An evergreen shrub of the mint family, which is native to southern Europe and western Asia. It is from three to eight feet high, has narrow, opposite leaves, and pale-blue flowers.

Rosemary

An evergreen shrub of the mint family, which is native to southern Europe and western Asia. It is from…

An import cereal plant. It is native to the Levant but is cultivated extensively in temperate climates, especially in western Europe.

Rye

An import cereal plant. It is native to the Levant but is cultivated extensively in temperate climates,…

The dried root or root-stalk of the smilax, a genus of shrubby climbing plants native to tropical America.

Sarsaparilla

The dried root or root-stalk of the smilax, a genus of shrubby climbing plants native to tropical America.

The name of an extensive genus of insects, native to the warm climates of both hemispheres, and belonging to the same family as the spiders.

Scorpion

The name of an extensive genus of insects, native to the warm climates of both hemispheres, and belonging…

A class of wading birds native to South America. In habits they resemble somewhat the duck, but do not have webbed feet.

Screamer

A class of wading birds native to South America. In habits they resemble somewhat the duck, but do not…

A genus of rapacious birds native to Africa and the Philippine Islands. They are so named from the fanciful resemblance between the crest, made up of a peculiar plume of long feathers, and pens projecting behind the ears of a clerk.

Secretary Bird

A genus of rapacious birds native to Africa and the Philippine Islands. They are so named from the fanciful…

The dried leaflets of several species of cassia, plants belonging to the bean family. These plants are native to northern Africa, western Asia, and southern Europe, particularly to Arabia.

Senna

The dried leaflets of several species of cassia, plants belonging to the bean family. These plants are…

The name of a genus of gigantic trees of the pine family, nearly allied to the bald cypress of the southeastern United States, and so named from the Indian chief Sequoiah, who invented the Cherokee alphabet. There are only two chief species, the redwood and the mammoth, both of which are native to California.

Sequoia

The name of a genus of gigantic trees of the pine family, nearly allied to the bald cypress of the southeastern…

The common name of a class of ducks, usually regarded a connecting link between geese and ducks. They are native to Eurasia, Australia, and Africa.

Sheldrake Duck

The common name of a class of ducks, usually regarded a connecting link between geese and ducks. They…

A genus of quadrupeds of the weasel family, which are native to North America. They are about the size of a large cat.

Skunk

A genus of quadrupeds of the weasel family, which are native to North America. They are about the size…

A genus of mammals belonging to the bear family. They are native to Central and South America. These animals are peculiar for their long claws, which turn toward the body, thus making it difficult to move on the ground, but they pass to and fro with remarkable favility on the limbs of trees.

Sloth

A genus of mammals belonging to the bear family. They are native to Central and South America. These…

A species of antelope which resembles the gazelles in size and habits. It is native to the open plains of South Africa.

Springbok

A species of antelope which resembles the gazelles in size and habits. It is native to the open plains…

A genus of between 6-37 species of tall grasses, native to warm temperate to tropical regions of the Old World.

Sugar Cane

A genus of between 6-37 species of tall grasses, native to warm temperate to tropical regions of the…

A genus of trees and shrubs, which includes about fifteen species native to the United States.

Sumac

A genus of trees and shrubs, which includes about fifteen species native to the United States.

A tropical tree of the bean family, which was originally native to the East Indies, but is now extensively naturalized and cultivated in other warm regions.

Tamarind

A tropical tree of the bean family, which was originally native to the East Indies, but is now extensively…

A genus of birds belonging to the finch family. They are native to the warmer regions of America.

Tanager

A genus of birds belonging to the finch family. They are native to the warmer regions of America.

A species of spider native to southern Europe, especially to the warmer parts of Italy.

Tarantula

A species of spider native to southern Europe, especially to the warmer parts of Italy.

A plant of the nightshade family, which is extensively cultivated for its edible fruit. The tomato is native to South America, whence it was introduced to the United States about 1830.

Tomato

A plant of the nightshade family, which is extensively cultivated for its edible fruit. The tomato is…

A class of climbing birds native to tropical America. they are noted for their immense beak, which is toothed along the margins of the mandibles. The yellow toucan is about eighteen inches long, the tail is short.

Toucan

A class of climbing birds native to tropical America. they are noted for their immense beak, which is…

An ornamental bulbous plant, native to tropical America and Asia, and cultivated in gardens for its fragrant white flowers.

Tuberose

An ornamental bulbous plant, native to tropical America and Asia, and cultivated in gardens for its…

A large bird native to America, It was first brought to Europe when Hernando Cortez returned to Spain

Turkey

A large bird native to America, It was first brought to Europe when Hernando Cortez returned to Spain

A class of birds native to the United States and Europe, and so named from the secondary wing feathers being tipped with horny appendages resembling red or yellow sealing-wax.

Waxwing

A class of birds native to the United States and Europe, and so named from the secondary wing feathers…

An animal of the marmot family, which is native to the eastern part of North America, ranging from Alabama to Hudson Bay. The color is blackish above and chestnut-red below.

Woodchuck

An animal of the marmot family, which is native to the eastern part of North America, ranging from Alabama…

The common name of several kinds of small birds related to the warblers. Most species are native to America, but birds of this class are found in abundance in Eurasia and northern Africa.

Wren

The common name of several kinds of small birds related to the warblers. Most species are native to…

A bovine ruminant native to Central Asia. It is found chiefly in Tibet, and is regarded intermediate between the bisons and true oxen.

