A white fragrant flower, with a spreading star-shaped limb.

Posoqueria Multriflora

A white fragrant flower, with a spreading star-shaped limb.

"Eugenia tuberculata. 1. a flower; 2. the same divided vertically; 3. a stamen; 4. a ripe fruit; 5. a leaf with the dots upon it." -Lindley, 1853

Myrtle

"Eugenia tuberculata. 1. a flower; 2. the same divided vertically; 3. a stamen; 4. a ripe fruit; 5.…

"1. twig of Myrtus communis; 2. a flower divided divided perpendicularly." -Lindley, 1853

Myrtle

"1. twig of Myrtus communis; 2. a flower divided divided perpendicularly." -Lindley, 1853

An ornamental capital N decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative N

An ornamental capital N decorated with flowers and lines.

the narcissus has a little cup in the middle of it.

Narcissus

the narcissus has a little cup in the middle of it.

"Chymocarpus pentaphyllus; 2. a longitudinal section of its flower; 3. ovary of Tropaeolum majus; 4. a vertical section of a carpel, showing the position of the ovule; 5. a perpendicular section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

Ladies' Legs Nasturtium

"Chymocarpus pentaphyllus; 2. a longitudinal section of its flower; 3. ovary of Tropaeolum majus; 4.…

A decorative divider with birds, plants, and spiders.

Nature Divider

A decorative divider with birds, plants, and spiders.

Of the mint family (Labiatae), the hedge nettle (Stachys palustris).

Hedge Nettle

Of the mint family (Labiatae), the hedge nettle (Stachys palustris).

Of the Nightshade family (Solanaceae), the black nightshade (Solanum nigrum).

Black Nightshade

Of the Nightshade family (Solanaceae), the black nightshade (Solanum nigrum).

"Myristica fragrans. 1. a flower; 2. a column of stamens; 3. a section of a female showing the ovary and ovule; 4. a section of a nutmeg with the embryo at the base of the albumen." -Lindley, 1853

Nutmeg

"Myristica fragrans. 1. a flower; 2. a column of stamens; 3. a section of a female showing the ovary…

An ornamental capital O decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative O

An ornamental capital O decorated with flowers and lines.

Also known as Quercus cerris. A greenish-white tree with a dark gray bark. The flower produced is a cylindrical cluster of yellow flowers, which are usually wind-pollinated. The fruit is a large acorn, which is bicoloured with an orange bottom half grading to a green-brown tip.

Turkey Oak

Also known as Quercus cerris. A greenish-white tree with a dark gray bark. The flower produced is a…

"Ochna dubia. 1. expanded flower; 2. section of pistil and stamens; 3. pistil; 4. section of a ripe carpel." -Lindley, 1853

Ochna

"Ochna dubia. 1. expanded flower; 2. section of pistil and stamens; 3. pistil; 4. section of a ripe…

"Ochranthe arguta. 1. grain of pollen; 2. perpendicular section of its pistil." -Lindley, 1853

Ochranthe

"Ochranthe arguta. 1. grain of pollen; 2. perpendicular section of its pistil." -Lindley, 1853

"Flowering Plant of Shortia galacifolia. a, the corolla, laid open." -Whitney, 1911

Oconee Bells

"Flowering Plant of Shortia galacifolia. a, the corolla, laid open." -Whitney, 1911

A pink flower that typically blooms in the Spring. The plant has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb, and the leaves are commonly eaten by caterpillars. They reach up to 1 foot in height.

Pulmonaris Officinalis

A pink flower that typically blooms in the Spring. The plant has been used for centuries as a medicinal…

"Flowering Branch of Oleaster (Elaeagnus angustifolia). a, fruit; b, section of same." -Whitney, 1911

Oleaster

"Flowering Branch of Oleaster (Elaeagnus angustifolia). a, fruit; b, section of same." -Whitney, 1911

<i>Oncidium tigrinum</i> blooms in winter and is native to Mexico. The flowers are a rich, reddish brown with spots of yellow.

Oncidium Tigrinum

Oncidium tigrinum blooms in winter and is native to Mexico. The flowers are a rich, reddish brown with…

Section of an Onion-seed, showing the slender and the coiled embryo in the albumen.

Onion Seed

Section of an Onion-seed, showing the slender and the coiled embryo in the albumen.

