The stem of <I>Aquilegia alpina</I> is nearly one foot tall. The plant has two to five flowers. The flowers are blue, rarely pale or white.

Aquilegia Alpina

The stem of Aquilegia alpina is nearly one foot tall. The plant has two to five flowers. The flowers…

<I>Aquilegia glandulosa</I> is one to three flowered. The flowers are large and nodding. The flowers are lilac-blue topped with creamy white.

Aquilegia Glandulosa

Aquilegia glandulosa is one to three flowered. The flowers are large and nodding. The flowers are lilac-blue…

The common name of <I>Araucaria excelsa</I> is Norfolk Island Pine. The plant is light green and has curved, soft, sharp pointed leaves. The leaves are densely placed on drooping branchlets.

Araucaria Excelsa

The common name of Araucaria excelsa is Norfolk Island Pine. The plant is light green and has curved,…

The leafy branchlets of <I>Araucaria rulei</I> are very long. The leaves are oval and concave. The leaves are very gray on the upper side and a rich glossy green on the lower side.

Araucaria Rulei

The leafy branchlets of Araucaria rulei are very long. The leaves are oval and concave. The leaves are…

Pictured is a commanding white oak on a bank margin.

White Oak

Pictured is a commanding white oak on a bank margin.

White oak is an ideal shade tree.

White Oak

White oak is an ideal shade tree.

Pictured is a white pine sapling that has an injured tip due to the white pine weevil. The white pine weevil feeds exclusively beneath the bark of the terminal shoots of young trees.

Injured White Pine Sapling

Pictured is a white pine sapling that has an injured tip due to the white pine weevil. The white pine…

Pictured is the stem of a white pine tree attacked by the white pine blister-rust fungus, <I>Cronartium ribicola</I>. Illustrated is the fruiting stage in the process of rupturing the bark.

White Pine Tree Stem with Fungus

Pictured is the stem of a white pine tree attacked by the white pine blister-rust fungus, Cronartium…

Illustrated is the base of a young white pine tree attacked by <I>Armillaria mellea</I>. The mushroom <I>Armillaria mellea</I> can become parasitic, killing trees over large areas.

White Pine Tree Attacked by Armillaria Mellea

Illustrated is the base of a young white pine tree attacked by Armillaria mellea. The mushroom Armillaria…

<I>Fomes igniarius</I> is a shelf fungus that causes the white heart-rot of deciduous trees. Pictured is the nigricans variety. The lighter color represents the spore-bearing surface.

Nirgricans Variety of Fomes Igniarius

Fomes igniarius is a shelf fungus that causes the white heart-rot of deciduous trees. Pictured is the…

The common name of <I>Arbutus menziesii</I> is madrona. The tree occasionally grows one hundred feet tall. The leaves are rounded or slightly heart shaped at the base. The flowers are white and the fruit is bright orange-red.

Arbutus Menziesii

The common name of Arbutus menziesii is madrona. The tree occasionally grows one hundred feet tall.…

The <I>Arbutus arizonica</I> tree grows between forty and fifty feet tall. The trunk has light gray or nearly white bark. The fruit is either round or oblong.

Arbutus Arizonica

The Arbutus arizonica tree grows between forty and fifty feet tall. The trunk has light gray or nearly…

Bear berry is the common name of <I>Arctostaphylos uva-ursi</I>. The flowers are small, white and tinged with red. The leaves are used medicinally.

Bear Berry

Bear berry is the common name of Arctostaphylos uva-ursi. The flowers are small, white and tinged with…

The <I>Arctostaphylos manzanita</I> shrub grows thirty feet tall. The fruit is between one quarter and one half an inch long. The leaves are dull green and egg shaped.

Arctostaphylos Manzanita

The Arctostaphylos manzanita shrub grows thirty feet tall. The fruit is between one quarter and one…

<I>Arctotis grandis</I> forms a bushy clump between two and two and a half feet tall. The flowers are white or white and pale violet.

Arctotis Grandis

Arctotis grandis forms a bushy clump between two and two and a half feet tall. The flowers are white…

The common name of <I>Armeria vulgarism</I> is common thrift. The flowers are white, pink, or red. The leaves are linear.

