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…

<I>Ardisia crenulata</I> has oblong, wavy margined leaves. The fruit droops is clusters. The flowers are sweet scented.

Ardisia Crenulata

Ardisia crenulata has oblong, wavy margined leaves. The fruit droops is clusters. The flowers are sweet…

<I>Aregelia spectabilis</I> has leaves that are ten to fifteen inches long. The flowers are milky, pale blue.

Aregelia Spectabilis

Aregelia spectabilis has leaves that are ten to fifteen inches long. The flowers are milky, pale blue.

The common names of <I>Arisaema triphyllum</I> are Jack-in-the-pulpit and Indian turnip. There are usually two leaves with oval leaflets. The spadix is club shaped.

Arisaema Triphyllum

The common names of Arisaema triphyllum are Jack-in-the-pulpit and Indian turnip. There are usually…

The leaves of <I>Aristolochia grandiflora</I> are heart shaped. The leaves taper to a point. The common names of aristolochia grandiflora are pelican flower, swan flower, goose flower, and duck flower.

Aristolochia Grandiflora

The leaves of Aristolochia grandiflora are heart shaped. The leaves taper to a point. The common names…

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 names of <I>Arnica montana</I> are mountain tobacco and mountain snuff. The plant is a foot high with a sparsely hairy stem. The leaves are oblong and taper to a point.

Arnica Montana

The common names of Arnica montana are mountain tobacco and mountain snuff. The plant is a foot high…

<I>Artabotrys uncinatus</I> is a climbing shrub with branches at a wide angle. The leaves are oblong and taper to a point. The flowers have six petals and are brownish red.

Artabotrys Uncinatus

Artabotrys uncinatus is a climbing shrub with branches at a wide angle. The leaves are oblong and taper…

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…

The common names of <I>Arum maculatum</I> are lords-and-ladies, cuckoo-pint, and wake robin. The plant usually grows about one foot tall. The leaves are black spotted and triangular.

Arum Maculatum

The common names of Arum maculatum are lords-and-ladies, cuckoo-pint, and wake robin. The plant usually…

<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 common name of <I>Asclepias tuberosa</I> is butterfly weed. It is also known as pleurisy root. The plant grows two to three feet tall. The leaves alternate and the roots are long and horizontal.

Asclepias Tuberosa

The common name of Asclepias tuberosa is butterfly weed. It is also known as pleurisy root. The plant…

<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…

Shown are the leaves and branches of common asparagus. Branches arise from part a and at b clusters of branchlets or leaves are shown.

Leaves and Branches of Asparagus

Shown are the leaves and branches of common asparagus. Branches arise from part a and at b clusters…

The common name of <I>Asperula odorata</I> is sweet woodruff. The plant grows between six and eight inches tall. The leaves usually grow in whorls of eight.

Asperula Odorata

The common name of Asperula odorata is sweet woodruff. The plant grows between six and eight inches…

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 common name of <I>Asplenium nidus</> is bird's nest fern. The fern has entire margined leaves. The veins are partly united to form a net.

Asplenium Nidus

The common name of Asplenium nidus is bird's nest fern. The fern has entire margined leaves. The veins…

<I>Asplenium myriophyllum</I> grows in extensive tufts with grayish brown stalks. The leaves are six to fifteen inches long.

Asplenium Myriophyllum

Asplenium myriophyllum grows in extensive tufts with grayish brown stalks. The leaves are six to fifteen…

The leaves of <I>Asplenium belangeria</I> are fifteen to eighteen inches long and three inches wide. There are twelve linear segments set nearly at right angles to the rachis.

Asplenium Belangeria

The leaves of Asplenium belangeria are fifteen to eighteen inches long and three inches wide. There…

<I>Aster macrophyllus</I> has a reddish, angular stem and grows about two and a half feet tall. The leaves are heart shaped.

Aster Macrophyllus

Aster macrophyllus has a reddish, angular stem and grows about two and a half feet tall. The leaves…

<I>Aster cordifolius</I> has a smooth stem with thin, rough, usually hairy leaves. The flowers heads are blue and numerous.

