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Oswego tea, bee balm, and fragrant balm are the common names of <i>monarda didyma</i>. The stems are angled. The leaves are thin, oval, and tapered.

Oswego Tea

Oswego tea, bee balm, and fragrant balm are the common names of monarda didyma. The stems are angled.…

Monogramma is a grass-like fern. The trichoidea variety is a tiny, bark inhabiting plant with thread like leaves. It is native to the Philippines.

Monogramma Trichoidea

Monogramma is a grass-like fern. The trichoidea variety is a tiny, bark inhabiting plant with thread…

White mulberry is the common name of <i>morus alba</i>. The fruit is white or violet and very sweet.

White Mulberry

White mulberry is the common name of morus alba. The fruit is white or violet and very sweet.

White mulberry is the common name of <i>morus alba</i>. The leaves are light green, small, and smooth. The fruit is narrow, white or violet, and one to two inches long.

White Mulberry

White mulberry is the common name of morus alba. The leaves are light green, small, and smooth. The…

Illustrated are the leaves of <i>morus alba</i> (b) and <i>morus multicaulis</i> (a). Both are varieties of mulberry.

Mulberry Leaf

Illustrated are the leaves of morus alba (b) and morus multicaulis (a). Both are varieties of mulberry.

The leaves of the native red mulberry are very large. The fruit is deep red or almost black when fully ripe. It is native from Massachusetts to Florida, Kansas, and Texas.

Native Red Mulberry

The leaves of the native red mulberry are very large. The fruit is deep red or almost black when fully…

Myrtle is the common name of <i>myrtus communis</i>. It is an evergreen shrub that grows three to ten feet high. The flowers and leaves are strongly scented. The flowers are white and reddish. The berry is blue-black.

Myrtle

Myrtle is the common name of myrtus communis. It is an evergreen shrub that grows three to ten feet…

The stems of <i>mystacidium distichum</i> grow three to six inches long and are simple or branched. The flowers are small and white. The plant is native to Sierra Leone.

Mystacidium Distichum

The stems of mystacidium distichum grow three to six inches long and are simple or branched. The flowers…

<i>Narcissus bulbocodium monophyllus</i> is a variety of hoop petticoat daffodil. The flower is white and blooms in the winter.

Narcissus Bolbocodium Monophyllus

Narcissus bulbocodium monophyllus is a variety of hoop petticoat daffodil. The flower is white and blooms…

Cernuus is a form of <i>narcissus pseudo-narcissus moschatus</i>. The flowers are white or cream-white.

Cernuus

Cernuus is a form of narcissus pseudo-narcissus moschatus. The flowers are white or cream-white.

<i>Narcissus triandrus</i> is native to Spain and Portugal. The flowers are drooping and an inch long. The flowers are pure white.

Narcissus Triandrus

Narcissus triandrus is native to Spain and Portugal. The flowers are drooping and an inch long. The…

Polyanthus narcissus is the common name of <i>narcissus tazetta</i>. The flower segments are pure white with a lemon-yellow, cup shaped corona. The plant can be found from the Canary Islands to China and Japan.

Polyanthus Narcissus

Polyanthus narcissus is the common name of narcissus tazetta. The flower segments are pure white with…

Poet's narcissus and pheasant's eye are the common names of <i>narcissus poeticus</i>. The flowers are fragrant and white. It is recognized by the red margined, short corona.

Poet's Narcissus

Poet's narcissus and pheasant's eye are the common names of narcissus poeticus. The flowers are fragrant…

<i>Nemesia strumosa</i> is native to South Africa. The flowers are white or in shades of yellow and purple. The flowers are often marked with purple on the outside.

Nemesia Strumosa

Nemesia strumosa is native to South Africa. The flowers are white or in shades of yellow and purple.…

Catnip is the common name of <i>nepeta cataria</i>. It is also sometimes called catmint. The flowers are white or pale purple, and dark dotted. The flowers bloom from July to November.

Catnip

Catnip is the common name of nepeta cataria. It is also sometimes called catmint. The flowers are white…

<i>Nephrolepis bostoniensis</i> is a free growing fern with dark green, spreading leaves. It is good as a pot plant or in baskets.

Nephrolepis Bostoniensis

Nephrolepis bostoniensis is a free growing fern with dark green, spreading leaves. It is good as a pot…

The <i>nephrolepis harrisii</i> fern is notable for its wavy leaves.

Nephrolepis Harrisii

The nephrolepis harrisii fern is notable for its wavy leaves.

The leaves of <i>nephrolepis elegantissima compacta</i> are about a foot long, erect, dense, and numerous.

Nephrolepis Elegantissima Compacta

The leaves of nephrolepis elegantissima compacta are about a foot long, erect, dense, and numerous.

<i>Nephrolepis magnifica</i> is a free grower of open habit. The leaves are erect and fifteen inches long.

Nephrolepis Magnifica

Nephrolepis magnifica is a free grower of open habit. The leaves are erect and fifteen inches long.