Armeria Vulgaris

The common name of Armeria vulgarism is common thrift. The flowers are white, pink, or red. The leaves…

The common name of <I>Artemisia vulgaris</I> is mugwort. The leaves are white and cottony beneath but green above. There are many oblong, yellow flower heads.

Artemisia Vulgaris

The common name of Artemisia vulgaris is mugwort. The leaves are white and cottony beneath but green…

<I>Artemisia lactiflora</I> is a white flowered form of mugwort. It is a beautiful plant with fragrant foliage.

Artemisia Lactiflora

Artemisia lactiflora is a white flowered form of mugwort. It is a beautiful plant with fragrant foliage.

Jerusalem artichoke is the tuber of a sunflower. The flower produces white, edible tubers. It can be raw or boiled and served cold with oil and vinegar.

Tuber of Jerusalem Artichoke

Jerusalem artichoke is the tuber of a sunflower. The flower produces white, edible tubers. It can be…

<I>Arum italicum</I> is larger than the maculatum variety. The leaves are triangular and light veined. The flower is yellowish or white.

Arum Italicum

Arum italicum is larger than the maculatum variety. The leaves are triangular and light veined. The…

The tenuissimus variety of <I>Asparagus plumosus</I> is a wiry stemmed variety with fewer leaf-like branches. The plant has a distinct blue-green color.

Tenuissimus Variety of Asparagus Plumosus

The tenuissimus variety of Asparagus plumosus is a wiry stemmed variety with fewer leaf-like branches.…

<I>Asparagus asparagoides</I> is also known as smilax of florists. The stems are slender and branched. The flowers are greenish white.

Asparagus Asparagoides

Asparagus asparagoides is also known as smilax of florists. The stems are slender and branched. The…

The variegata variety of <I>Aspidistra lurida</I> has an alternation of green and white stripes making no two leaves exactly alike.

Variegata Variety of Aspidistra Lurida

The variegata variety of Aspidistra lurida has an alternation of green and white stripes making no two…

The comet type of China aster has very flat rays. The flowers are rose, white, or blue.

China Aster, the Comet Type

The comet type of China aster has very flat rays. The flowers are rose, white, or blue.

<I>Astilbe japonica</I> grows one to three feet tall. The flowers are white.

Astilbe Japonica

Astilbe japonica grows one to three feet tall. The flowers are white.

The stem of <I>Astilbe astilboides</I> grows two to three feet tall. The leaves are oval and oblong. The flowers are white and crowded in dense spikes.

Astilbe Astilboides

The stem of Astilbe astilboides grows two to three feet tall. The leaves are oval and oblong. The flowers…

<I>Astragalus hypoglottis</I> grows between three and twenty four inches tall. The flowers are violet-purple. There is also a white variety.

Astragalus Hypoglottis

Astragalus hypoglottis grows between three and twenty four inches tall. The flowers are violet-purple.…

<I>Aucuba japonica</I> is a stout shrub that grows four to fifteen feet tall. The berries are scarlet, rarely white or yellow, and oblong.

Variegata Variety of Aucuba Japonica

Aucuba japonica is a stout shrub that grows four to fifteen feet tall. The berries are scarlet, rarely…

Avocados vary in size, form, and color. The colors vary from light or dark green to purple, crimson, or maroon. The fruit weighs from one ounce to four pounds.

Avocado

Avocados vary in size, form, and color. The colors vary from light or dark green to purple, crimson,…

<I>Phyllostachys ruscifolia</I> is a variety of bamboo. It grows one to three feet tall. The stem zigzags in color from dark to pale green. The sheaths are purple The branches are very short.

Phyllostachys Ruscifolia

Phyllostachys ruscifolia is a variety of bamboo. It grows one to three feet tall. The stem zigzags in…

The flowers of <I>Barringtonia speciosa</I> are large and showy. The petals are white with a purple tinted stamen.

Barringtonia Speciosa

The flowers of Barringtonia speciosa are large and showy. The petals are white with a purple tinted…

The large white lima bean, the common name of phaseolus lunatus, as a long season. It is normally a tall climbing plant.

