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Potatoes: Duchess of Cornwall, Mr. Ambrose, King Edward VII, Herd Laddie and Noroton Beauty.
Potatoes: Duchess of Cornwall, Mr. Ambrose, King Edward VII, Herd Laddie and Noroton Beauty.
Fitch: Mr Gladstone Apple. 1884. An original antique chromolithograph. 7" x 11". [NATHISp7253]
Cabernet Sauvignon grape of Bordeaux.
Cabernet Sauvignon grape of Bordeaux.
Watermelon: With Acharia Moth (Acharia ophelians, caterpillar, chrysalis and pupa. After Maria Sybilla Merian. Engraved by John Pass.
Watermelon: With Acharia Moth (Acharia ophelians, caterpillar, chrysalis and pupa. After Maria Sybilla Merian. Engraved by John Pass.
Jaqueira (Jackfuit) branch & fruit: With Mangueira (Mango) branch & fruit and Mogoreira (Jasmine) flower.
Jaqueira (Jackfuit) branch & fruit: With Mangueira (Mango) branch & fruit and Mogoreira (Jasmine) flower.
Plums: Drap d'Or, White Gage, Blue Gage and Green Gage.
Plums: Drap d’Or, White Gage, Blue Gage and Green Gage.
Cherries: Kentish or Flemish, English Bearer and Carnation.
Cherries: Kentish or Flemish, English Bearer and Carnation.
Cabbage: Broccoli, Savoy Drumhead.
Cabbage: Broccoli, Savoy Drumhead.
Water Apples: Jamboyera branch, fruit and flowers, Jambo branch, fruit and flowers, and Jamboleira branch fruit and flowers.
Water Apples: Jamboyera branch, fruit and flowers, Jambo branch, fruit and flowers, and Jamboleira branch fruit and flowers.
Semillon grape of Bordeaux.
Semillon grape of Bordeaux.
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Apples: Red Hawthornden, Sleeping Beauty, Schoolmaster, Queen, Gravenstein and Rymer. After Alice Ellis and Edith Bull.
Apples: Red Hawthornden, Sleeping Beauty, Schoolmaster, Queen, Gravenstein and Rymer. After Alice Ellis and Edith Bull.
Currants: Black Currant, Dutch Red and Dutch White.
Currants: Black Currant, Dutch Red and Dutch White.
Cherries: Tradescant Cherry, Millet's Duke and Amber Heart.
Cherries: Tradescant Cherry, Millet’s Duke and Amber Heart.
Papaw (Custard Apple): Branch with fruit and Carabus insects. Engraved by John Pass.
Papaw (Custard Apple): Branch with fruit and Carabus insects. Engraved by John Pass.
Nectarine and Almond: Orange Nectarine, Sweet Almond and Creeping Almond.
Nectarine and Almond: Orange Nectarine, Sweet Almond and Creeping Almond.
Bananas, Jangomas Plum and Brindon Apple.
Bananas, Jangomas Plum and Brindon Apple.
Fitch: Apple, Red Winter Reinette. 1884. An original antique chromolithograph. 11" x 7". [NATHISp6912]
English Fungi: 1, 2, 3 Agaricus comatus 4 Agaricus oreades 5 Agaricus Dryophilus
English Fungi: 1, 2, 3 Agaricus comatus 4 Agaricus oreades 5 Agaricus Dryophilus
Gooseberries: Green Gages, Red and Yellow Champagnes, Whitesmith and Red Warrington. After May Rivers.
Gooseberries: Green Gages, Red and Yellow Champagnes, Whitesmith and Red Warrington. After May Rivers.
Quince (Pyrus Cydonia)
Quince (Pyrus Cydonia)
1, 2. Boletus edulis. 3, 4. Agaricus heterophyllus.
1, 2. Boletus edulis. 3, 4. Agaricus heterophyllus.
Common Wine Grape (Vitis Vinifera).
Common Wine Grape (Vitis Vinifera).
Brookshaw: Plums. c1817. An original colour mixed method engraving. 9" x 12". [NATHISp7257]
Orange Peach, amygdalus perssica with the Small Ermine Moth, phalena euonymella.
Orange Peach, amygdalus perssica with the Small Ermine Moth, phalena euonymella.
Brookshaw: Grapes. 1817. An original colour antique mixed method engraving. 8" x 11". [NATHISp2342]
English Fungi: 1 Helvella lacunosa 2 Clavaria amethystina 3 Clavaria coralloidesc 4 Agaricus delicosus 5 Clavearia cinerea 6 Clavaria rugosa.
