Vegetable Collection

Poster, Keep ceaseless watch for Colorado Beetle
Ministry of Agriculture poster, Keep ceaseless watch for Colorado Beetle, they can destroy our potato crops. circa late 1930s

Sea or rock samphire, Crithmum maritimum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Kingston Mkt / Vegetables
KINGSTON MARKET A vegetable stallholder is caught by the camera as she pares her vegetables. Date: 1940s

Morel mushroom 1891
Atlas des Champignons, L. Dufour 1891

Brussel Sprouts - in Christmas hats Digital Manipulation: SU hats
SG-20203-M Brussel Sprouts - in Christmas hats Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Herbs anb Spice, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Forage Herbs anb Spice: Plate 11, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Artichoke
Antique engraving of an artichoke, isolated on white

Vegetables, Fruit and Berries of the Garden, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Vegetables, Fruit and Berries of the Garden: Plate 50

Poster, The Vegetabull, a vegetable dish made with dried eggs or household milk is as good as a joint (post-WW2 rationing was still going on at this time). 1947

Brussels Sprouts Developed in Brussels, Belgium
KEL-1587 Brussel Sprouts Developed in Brussels, Belgium. Brassica oleracea gemmifera Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Illustration of cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, cabbage, radish, Chinese Cabbage and kale growing in

Twinflower, Linnaea borealis, Linnea boreale. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Picture No. 12480156
Brussel Sprouts wearing Christmas hats and glasses Date:

Black truffle, Tuber melanosporum (Tuber cibarium, Tartufo commestibile, Lycoperdon tuber). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Gloucester Old Spot Pig Piglet with pumpkins
JD-17022e PIG - Gloucester Old Spot piglet with pumpkins John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Still Life of Asparagus, 1699 (oil on paper laid on panel)
1217487 Still Life of Asparagus, 1699 (oil on paper laid on panel) by Coorte, Adrian (c.1660-1707); 30x22.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

Root Crops and Vegetables, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Root Crops and Vegetables: Plate 14

Fly agaric mushroom engraving 1895
Petit atlas de poche des champignons comestibles et veneneux - 1895

Edible Mushrooms, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Edible Mushrooms: Plate 7, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Vegetable roots
Plate 4 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Racines alimentaires

Daucus carota, carrot
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Black Cat - with pumpkins & broomstick
JD-18258 Black Cat - with pumpkins & broomstick John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rutabaga, Root Crops and Vegetables, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Rutabaga, Root Crops and Vegetables: Plate 14, Published in 1886

Common stinkhorn mushroom 1891
Atlas des Champignons, L. Dufour 1891

Brussel Sprout - in Christmas tree shape
SG-20233-M Brussel Sprout - in Christmas tree shape Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber, c. 1602 (oil on canvas)
873366 Quince, Cabbage, Melon, and Cucumber, c.1602 (oil on canvas) by Sanchez Cotan, Juan (1560-1627); 68.9x84.46 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Anne R

Food plant bulbs
Plate 8 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Illustration entitled Plantes bulbeuses alimentaires

Vegetable plants
Plate 10 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Plantes potagerea

Lettuce - crop in field Near Paris - France
WAT-9936 Lettuce - crop in rows in field Near Paris - France M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Gloucester Old Spot Pig Piglets with pumpkins
JD-17025e PIG - two Gloucester Old Spot PIGLETS with pumpkins John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brussels sprout - one with Christmas hat
SG-20301-m Brussels sprout - one with Christmas hat Ardea London contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Great argonaut, cuttlefish and flying squid
Great argonaut, Argonauta argo 1, cuttlefish, Sepia tuberculata 2 and European flying squid, Todarodes sagittatus 3. Polpo dell argonauta, Seppia tubercolata, Calamajo sagittato

Vucciria market, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Thailand farmers rice planting and grow rice in the rainy season. Chanwit Whanset

Goose barnacles, Alepas species 1, 2, Pentalepas laevis 3, Pollicipes 4, and goose neck barnacle, Pollicipes pollicipes 4, 5, extinct Litholepas 6

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

Babies in a cabbage patch. Date: circa 1900s

Cabbages: -Clockwise- Broccoli, Cauiliflower fractal (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica)
Cabbages: -Clockwise- Broccoli, Cauliflower fractal (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica), Cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. sabauda), Black cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var)

Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Victorian Botanical Illustration of Edible Mushrooms: Plate 3, from The Book of Practical Botany in Word and Image

Potato harvest, Rafta Farm, St Levan, Cornwall
Mother and daughter (Pamela and Sandra Semmens) working on the potato harvest at Rafta Farm, St Levan, near Lands End, Cornwall. Date: 1970s

Leek Show winners
Two prize winners at a Leek Show displaying their impressive vegetables alongside a couple of equally impressive mantel clocks, presumably their prizes

Artichoke thistle, cardone -Cynara cardunculus, Syn. Cynara scolymus-

Potato - Red Thumb (Fingerling) variety Fam: Solanaceae Native to Western South America
KEL-1583 Potato - Fingerling - Red Thumb variety Native to Western South America Solanum tuberosum Fam: Solanaceae Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings
MAB-391 Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings and cardboard in top of black plastic recycled composting bin UK Mark Boulton Please

Carrots
LA-1077 Carrots - tied in bunch, showing leaf tops Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sweet Vidalia Onion

German empress cactus, Disocactus phyllanthoides. Cactus phyllanthoides, Cactus speciosus, Catto elegante. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Tropical pitcher plant, Nepenthes distillatoria, Nepenthes indica, Nepente dell Indie. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

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"Exploring the Bountiful World of Vegetables: From Morel Mushrooms to Brussels Sprouts" Step into a time machine and journey back to 1891, where the enchanting world of vegetables awaits. As you enter, your eyes are immediately drawn to a captivating poster titled "The Vegetabull, " showcasing an array of vibrant colors and intriguing shapes. Amongst them, the Morel Mushroom stands tall, its delicate structure capturing the imagination. Moving along, you stumble upon a digital manipulation masterpiece - Brussel Sprouts adorned with Christmas hats. The playful twist brings joy and festivity to these miniature cabbages that were originally developed in Brussels, Belgium. A Victorian botanical illustration showcases herbs and spices in all their glory – nature's gift for enhancing flavors and adding depth to our culinary adventures. Intriguingly named Twinflower catches your attention next; Linnaea borealis blooms gracefully on paper as if inviting you into its fragrant realm. An exquisite illustration reveals cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, radish, Chinese cabbage, and kale growing harmoniously together – a testament to nature's diversity. Picture No. 12480156 transports you further into this vegetable wonderland as it captures the essence of artichokes – their intricate layers unraveling like secrets waiting to be discovered. Fly agaric mushrooms engraving from 1895 adds an air of mystique while Common stinkhorn mushroom from 1891 intrigues with its peculiar appearance. As your journey nears its end, Gloucester Old Spot Pig Piglet steals your heart as it frolics amidst pumpkins – a whimsical sight that reminds us of autumn's abundance. From ancient recipes passed down through generations to modern-day culinary innovations inspired by these humble ingredients - vegetables have always played an essential role in nourishing both body and soul. So let us celebrate this diverse family of greens that bring color and flavor to our plates, reminding us of the wonders that nature bestows upon us.