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Tulip Tree and North American Papaw
A watercolor painting of a Tulip Tree and a North American Papaw. The written notation next to Papaw indicates that a description of the plant is on page 50 of Asa Gray's Manual of Botany.
Uliginosum, Gnaphalium Polycephalum, and Artemisia Absinthium
A watercolor painting of uliginosum, gnaphalium polycephalum, and artemisia absinthium. The written notation next to gnaphalium polycephalum indicates that it was painted on September 8, 1890.
One-Eye Daisy, Purple Cone Flower, and Achillea
A watercolor painting of a one-eye daisy, a purple cone flower, and an achillea. The written notation by the one-eye daisy indicates that a description of the plant is on page 265 of Asa Gray's Manual of Botany. The written notation by the purple…
Epilobium Angustifolium
A watercolor painting of epilobium angustifolium. The written notation besides it indicates that the plant is from Pleasant Bay, was painted on July 2, 1891, and was given to Mary Doane by a Miss. Pratt and a Miss. Martha.
Grass of Parnassus
A watercolor painting of the plant grass of parnassus. The written notation indicates that the plant was painted on September 7, 1888 and is from Stockbridge, Massachusetts. A description of the plant is on page 156 of Asa Gray's Manual of Botany.
Orange-Red Lily
A watercolor painting of an orange-red lily. The written notation indicates that the plant is from Massachusetts and was painted in July 1888. A description of the plant is also on page 552 of Asa Gray's Manual of Botany.
Red and Yellow Flowers with Brown Spots Near the Center
A watercolor painting of a red flower and a yellow flower. Each have brown spots near the center.
Cassia Marilandica, Baptisia Leucophaea, Cercis Canadensis, and Cassia Chamaecrista
A watercolor painting of four plants. The written notation by the cassia marilandica indicates that it was painted on August 7, 1885, was sent by a Miss Lulu Bates, and is from Chatham, Massachusetts. The written notation by the Baptisia Leucophaea…
Arum Triphyllum
A watercolor painting of an arum triphyllum. The written notation indicates that it was sent by Mr. Watson of Bussy and was painted on April 17, 1891. Another arum triphyllum on the page was from Cincinnati and was painted on May 12, 1892.
Pancratium and California Pepper Tree
A watercolor painting of a pancratium and a California Pepper Tree. The written notation by the pancratium indicates that the plant was found by the Ocklawaha River and the Spring Lake and that it was picked in February 1873. A description of the…