English Fungi: 1 Helvella lacunosa 2 Clavaria amethystina 3 Clavaria coralloidesc 4 Agaricus delicosus 5 Clavearia cinerea 6 Clavaria rugosa.
Pineapple (Anaseira): 1, 2 June Plum (Amsaleira) branch and fruit and 4, 5 Custard Apple (Anoneira) branch and fruit.
Pineapple (Anaseira): 1, 2 June Plum (Amsaleira) branch and fruit and 4, 5 Custard Apple (Anoneira) branch and fruit.
Peas: Duke of Albany t, Quite Content, Edwin Becket, Gladstone, Early Giant, Alderman, Stratagem.
Peas: Duke of Albany t, Quite Content, Edwin Becket, Gladstone, Early Giant, Alderman, Stratagem.
Plums: Coes Golden Drop, Reine Calude Violette, Kirkes and Jefferson. After Augusta Withers.
Plums: Coes Golden Drop, Reine Calude Violette, Kirkes and Jefferson. After Augusta Withers.
Elderberry: Sambucus rosea, spuria aquaica, humili foliis eleganter, laciniato folio, vulgaris flore foloso monstrosa.
Elderberry: Sambucus rosea, spuria aquaica, humili foliis eleganter, laciniato folio, vulgaris flore foloso monstrosa.
Boletus Macrocephalus (Summer Bolete). Edible.
Boletus Macrocephalus (Summer Bolete). Edible.
Forcig Frame and Grapery. 1,2. angles of altitude and elevation of roof 3, 4 .Forcing Frames 5. grapery in Barnstaple 6. grapery back wall.
Forcig Frame and Grapery. 1,2. angles of altitude and elevation of roof 3, 4 .Forcing Frames 5. grapery in Barnstaple 6. grapery back wall.
Withers: Breda Apricot. 1830. A hand coloured original antique steel engraving. 5" x 8". [NATHISp6920]
English Fungi: 1 Agaricus prunulus 2 Agaricus personatus
English Fungi: 1 Agaricus prunulus 2 Agaricus personatus
With details of fruit and ten specimens of fruit flies.
With details of fruit and ten specimens of fruit flies.
Salad: Cress, Mustard and Endives; Pancliere and Batavian.
Salad: Cress, Mustard and Endives; Pancliere and Batavian.
Grenache Blanc grape of the Rhone.
Grenache Blanc grape of the Rhone.
Artichokes: Globe, White and Purple Jerusalem.
Artichokes: Globe, White and Purple Jerusalem.
Weinmann: Globe Artichoke. 1745. An original colour antique mezzotint. 8" x 14". [NATHISp8525]
Marrows: Bush White, Moore's Cream, Long Green Running, Long White Running Ribbed.
Marrows: Bush White, Moore’s Cream, Long Green Running, Long White Running Ribbed.
Agaricus Gambiosus (St George's mushroom). Edible.
Agaricus Gambiosus (St George’s mushroom). Edible.
Apples: Dumelow's Seedling, Anna Elizabeth, Prince Albert, Cockpit and Greave's Pippin. After Alice Ellis.
Apples: Dumelow’s Seedling, Anna Elizabeth, Prince Albert, Cockpit and Greave’s Pippin. After Alice Ellis.
Anderson: Salway Peach. 1871. An original hand coloured wood engraving. 6" x 9" [NATHISp8207]
Exquisite Fruits: 1 Citron and (a) slice 2 Cederat and (b) slice 3 Orange 4 Portocal orange and slice (c) 5 Fig and (d) half 6 Almond with flower, husk and nut (e-g).
Exquisite Fruits: 1 Citron and (a) slice 2 Cederat and (b) slice 3 Orange 4 Portocal orange and slice (c) 5 Fig and (d) half 6 Almond with flower, husk and nut (e-g).
Carissa Carandas (Christ's Thorn): With 10 Species of Cantharis (Soldier Beetle).
Carissa Carandas (Christ’s Thorn): With 10 Species of Cantharis (Soldier Beetle).
Boletus Granulatus (Weeping bolete) and Boletus Elegans (Greville's bolete) Edible.
Boletus Granulatus (Weeping bolete) and Boletus Elegans (Greville’s bolete) Edible.
Chilli Plant: With details of the male parts of the plant.
Chilli Plant: With details of the male parts of the plant.
Melon: Scarlet-fleshed Rock Melon.
Melon: Scarlet-fleshed Rock Melon.
Great Mogul Plum, prunnus domestica with the Angle-shades Moth, phalena meticulosa.
Great Mogul Plum, prunnus domestica with the Angle-shades Moth, phalena meticulosa.
