The sense of smell is closely allied with the sense of taste. The organs of the sense of smell are simple nerve-endings in papillae or pits. The substance to be smelled must come to the organs of smell as a gas or vapor. This example shows the smelling pits on the expanded terminal segments on the antenna of a leaf-eating beetle.

Sense of Smell

The sense of smell is closely allied with the sense of taste. The organs of the sense of smell are simple…

"Seeds Germinating. The central figure shows a plant which has newly appeared above ground." -Whitney, 1911

Germination

"Seeds Germinating. The central figure shows a plant which has newly appeared above ground." -Whitney,…

"Glossophaga nigra. GLOSSOPHAGA. A genus of South American phyllostomine bats. These bats are provided with a very long, slender, extensile tongue, brushy at the end ... the tongue being used to lick out the soft pulp of fruits." -Whitney, 1911

Leaf-Nosed Bat

"Glossophaga nigra. GLOSSOPHAGA. A genus of South American phyllostomine bats. These bats are provided…

"Gracilaria salicifoliella. GRACILARIA. In entomology, the typical genus of Gracilariidae, containing very small but beautiful tineid moths, characterized by the form of the fore wings and the smoothly clothed palpi." -Whitney, 1911

Leaf Blotch Miner Moth

"Gracilaria salicifoliella. GRACILARIA. In entomology, the typical genus of Gracilariidae, containing…

This woman is shown wearing a late 19th century decorative dress that is designed with a scrolling leaf pattern all over.

Late 19th Century Decorative Dress

This woman is shown wearing a late 19th century decorative dress that is designed with a scrolling leaf…

"Grinnellia Americana. a, structure of the leaf; b, vertical section of a conceptacle, showing the chains of spores." -Whitney, 1911

Marine Red Algae

"Grinnellia Americana. a, structure of the leaf; b, vertical section of a conceptacle, showing the chains…

"Branch of Gulfweed (Sargassum bacciferum). a, vesicle with leaf; b, mucronate vesicle." -Whitney, 1911

Gulfweed Branch

"Branch of Gulfweed (Sargassum bacciferum). a, vesicle with leaf; b, mucronate vesicle." -Whitney, 1911

The Chilean Rhubarb (Gunnera tinctoria) is a large-leaved plant in the Gunneraceae family. It was also known as the synonym Gunnera scabra.

Chilean Rhubarb

The Chilean Rhubarb (Gunnera tinctoria) is a large-leaved plant in the Gunneraceae family. It was also…

This vase is an antique design, Greek or Roman. It has two handles and a design of a figure in the center with a leaf design. This was designed by famous potter Josiah Wedgwood.

Vase

This vase is an antique design, Greek or Roman. It has two handles and a design of a figure in the center…

This ice spoon is used to assist the ice tongs in removing carrying ice. The handle terminates with a figure and the bowl of the spoon has a leaf design.

Ice Spoon

This ice spoon is used to assist the ice tongs in removing carrying ice. The handle terminates with…

This jug is covered with a flower and leaf design.

Jug

This jug is covered with a flower and leaf design.

This jug is covered with a flower and leaf design.

Jug

This jug is covered with a flower and leaf design.

This jug is covered with a flower and leaf design.

Jug

This jug is covered with a flower and leaf design.

This brooch has a leaf design. It is designed to be attached to garments.

Brooch

This brooch has a leaf design. It is designed to be attached to garments.

This necklace and earring set has a floral and leaf design. It is designed to be attached to garments.

Necklace and Earring Set

This necklace and earring set has a floral and leaf design. It is designed to be attached to garments.

This brooch has a floral and leaf design, It is designed to be attached to garments.

Brooch

This brooch has a floral and leaf design, It is designed to be attached to garments.

This brooch has a floral and leaf design, It is designed to be attached to garments.

Brooch

This brooch has a floral and leaf design, It is designed to be attached to garments.

This brooch was made in Belgium. It is a combination of flowers, leaves, and jewels.

Brooch

This brooch was made in Belgium. It is a combination of flowers, leaves, and jewels.

