Growing Collection

Map of Ceylon showing tea industry plantations
Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) showing tea industry plantations. Date: circa 1920

Hellebores (chromolitho)
5219624 Hellebores (chromolitho) by Low, Marie (fl.1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hellebores. Illustration for The Flower Growers Guide by John Wright (Virtue, c 1898).); © Look and Learn

Annual and Biannual flowers
A wonderful array of garden flowers in bloom including chrysanthemums, foxgloves (digitalis), hollyhocks, pansies, sweet peas, gladioli, iris, petunias and nasturtiums. Date: 1930

Redvein Abutilon -Abutilon pictum-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

White leghorn chicken
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1940s: White leghorn chicken standing next to egg. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

View over tea plantations, near Munnar, Kerala, India, Asia

Dig for Victory poster - WWII
World War Two poster encouraging British civilians to dig for victory, featuring somebody doing just that

Wardian case with plants
A Wardian case, containing several plants

Fat Lucy Moore
Lucy Moore, the American Fat Girl, weighs 292 kg (46 stone) and is still growing. Where will it end ?

The portico in wrought iron on entrance door to Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims, Champagne, Marne, Ardennes, France

Poster: Dig For Victory Now
Poster encouraging people to Dig For Victory Now, and enjoy your own vegetables all the year round. 1940s

The Rules of Life by H. M. Bateman
A baby in a highchair is presented with a long list of rules for life by a queue of influential people including his nurse, his parents, teacher, police officer, judge and vicar. Date: 1930

Bees in springtime
Bees enjoy collecting pollen from abundant catkins on pussy willow branches growing by a river

Possession is nine points of the law by Louis Wain
Illustration by Louis Wain showing a cat occupying a cast-off saucepan or cooking pot during snowy weather. A selection of birds, including a magpie and a blue tit bemusedly face the cat

Flying for the Summer Week-end by C. E. Turner
Illustration from 1928 by C.E. Turner reflecting the growing rise of civilian flying in the 1920s. The caption reads, ...only last month there was a house-party at which the ten guests

Bellagio, Lake Como, Lombardia, Italy

Glial stem cell culture, light micrograph
Glial stem cell culture. Fluorescent light micrograph of glial stem cells producing the protein NG2 (red) as they mature. These stem cells can differentiate into several types of glial cells

Juniper tree with curved trunk, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, England, UK, Europe

Wine, growing countries (colour litho)
3648621 Wine, growing countries (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine, growing countries)

Brochure illustration, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton, showing the Footshape Works where the boots and shoes are made, with addresses of branches below, in London, Bradford, Brighton and Leicester

A cluster of purple tulips agains green background

Lemon groves, Amalfi coast, Campania, Italy, Europe

The Crossword Craze / 1920
A dashing couple display the growing crossword craze with their checked attire and similarly squared-off small dog!

Tropical plant and orchid house
Cross-section view of a tropical plant and orchid house

Cotswold Lavender, Snowshill, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Neural stem cell culture. Fluorescent light micrograph of a group of neural stem cells (neurosphere) in culture. Neural stem cells are able to differentiate into neurons (nerve cells)

Horticultural Society conservatory, Chiswick, London
People inside the large conservatory (or greenhouse) of the Horticultural Society at Chiswick, west London

Laguna Beach, California, USA, North America

Majorelle Gardens, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa

Keukenhof Gardens, Keukenhof, Netherlands

Waterlily pond and bridge in Monets garden, Giverny, Haute Normandie (Normandy), France, Europe

Gum trees in a billabong at Rawnsley and the south west escarpment of Wilpena Pound, a huge natural basin, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia, Australia

Tewkesbury fromTewkesbury Abbey UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Wheat field in the Wallowa Valley, Just outside of Joseph, Wallowa County, OR, USA. NR

Girl Picks Flowers C1887
A girl picks some rather wild flowers growing in a country garden

A combine harvester in Weybourne in Norfolk UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Carpet of mesembryanthemum flowers, Pacific Grove, Monterey, California, USA, North America

Tulips, Keukenhof Gardens, Netherlands

Clematis Montana Rubens, a hardy climbing plant of the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, with pink flowers. Seen here growing up the side of a house

Renton, Washington State, USA. Colorful red maple trees in Autumn in Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

Isles of Scilly, from the series Home Bulbs for Home Gardens (colour litho)
MAN464444 Isles of Scilly, from the series Home Bulbs for Home Gardens (colour litho) by Moores, A.A. (fl.1920s); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464446, 464445, 464501, 464500 & 464444)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Onions (colour litho)
6027057 Vegetable Growers Guide: Onions (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Onions)

Laurel Tree, 1731-1743 (hand-coloured etching)
986443 Laurel Tree, 1731-1743 (hand-coloured etching) by Catesby, Mark (1679-1749); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laurel Tree. From The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands)

fuchsia winston churchill, fuchsia
4469 Fuchsia Fuchsia Winston Churchill Fuchsia F." Winston Churchill"

rhododendron macabeanum
Rhododendron, McCabe Rhododendron, Rhododendron macabeanum, Close side view of one flowerhead with several white trumpet shape flowers with deep red throats, atop a cluster of long leaves

camellia, camellia japonica yours truly
4356 Camellia Camellia japonica Yours truly Single pink flower of Camelia japonica Yours Truly with delicate veining extending over petals and yellow centre

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Himalayan blue poppy, Meconopsis betonicifolia. Field of blue poppies with single flower in immediate foreground. Northern Ireland, County Down

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"Embracing Nature's Growth: From Tea Plantations to Andean Cloud Forests" Explore the lush landscapes of Ceylon through a captivating map, revealing the thriving tea industry plantations that symbolize growth and prosperity. Witness the wonders of nature unfold in a Wardian case adorned with vibrant plants, reminding us of their remarkable ability to grow and flourish even in confined spaces. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of South America's Tandayapa region, where the Redvein Abutilon blooms amidst the enchanting Andean cloud forest – a testament to resilience and growth against all odds. As springtime arrives, behold the industrious bees buzzing around, diligently pollinating flowers and contributing to nature's cycle of growth and renewal. Step back in time at Warwick Castle, an architectural marvel standing tall for centuries – a living testament to human ingenuity and our constant pursuit of progress and growth. Meet the elegant White Leghorn chicken - an embodiment of life's continuous evolution as it adapts to changing environments while remaining true to its roots. Uncover history’s call for action with WWII’s iconic "Dig for Victory" poster – a powerful reminder that growth often requires hard work, determination, and unity during challenging times. Delight in Louis Wain's whimsical artwork capturing feline curiosity titled "Possession is nine points of law, " showcasing how even animals are driven by an innate desire for personal development. Journey through Northampton with W Barratt & Co Ltd brochure illustration - witness urban landscapes evolving alongside society as we embrace change while preserving our heritage roots. Marvel at Champagne Louis Roederer's grand entrance door adorned with wrought iron portico - an exquisite blend of craftsmanship representing both tradition and innovation within this esteemed champagne house known for its timeless growth over generations.