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  2. Botanical illustration - Wikipedia

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    The plants or useful parts of plants are illustrated. Cheng Yaotian (1736-1796) observed plants in nature and cultivated them. The drawings accompanying his text resemble herbarium specimens, emphasizing flower and fruit details. Wu Qijun (1789-1847)'s Illustrated Catalogues of Plants (1848) also relied on direct observation of plants in nature.

  3. William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings

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    The William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings consists of 477 watercolour botanical drawings of plants and animals of Malacca and Singapore by unknown Chinese (probably Cantonese) artists that were commissioned between 1819 and 1823 by William Farquhar (26 February 1774 – 13 May 1839). The paintings were meant to be of ...

  4. Elizabeth Blackwell (illustrator) - Wikipedia

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    A curious herbal: containing five hundred cuts, of the most useful plants, which are now used in the practice of physick engraved on folio copper plates, after drawings taken from the life / by Elizabeth Blackwell. To which is added a short description of ye plants and their common uses in physick. [25]

  5. The 15 Most Beautiful Shrubs to Plant in Your Yard - AOL

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    Abelia has beautiful pink, purple, or peachy bell-shaped flowers in late spring. New types are more cold hardy. Plant it in a mixed border alongside perennials.

  6. Four Gentlemen - Wikipedia

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    The Four Gentlemen (Korean: 사군자; romaja: Sagunja), also translated as the Four Gracious Plants, were depicted in celadon pottery from the Goryeo period (918–1392). [3] As tastes changed within the Joseon period (1392–1897) and blue and white porcelains dominated the royal households, the level of the artistry of depictions in ceramics ...

  7. When to Plant Dahlias for the Most Beautiful Blooms ... - AOL

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    When to Plant Dahlias for the Most Beautiful Blooms, According to Gardening Experts. SJ McShane. November 2, 2024 at 1:01 PM. Planting at the wrong time can cause the tubers to rot.

  8. Caesalpinia pulcherrima - Wikipedia

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    It is a striking ornamental plant, widely grown in domestic and public gardens in warm climates with mild winters, and has a beautiful inflorescence in yellow, red, and orange. Its small size and the fact that it tolerates pruning well allows it to be planted in groups to form a hedgerow; it can be also used to attract hummingbirds. [11]

  9. Camassia - Wikipedia

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    Camassia is a genus of plants in the asparagus family native to North America. Common names include camas, quamash, Indian hyacinth, camash, and wild hyacinth. [citation needed] It grows in the wild in great numbers in moist meadows.