"Megaclinium Bufo; 1. a portion of a spike magnified; 2. flowers in various positions, more magnified." -Lindley, 1853

Bulbophyllum bufo

"Megaclinium Bufo; 1. a portion of a spike magnified; 2. flowers in various positions, more magnified."…

Herminium monorchis or the Musk Orchid is a flowering plant of the Orchid family.

Musk Orchid

Herminium monorchis or the Musk Orchid is a flowering plant of the Orchid family.

"2. Cycnoches ventricosum; 4 and 5. C. Egertonianum (Swan Orchid); the others intermediate forms." -Lindley, 1853

Swan Orchid

"2. Cycnoches ventricosum; 4 and 5. C. Egertonianum (Swan Orchid); the others intermediate forms." -Lindley,…

This ornate banner features branches with leaves and flower buds as well as blades of grass. Each corner has a different design. The top left corner features a fleur de lis design.

Ornate Banner with Leaves, Flowers, and Branches

This ornate banner features branches with leaves and flower buds as well as blades of grass. Each corner…

This Late 19th century lady's outfit consists of a long jacket with puffed sleeves and a long skirt. The hat is made of lace trim and flowers in the center.

Late 19th Century Lady's Outfit

This Late 19th century lady's outfit consists of a long jacket with puffed sleeves and a long skirt.…

This Late 19th century lady's outfit consists of a fitted jacket with puffed sleeves, a long skirt and a hat that is designed with a bow and flowers.

Late 19th Century Lady's Outfit

This Late 19th century lady's outfit consists of a fitted jacket with puffed sleeves, a long skirt and…

This Late 19th century lady's outfit consists of a fitted jacket with puffed sleeves, and a long dress that has a tied bow on each side. The hat is designed with a lace bow and two stemmed flowers.

Late 19th Century Lady's Outfit

This Late 19th century lady's outfit consists of a fitted jacket with puffed sleeves, and a long dress…

Ovary of the flower of the Morning Glory, cut in half.

Morning Glory Ovary

Ovary of the flower of the Morning Glory, cut in half.

Ovary of the flower of the Morning Glory, cut in cross-section.

Morning Glory Ovary

Ovary of the flower of the Morning Glory, cut in cross-section.

An ornamental capital P decorated with flowers and lines.

Floral Decorative P

An ornamental capital P decorated with flowers and lines.

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the painted cup (Castilleja coccinea).

Painted Cup

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the painted cup (Castilleja coccinea).

"Or, a pale purpure, flory and counter flory gules. COUNTER FLORY. Any ordinary ornamented with fleurs-de-luce: the points of the flowers run alternately in a contrary direction." -Hall, 1862

Pale Counter Flory

"Or, a pale purpure, flory and counter flory gules. COUNTER FLORY. Any ordinary ornamented with fleurs-de-luce:…

The flower of the Papaw, Asimina triloba (Keeler, 1915).

Papaw Flower

The flower of the Papaw, Asimina triloba (Keeler, 1915).

The fruit of the Papaw, Asimina triloba (Keeler, 1915).

Papaw Fruit

The fruit of the Papaw, Asimina triloba (Keeler, 1915).

"For the foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them:

4 but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.

5 Now while the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

6 But at midnight there is a cry, Behold, the bridegroom! Come ye forth to meet him.

7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.

8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are going out." Matthew 25:3-8 ASV
<p>Illustration of the five virgins with their lamps lit, following the bridegroom. In the background, the other five virgins knock in the dark at the closed door of the bridegroom. Flower girls and a youth with a torch walk in front of the bridegroom. Garlands are strung from the columns and ceiling.

The Parable of the Ten Virgins - Only Five Kept Their Lamps Alight

"For the foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them: 4 but the wise took oil in their…

Of the Parsley family (Umbelliferae), the cow parsnip (Heracleum lanatum).

Cow Parsnip

Of the Parsley family (Umbelliferae), the cow parsnip (Heracleum lanatum).

Of the Parsley family (Umbelliferae), the early meadow parsnip (Zizia aurea).

Early Meadow Parsnip

Of the Parsley family (Umbelliferae), the early meadow parsnip (Zizia aurea).

The flower of False Indigo, in the Pea family.

Pea

The flower of False Indigo, in the Pea family.

The flower of False Indigo, in the Pea family, with the petals removed.

Pea

The flower of False Indigo, in the Pea family, with the petals removed.