Large White Lima Bean

The large white lima bean, the common name of phaseolus lunatus, as a long season. It is normally a…

The numbers represent different plants in this oriental pattern bedding. (1) white geranium, (2) <I>Calendula officinalis</I>, (3) green coleus, (4) lemoine's heliotrope, (5) <I>Alyssum variegatum</I>, (6) outline of black-red coleus.

Oriental Pattern Bedding

The numbers represent different plants in this oriental pattern bedding. (1) white geranium, (2) Calendula…

The number represent different plants in this French pattern bedding. (1) sulphur queen, (2) blue perfection, (3) white geranium, (4) scarlet geranium, and (5) pink geranium. A palm is at the center.

French Pattern Bedding

The number represent different plants in this French pattern bedding. (1) sulphur queen, (2) blue perfection,…

The numbers represent different plants in the French border pattern bedding. (1) marquerite, (2) coleus, (3) scarlet geranium, (4) <I>Cineraria maritima</I>, (5) <I>Calendula officinalis</I>, (6) blue perfection, and (7) white geranium.

French Border Pattern Bedding

The numbers represent different plants in the French border pattern bedding. (1) marquerite, (2) coleus,…

The numbers represent the different plants in the Tudor rose pattern bedding. (1) scarlet begonia, (2) <I>Lobelia erinus</I>, white, (3) <I>Echeveria secunda glauca</I>, (4) scarlet geranium, (5) <I>Cineraria maritima</I>, and (6) <I>Alternanthera paronychioides</I>.

Tudor Rose Pattern Bedding

The numbers represent the different plants in the Tudor rose pattern bedding. (1) scarlet begonia, (2)…

Pictured is an English border pattern from the eighteenth century. The numbers represent different plants. (1) <I>Lobelia erinus</I>, blue, (2) begonia, (3) <I>Cineraria maritima</I>, (4) <I>Calendula officinalis</I>, (5) <I>Lobelia erinus</I>, white, and (6) <I>Alternanthera paronychioides</I>.

English Border Pattern Bedding

Pictured is an English border pattern from the eighteenth century. The numbers represent different plants.…

Pictured is an Italian pattern of bedding, the numbers representing different plants. (1) orange king, (2) blue perfection, (3) white geranium, (4) scarlet geranium, and (5) <I>Alternanthera paronychioides</I>.

Italian Pattern Bedding

Pictured is an Italian pattern of bedding, the numbers representing different plants. (1) orange king,…

The bassano beet has flesh that is mixed white and light red. It is an old-time, early variety.

Bassano Beet

The bassano beet has flesh that is mixed white and light red. It is an old-time, early variety.

<I>Begonia socotrana</I> is a winter flowering species. The flowers are bright rose. The leaves are dark green and four to seven inches across.

Begonia Socotrana

Begonia socotrana is a winter flowering species. The flowers are bright rose. The leaves are dark green…

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is a hybrid. The leaves are small and pure green. The flowers have four petals and are rose colored.

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine

Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is a hybrid. The leaves are small and pure green. The flowers have four petals…

The leaves of <I>Begonia davisii</I> are dull green and thinly hairy. The flowers are bright red.

Begonia Davisii

The leaves of Begonia davisii are dull green and thinly hairy. The flowers are bright red.

<I>Begonia dregei</I> grows one to three feet tall. The leaves are thin, small, deeply serrated, and green. The flowers are white and small.

Begonia Dregei

Begonia dregei grows one to three feet tall. The leaves are thin, small, deeply serrated, and green.…

Illustrated is <I>Begonia rex</I> in its original form. The leaves are hairy and have a rich, metallic green color. The flowers are large and rose tinted.

Begonia Rex

Illustrated is Begonia rex in its original form. The leaves are hairy and have a rich, metallic green…

Begonia Countess Louise Erdoedy is a variety of <I>Begonia rex</i>. The leaves have a silvery upper surface with deep green veins.

