Varieties Collection

Mushrooms Larousse 1913
A large number of mushroom varieties, with helpful information on which ones are edible, poisonous, or suspect

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

The Beardmore News - a publication of the Beardmore Transport Group

Varieties of edible-podded pea, or sugar pea. Chromolithograph, by G. Severeyns, of Brussels, from Ernst Benary, Album Benary. Date: 1876-86

Nerine: six varieties. Hand-coloured lithograph by G. Severeyns, from Encyclographie du regne vegetal: sertum botanicum: collection de plantes par une societe de botanistes. Volume 7 Date: 1823-37

Gooseberry varieties. Illustration from George Brookshaw, Pomona Britannica. Plate IV. Date: 1817

Varieties of carrot (daucus). Chromolithograph by G. Severeyns, of Brussels, from Ernst Benary, Album Benary. Date: 1876-86

Dancing Girl / 1895
A dancing girl with tambourine and ribbons - the back cover of a programme for the Empire Theatre of Varieties, London

Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum)

Protea: seven varieties. Hand-coloured lithograph by G. Severeyns, from Encyclographie du regne vegetal: sertum botanicum: collection de plantes par une societe de botanistes. Volume 8 Date: 1823-37

Varieties of pea (Pisum sativum) - second. Chromolithograph, by G. Severeyns, of Brussels, from Ernst Benary, Album Benary. Date: 1876-86

Old Time Music Hall Show
The cast of the Old Time Music Hall show from the City Varieties in Leeds take a bow; the audience, dressed in Victorian and Edwardian costume, are part of the show Date: 1960s

Early Bicycles
A variety of early bicycles, including two varieties of the Celerifere of 1793 (1 & 2), the Draisienne (Dandy-Horse) of 1819 (3) and Gompertzs Velocipede (4)

Varieties of mushrooms
Varieties of mushroom, the two poisonous items are labelled in green

Red pincushion protea (Leucospermum cordifolium), Cape flora, Cape Floral Kingdom, South Africa

Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula), Burren, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

King Protea (Protea cynaroides), national flower of South Africa, Cape Floristic Region, South Africa, Africa

Marsh Daisy (Armeria maritima), coast at Doolin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Papaver (Poppy), two varieties
Two varieties of Papaver (Poppy) -- Papaver flore pleno rubrum (Double Red) and Papaver Eraticum rubrum (Wild Red), drawn by Basilius Besler (1561-1629)

3 Varied Dachshunds
Three varieties of dachshund - smooth, red, and black-and-tan

Garden varieties of the Persian buttercup, Ranunculus asiaticus. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane Loudon from Mrs

The Folly Theatre, Peter Street, Manchester
Promotional postcard showing a playbill of the acts playing at the Folly Theatre of Varieties, (known as the Folly) Peter Street, Manchester for the week commencing Monday, 24th March 1889

Muffed Flying Tumblers, Pigeons
A portrait of four sub-variants of the Flying Tumbler pigeon breed. The Flying Tumblers shown is the Black Rose-Wing, the Red Rose-Wing, the Red-Badge and the Black Saddle

Double English Primrose, Common Primrose, English Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

Programme cover, Alhambra Theatre, London
Programme cover, Alhambra Theatre of Varieties, London. 1895

The Eggs of British Birds -- assorted eggs of different colours and sizes. Date: 1894

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) Javelin F1 variety, freshly dug roots, Powys, Wales, January

Fuchsia varieties: Fritz, Mathilde and Juliette. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1883

Salad vegetables, plantes pour salades. Endives, Chicorium endivia, lettuce, Lactuca sativa, Romaine lettuce, Lactuca sativa var. longifolia, endive varieties, Cichorium endivia var. crispum

Programme cover, Palace Theatre of Varieties, Manchester, two houses nightly. 1912

Heath Spotted Orchid or Moorland Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata), Burren, Ireland, Europe

Flowers - Fuschias - varieties of Fuschias. Part of Box 6 Boswell Collection. Date: circa 1900

Funghi / Mushrooms 1869
Seven varieties of mushroom: beef-steak, latticed, boletus, hedgehog, fly agaric, clavaria, birds-nest, and sporangium (magnified)

Mushrooms Walsh 7-11
Varieties of mushroom: the three poisonous items are labelled in green

Mushrooms Walsh 25-30
Varieties of mushroom: the three poisonous items are labelled in green

Domestic Dog, Chihuahua, long-haired variety, two adults, sitting and standing

English cottage garden, winding shingle path leading to a gazebo between grass lawn and flowerbed of mixed plant varieties

Heath spotted orchid, Moorland spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata)

Chromolithograph of Clematis, Cicada & beetles by Friedrich Kuhnert that appeared in Meyers Konversationslexikon, 1894 edition

Florida, Fort Myers, Edison and Ford Winter Estates, plants

Peru, Sacred Valley, Pisac, variety of corn display
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Detail of 4 different shades of palm fronds

Florida, South Florida, Boynton Beach, Green Cay Nature Center, variety of birds perched on trees

Herbsts bloodleaf varieties, Iresine herbstii a) var. acuminata, b) var. aureo-reticulata. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden

Plumed cockscomb or silver cocks comb, Celosia argentea (Cock s-comb, Celosia cristata). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden

Ladys purse or slipper flower, Calceolaria varieties. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

The Language of Fruit - different fruit conveying different emotions and feelings. Date: circa 1920s

Bothmer Castle, Kluetz, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

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"Exploring the World of Varieties: From Mushrooms to Music Hall Shows" In a journey through time and nature, we delve into the fascinating world of varieties. Let's start with a glimpse into the past, as we open the pages of Larousse 1913 and discover an array of mushrooms that have captivated generations. Moving on to culinary delights, our attention turns to edible-podded peas or sugar peas. These versatile legumes offer a delightful crunch and are available in numerous varieties, each boasting its unique flavor profile. As we wander further into horticulture, gooseberry varieties catch our eye. From tart green gems to luscious golden orbs, these berries offer a burst of tangy sweetness that tantalizes taste buds. Shifting gears towards floral beauty, let's explore Nerine: six captivating varieties that grace gardens with their vibrant colors and delicate petals. These enchanting flowers add elegance and charm wherever they bloom. Returning to the realm of vegetables, we encounter various types of peas (Pisum sativum). With their tender texture and sweet taste, these legumes come in an assortment of sizes and colors—each one more enticing than the last. Carrots take center stage next as we uncover an array of carrot varieties (Daucus). Ranging from traditional orange roots to purple or white wonders, these crunchy delights bring both color and nutrition to our plates. Flipping through Tab XXIV reveals a visual feast—a mosaic showcasing dancing girls from 1895. This snapshot transports us back in time when music halls were filled with laughter and entertainment galore—an ode to nostalgia. Nature beckons once again as Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) graces our presence. Symbolizing purity amidst rugged landscapes, this exquisite flower showcases its resilience while adding ethereal beauty to mountainous terrains. Protea steals our attention next—a majestic flower boasting seven distinct varieties.