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Berger also observed two fruit trees, Mulberry and Fig, fading in that first week of September, 1755.

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2020-08-30

An oleander plant (Nerium oleander): flowering stem. Coloured lithograph, c. 1850, after A. Bétrérnieux (?). From .

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2020-08-17

This week in Stillingfleet's 1755 Rooks roost in their nesting trees, while the Goat Sucker, or Nightjar, is no longer heard at night. Yellow Devil's Bit is in bloom, as Peas and Wheat are ready for harvest.

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2020-08-17

These paintings are attributed to Harriet G. Williams, and accompanied this hand-written manuscript prepared by her husband. From https://t.co/yJ7tKcOvDS.

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2020-06-11

In England, Harebell is symbolic of St. George, according to Richard Folkard (1884). Abroad, the Peony is associated with the saint, whose feast day is today. Illustrations from Curtis' .

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2020-04-24

Red carpet looks as flowers: Hailee Steinfeld x Paeonia spp. by Sarah Anne Drake from Edwards's botanical register (vol. 17); via and Peter H. Raven Library.

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2020-02-10

Cheers to 2020! 🍾 Traditionally, on St. John's Eve (23 June), English girls picked Moss Rose (Rosa muscosa). If, on New Year's Eve, the flowers were still pink, a lady's lover was faithful.

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2020-01-01

Here's someone who needs a page! See more of Tessie K. Frank's 'Watercolors of vascular plants, 1895-1935' on . cc: https://t.co/k2tiKTzJQ7

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2019-11-20

One of my favourite things on is this hand-written, largely hand-illustrated manuscript by Stephen West Williams and Harriet Goodhue. Check it out here on : https://t.co/yJ7tKcOvDS via !

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2019-06-04

“We have uncovered a new American scientist and artist..." Read about Anne Wollstonecraft's botanical masterpiece via https://t.co/xl7QF11h0U, and see it here https://t.co/A2iwNFk4Pk via .

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2019-04-23

When Stephen W. Williams needed illustrations for his manuscript, he asked his wife, Harriet Goodhue! Check it out here: https://t.co/yJ7tKcOvDS via

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2019-04-01

Catesby also sent seeds and plants from North America--like this Mayapple--to the nursery owned by Thomas Fairchild. Read more here: https://t.co/reyh5TjzRR via https://t.co/jzf3EMh7ZD via

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2019-03-25

When Stephen W. Williams needed illustrations for his manuscript, he asked his wife, Harriet Goodhue! Check it out here: https://t.co/yJ7tKcOvDS via .

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2019-02-12

Two for the price of one! Michaelmas Daisies (left) and Amaranth (right) are both in bloom in my part of the world. Michaelmas Daisies (Aster amellus) are named for the feast of St. Michael, which is observed on September 29.

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2018-09-29

It's Datura (also known as Jimsonweed, Locoweed, Devil's snare, and Hell's Bells) appears in this 16th century herbal by Cristóbal Acosta; via and . See more here: https://t.co/eFXZsfoNNZ

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2018-09-26

As a librarian, I'm interested in rare books, particularly those with botanical illustrations! While I don't currently work with special collections items, I use to locate pretty things like this: https://t.co/VR2Jc3wd5S

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2018-04-15