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 96
THE ADAPTABILITY OF OUR NATIVE PLANTS. 81 There are several indigenous species of thistle, some one or two ofthem laying claim to their right to be considered the true Scottishbadge, but the balance of evidence will, we think, be found to pointto the spear-plume thistle as that most entitled to the… … Thistle. rest of the leaf being of the normal green colour. A drawing ofthe spear-plume thistle may be seen in E. B. 686. The Thorn-apple, though not a common wild plant, mayoccasionally be met with, growing on waste spots, rubbish heapsby the roadside, and similar places. The large size and…
Decoration and ornament · Nature (Aesthetics)
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