The leaves of <i>nephrolepis muscosa</i> are six to eight inches long and four to five inches broad. The leaves are very firm, wide, and dense.

Nephrolepis Muscosa

The leaves of nephrolepis muscosa are six to eight inches long and four to five inches broad. The leaves…

<i>Nerine mansellii</i> is a hybrid. It has very broad fleshy leaves. The flowers are bright red and slightly irregular.

Nerine Mansellii

Nerine mansellii is a hybrid. It has very broad fleshy leaves. The flowers are bright red and slightly…

<i>Nicotiana sylvestris</i> is native to Argentina. The flowers are white and fragrant. Pictured is a good border effect with the plant.

Nicotiana Sylvestris

Nicotiana sylvestris is native to Argentina. The flowers are white and fragrant. Pictured is a good…

The flowers of <i>nicotiana sylvestris</i> droop in short clusters. The flowers are white and fragrant.

Nicotiana Sylvestris

The flowers of nicotiana sylvestris droop in short clusters. The flowers are white and fragrant.

<i>Nierembergia gracilis</i> is native to Argentina. The flowers are white tinged and veined with purple. The throat is yellow.

Nierembergia Gracilis

Nierembergia gracilis is native to Argentina. The flowers are white tinged and veined with purple. The…

The flowers of <i>nigella damascena</i> are large and white or blue. The flowers bloom in summer. The plant grows one to two feet tall.

Nigella Damascena

The flowers of nigella damascena are large and white or blue. The flowers bloom in summer. The plant…

<i>Beucarnea guatemalensis</i> is native to Guatemala. The tree grows twenty feet tall. The leaves are green, thin, smooth edged, and recurving.

Beaucarnea Guatemalensis

Beucarnea guatemalensis is native to Guatemala. The tree grows twenty feet tall. The leaves are green,…

<i>Nymphaea flavo-virens</i> has white flowers that are six to eight inches across. It is native to Mexico.

Nymphaea Flavo-Virens

Nymphaea flavo-virens has white flowers that are six to eight inches across. It is native to Mexico.

The flowers of <i>nymphaea tuberosa</i> are pure white, four to nine inches across, and open for three or four days, from 8 A.M. to 1 P.M. It is native to the northern, central United States.

Nymphaea Tuberosa

The flowers of nymphaea tuberosa are pure white, four to nine inches across, and open for three or four…

White lotus is the common name of <i>nymphaea lotus</i>. The flowers are white with pink spreading towards the outer petals. The plant is native to Egypt.

White Lotus

White lotus is the common name of nymphaea lotus. The flowers are white with pink spreading towards…

<i>Nyssa sylvatica</i> has several common names including tupelo, pepperidge, black gum, and sour gum. The leaves are oval shaped with fine hairs along the veins. The fruits are less than an inch long and nearly black.

Nyssa Sylvatica

Nyssa sylvatica has several common names including tupelo, pepperidge, black gum, and sour gum. The…

White oak is the common name of <i>quercus alba</i>.

White Oak

White oak is the common name of quercus alba.

<i>Odontoglossum crispum</i> flowers are produced at any season of the year. The flowers are white and spotted with crimson are brown.

Odontoglossum Crispum

Odontoglossum crispum flowers are produced at any season of the year. The flowers are white and spotted…

The flowers of <i>odontoglossum crispum</i> bloom in crowded clusters. The leaves are a foot long. The plant is native to Colombia.

Odontoglossum Crispum Habit

The flowers of odontoglossum crispum bloom in crowded clusters. The leaves are a foot long. The plant…

The flowers of <i>odontoglossum citrosmum</i> are large and span around three inches across. The flowers range from white to rose in coloration and bloom in May and June. The plant is native to Guatemala.

Odontoglossum Citrosmum

The flowers of odontoglossum citrosmum are large and span around three inches across. The flowers range…

Top onions are also called bulblets. The leading top onions are white and red.

Top Onions

Top onions are also called bulblets. The leading top onions are white and red.

Image of a typical alcohol lamp

Alcohol Lamp

Image of a typical alcohol lamp

A flame being emitted from a Bunsen burner, lighting a match.

Blowpipe Flame

A flame being emitted from a Bunsen burner, lighting a match.

A typical circuit breaker that would have been used during the turn of the century. This image is an example of one that powered a trolley

Circuit Breaker

A typical circuit breaker that would have been used during the turn of the century. This image is an…

A single-pole lamp switch commonly used in the early twentieth century. It could control a single circuit or any number of circuits within its capabilities. When the knob (h) is turned to the right, and the connected spring (p) is wound as far as possible, the blade (k) is loosened from the contact tips (s) and thus breaks the circuit.

Lamp Switch

A single-pole lamp switch commonly used in the early twentieth century. It could control a single circuit…

A typical lamp switch used in the twentieth century, with a cover. These lamp switches were widely used for general purposes, but were used especially often in conjunction with trolley cars.