Begonia Countess Louise Erdoedy

Begonia Countess Louise Erdoedy is a variety of Begonia rex. The leaves have a silvery upper surface…

<i>Begonia scharffiana</I> grows one to three feet tall. The leaves are large, thick, fleshy, hairy, olive green above, and crimson below. The flowers are waxy white with red hairs under the surface of the petals.

Begonia Scharffiana

Begonia scharffiana grows one to three feet tall. The leaves are large, thick, fleshy, hairy, olive…

The flowers are <I>Begonia sanguinea</I> are small and white. The leaves are four to six inches long, thick, and fleshy.

Begonia Sanguinea

The flowers are Begonia sanguinea are small and white. The leaves are four to six inches long, thick,…

The flowers of <I>Begonia nitida</I> are pale pink with a silver blush. The leaves are four to six inches across and are have a glossy, dark green color.

Begonia Nitida

The flowers of Begonia nitida are pale pink with a silver blush. The leaves are four to six inches across…

Begonia madame de lesseps is a showy, strong, erect grower. The flowers are large and white. The leaves are green above and red and strongly veined below.

Begonia Madame de Lesseps

Begonia madame de lesseps is a showy, strong, erect grower. The flowers are large and white. The leaves…

<I>Begonia argenteo-guttata</I> flowers grow in clusters. The flowers are white tinged with pink. The leaves are shining green, thickly dotted with white spots.

Begonia Argenteo-Guttata

Begonia argenteo-guttata flowers grow in clusters. The flowers are white tinged with pink. The leaves…

<I>Begonia lucerna</I> is a hybrid. The leaves are heavily spotted with white. The flowers grow in long clusters that are often one foot long.

Begonia Lucerna

Begonia lucerna is a hybrid. The leaves are heavily spotted with white. The flowers grow in long clusters…

The common names of <I>Benincasa hispida</I> are wax gourd, white gourd of India, zit-kwa, Chinese preserving melon, and Chinese watermelon. The fruit is oblong, ten to sixteen inches long. The fruit has white flesh and cucumber like seeds.

Benincasa Hispida

The common names of Benincasa hispida are wax gourd, white gourd of India, zit-kwa, Chinese preserving…

<I>Berberis heteropoda</I> grows between three and six feet tall. The branches are stout and spreading. The leaves are broadly oval shaped and a bluish green color.

Berberis Heteropoda

Berberis heteropoda grows between three and six feet tall. The branches are stout and spreading. The…

The common name of <I>Blighia sapida</I> is akee tree.  The leaflets grow in three or four pairs. The flowers are white and have oblong petals.

Blighia Sapida

The common name of Blighia sapida is akee tree. The leaflets grow in three or four pairs. The flowers…

The common name of bombax is silk cotton tree. The malabaricum variety has flowers that are six to seven inches long. The flowers are red or scarlet, sometimes white.

Bombax Malabaricum

The common name of bombax is silk cotton tree. The malabaricum variety has flowers that are six to seven…

Illustrated are two bouquet themes. The left is a flower theme, the right a foliage theme. The white circles represent flowers, the black circles represent foliage.

Bouquet Theme

Illustrated are two bouquet themes. The left is a flower theme, the right a foliage theme. The white…

Illustrated is harmony in vase and bouquet. The white circles represent flowers, the black represent foliage.

Bouquet in a Tall Vase

Illustrated is harmony in vase and bouquet. The white circles represent flowers, the black represent…

Illustrated is harmony in vase and bouquet. The white circles represent flowers, the black circles represent foliage.

Harmony in Vase and Bouquet

Illustrated is harmony in vase and bouquet. The white circles represent flowers, the black circles represent…

Illustrated is an echinocereus flower showing the radiate stigma. The emerald green star of the flower contrasts with the golden yellow or orange stamens, rising from a rosette of rose-purple petals.

Echinocereus Flower

Illustrated is an echinocereus flower showing the radiate stigma. The emerald green star of the flower…

The belleymeii variety of caladium picturatum has greenish and violet slender stalks. The blade is white and translucent except the green veins and nerves.

Belleymeii Variety of Caladium Picturatum

The belleymeii variety of caladium picturatum has greenish and violet slender stalks. The blade is white…