaty-blue,…

icterus baltimore, Baltimore Oriole, are glossy black, with yellow, bay, or orange patches-especially upon the rump and lower surface-and often some white on the wing." A. H. Evans, 1900

Baltimore Oriole

icterus baltimore, Baltimore Oriole, are glossy black, with yellow, bay, or orange patches-especially…

" The Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis), with its black, chestnut, and white plumage, that becomes black and white in the summer." A. H. Evans, 1900

Snow Bunting

" The Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis), with its black, chestnut, and white plumage, that becomes…

"And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light." Matthew 17:1-2 KJV

The Transfiguration

"And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high…

Virginia Cut Grass (Leersia Virginica) is a small flowered white grass, and is smoother than white grass known as "false rice". The panicle is simple, slender, the spikelets closely appressed, and oblong.

Annual Spear Grass

Virginia Cut Grass (Leersia Virginica) is a small flowered white grass, and is smoother than white grass…

Virginia Cut Grass (Leersia Virginica) is a small flowered white grass, and is smoother than white grass known as "false rice". The panicle is simple, slender, the spikelets closely appressed, and oblong.

Virginia Cut Grass

Virginia Cut Grass (Leersia Virginica) is a small flowered white grass, and is smoother than white grass…

Virginia Cut Grass (Leersia Virginica) is a small flowered white grass, and is smoother than white grass known as "false rice". The panicle is simple, slender, the spikelets closely appressed, and oblong. The partial open spikelet is viewed.

Virginia Cut Grass

Virginia Cut Grass (Leersia Virginica) is a small flowered white grass, and is smoother than white grass…

Virginia Cut Grass (Leersia Virginica) is a small flowered white grass, and is smoother than white grass known as "false rice". The panicle is simple, slender, the spikelets closely appressed, and oblong. The fully open spikelet shows the stamens and pistil.

Virginia Cut Grass

Virginia Cut Grass (Leersia Virginica) is a small flowered white grass, and is smoother than white grass…

Virginia Cut Grass (Leersia Virginica) is a small flowered white grass, and is smoother than white grass known as "false rice". The panicle is simple, slender, the spikelets closely appressed, and oblong. This is a magnified stigma.

Virginia Cut Grass

Virginia Cut Grass (Leersia Virginica) is a small flowered white grass, and is smoother than white grass…

Virginia Cut Grass (Leersia Virginica) is a small flowered white grass, and is smoother than white grass known as "false rice". The panicle is simple, slender, the spikelets closely appressed, and oblong. Here we see the seed of this delicate looking and beautiful grass.

Virginia Cut Grass

Virginia Cut Grass (Leersia Virginica) is a small flowered white grass, and is smoother than white grass…

June grass (Poa prstensis) is also known as Green Meadow grass, Common Spear Grass, Kentucky Blue grass. The lower florets in the June Grass are connected at the base by a web of long silky filaments holding the calyx. The outter palea is five-ribbed with the marginal ribs hairy. The upper sheath is longer than its leaf. June Grass grows from ten to fifteen inches with and erect, smooth, round stem. The root is perennial and creeping. The plants grows a light greenish color while the spikelets are brownsh purple.

June Grass

June grass (Poa prstensis) is also known as Green Meadow grass, Common Spear Grass, Kentucky Blue grass.…

June grass (Poa prstensis) is also known as Green Meadow grass, Common Spear Grass, Kentucky Blue grass. The lower florets in the June Grass are connected at the base by a web of long silky filaments holding the calyx. The outter palea is five-ribbed with the marginal ribs hairy. The upper sheath is longer than its leaf. June Grass grows from ten to fifteen inches with and erect, smooth, round stem. The root is perennial and creeping. The plants grows a light greenish color while the spikelets are brownsh purple. Shown here is a magnified flower.

June Grass

June grass (Poa prstensis) is also known as Green Meadow grass, Common Spear Grass, Kentucky Blue grass.…

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common in dry, sunny pastures, with a stem one foot high, slender with short leaves. Narrow sheaths, bearded. The panicle is simple and there are seven flowered spikelets. The lower palea broadly ovate, loosely hairy on the back, longer than its awl-shaped teeth. Perennial and flowers in June.

Wild Oat Grass

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common…

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common in dry, sunny pastures, with a stem one foot high, slender with short leaves. Narrow sheaths, bearded. The panicle is simple and there are seven flowered spikelets. The lower palea broadly ovate, loosely hairy on the back, longer than its awl-shaped teeth. Perennial and flowers in June. Shown is a magnified spikelet.

Wild Oat Grass

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common…

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common in dry, sunny pastures, with a stem one foot high, slender with short leaves. Narrow sheaths, bearded. The panicle is simple and there are seven flowered spikelets. The lower palea broadly ovate, loosely hairy on the back, longer than its awl-shaped teeth. Perennial and flowers in June. Shown is a magnified spikelet. Shown is the upper pale.

Wild Oat Grass

Wild Oat Grass (Danthonia spicata), also referred to as White Top grass, and Old Fog grass, is common…

The White Clover ((Trifolium repens) stems are spreading, slender and creeping. The leaves are are inversely heart-shaped, the flower-heads are small and white. The White Clover can easily accomadate itself to a great variety of soils, but grows most luxuriantly in moist grounds and moist or wet seasons.