Beetroot: Pragnell's Exhibition; Red Globe and Covent Garden Red,
Beetroot: Pragnell’s Exhibition; Red Globe and Covent Garden Red,
Aecidium and Agaricus: Aecidium abietinum, elatinum, columnare, viola, and Agaricus scabellus, vitellum, tricolour, porphyria and lepidomyces. Engraved by John Pass.
Aecidium and Agaricus: Aecidium abietinum, elatinum, columnare, viola, and Agaricus scabellus, vitellum, tricolour, porphyria and lepidomyces. Engraved by John Pass.
Oranges: Blood Orange, Sustain Orange and Tangerine. After May Rivers.
Oranges: Blood Orange, Sustain Orange and Tangerine. After May Rivers.
Wilkes: Apricot. 1773. An original colour antique copper engraving. 10" x 12". [NATHISp7213]
Agaricus Arvensis (Horse mushroom). Edible.
Agaricus Arvensis (Horse mushroom). Edible.
Pomegranate: With detail of flower 1,2 and fruit 3,4.
Pomegranate: With detail of flower 1,2 and fruit 3,4.
Lombard (Enfarine Noir) grape from Jura.
Lombard (Enfarine Noir) grape from Jura.
Apples: Joanneting, Summer Golden Pippin, Court of Wick, Devonshire Quarrenden, Borsdoffer, Worcester Pearman, Kerry Pippin and Early Spice. After Alice Ellis.
Apples: Joanneting, Summer Golden Pippin, Court of Wick, Devonshire Quarrenden, Borsdoffer, Worcester Pearman, Kerry Pippin and Early Spice. After Alice Ellis.
Fitch: Peach. 1884. An original antique chromolithograph. 11" x 7". [NATHISp6911]
Morels: Esculent Morel, Stinking Morel with Sea Canary Grass.
Morels: Esculent Morel, Stinking Morel with Sea Canary Grass.
Apples: Gloria Mundi, Potts' Seeding, Tower of Glamis, Winter Hawthorden and Nelson's Codlin. After Alice Ellis.
Apples: Gloria Mundi, Potts’ Seeding, Tower of Glamis, Winter Hawthorden and Nelson’s Codlin. After Alice Ellis.
Poisonous and edible fungi: 1-2. Russula cyanoxantha (Charcoal burner), 3-4. Russula Rubra (Emetic russula), 5. Russula Lutea, 6. Russula azurea.
Poisonous and edible fungi: 1-2. Russula cyanoxantha (Charcoal burner), 3-4. Russula Rubra (Emetic russula), 5. Russula Lutea, 6. Russula azurea.
Edible fungi: 1-2 . Cantharellus infundibuliformis (Trumpet Chanterelle), 3-4. Lentinus Lepideus (Scaly sawgill), 5. Panus torulosus (Lilac Oysterling), 6. Panus stypticus (Bitter oyster), 7. Cantharellus cibarius (Chanterelle).
Edible fungi: 1-2 . Cantharellus infundibuliformis (Trumpet Chanterelle), 3-4. Lentinus Lepideus (Scaly sawgill), 5. Panus torulosus (Lilac Oysterling), 6. Panus stypticus (Bitter oyster), 7. Cantharellus cibarius (Chanterelle).
Apples: Braddock's Nonpareil, King of Pipins and Belle de Pontoise. After May Rivers.
Apples: Braddock’s Nonpareil, King of Pipins and Belle de Pontoise. After May Rivers.
Apples: Four Varieties. Conpenden Rouge & Blanche, Embroidered Pippin, Lemon Pippen.
Apples: Four Varieties. Conpenden Rouge & Blanche, Embroidered Pippin, Lemon Pippen.
Plums: Belle de Louvain and Boulouf.
Plums: Belle de Louvain and Boulouf.
Carrots: Early Nantes, Market Favourite, Early Gem, Long Red Surrey, Extra Early Paris Forcing.
Carrots: Early Nantes, Market Favourite, Early Gem, Long Red Surrey, Extra Early Paris Forcing.
Currant: Ribes fructo albo, vulgaris hortensis fructu incarnata, hortensis fructu minoree carneo, fructu rubro, officinarum fructu majore rubente, vulgaris acidus ruber, fructu nigro.
Currant: Ribes fructo albo, vulgaris hortensis fructu incarnata, hortensis fructu minoree carneo, fructu rubro, officinarum fructu majore rubente, vulgaris acidus ruber, fructu nigro.
Nelson's Glory.
Nelson’s Glory.