Aster Cordifolius

Aster cordifolius has a smooth stem with thin, rough, usually hairy leaves. The flowers heads are blue…

<I>Aster herveyi</I> grows two to three feet tall. The firm leaves are rough above and hairy on the veins beneath. The flowers heads are violet and numerous.

Aster Herveyi

Aster herveyi grows two to three feet tall. The firm leaves are rough above and hairy on the veins beneath.…

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.…

The leaves of <I>Atalantia citrioides</I> are two to three and a half inches long and oval shaped.

Leaf of Atalantia Citrioides

The leaves of Atalantia citrioides are two to three and a half inches long and oval shaped.

<I>Atalantia ceylonica</I> is a spiny shrub or small tree native to India. The leaves grow up to three inches long. The inside of the fruit is dry.

Atalantia Ceylonica

Atalantia ceylonica is a spiny shrub or small tree native to India. The leaves grow up to three inches…

<I>Atriplex breweri</I> is a stout woody shrub that grows four to six feet tall. The leaves are silvery gray, oval shaped and oblong.

Atriplex Breweri

Atriplex breweri is a stout woody shrub that grows four to six feet tall. The leaves are silvery gray,…

Atropa belladonna is known as deadly nightshade. The plant is erect, branching, and leafy. The leaves are oval and pointed. The flowers grow single or in pairs.

Atropa Belladonna

Atropa belladonna is known as deadly nightshade. The plant is erect, branching, and leafy. The leaves…

<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…

Babiana stricta grow one foot or less tall. The leaves are broad and sword shaped. The flowers are scattered, showy, and usually red or purple.

Babiana Stricta

Babiana stricta grow one foot or less tall. The leaves are broad and sword shaped. The flowers are scattered,…

<I>Bactris minor</I> is a tall, slender stemmed palm that grows about forty feet tall. The tree has many dark colored spines. The leaves are about three feet long.

Bactris Minor

Bactris minor is a tall, slender stemmed palm that grows about forty feet tall. The tree has many dark…

The common name of <I>Balaka seemannii</I> is balaka. The tree grows eight to twelve feet high. The leaves are four feet long.

Balaka Seemannii

The common name of Balaka seemannii is balaka. The tree grows eight to twelve feet high. The leaves…

<I>Bambusa tessellata</I> is a variety of bamboo. It grows three to four feet tall. The leaves are smooth and twelve to fourteen inches long.

Bambusa Tessellata

Bambusa tessellata is a variety of bamboo. It grows three to four feet tall. The leaves are smooth and…

<I>Arundinaria japonica</I> is a variety of bamboo. It grows five to ten feet tall. The leaves are four to eight inches, or more, in length.

Arundinaria Japonica

Arundinaria japonica is a variety of bamboo. It grows five to ten feet tall. The leaves are four to…

<I>Banksia ericifolia</I> is a shrub or small tree, growing twelve to fourteen feet tall. The leaves grow hardly any longer than three quarters of an inch. The flowers are yellow.

Banksia Ericifolia

Banksia ericifolia is a shrub or small tree, growing twelve to fourteen feet tall. The leaves grow hardly…

<I>Barosma pulchella</I> grows three to four feet tall. The leaves are scattered and oval shaped. The flowers grow alone or in pairs.

Barosma Pulchella

Barosma pulchella grows three to four feet tall. The leaves are scattered and oval shaped. The flowers…

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…

The leaves of <I>Begonia magnifica</I> are large and bold, sometimes rising two feet. The flowers are long and fuschia like. The flowers are scarlet red.

Begonia Magnifica

The leaves of Begonia magnifica are large and bold, sometimes rising two feet. The flowers are long…

<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…

Pictured is a very small cluster of <I>Begonia haageana</I>. The flowers are rose-pink. The leaves are wavy and red nerved.

Begonia Haageana

Pictured is a very small cluster of Begonia haageana. The flowers are rose-pink. The leaves are wavy…

The flowers of <I>Begonia cathayana</I> are large and a brilliant scarlet color. The leaves are long pointed and have slightly toothed and serrated edges.

Begonia Cathayana

The flowers of Begonia cathayana are large and a brilliant scarlet color. The leaves are long pointed…