White Clover

The White Clover ((Trifolium repens) stems are spreading, slender and creeping. The leaves are are inversely…

The White Clover ((Trifolium repens) stems are spreading, slender and creeping. The leaves are are inversely heart-shaped, the flower-heads are small and white. The White Clover can easily accomadate itself to a great variety of soils, but grows most luxuriantly in moist grounds and moist or wet seasons. This flower is magnified.

White Clover

The White Clover ((Trifolium repens) stems are spreading, slender and creeping. The leaves are are inversely…

Alfalfa or Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop. It is a wheat reguiring great heat and sunlight. It resembles clover with clusters of small purple or pale blue flowers that have two or three twirls. The leaflets are in threes, obovate, oblong, and toothed. The fruit n downy pods, and has two to three twirls.

Lucerne or Alfalfa Plant

Alfalfa or Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an…

Alfalfa or Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop. It is a wheat reguiring great heat and sunlight. It resembles clover with clusters of small purple or pale blue flowers, shown here, that have two or three twirls. The leaflets are in threes, obovate, oblong, and toothed. The fruit n downy pods, and has two to three twirls.

Lucerne or Alfalfa Plant

Alfalfa or Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an…

Alfalfa or Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an important forage crop. It is a wheat reguiring great heat and sunlight. It resembles clover with clusters of small purple or pale blue flowers that have two or three twirls. The leaflets are in threes, obovate, oblong, and toothed. The fruit n downy pods, as shown here, have two to three twirls.

Lucerne or Alfalfa Plant

Alfalfa or Lucerne (Medicago sativa) is a flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae cultivated as an…

The secessionists tore up the railroad but the men of the eighth Massachusetts knew how to build railroads. Together with the New York Seventh Regiment, they began to spike down the rails and relaid the rails and made their way to Washington.

New York Seventh Regiment Marching Down Broadway

The secessionists tore up the railroad but the men of the eighth Massachusetts knew how to build railroads.…

Criticism for the "White-Washing Committee's report on the "ring's" accounts. The "White-Washing Committee" invited by The Ring controller to inspect his books. Nast entitled this drawing "Three Blind Mice."

White-Washing Committee's Reports

Criticism for the "White-Washing Committee's report on the "ring's" accounts. The "White-Washing Committee"…

Horace Greeley covering the "Monument of Infamy" associated with Tammany Democrats. "The whited sepulcher - covering the monument of infamy with his white hat and coat."

Greeley Covers Monument of Infamy

Horace Greeley covering the "Monument of Infamy" associated with Tammany Democrats. "The whited sepulcher…

Benjamin Butler as the Genie of Massachusetts smells blue blood, threatening the "cradle of liberty" with his 1874 Inflation Bill.

1874 Inflation Bill

Benjamin Butler as the Genie of Massachusetts smells blue blood, threatening the "cradle of liberty"…

The cartoon that captured Tweed. Reform Tweed: "If all the people want is to have somebody arrested, I'll have you plunders arrested. You will be allowed to escape; nobody wil be hurt; and then Tilden will go to the White House, and I to Albany as Governor.

Tweed-le-dee and Tilden-dum

The cartoon that captured Tweed. Reform Tweed: "If all the people want is to have somebody arrested,…

Potter designs a jar with the White House turned upside down and the United Mexico of America at the bottom.

White House Turned Upside Down

Potter designs a jar with the White House turned upside down and the United Mexico of America at the…

During the 1884 Presidential Election, James Blaine lean towards John Logan to push him off the White House.

Blaine Pushing Logan

During the 1884 Presidential Election, James Blaine lean towards John Logan to push him off the White…

A lean tiger wailing at the White House door.

Tiger Wailing at White House

A lean tiger wailing at the White House door.

After the New York elections, the tiger is trying to get in.

Tiger Trying to Get In

After the New York elections, the tiger is trying to get in.

The tiger slammed out of the White House.

Tiger Slammed Out

The tiger slammed out of the White House.

"ARGENT. The French word for silver, of which metal all white fields or charges are supposed to consist." -Hall, 1862

Argent

"ARGENT. The French word for silver, of which metal all white fields or charges are supposed to consist."…

"Hurts, Azure. HURTS. Blue roundlets: the colour is expressed in the name; therefore the tincture is not otherwise named in emblazoning a coat of arms." -Hall, 1862

Roundlet Hurts

"Hurts, Azure. HURTS. Blue roundlets: the colour is expressed in the name; therefore the tincture is…

"The horizontal alignment Turn signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment changes. The Turn sign or the Curve sign may be combined with the Cross Road sign or the Side Road sign to create a combination Horizontal Alignment/Intersection sign that depicts the condition where an intersection occurs within a turn or curve."

Combination Horizontal Alignment/Intersection, Black and White

"The horizontal alignment Turn signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway…

The horizontal alignment signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment changes. If the change in horizontal alignment is 135 degrees or more, the Hairpin Curve sign may be used.