English Fungi: 1, 2 Boletus scaber 3, 4, 5 Boletus luridus
English Fungi: 1, 2 Boletus scaber 3, 4, 5 Boletus luridus
Raspberries: Rivers' Hornet, Sweet Yellow Antwerp and Baumforth's Seedling. After May Rivers.
Raspberries: Rivers’ Hornet, Sweet Yellow Antwerp and Baumforth’s Seedling. After May Rivers.
Grobon: Wine Grapes. 1857. An original hand coloured antique lithograph. 15" x 10". [NATHISp3033]
Papaya and Guava: Trees and fruit with a flowering Pepper.
Papaya and Guava: Trees and fruit with a flowering Pepper.
Yonge: Celery & Onion. 1863. An hand coloured original antique wood engraving. 7" x 10". [NATHISp5365]
Agaricus Piperatus (Peppery milkcap): Edible.
Agaricus Piperatus (Peppery milkcap): Edible.
Peach and Nectarine: On one branch with detail of fruit cross. Engraved by John Pass.
Peach and Nectarine: On one branch with detail of fruit cross. Engraved by John Pass.
Cocoa and Naseberry (Manilkara zapota)
Cocoa and Naseberry (Manilkara zapota)
Pears: Virgoulle, Striped Vert Longue, Swan's Egg and Pear d'Auch.
Pears: Virgoulle, Striped Vert Longue, Swan’s Egg and Pear d’Auch.
Agaricus Rubescens (Blusher mushroom). Edible.
Agaricus Rubescens (Blusher mushroom). Edible.
d'Orbigny: Porcini Mushroom. 1849. An original hand coloured antique lithograph. 6" x 9". [NATHISp7466]
Wilkes: Citron Medica. 1810. An original hand coloured antique copper engraving. 8" x 10". [NATHISp7799]
Leilus Occidentalis from Jamaica.
Leilus Occidentalis from Jamaica.
Wilkes: Breadfruit. 1810. An original hand coloured antique copper engraving. 8" x 11". [NATHISp7802]
Bitter Apple or Colocynth (Cucumis Colocynthis)
Bitter Apple or Colocynth (Cucumis Colocynthis)
Agaricus Alutaceus (Yellow-gilled russula) and Agaricus Emeticus (Russula emetica).
Agaricus Alutaceus (Yellow-gilled russula) and Agaricus Emeticus (Russula emetica).
Sugar Apples: Asafreira with flower, Ateira with fruit (Ata) and Beteliera plant.
Sugar Apples: Asafreira with flower, Ateira with fruit (Ata) and Beteliera plant.
Pineapple House (Pinery). 1. Ground plan 2. longitudinal section with young plants 3. transverse section 4. mason work 5. carron register 6. transverse section of
Pineapple House (Pinery). 1. Ground plan 2. longitudinal section with young plants 3. transverse section 4. mason work 5. carron register 6. transverse section of
Boletus Edulis (Porcini): Edible.
Boletus Edulis (Porcini): Edible.
British Fungi: Coprinus, Polyporus, Geoglossum, Clavaria, Bovista, Thelephora and Agaricus.
British Fungi: Coprinus, Polyporus, Geoglossum, Clavaria, Bovista, Thelephora and Agaricus.
Blimbii(Cucumber fruit tree), Durion fruit tree, Pepper plant, Sage and Houndstooth herbs. with key
Blimbii(Cucumber fruit tree), Durion fruit tree, Pepper plant, Sage and Houndstooth herbs. with key
Flowering scarlet runner bean and pea pod.
Flowering scarlet runner bean and pea pod.
Apples: Pigeonnet, Api, Pigeon, Colonel Vaughan, Cowarne Queening, Tyler's Kernel, Herefordshire Queening and Winter Queening. After Alice Ellis and Edith Bull.
Apples: Pigeonnet, Api, Pigeon, Colonel Vaughan, Cowarne Queening, Tyler’s Kernel, Herefordshire Queening and Winter Queening. After Alice Ellis and Edith Bull.
Nectarines: Claremont, Homerton's White, Ford's Black and Genoa.
Nectarines: Claremont, Homerton’s White, Ford’s Black and Genoa.
Clavaria Umbraticola (Coral fungi): Edible.
Clavaria Umbraticola (Coral fungi): Edible.
English Fungi: 1, 2 Agaricus Orcella 3 Agaricus rubescens
English Fungi: 1, 2 Agaricus Orcella 3 Agaricus rubescens
Radishes: The Sutton, Wood's Early Frame, Webb's Climax, Scarlet Globe, Turnip Rooted, Scarlet Forcing, earliest of All, French Breakfast.
