Transplanting Collection

McNabs tree transplanter, as used in Edinburgh
McNabs tree transplanter, as used by him in the Royal Scottish Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, Scotland. Date: circa 1850

The American Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia: transplanting trees in the grounds, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The American Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia: transplanting trees in the grounds, 1876. From "Illustrated London News", 1876

Transplanting tobacco plants at a plantation, Virginia, USA, early 1900s

Groceries (engraving)
2799826 Groceries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Groceries. Illustration for Walks In and Around London by Uncle Jonathan (Charles H Kelly)

Farm workers transplanting rice sprouts, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

The Cultivation of Tobacco in England (engraving)
1038337 The Cultivation of Tobacco in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cultivation of Tobacco in England)

Coffee Cultivation in Guatemala, Central America (engraving)
1049703 Coffee Cultivation in Guatemala, Central America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coffee Cultivation in Guatemala, Central America)

Bee-Keeping in California, USA (engraving)
1037690 Bee-Keeping in California, USA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bee-Keeping in California, USA)

The American Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia (engraving)
1106007 The American Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia)

Woman planting rice transplanting setting out plants
Woman planting rice, transplanting, setting out plants, plants and herbs (with NAME), Shibata Zeshin (mentioned on object), Japan, 1878 - 1882, paper, colour woodcut, h 181 mm × w 245 mm

Planting leek seedlings

Coffee / Guatemala / 1877
A scene at a coffee plantation in Antigua, Guatemala, showing men transplanting and tending young coffee trees. Date: 1877

Domestic Cattle, Limousin calves, one-day old, born as part of embryo transplant program to improve genetics, England, November

Childs hand plucking nasturtium seedling from egg box

Removing Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia from container

Aechmea fasciata (Urn plant) being removed from pot that has become to small for it

Removing seedlings of a houseplant from pot, using fork, close-up

Planting a basket

Planting a window box with red geraniums

Planting in a patio, preparing the soil

Wearing protective gloves to remove cactus from pot, close-up

Easing Schlumbergera Frida cactus plant out of pot, close-up

Removing Calathea plant from plastic plant pot, close-up

Planting well-rooted softwood cutting in pot of compost, close-up

Using a dibber to plant Campanula seedlings in a tray, close-up

Positioning potted gooseberry plant in prepared hole, close-up

Hand planting a radish seedling in soil, with a trowel in the opposite hand, close-up

Transplanting cabbage seedlings, holding plant at correct depth and firming by pushing the dibber sideways towards roots, close-up

Lifting out cabbage seedlings from soil and placing them in bucket containing some water, to prevent from wilting before transplanting, close-up

Planting out turnip seedlings in their plugs, close-up

Cabbage seedlings in a module tray and a seedling being transplanted from a pot into the module, close-up

Person teasing out roots from Aloe arborescens (Krantz aloe)

Transfering transplanting pea seedlings from plastic guttering to soil using a planting board as a guide

Rolling wet dead turf around the root ball of an alpine plant, close-up

Man temporarily planting shrubs, covering the roots with soil

Mans hands cutting off the plastic container around a plants roots

Mans hands seperating or disentangling the roots at the base of a container grown plant

Planting a snowdrop bulb in a prepared hole, using a metal widger and fingers, close-up

Repotting a saxifrage plant, teasing out roots, close-up

Hand holding a single, rooted softwood cutting above a pot, making hole in compost using a metal widger, more softwood cuttings in separate pot nearby, close-up

Hands shown planting alpines in trough, including Oxalis, Sempervivum, Saxifrage, Phlox, Helianthemum, Penstemon, close-up

Planting out Ipomea at a distance form the hosts stem, close-up

Hands planting out Tagetes seedlings into open ground, using trowel, close-up

Hands removing Begonia from pot, window box and other plants including Lobelia in the background

Hand removing Tagetes seedling from small pot, several more seedlings in tray nearby

Easing seedlings out of a tray with a pencil, close-up

Hands removing Aster plant from pot, close-up, view from above

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"Transplanting: A Journey of Growth and Transformation" In the realm of horticulture, McNabs tree transplanter stands tall as a symbol of progress. Witnessed in Edinburgh, this innovative device revolutionizes the art trees, ensuring their survival and flourishing in new environments. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Virginia, USA - a land where tobacco plants find themselves uprooted from familiar soil. Transplanting these delicate green sprouts at plantations becomes an arduous task that demands skillful hands and unwavering dedication. The rich history of Virginia's tobacco industry intertwines with the story of human resilience and agricultural prowess. Artistic masterpieces often capture moments that transcend time itself. "The Miracle of St. Cosmas, " depicted on an oil panel, portrays a divine intervention through transplantation - a metaphor for rejuvenation and rebirth. Beyond agriculture lies another facet of life: sustenance. An engraving showcasing groceries reminds us that even our daily nourishment relies on the act crops from fields to markets; it is through this process that we are connected to nature's abundance. From Japan emerges yet another tale steeped in tradition - farm workers delicately transplant rice sprouts into flooded paddy fields. This ancient practice embodies harmony between humans and nature while sustaining communities for generations. England too has its own relationship with transplantation as seen in engravings depicting the cultivation of tobacco within its borders. These images unveil how societies adapt to change by embracing new crops brought forth from distant lands. Venturing further south brings us to Guatemala, Central America - home to vibrant coffee plantations nestled amidst lush landscapes. Engravings depict diligent farmers meticulously transplanting coffee saplings, nurturing them into aromatic treasures enjoyed worldwide. Journeying across continents once more leads us to California, USA - where bee-keeping thrives under sunny skies.