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Native US Flora - Seven Original Botanical Chromolithograps, 1879
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The image displays a collection of six chromolithographs depicting various plant species. These illustrations are characterized by their botanical accuracy and aesthetic appeal, typical of late 19th-century natural history publications.
Each plate is labeled with the plant's scientific name, showcasing the diversity of flora found within the United States. The plants are rendered with great detail, highlighting their unique characteristics such as leaf shape, flower structure, and root systems. These chromolithographs likely served both an educational purpose for those interested in botany and horticulture, as well as an ornamental one, as they would have been quite decorative when framed or displayed in a book.
The artwork reflects the meticulous work of Thomas Meehan, and the images were published by L.Prang and Company in Boston, known for their exquisite chromolithographic work in the 19th century. The book from which these plates come, "The Native Flowers and Ferns of the United States in Their Botanical, Horticultural, and Popular Aspects," serves as a testament to the rich botanical heritage of the United States and the period's appreciation for natural sciences.
Here are short descriptions for the listed plants:
1. **Anemone Caroliniana - Carolina Anemone**: A delicate wildflower native to the United States, featuring usually solitary, poppy-like flowers in shades of white, pink, or purple. It prefers open, sandy areas and blooms in early spring.
2. **Rosa Carolina - Swamp Rose**: A species of wild rose native to eastern North America, found in wet, swampy areas. It bears fragrant pink flowers and is valued for its hardiness and attractive, arching growth habit.
3. **Spiranthes Cernua - Drooping-Flowered Ladies' Traces**: This orchid is known for its spiral arrangement of white, fragrant flowers that appear to nod or droop. It often grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
4. **Phlox Reptans - Crawling Phlox**: A mat-forming perennial that produces masses of vibrant blue to purple flowers. It's often used as a ground cover in gardens and blooms profusely in the spring.
5. **Chrysopsis Mariana - Maryland Golden Star**: A perennial wildflower with bright yellow blooms resembling small daisies. It typically grows in dry, open areas and is often used in wildflower gardens for its showy flowers.
6. **Iris Virginica - Boston Iris**: Also known as the Virginia Iris, it is a blue-flowered iris native to the eastern United States. It thrives in wetlands and along stream banks, displaying striking blue-violet flowers in the spring.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Sold As:Set of 7
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- Date of Manufacture:1879
- Condition:Good condition. Please study the images carefully. Minor toning due to age and handling. Ideal for framing in frames with a dark, muted brown color. We do not supply the frames, only the prints. Study the images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12277-1-42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 481stDibs: LU3054337620482
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