Radishes: The Sutton, Wood’s Early Frame, Webb’s Climax, Scarlet Globe, Turnip Rooted, Scarlet Forcing, earliest of All, French Breakfast.
1. Cantharellus cibarius. 2. Tuber æstivum. 3, 4. Hydnum repandum. 5. Lycoperdon pyriforme.
1. Cantharellus cibarius. 2. Tuber æstivum. 3, 4. Hydnum repandum. 5. Lycoperdon pyriforme.
Rubus: Raspberries, blackberries and their flowers.
Rubus: Raspberries, blackberries and their flowers.
Craterellus Clavatus (Violet Chanterelle): Edible.
Craterellus Clavatus (Violet Chanterelle): Edible.
Pumpkin: Mammoth Gourd:
Pumpkin: Mammoth Gourd:
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum)
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum)
Peach and Nectarine: Branches with fruit and a Horseshoe moth. Engraved by John Pass.
Peach and Nectarine: Branches with fruit and a Horseshoe moth. Engraved by John Pass.
Rhubarb: The Sutton, Linneaus, Early Albert and Victoria.
Rhubarb: The Sutton, Linneaus, Early Albert and Victoria.
Brookshaw: Peaches. 1817. An original colour antique mixed method engraving. 8" x 11". [NATHISp2350]
English Fungi: 1 Plyporous frondosus 2 Agaricus nebularis 3,4,5 Agaricus exquisitus.
English Fungi: 1 Plyporous frondosus 2 Agaricus nebularis 3,4,5 Agaricus exquisitus.
Dacrymyces, Reticularia, Scleroderma, Tremella, Bulgaria, Agaricus and Boletus.
Dacrymyces, Reticularia, Scleroderma, Tremella, Bulgaria, Agaricus and Boletus.
Poisonous Fungi: Eight types of poisonous mushrooms with key.
Poisonous Fungi: Eight types of poisonous mushrooms with key.
Grobon: Wine Grapes. 1857. An original hand coloured antique lithograph. 16" x 11". [NATHISp6691]
Plums: Cherry Plum, Laurence Plum, French Orlean and Common Orlean.
Plums: Cherry Plum, Laurence Plum, French Orlean and Common Orlean.
de la Perouse: Chilli plant. 1797. A hand coloured original antique copper engraving. 10" x 17". [NATHISp5830]
Grenache Noir grape of the Rhone.
Grenache Noir grape of the Rhone.
Gamboge (Stalagmitis Cambogioides)
Gamboge (Stalagmitis Cambogioides)
Brookshaw: Apples. 1817. An original colour antique mixed method engraving. 8" x 11". [NATHISp2341]
Withers: George IV Peach. 1829. An original hand coloured antique copper engraving. 6" x 10". [NATHISp5461]
Early Joe.
Early Joe.
Thimbleberry: Flowering branch with thimbleberry fruit. By WB Booth.
Thimbleberry: Flowering branch with thimbleberry fruit. By WB Booth.
Morels: Morchella Lutescens and Morchella Abietina. Edible.
Morels: Morchella Lutescens and Morchella Abietina. Edible.
Paperyera (Papaya) tree, flower & fruit: With Guaiavier (Guava) branch, flower, fruit and Poivrier (Flowering Pepper) branch.
Paperyera (Papaya) tree, flower & fruit: With Guaiavier (Guava) branch, flower, fruit and Poivrier (Flowering Pepper) branch.
Polyporus Sylfureus (Sulfer shelf) and Polyporus Confluens (Fused Polypore) Edible.
Polyporus Sylfureus (Sulfer shelf) and Polyporus Confluens (Fused Polypore) Edible.
Hydnum Coralloides (Coral tooth fungus) and Hyunum Erinaceus (Lion's mane mushroom) Edible
Hydnum Coralloides (Coral tooth fungus) and Hyunum Erinaceus (Lion’s mane mushroom) Edible
Cocunut Tree and Cocos: With Orange (Tranja), Carandas Plum and Star fruit (Carambolus) trees and fruit.
Cocunut Tree and Cocos: With Orange (Tranja), Carandas Plum and Star fruit (Carambolus) trees and fruit.
Gentil rose (Gewurztraminer) grape from Alsace.
Gentil rose (Gewurztraminer) grape from Alsace.