This brooch was made in Belgium. It is a combination of flowers, leaves, and jewels.

Brooch

This brooch was made in Belgium. It is a combination of flowers, leaves, and jewels.

This brooch was made in Belgium. It is a combination of flowers, leaves, and jewels.

Brooch

This brooch was made in Belgium. It is a combination of flowers, leaves, and jewels.

This brooch was made in Belgium. It is a combination of flowers, leaves, and jewels.

Brooch

This brooch was made in Belgium. It is a combination of flowers, leaves, and jewels.

This brooch was made in Belgium. It is a combination of flowers, leaves, and jewels.

Brooch

This brooch was made in Belgium. It is a combination of flowers, leaves, and jewels.

This brooch was made in Belgium. It is a combination of flowers, leaves, and jewels.

Brooch

This brooch was made in Belgium. It is a combination of flowers, leaves, and jewels.

This ribbon has a floral and leaf design.

Ribbon

This ribbon has a floral and leaf design.

This fruit basket is designed in a floral and leaf style.

Fruit Basket

This fruit basket is designed in a floral and leaf style.

This covered vase is decorated in a floral and leaf design.

Covered Vase

This covered vase is decorated in a floral and leaf design.

This vase is decorated with leaves.

Vase

This vase is decorated with leaves.

This bracelet is designed with a gold cable, and a vine leaf pendant that hangs down.

Bracelet

This bracelet is designed with a gold cable, and a vine leaf pendant that hangs down.

This vase is shown with a lid. It has a leaf design.

Vase

This vase is shown with a lid. It has a leaf design.

This toast rack is formed out of wheat ear and leaf. It is used to serve toast.

Toast Rack

This toast rack is formed out of wheat ear and leaf. It is used to serve toast.

The door handle is used to open or close a door. This door handle has a leaf design.

Door Handle

The door handle is used to open or close a door. This door handle has a leaf design.

This curtain band is designed in a floral and leaf design. It is used to tuck a curtain back when not in use.

Curtain Band

This curtain band is designed in a floral and leaf design. It is used to tuck a curtain back when not…

This curtain band is designed in a floral and leaf design. It is used to tuck a curtain back when not in use.

Curtain Band

This curtain band is designed in a floral and leaf design. It is used to tuck a curtain back when not…

This candelabrum is draped in a leaf design and has animal figures in the center. It has four branches of candle holders.

Candelabrum

This candelabrum is draped in a leaf design and has animal figures in the center. It has four branches…

The Gothic hinge is designed in a scrolling leaf design. It is used to hold a door.

Gothic Hinge

The Gothic hinge is designed in a scrolling leaf design. It is used to hold a door.

This centerpiece has a leaf design with figures on the neck and a flared out dish shape at the top.

Centerpiece

This centerpiece has a leaf design with figures on the neck and a flared out dish shape at the top.

This cabinet is carved in oak by using a method of burning wood into a desired pattern. The ornamental design is of human figures, animals, and leaf scrolls.

Cabinet

This cabinet is carved in oak by using a method of burning wood into a desired pattern. The ornamental…

This cake plate is ornamented in single leaf style.

Cake Plate

This cake plate is ornamented in single leaf style.

This figured velvet fabric is designed in a floral and leaf design.

Figured Velvets

This figured velvet fabric is designed in a floral and leaf design.

This scent bottle is made out of silver in a floral and leaf design. Used to store perfume, its shape is wide at the bottom and narrow and elongated at the neck with a small cover.

Scent Bottle

This scent bottle is made out of silver in a floral and leaf design. Used to store perfume, its shape…

This glass jug is made in a richly colored glass. It has a leaf design around the center, and a stopper covering the jug.

Glass Jug

This glass jug is made in a richly colored glass. It has a leaf design around the center, and a stopper…

This covered jug is designed in a leaf scroll design and a cross in the center.

Covered Jug

This covered jug is designed in a leaf scroll design and a cross in the center.

