Rosaceae Collection (page 15)

The Pear
The upper pear shown here is the Saint German, on the left is the Comar and on the right is the Brown Beurree, said to be the most delicious of Pears. Plate 51 from Brookshaw, G. (1817)

Helleborus kochii, false rose
Watercolour drawing by Claude Aubriet (1665-1742). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Spiraea sp
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Various Fruit
Plate 27 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Entitled Fruits legumieres

Rosa cf. chinensis, china rose
Plate 394 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Four varieties of strawberry
Plate 2 from Pomona Britannica (1812) by George Brookshaw.. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Sanguisorba officinalis, official burnet
Drawing 58/10 made in 1905 by Arthur Harry Church (1865-1937). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Viburnum opulus L. guelder rose
Viburnum opulus L. a member of the Caprifoliaceae family, cited by Linnaeus under his description of that name in Species Plantarum in 1753

Pyrus malus, apple
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing Pyrus malus, apple

Prunus armeniaca, apricot

Lycopersicum esculentum, Capsicum annum & Capsicum cordiform
Illustration of a love apple tomato and two species of pepper from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Pyrus moire, pear
Plate 248 from Le Jardin Fruitiers du Museum (1863) by Joseph Decaisne. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Prunus armenicaca, apricot
Illustration from Pomona Italiana volume 2 1817-39, by Count Giorgio Gallesio (1772-1839). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Illustration entitled Albicocca di Germania

Rosa centifolia, cabbage rose
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Xylomelum pyriforme, woody pear
Finished watercolour by John Frederick Miller from an original outline drawing by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Alecto edition

Prunus sp. cherry tree
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw

Turkestan rose, rosa rugosa
Illustration of rosa rugosa (Turkestan rose) from Flora Japonica (1838) by Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866)

Pyrus communis, conference pears
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist: a companion to the Treatises on Flowers and Birds 1817, by George Brookshaw

Malus communis, apple tree
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw

Malus sylvestris, crab apple
Crab apple trees blossoming in spring in the Natural History Museum Wildlife Garden. Photo taken in March 1998

Prunus armeniaca, apricot tree
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Pyrope garnet
A cut stone and collection of crystals of pink pyrope garnet (magnesium aluminum silicate). Specimens from the Natural History Museum, London

Gypsum crystals - A desert rose
Gypsum is comprised of (hydrated calcium sulphate). It forms from the evaporation of highly saline waters producing this ornate arrangement of crystals

Lychnis coronaria, prick nose
Watercolour 19 by Arthur Harry Church, 12 July 1905. Plate 171

Sorbus aucuparia, rowan
Rowan tree with ripe fruit growing in the Natural History Museum Wildlife Garden. Photo taken in July 2001

Prunus communis, almond tree
Plate 21 from Le Regne Vegetal. Vol 16 1871. Originally called Amandier commun in this publication the current name by which the Almond tree is know is (Prunus communis)

Prunus domestica, plum tree
Illustration from Full Instructions for the Young Artist (1817) by George Brookshaw

Opuntia camachoi, prickly pear cactus
Figure 30 from Revista Chilena de Historia Natural 1932-33, by Professor Carlos Porter

Solanum lycopersicum, garden tomato
Drawing of the garden tomato from Herbal (1597) by John Gerard. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Sorbus aria Crantz L. 117, whitebeam
An illustrative plate from the Natural History Museum Botany Library Plate Collection of Whitebeam tree leaves

Hibiscus syriacus, rose of althea and Ketmia syrorum, flore albo. Dried specimens taken from the museum herbarium. Plants from Chelsea Physick Garden

Concretions

Opunita fiscus-indica, prickly pear
An oil painting of a prickly pear (Opunita fiscus-indica). The artist and date are unknown. Original canvas held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sorbus aria Crantz L. 116, whitebeam

Wildlife Garden, the Natural History Museum
The western extremity of the Natural History Museum as seen from Wildlife Garden with the pond and apple blossom, 28 April 1996

Rosa gallica, apothecaries rose
Copy of De Materia Medica, made by the Greek physician Dioscorides. Used as standard medical work up to Middle Ages. Copy made in 1460 and owned by Sir Joseph Banks

Rosa rubiginosa, sweet briar rose
Folio 49 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Rosa sp. rose
Folio 30 from A Collection of Flowers (1795) by John Edwards. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Eriobotrya japonica, loquatt tree
Plate 21 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Rhododendron sp. pink rhododendron
Plate 39 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

Prunus persica, peach
Plate 18 from Pomona Franconica, Vol 2 (1779) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Prugnon blanc musque

Prunus sp. (29) apricot peach (30) double flower peach
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Abricotee, Double fleur

Mespilus germanica, Canadian medlar
Azeroles plate 7 fIllustration from Pomona Franconica, Vol 2 (1779) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Azerole du Canada

Prunus sp. (27) Persian peach (26) late purple peach
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Persique, Purpee tardive

Prunus sp. (14) small early violet peach (15) large early v
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Petite viole

Mespilus germanica, flower of medlar
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled La Fleur du Nefflier

Prunus sp. Dutch cherry
Illustration from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Cerise de Hollande ou Coularde

Prunus avium, cherry
Plate 22 from Pomona Franconica (1776-1801) by Johann Mayer of Wurzburg. Entitled Gros gobet

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In the picturesque mountains of Upper Bavaria, Germany, a delicate beauty known as the Rosaceae family thrives. Amongst these enchanting blooms is the Alpenrose, also referred to as snow-rose or rusty-leaved alpenrose. Rhododendron ferrugineum, as it is scientifically called, graces the slopes of Mt. Kramer and Mt. Kramerspitz near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Werdenfelser Land area. As you wander through this idyllic landscape in Europe, you may stumble upon fresh loquat fruits hanging from their branches alongside vibrant green leaves of Eriobotrya trees. The sight is a feast for both the eyes and taste buds. Plate 127 showcases another breathtaking scene - a windswept Hawthorn tree standing tall amidst flowering heather. Crataegus monogyna adds an ethereal touch to this already mesmerizing panorama. Traveling further east brings us to Bengal Thorns (Bengale Th), which captivate with their unique charm and thorny allure. These roses are truly a sight to behold. The Rosa Muscosa variety, aptly named Rosier Mousseux or Moss Rose, boasts velvety petals that exude elegance and gracefulness. Meanwhile, Rosa Centifolia or Rosier à cent feuilles displays its abundance with numerous leaves adorning each stem. Rosa Padre stands out among its counterparts with its distinct character and striking appearance while Rosa Indica Grande Indienne showcases grandeur like no other. Venturing into orchards reveals nature's generosity in gifting us Morello Cherries - plump and juicy delights that tempt our palates with their sweet-tart flavor profile. Amongst all these wonders lies Blush Provence rose - a symbol of romance and tenderness that enchants onlookers with its soft hues and delicate fragrance.