Lamp Switch

A typical lamp switch used in the twentieth century, with a cover. These lamp switches were widely used…

A three-way switch that was used to cut the headlights of a trolley and subsequently turn on the taillights. K is the switch blade, and L is a spring contact clip, three of which are raised on 'posts' (L1 is not raised).

Three-way Switch

A three-way switch that was used to cut the headlights of a trolley and subsequently turn on the taillights.…

A hood light that would typically be seen on a trolley in the early twentieth century. P is adjustable and can be changed, S is a socket that is a trolley car fixture, C is a cap that shuts down when P is taken out of S. H is the handle.

Hood Light

A hood light that would typically be seen on a trolley in the early twentieth century. P is adjustable…

Truck riggings for a double truck that holds a single trolley car. A truck is the mechanism that consists of the trolley wheels and motors. This type of rigging was used in the early twentieth century. This mechanism allows the trolley to pull an extraordinary amount of weight: between 2,000 and 5,000 pounds. (P) is a lever that is secured to the car body by fulcrum (f) which is stationary. (C, C) are two pieces of metal bent to suit the movements of the trolley car.

Truck Riggings

Truck riggings for a double truck that holds a single trolley car. A truck is the mechanism that consists…

An air-brake system that was in use in the early twentieth century on trolleys. This model was recommended by the Christensen Company, a popular manufacturing company of the time. The diameter of the brake pistons were 6 inches. A and B are brake levers; C, X, and Y are tension rods that lessen the strain on the brakes.

Lever System

An air-brake system that was in use in the early twentieth century on trolleys. This model was recommended…

The general arrangement of a Westinghouse electric brake commonly used in trolleys at the turn of the century. (a) and (a') are the track shoes, (b) and (b') are the brake shoes, (c) is the magnetizing coil that receives current from motors running temporarily as generators, (d) and (d') are springs that the brakes are suspended from, and (e), (k), (h), and (f) are levers that assist with the movement of the brake system.

Electric Brake

The general arrangement of a Westinghouse electric brake commonly used in trolleys at the turn of the…

A lima bean at different stages of soaking. This is an experiment to show how seeds get water from the soil.

Lima Bean

A lima bean at different stages of soaking. This is an experiment to show how seeds get water from the…

Seeds that are placed in hot water to see where their openings are by the air coming out of them.

Hot Water

Seeds that are placed in hot water to see where their openings are by the air coming out of them.

Seed covers placed on water and on a piece of glass. Both sets have sugar crystals placed in them. The covers on the water had water in them, which shows that the sugar in the seed helps to draw in water through the cover when placed in moist soil

Seed Covers

Seed covers placed on water and on a piece of glass. Both sets have sugar crystals placed in them. The…

Image of a young plant. R are the root hairs, C is a seed leaf, and L is a true leaf.

Young Plant

Image of a young plant. R are the root hairs, C is a seed leaf, and L is a true leaf.

An image of what a regular valley would look like if it were cut to make a plateau and lowlands.

Valley

An image of what a regular valley would look like if it were cut to make a plateau and lowlands.

A soil crumb that has been tilled to reveal its particles. This is to show what the soil is made of.

Soil Crumb

A soil crumb that has been tilled to reveal its particles. This is to show what the soil is made of.

A geranium branch. Geraniums can come in a variety of different colors.

Geranium Branch

A geranium branch. Geraniums can come in a variety of different colors.

A chestnut branch. Chestnuts branches are usually green in color and have edible nuts.

Chestnut Branch

A chestnut branch. Chestnuts branches are usually green in color and have edible nuts.

Image of a tree reaching for sunlight

Tree Branch

Image of a tree reaching for sunlight

The labeled anatomy of a cherry blossom.

Cherry Blossom

The labeled anatomy of a cherry blossom.

A description of how an apple grows from a flower.

Growing Apple

A description of how an apple grows from a flower.

A cutting of a wandering Jew plant in a glass of water. Wandering Jews are common houseplants with multicolored, heart-shaped leaves

Wandering Jew

A cutting of a wandering Jew plant in a glass of water. Wandering Jews are common houseplants with multicolored,…

Inarching, also known as approach grafting, is used to join two plants that are otherwise very difficult to join together. The pieces are tied so that each individual piece has roots beneath it and growth above it. Inarching can also be used in pleaching, which is the technique of weaving tree branches into bushes for decorative purposes.

Approach Grafting

Inarching, also known as approach grafting, is used to join two plants that are otherwise very difficult…

A codling moth worm, which is commonly known as a pest in the agricultural world. They are the pests that are most often found in apples

Codling Moth

A codling moth worm, which is commonly known as a pest in the agricultural world. They are the pests…

Peach tree borer larva. This image is about twice the actual size. Also called the peach crown borer. From its name, it is a pest found in peaches and other stone fruit

Peach Borer

Peach tree borer larva. This image is about twice the actual size. Also called the peach crown borer.…