The White Water lily is found in all temperate climates, and attains great size in the tropics.
Uraniscus, the star-like decoration of a Greek coffer ceiling. From the Propylea in Athens. Gold on…
Blue jays are abundant in the central and eastern states. They are characterized by blue-gray feathers…
The vorticella is an interesting protozoan. It is found on submerged stems and leaves in stagnant water,…
The unicorn is a mythological creature usually depicted as a white horse with a slender horn atop its…
The skink is common in Egypt and can reach 8-9 inches. In the U.S. the five-lined or blue skink is the…
In the U.S. the five-lined or blue-tailed skink is the common variety. This is a close-up of its claw.
Holstein cows are raised on dairy farms for dairy purposes. These cows are black and white.
Flax is an annual plant with alternate linear-lanceolate leaves, many-flowered broad cymes, usually…
Hemlock is a genus of poisonous plants. It has a tall, hollow stem and white flowers.
An English clergyman, born in Birmingham, July 14, 1829. Became the archbishop of Canterbury.
A type of sea cucumber that is a beautiful rose-color with fine white stripes running from end to end.
Greek Vases made especially to deposit in tombs, and are ornamented with polychrome figures on a white…
Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn. The sheep's in the meadow, the cow's in the corn.
Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn. The sheep's in the meadow, the cow's in the corn. Where's the…
"Desperate skirmish at Old Church, near Tunstall's Station, VA., between a squadron of the Fifth United…
"Storming of Fort Donelson- decisive bayonet charge of the Iowa Second Regiment on the Confederate intrenchments…
"The Confederate batteries shelling the Federal position on the night of the Battle of Cedar Mountain,…
"Burning of the White House- the Federal troops, by command of General McClellan, abandoning their position…
"This lemur is noted for its brillant colorings, the greater part of the body being covered with a vivid…
C. diadematus. This monkey is nearly black, the lower prts being green. It is marked with a…
C. nictitans. The nose of this monkey is not only white, but more prominent than in most monkeys.…
"C. fuliginosus, has the upper parts of the body generally of a smoky gray; the lower parts…
"M. Silenus, has its hair deep black throughout, with the exception of the long beard mane,…
"Genus Sajou. These creatures are somewhat smaller, but less slender that the ateles: the tail…
"Genus Indri: Indris. - This genus includes only a single species, the Short-Tailed Indri of Madagascar,…
"Genus Maki: Lemur. The makis are the proper lemurs, and are distinguished by thick, soft fur,…
"It has a sharp, pointed nose, and a cunning expression, reminding one of a fox or raccoon. The body…
"Its body is generally white, marked with numerous small round black, or reddish-brown spots. The dalmatian…
"The common wolf is of the size of a large dog; its usual color is a yelowish gray: the hair strong…
"The common wolf is of the size of a large dog; its usual color is a yelowish gray: the hair strong…
"The size is that of the common fox, the fur exceedingly long, soft, and rich; and, although presenting…