Yak

A bovine ruminant native to Central Asia. It is found chiefly in Tibet, and is regarded intermediate…

Various utensils used by the native peoples of South Africa.

Utensils Used by South African Natives

Various utensils used by the native peoples of South Africa.

The average home of a native from Java.

Javanese House

The average home of a native from Java.

Idols used by the Marquesans. They are trophies, kept superstitiously as remembrences of war.

Native Idols

Idols used by the Marquesans. They are trophies, kept superstitiously as remembrences of war.

The papuans are a race native to New Guinea.

Papuan Warrior

The papuans are a race native to New Guinea.

A tribesman native to the Victorian period.

Native Victorian

A tribesman native to the Victorian period.

Ancient people native to the area of Siberia.

Native Siberians

Ancient people native to the area of Siberia.

A tungoose is a native huntsman. When the household provisions are exhausted, the Tungoose points out to his wife the direction of his journey, and their ultimate camping place.

Tungoose

A tungoose is a native huntsman. When the household provisions are exhausted, the Tungoose points out…

The Sioux are a Native American tribe.

Sioux Warrior

The Sioux are a Native American tribe.

A member of the horse family native to central and souther Africa.

Zebra

A member of the horse family native to central and souther Africa.

A very large snake native to North America. It is known to reach lengths of up to twelve feet.

Pine Snake

A very large snake native to North America. It is known to reach lengths of up to twelve feet.

A bird mostly blue in color native to North America.

Blue Jay

A bird mostly blue in color native to North America.

This is an illustration of the Indian Millet plant. It is native to Nevada and Utah in the southwestern United States.

Indian Millet

This is an illustration of the Indian Millet plant. It is native to Nevada and Utah in the southwestern…

Cleodora refers to a genus of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. The best known member of this genus is probably Croton tiglium, commonly called croton, a tree or shrub native to Southeast Asia.

Cleodora

Cleodora refers to a genus of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. The best known member of this genus…

This illustration shows the largest of the four species of tapir and the only one native to Asia. The animal is easily identified by its markings, most notably the light-colored "saddle" which extends from its shoulders to its rump.

Malayan Tapir

This illustration shows the largest of the four species of tapir and the only one native to Asia. The…

A Scottish poet, born at Leadhills, Lanarkshire to John Ramsay, superintendent of Lord Hopetoun's lead-mines and his wife, Alice Bower, a native to Derbyshire.

Allan Ramsay

A Scottish poet, born at Leadhills, Lanarkshire to John Ramsay, superintendent of Lord Hopetoun's lead-mines…

A genus of plants native to Mexico and Central America. Unable to endure frost.

Dahlia

A genus of plants native to Mexico and Central America. Unable to endure frost.

A rat—like species native to Australia and Tasmania.

Spotted Dasyure

A rat—like species native to Australia and Tasmania.

A species of pine native to southern Europe. It is widely known for its edible pine nuts since prehistoric times.

Parasol Pine

A species of pine native to southern Europe. It is widely known for its edible pine nuts since prehistoric…

A diathus native to China. Usually in shades ranging from white to red.

China Pink

A diathus native to China. Usually in shades ranging from white to red.

A diathus native to China. Usually in shades ranging from white to red.

Clove Pink

A diathus native to China. Usually in shades ranging from white to red.

This illustration shows the murder of Miss M'Crea by two Native Americans.

Miss M'Crea

This illustration shows the murder of Miss M'Crea by two Native Americans.

John Smith trading with the local Native Americans.

John Smith Trading

John Smith trading with the local Native Americans.

A Native American's face and two canoes in the background.

Native American Border

A Native American's face and two canoes in the background.

Native Americans negotiating with the English in Kensington Palace.

Kensington Palace

Native Americans negotiating with the English in Kensington Palace.

A ceremonial smoking pipe used by the Native Americans.

Peace Pipe

A ceremonial smoking pipe used by the Native Americans.

A Native American totem surrounded by eight arrowheads.

Totem and Arrowheads

A Native American totem surrounded by eight arrowheads.

Two Native American tomahawks, covered in a beaded piece of cloth.

Two Tomahawks

Two Native American tomahawks, covered in a beaded piece of cloth.

The United States seal of Minnesota with Native American warriors in the background.

Minnesota

The United States seal of Minnesota with Native American warriors in the background.

A native house in Hispaniola, an island that Columbus landed on in 1492.

Hispaniola House

A native house in Hispaniola, an island that Columbus landed on in 1492.

A native of Hispaniola in his canoe.

Natives

A native of Hispaniola in his canoe.

Natives of Hispaniola in a canoe.

Natives

Natives of Hispaniola in a canoe.

The United States seal of Native American Territory.

Native American Territory

The United States seal of Native American Territory.

The native name of one small, large-eyed, nocturnal South American monkeys.

Douroucouli

The native name of one small, large-eyed, nocturnal South American monkeys.

A species of flower, native to the temperate climate.

Yellow Iris

A species of flower, native to the temperate climate.

The common ivy is a wellknown native of Britian and most parts of Europe and some parts of America. It has long, creeping, branched stems, climbing on trees and walls to a great height, by means of rootlets which cling to rough surfaces.

Ivy

The common ivy is a wellknown native of Britian and most parts of Europe and some parts of America.…