This canopy is made out of carved wood in a design of spikes, leaf scrolls and two birds at the base. It is used as an overhead roof structure to provide shade or shelter.

Canopy

This canopy is made out of carved wood in a design of spikes, leaf scrolls and two birds at the base.…

This arm chair is carved in wood. The top of the chair has a leaf scroll design and an angel on each side. On each arm of the chair is a design of a bird.

Arm Chair

This arm chair is carved in wood. The top of the chair has a leaf scroll design and an angel on each…

This jug and dish were made in Malta. The dish has a leaf and floral design around its perimeter. The jug has a circular leaf design in the center and a mermaid figure as the handle.

Jug and Dish

This jug and dish were made in Malta. The dish has a leaf and floral design around its perimeter. The…

This jug was made in Malta. It has a grape vine, with grapes and leaves around the center. The handle is designed in a leaf and vine style.

Jug

This jug was made in Malta. It has a grape vine, with grapes and leaves around the center. The handle…

This flower stand with vase is a maltese design. The stand has a simple leaf design with a base that rests on animal claws, while its top flares out. The vase is richly designed with flowers and leaves and unusual human figures seated on each side, as well as, a large horned human head.

Flower Stand with Vase

This flower stand with vase is a maltese design. The stand has a simple leaf design with a base that…

This jug is a maltese design. The lower half has a leaf design, and the top half has a handle in the form of a mermaid.

Jug

This jug is a maltese design. The lower half has a leaf design, and the top half has a handle in the…

This jug stands on a pedestal. It has a leaf design on its base, and human figures encircling the top. The handle is connect to a seated figure.

Jug

This jug stands on a pedestal. It has a leaf design on its base, and human figures encircling the top.…

This stove was leaf scroll around the border and three infants on the bottom.

Stove

This stove was leaf scroll around the border and three infants on the bottom.

This tea urn is designed with flowers around its rim. The rim and cover has a design of a figure that is part female, part leaf design. It is used to hold tea, and has a faucet attached at the bottom to pour the tea.

Tea Urn

This tea urn is designed with flowers around its rim. The rim and cover has a design of a figure that…

This tea urn is designed with scrolls and standing figures around its body. The rim and cover has a design of a figure that is part female, part leaf design. It is used to hold tea, and has a faucet attached at the bottom to pour the tea.

Tea Urn

This tea urn is designed with scrolls and standing figures around its body. The rim and cover has a…

This decorative panel is a British design. In the center is a figure of Queen Eleanor, and the background is a gold leaf design.

Decorative Panel

This decorative panel is a British design. In the center is a figure of Queen Eleanor, and the background…

This large cabinet is engraved in ebony and pear tree wood. Its design is elaborate with carved figures at the top, on the panels and the base of the cabinet. It also has fruit and leaf designs throughout.

Large Cabinet

This large cabinet is engraved in ebony and pear tree wood. Its design is elaborate with carved figures…

This jug is made out of stoneware. It stands on a small pedestal, and has a floral and leaf design all throughout the jug.

Jug

This jug is made out of stoneware. It stands on a small pedestal, and has a floral and leaf design all…

This two handled vase is made out of stoneware in floral and leaf design.

Two Handled Vase

This two handled vase is made out of stoneware in floral and leaf design.

This Gothic vase is made with rich pale red terracotta in a bold leaf design. The vase stands on a pedestal with similar design.

Gothic Vase

This Gothic vase is made with rich pale red terracotta in a bold leaf design. The vase stands on a pedestal…

This dessert knife has a leaf scroll design on its blade and a simple leaf design on its handle.

Dessert Knife

This dessert knife has a leaf scroll design on its blade and a simple leaf design on its handle.

This rustic chair was carved out of a oak wood. It has a vine and leaf design all around the chair.

Rustic Chair

This rustic chair was carved out of a oak wood. It has a vine and leaf design all around the chair.

This rug is designed with a circular leaf design in the center, and flowers in each corner.

Rug

This rug is designed with a circular leaf design in the center, and flowers in each corner.