Inedible fungi: 1. Amanita strobiliformis (Warted amanita), 2. Lepiota granulosa, 3. Lepiota excoriata, 4-5. Amanita rubescens (Blusher mushroom). 6. Lepiota hispida
Inedible fungi: 1. Amanita strobiliformis (Warted amanita), 2. Lepiota granulosa, 3. Lepiota excoriata, 4-5. Amanita rubescens (Blusher mushroom). 6. Lepiota hispida
Agaricus Acris (Fleecy Milkcap) and Agaricus Deliciosus (Saffron Milkcap). Edible.
Agaricus Acris (Fleecy Milkcap) and Agaricus Deliciosus (Saffron Milkcap). Edible.
Breadfruit: From Capt James Cook's First Voyage. After Sydney Parkinson.
Breadfruit: From Capt James Cook’s First Voyage. After Sydney Parkinson.
Leeks: Ayton Castle, London Broad Flag, Lyon.
Leeks: Ayton Castle, London Broad Flag, Lyon.
Helvella Gigas and Infula ( Giant's and Hooded False Morels): Edible.
Helvella Gigas and Infula ( Giant’s and Hooded False Morels): Edible.
Anderson: Madresfield Court Grapes. 1871. An original hand coloured wood engraving. 6" x 9" [NATHISp8208]
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium)
Bitter Orange (Citrus Aurantium)
Tomatoes: Up-to-date, The King, Perfection, Princess of Wales, Laird's Supreme, Sunrise.
Tomatoes: Up-to-date, The King, Perfection, Princess of Wales, Laird’s Supreme, Sunrise.
Pears: Saint Germain, Colmar and Brown Beurree.
Pears: Saint Germain, Colmar and Brown Beurree.
Apples: Keswick Codlin, Maux Codlin, Lord Suffield, Hawthornden and Tom Putt. After Alice Ellis.
Apples: Keswick Codlin, Maux Codlin, Lord Suffield, Hawthornden and Tom Putt. After Alice Ellis.
Training and Grafting. 1. One year pruned 2. Second year 3. Third year trained 4. Cleft Grafting 5. Mixed Grafting 6. Extreme grafting.
Training and Grafting. 1. One year pruned 2. Second year 3. Third year trained 4. Cleft Grafting 5. Mixed Grafting 6. Extreme grafting.
Ribis Rubrum and Hollandische Albessen.
Ribis Rubrum and Hollandische Albessen.
Banana Tree: Musa Coccinea: Bannier a fleurs ecarlates. Plate 307 from Redoute's Les Liliacées
Banana Tree: Musa Coccinea: Bannier a fleurs ecarlates. Plate 307 from Redoute’s Les Liliacées
Poisonous Mushrooms: Thirty one poisonous species. Smith, originally an archaeologist, became known for his illustrations and writings on fungi and influential in the relatively new branch of biology dedicated to their study, mycology.
Poisonous Mushrooms: Thirty one poisonous species. Smith, originally an archaeologist, became known for his illustrations and writings on fungi and influential in the relatively new branch of biology dedicated to their study, mycology.
Fig (Ficus caricae): Dissection of the Fruit and seed: With detailed description in Latin.
Fig (Ficus caricae): Dissection of the Fruit and seed: With detailed description in Latin.
Bellin: Goavas and Lychee (Su Ping). 1748. A hand coloured original antique copper engraving. 6" x 8". [NATHISp7133]
Pears: Duchesse d'Orleans, Emile d'Heyst, Beurre Bosc, Buerre Clairgeau and Durondeau. After Alice Ellis and Edith Bull.
Pears: Duchesse d’Orleans, Emile d’Heyst, Beurre Bosc, Buerre Clairgeau and Durondeau. After Alice Ellis and Edith Bull.
Double White Avant.
Double White Avant.
Pears: Brown Beurree, Golden Beurree and Colmar.
Pears: Brown Beurree, Golden Beurree and Colmar.
Onions: Queen, Blood Red, Shallots, Tree Onions, Lemon Rocca.
Onions: Queen, Blood Red, Shallots, Tree Onions, Lemon Rocca.
Spring Grove Peach with inset of stone.
Spring Grove Peach with inset of stone.
Pineapple: Sugarloaf pineapple with Brentus and bruchus insects. Engraved by John Pass.
Pineapple: Sugarloaf pineapple with Brentus and bruchus insects. Engraved by John Pass.
d'Orbigny: Passionfruit. 1849. An original hand coloured antique lithograph. 6" x 9". [NATHISp7365]
Annona: Papaw (Trifid fruited Custard Apple). Engraved by John Pass.
Annona: Papaw (Trifid fruited Custard Apple). Engraved by John Pass.
Silver Rock Melon.
Silver Rock Melon.
Coe's Goldendrop.
Coe’s Goldendrop.