The flower of Amorpha, in the Pea family.

Pea

The flower of Amorpha, in the Pea family.

The flower of Amorpha, in the Pea family, with petals removed.

Pea

The flower of Amorpha, in the Pea family, with petals removed.

Embryo of pea, i.e. a pea with the coats removed; the short and thick caulicle presented to view.

Pea Embryo

Embryo of pea, i.e. a pea with the coats removed; the short and thick caulicle presented to view.

Pea germination: the plumule has developed four or five internodes, bearing single leaves; but the first and second leaves are mere scales, the third begins to serve as foliage; the next more so.

Pea Germination

Pea germination: the plumule has developed four or five internodes, bearing single leaves; but the first…

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), Pedicularis lanceolata.

Pedicularis lanceolata

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), Pedicularis lanceolata.

Group of plants bearing mature sporogonia

Pellia Epiphylla

Group of plants bearing mature sporogonia

Longitudinal section of thallus at the time of fertilization

Pellia Epiphylla

Longitudinal section of thallus at the time of fertilization

Longitudinal section of almost mature sporogonium attached to the thallus

Pellia Epiphylla

Longitudinal section of almost mature sporogonium attached to the thallus

"Celastrus paniculatus. 1. a flower; 2. a perpendicular section of the ovary; 3. a cross section of the ovary; 4. a vertical section of a seed; 5. a cross section of it." -Lindley, 1853

Peng

"Celastrus paniculatus. 1. a flower; 2. a perpendicular section of the ovary; 3. a cross section of…

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the pentstemon (Penstemon hirsutus).

Pentstemon

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the pentstemon (Penstemon hirsutus).

Section of a seed of a Peony, showing a very small embryo in the albumen, near one end.

Peony

Section of a seed of a Peony, showing a very small embryo in the albumen, near one end.

"Serronia Jaborandi. 1. a cluster of flowers magnified; 2. a ripe fruit; 3. a vertical section of the same, showing the seed and position of the embyo." -Lindley, 1853

Pepper

"Serronia Jaborandi. 1. a cluster of flowers magnified; 2. a ripe fruit; 3. a vertical section of the…

"Vinca minor. 1. corolla opened; 2. style and stigma; 3. perpendicular section of the double ovary; 4. section of a seed." -Lindley, 1853

lesser Periwinkle

"Vinca minor. 1. corolla opened; 2. style and stigma; 3. perpendicular section of the double ovary;…

Petunia violacea or the violetflower petunia is a trumpet shaped flowering plant of the Solanaceae family.

Violetflower Petunia

Petunia violacea or the violetflower petunia is a trumpet shaped flowering plant of the Solanaceae family.

"Philesia buxifolia; 2. stigma of Lapageria rosea (Copihue); 3. its ovary cut across; 4. its ovule." -Lindley, 1853

Philesia and Copihue

"Philesia buxifolia; 2. stigma of Lapageria rosea (Copihue); 3. its ovary cut across; 4. its ovule."…

"Flowers of Phlox drummondii showing salver-shaped corolla." -Whitney, 1911

Annual Phlox

"Flowers of Phlox drummondii showing salver-shaped corolla." -Whitney, 1911

Of the Phlox family (Polemoniaceae), the Jacob's ladder (Polemonium Van-Bruntiae).

Jacob's Ladder

Of the Phlox family (Polemoniaceae), the Jacob's ladder (Polemonium Van-Bruntiae).

Also known as Pontederia cordata. A blue plant with numerous spikes of blue flowers. It generally is found growing in shallow waters.

Pickerelweed

Also known as Pontederia cordata. A blue plant with numerous spikes of blue flowers. It generally is…

A young pig eating flowers out of their pots.

Pig in Flower

A young pig eating flowers out of their pots.

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the false pimpernel (Ilysanthes dubia).

False Pimpernel

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), the false pimpernel (Ilysanthes dubia).

"Brunonia sericea. 1. a complete flower; 2. the pistil; 3. a ripe fruit; 4. embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Blue Pincushion

"Brunonia sericea. 1. a complete flower; 2. the pistil; 3. a ripe fruit; 4. embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Section of a Pine-seed, showing its polycotyledonous embryo in the centre of the albumen; moderately magnified.

Section of Pine-seed

Section of a Pine-seed, showing its polycotyledonous embryo in the centre of the albumen; moderately…