Art-studies from nature, as applied to design : for the use of architects, designers, and manufacturers (1872)
Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward), 1841-1909, Glaisher, James, 1809-1903, Mackie, Samuel Joseph, Hunt, Robert, 1807-1887 · London, Virtue & co. · leaf 75
ion of theadaptability of our native plants to the purposes of the orna-mentist is the Hop (Humulus htpulus). Though we do not recallany example of its use in the ornament of the past, except in oneof the capitals at Southwell Minster, it nevertheless appears to usa plant well deserving of a place… … Hop. powerless to support themselves, trailing a long distance, andrunning up any tree or other support with which they may comein contact, and wreathing it with their beautiful clusters of foliageand fruit. It is also largely cultivated in England, France, Bel- THE ADAPTABILITY OF OUR NATIVE…
Decoration and ornament · Nature (Aesthetics)
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