Edible Mushrooms: Twenty-nine edible species. Smith, originally an archaeologist, became known for his illustrations and writings on fungi and was influential in the relatively new science of mycology.
Edible Mushrooms: Twenty-nine edible species. Smith, originally an archaeologist, became known for his illustrations and writings on fungi and was influential in the relatively new science of mycology.
Fitch: Nectarine. 1884. An original antique chromolithograph. 11" x 7". [NATHISp6910]
Edible and inedible fungi: 1. Hygrophorus pratensis (Meadow Waxcap), 2. Volvaria volvacea (Straw mushroom), 3. Eccilia atropuncta, 4. Hygrophorus pratensis (Meadow Waxcap), 5. Hygrophorus conicus (Blackening Waxcap), 6. Leptonia chloropolia, 7. Hygrophorus obrusseus, 8. Hygrophorus psittacinus (Parrot toadstool/waxcap), 9. Hygrophorus puniceus (Crimson waxcap).
Edible and inedible fungi: 1. Hygrophorus pratensis (Meadow Waxcap), 2. Volvaria volvacea (Straw mushroom), 3. Eccilia atropuncta, 4. Hygrophorus pratensis (Meadow Waxcap), 5. Hygrophorus conicus (Blackening Waxcap), 6. Leptonia chloropolia, 7. Hygrophorus obrusseus, 8. Hygrophorus psittacinus (Parrot toadstool/waxcap), 9. Hygrophorus puniceus (Crimson waxcap).
Edible fungi: 1. Clitocybe nebularis (Clouded funnel), 2. Clitocybe odora (Aniseed toadstool), 3. Clitocybe gigantea (Giant funnel), 4. Clitocybe tuba, 5. Clitocybe cyathiformis (Goblet funnel cap).
Edible fungi: 1. Clitocybe nebularis (Clouded funnel), 2. Clitocybe odora (Aniseed toadstool), 3. Clitocybe gigantea (Giant funnel), 4. Clitocybe tuba, 5. Clitocybe cyathiformis (Goblet funnel cap).
Peach House. 1. Ground plan 2. transverse section of the underground works 3. upper section.
Peach House. 1. Ground plan 2. transverse section of the underground works 3. upper section.
Strawberries: Frogmore late pine, Sir Joseph Paxton and Vicomtesse Hericart de Thury. After May Rivers.
Strawberries: Frogmore late pine, Sir Joseph Paxton and Vicomtesse Hericart de Thury. After May Rivers.
Greenhouse, circular conservatory and common conservatory.
Greenhouse, circular conservatory and common conservatory.
Agaricus Campestris (Field mushroom): Edible.
Agaricus Campestris (Field mushroom): Edible.
Seventeen varieties of Gooseberries.
Seventeen varieties of Gooseberries.
Apples: Lane's Prince Albert, Allen's Everlasting and Chelmsford Wonder. After May Rivers.
Apples: Lane’s Prince Albert, Allen’s Everlasting and Chelmsford Wonder. After May Rivers.
Pineapple: Flower and Fruit.
Pineapple: Flower and Fruit.
Boletus igniarius and Frondosius, Blasia pusilla, Buxbaumia aphylla and Byssus fulva.
Boletus igniarius and Frondosius, Blasia pusilla, Buxbaumia aphylla and Byssus fulva.
Apples: Robertson's Pippin, Blanchard's Pippin, Lemon Pippin, Aromatic Pippin and Embroidered Pippin.
Apples: Robertson’s Pippin, Blanchard’s Pippin, Lemon Pippin, Aromatic Pippin and Embroidered Pippin.
French beans: Runner beans, Dwarf beans and Climbing beans.
French beans: Runner beans, Dwarf beans and Climbing beans.
Pineau Gris grape of Alsace.
Pineau Gris grape of Alsace.
Edible and inedible fungi: 1-2. Boletus luridus (Lurid bolete), 3. Boletus chrysenteron, 4. Boletus scaber (rough-stemmed bolete), 5. Coryne sarcoides, 6. Cyathus striatus (Fluted bird's nest), 7. Hydnum repandum (sweet tooth/wood hedgehog), 8. Calocera viscosa (Yellow Stagshorn)
Edible and inedible fungi: 1-2. Boletus luridus (Lurid bolete), 3. Boletus chrysenteron, 4. Boletus scaber (rough-stemmed bolete), 5. Coryne sarcoides, 6. Cyathus striatus (Fluted bird’s nest), 7. Hydnum repandum (sweet tooth/wood hedgehog), 8. Calocera viscosa (Yellow Stagshorn)
Cabbages: Erfurt blood red and Ellam's early spring.
