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 28
s an alliedspecies of the same family, modified by cultivation: in its wildstate it is a native of the South of Europe. The Arrow-head (Sagittaria sagittifolia\ one of our mostbeautiful aquatic plants, must be so well known to our readersthat any lengthened description of it will be superfluous.… … THE ADAPTABILITY OF OUR NATIVE PLANTS. 13 sagitta, Lat, an arrow. The calyx and corolla are each composedof three parts, the petals being a brilliant white, with a pale pinkirregular blotch at their bases. The forms of the flowers, fruit,and leaves are all equally adapted for decorativepurposes,…
Decoration and ornament · Nature (Aesthetics)
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