Holstein Cow
A breed of cattle that is commonly known as the world's highest production dairy animal.
Anterior Extremity of Elephant
"Shows how the bones of the arm (q), forearm (q'x), and foot (o), are twisted to form an osseous screw."—Pettigrew,…
Chillingham Bull
A rare breed of cattle that live in a large enclosed part at Chillingham Castle in England.
Assyrian Lion
A wall relief of the ancient Assyrian lion. These sculptures were placed in doorways as protective entities.
Sheraton Chair 2
A style of chair designed by Thomas Sheraton. This chair takes on a rectangular back.
Chippendale Chair 2
A chair designed by Thomas Chippendale. The back of this chair has a "Louis Quinze" style.
Chippendale Chair 3
A chair designed by Thomas Chippendale. The back of this chair has a plain back style.
Branch of Interior Live Oak
Also known as Quercus wislizeni. The branch of an Interior Live Oak tree, native to California.
Branch of Coast Live Oak
Also known as Quercus agrifolia. The branch of a Coast Live Oak, native to the California Floristic…
Branch of Canyon Live Oak
Also known as Quercus chrysolepis. The branch of a Canyon Live Oak tree, native to the southwestern…
Branch of Southern Live Oak
Also known as Quercus virginiana. The branch of a Southern Live Oak tree, native to the southeastern…
Old Woman Sitting in Chair
A cartoon of an old woman sitting in a chair, with the back of the chair facing the viewer.
Young Woman and King of Hearts
A cartoon of a young woman carrying a tray, which holds an oversized playing card of a King of Hearts.
Abutilon Shrub
Abutilon is a showy, free-growing shrub. There are many hybrids that are cultivated. They grow best…
Flowering Branch of Begonia Admiration
Begonia admiration is a single-flowered variety. The flowers are a vivid, orange-scarlet color. Begonia…
Shoots of Briar
Shoots of briar must be cut back before the rose buds once the buds are safely established.
View of Underground Fernery
Underground fernery consists of a large cavity, dug in the middle of a hill, covered with sheet glass.…
Fruiting Branch of Fig
Fig is a fruit producing tree. The cultivation of figs goes back to ancient times. It is native to the…
Hardy Perennial and Alpine Garden
This is a summer view of a hardy perennial and alpine garden. This garden is a little less than an acre.…
Ichneumon Fly
Ichneumon flies deposit their eggs upon the bodies of other insects and larva. The larva live on the…
Magnified Thrips
Thrips are very small insects that live in flowers. Thrips gnaw the surface of petals.
Larva and Chrysalis of the Onion Fly
The larva of the onion fly are maggots or footless grubs. Many live in the interior of roots, stems,…
Crane Fly
The larvae of crane flies are known as grubs and leather jackets. The gnats live in water during their…
Eggs, Larvae, and Perfect Insect of the Lily Beetle
The larvae of the lily beetle live on lilies, devouring their leaves. The antennae are on the front…
Caterpillar of the Satin Moth
Satin moth is the common name of liparis salicis. The caterpillar bears a row of white spots down the…
Clear Wing Moth
When clear wing moths are larvae they live in burrows, in the roots and stems of many plants, and often…
Caterpillar of Turnip Moth
Turnip moth is the common name of agrotis segetum. The caterpillars live on turnip roots, harming the…
Ornithogalum Nutans
The common name of ornithogalum is Star of Bethlehem. The nutans variety has flowers that are white…
Habit and Detached Single Flower of Ornithogalum Pyramidale
Star of Bethlehem is the common name of ornithogalum. The pyramidale variety has pure white flowers…
Cross Sections of Ovary or Red Campion
A shows five carpels joined in a central mass. B shows a half grown ovary with a central mass bearing…
Larva of Psylla Pyrisuga
The larva of psylla pyrisuga live on pear trees and sometimes apple trees. The larvae suck the juice…
Schizaeaceae, Osmundaceae, Salviniaceae, and Marrsileaceae
Schizaeaceae: 1, aneimia, sporangium. Osmundaceae: 2, Osmunda, sporangium; a, front view, b, back view.…
Aechmea Miiniata Variety Discolor
Aechmea miniata variety discolor has purple leaves or leaves that are violet-brown on the back.
Allamanda Cathartica Variety Hendersonii
Allamanda cathartica variety hendersonii is tall, vigorous, and free flowering. The leaves are large,…
Annual Plants in Landscaping
Pictured are annuals filling the formal space between a drive and a tree group. Annuals are plants that…
Semi-Formal Garden Space
Pictured is a semi-formal garden space of annual flowers. Annuals are plants that bloom in the open…
Rectangular Glass Aquarium
An aquarium is a glass tank for live fish, plants, and the like. Pictured is a rectangular glass aquarium.
Tub of Water-Lilies
Tub culture should be resorted to only from lack of space. Moderate growers that are free-flowering…
Italian Pattern Bedding
Pictured is an Italian pattern of bedding, the numbers representing different plants. (1) orange king,…
Begonia Ingramii
The flowers of Begonia ingramii are large and rose colored. It is a free flowering plant.
Nesting Box
The hole of the nesting box should be well near the top with no perch near. The roof should slope from…
Border Enclosing an Urban Backyard
Illustrated is a border enclosing the back area of a city place, the central area being planted for…
Cystopteris Fragilis
Cystopteris fragilis has clustered, gray green leaves. This species of fern is widely distributed over…
Erica Melanthera
The flowers of erica melanthera are rosy. The flowers bloom in December and January. The leaves are…
Laelia Anceps
The flowers of laelia anceps are purplish/rose colored. The petals have a greenish line on the back.…
Free Style of Design
Illustrated are good plant forms for the free style of design for landscape gardening.