Cabbages: Erfurt blood red and Ellam’s early spring.
Bellin: Vanille. 1754. A hand coloured original antique copper engraving. 5" x 8". [NATHISp6982]
Pears: Louis d'Orleans, Bonne d'Ezee, Vicar of Winkfield, Duchesse d'Anouleme and Beurre Diel.After Alice Ellis and Edith Bull.
Pears: Louis d’Orleans, Bonne d’Ezee, Vicar of Winkfield, Duchesse d’Anouleme and Beurre Diel.After Alice Ellis and Edith Bull.
Wilkes: Cashew Nut Tree. 1810. An original hand coloured antique copper engraving. 8" x 11". [NATHISp7795]
Melon: Polignac Melon.
Melon: Polignac Melon.
Grapes: White Sweet Water Grape.
Grapes: White Sweet Water Grape.
Marguerite and La Constante.
Marguerite and La Constante.
Turnips: Half Long White, Golden Ball, Purple Top Milan, Green Top Stone, Early Model White.
Turnips: Half Long White, Golden Ball, Purple Top Milan, Green Top Stone, Early Model White.
Grobon: Wine Grapes. 1857. An original hand coloured antique lithograph. 16" x 11". [NATHISp6685]
Brookshaw: Peaches. 1817. An original colour antique mixed method engraving. 9" x 12". [NATHISp5896]
Bilimbeira branch, fruit and flowers, Cashew (Cajieyera) branch fruit and flowers and Cinnamon tree (Canellier).
Bilimbeira branch, fruit and flowers, Cashew (Cajieyera) branch fruit and flowers and Cinnamon tree (Canellier).
Edible and inedible fungi: 1-2. Russula vitellina, 3. Russula queletii (Fruity brittlegill), 4-5. Russula alutacea, 6. Russula duportii, 7. Russula fragilis (Fragile brittlegill).
Edible and inedible fungi: 1-2. Russula vitellina, 3. Russula queletii (Fruity brittlegill), 4-5. Russula alutacea, 6. Russula duportii, 7. Russula fragilis (Fragile brittlegill).
Aramon grape of Languedoc-Roussillon.
Aramon grape of Languedoc-Roussillon.
Avocado (Persea Americana): With Granadille (Passion flower). With key.
Avocado (Persea Americana): With Granadille (Passion flower). With key.
Brookshaw: Peaches. 1817. An original colour antique mixed method engraving. 8" x 11". [NATHISp5897]
Brookshaw: Plums. c1817. An original colour antique mixed method engraving. 9" x 12". [NATHISp4311]
British Fungi: Stereum, Polyporus Albus, Periza Cupularis, Periza Cerea, Polyporus Lucidus and Lycoperdon.
British Fungi: Stereum, Polyporus Albus, Periza Cupularis, Periza Cerea, Polyporus Lucidus and Lycoperdon.
Boletus Flavus (Greville's Bolete) and Boletus Viscidus (Sticky Boletus). Edible.
Boletus Flavus (Greville’s Bolete) and Boletus Viscidus (Sticky Boletus). Edible.
Peaches: Millet's Minion, Super Royal and Double Swalsh.
Peaches: Millet’s Minion, Super Royal and Double Swalsh.
RHS: Passiflora edulis. 1835. An original colour antique mezzotint. 10" x 14". [NATHISp6723]
Edible Fungi: Eight types of non-poisonous mushrooms with key.
Edible Fungi: Eight types of non-poisonous mushrooms with key.
Figs: White Marseilles, Toulousienne, Negro Largo, Violette de Bordeaux and Bourjasotte Grise. After May Rivers.
Figs: White Marseilles, Toulousienne, Negro Largo, Violette de Bordeaux and Bourjasotte Grise. After May Rivers.
Grapes: Black Hamberg.
Grapes: Black Hamberg.
Fistulina Hepatica (Beefsteak Mushroom) and Boletus Chrysenteron (Red Cracked Bolete). Edible.
Fistulina Hepatica (Beefsteak Mushroom) and Boletus Chrysenteron (Red Cracked Bolete). Edible.
Cherries: Morello, Late Black Bigarreau, Bigarreau noir de Gueben and Mayduke. After May Rivers.
Cherries: Morello, Late Black Bigarreau, Bigarreau noir de Gueben and Mayduke. After May Rivers.
1, 2. Fistulina hepatica 3, 4, 5. Helvella esculenta. 6. Morchella esculenta.
1, 2. Fistulina hepatica 3, 4, 5. Helvella esculenta. 6. Morchella esculenta.