U-Turn, Black and White

The horizontal alignment signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment…

"A Truck Rollover Warning sign may be used to warn drivers of vehicles with a high center of gravity, such as trucks, tankers, and recreational vehicles, of a curve or turn having geometric conditions that are prone to cause such vehicles to lose control and overturn. When the Truck Rollover Warning sign is used, it shall be accompanied by an Advisory Speed plaque indicating the recommended speed for vehicles with a higher center of gravity."

Truck Rollover Warning, Black and White

"A Truck Rollover Warning sign may be used to warn drivers of vehicles with a high center of gravity,…

The horizontal alignment signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment changes. If the change in horizontal alignment is approximately 270 degrees, such as on a cloverleaf interchange ramp, the 270-degree Loop sign may be used.

270 Degree Loop, Black and White

The horizontal alignment signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment…

The horizontal alignment Turn may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment changes. This specific sign indicates that there is a 90° left turn on the road ahead.

Left Turn, Black and White

The horizontal alignment Turn may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment…

The horizontal alignment Curve may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment changes.

Left Curve, Black and White

The horizontal alignment Curve may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment…

The horizontal alignment Reverse Turn signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment changes. This sign indicates that there is a left turn ahead, immediately followed by a right turn.

Reverse Turn, Black and White

The horizontal alignment Reverse Turn signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal…

The horizontal alignment Reverse Curve signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment changes. This sign indicates that the road ahead curves to the left and then immediately curves back to the right.

Reverse Curve, Black and White

The horizontal alignment Reverse Curve signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal…

The horizontal alignment Winding Road signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment changes.

Winding Road, Black and White

The horizontal alignment Winding Road signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal…

The horizontal alignment signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment changes. A One-Direction Large Arrow sign may be used on the outside of the turn or curve. When the Hairpin Curve sign or the 270-degree Loop sign is installed, either a One-Direction Large Arrow sign or Chevron Alignment signs should be installed on the outside of the turn or curve.

One-Direction Large Arrow, Black and White

The horizontal alignment signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment…

The horizontal alignment signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment changes. When the Hairpin Curve sign or the 270-degree Loop sign is installed, either a One-Direction Large Arrow sign or Chevron Alignment signs should be installed on the outside of the turn or curve.

Chevron Alignment, Black and White

The horizontal alignment signs may be used in advance of situations where the horizontal roadway alignment…

The Hill sign should be used in advance of a downgrade where the length, percent of grade, horizontal curvature, and/or other physical features require special precautions on the part of road users.

Hill, Black and White

The Hill sign should be used in advance of a downgrade where the length, percent of grade, horizontal…

The Double Arrow sign may be used to advise road users that traffic is permitted to pass on either side of an island, obstruction, or gore in the roadway. Traffic separated by this sign may either rejoin or change directions.

Double Arrow, Black and White

The Double Arrow sign may be used to advise road users that traffic is permitted to pass on either side…

The DEAD END sign may be used at the entrance of a single road or street that terminates in a dead end or cul-de-sac.

Dead End, Black and White

The DEAD END sign may be used at the entrance of a single road or street that terminates in a dead end…

A Divided Highway symbol sign should be used on the approaches to a section of highway (not an intersection or junction) where the opposing flows of traffic are separated by a median or other physical barrier. The word message DIVIDED HIGHWAY or DIVIDED ROAD sign may be used as an alternate to the symbol sign.

Divided Highway, Black and White

A Divided Highway symbol sign should be used on the approaches to a section of highway (not an intersection…

A Divided Highway Ends symbol sign should be used in advance of the end of a section of physically divided highway (not an intersection or junction) as a warning of two-way traffic ahead.

Divided Highway Ends, Black and White

A Divided Highway Ends symbol sign should be used in advance of the end of a section of physically divided…

The Advance Traffic Control symbol signs includes the Stop Ahead sign. These signs shall be installed on an approach to a primary traffic control device that is not visible for a sufficient distance to permit the road user to respond to the device. The visibility criteria for a traffic control signal shall be based on having a continuous view of at least two signal faces for the distance specified.

Stop Ahead, Black and White

The Advance Traffic Control symbol signs includes the Stop Ahead sign. These signs shall be installed…

The Advance Traffic Control symbol signs includes the Yield Ahead sign. These signs shall be installed on an approach to a primary traffic control device that is not visible for a sufficient distance to permit the road user to respond to the device. The visibility criteria for a traffic control signal shall be based on having a continuous view of at least two signal faces for the distance specified.

Yield Ahead, Black and White

The Advance Traffic Control symbol signs includes the Yield Ahead sign. These signs shall be installed…

The Advance Traffic Control symbol signs includes the Signal Ahead sign. These signs shall be installed on an approach to a primary traffic control device that is not visible for a sufficient distance to permit the road user to respond to the device. The visibility criteria for a traffic control signal shall be based on having a continuous view of at least two signal faces for the distance specified.

Signal Ahead, Black and White

The Advance Traffic Control symbol signs includes the Signal Ahead sign. These signs shall be installed…

BUMP signs should be used to give warning of a sharp rise or depression in the profile of the road.

Bump, Black and White

BUMP signs should be used to give warning of a sharp rise or depression in the profile of the road.