The title of this book plate is Various Leaves. The names of the numbered leaves are as follows:
1. Leaf of the winter Oak (Quercus sessiliflora);
2. Spray of the bitter Oak (Quercus cerris);
3. Leaf of the Maple (Acer campestre);
4. Spray of the sugar Maple (Acer plantanoides);
5. Leaf of a species of Ranunculus;
6. Leaf of the oriental Amber tree (Liquidamber orientale);
7. Leaf of the American Amber tree (Liquidamber Styraciflua);
8. Leaf of the Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera);
9. Leaf of the climbing Mikania (Mikania scandens); and
10. Leaf of the Liverwort (Hepatica triloba).
Here is a black and white clip art version of the leaves from the page.
I scanned the original page from A Handbook of Ornament by Franz Sales Meyer, circa 1877.
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So perfect for fall! Hope you are enjoying yours!
Hi Connie,
I am enjoying the beauty of fall but not the cooler temperatures. Cooler is actually okay but the cold north wind was blowing in with a vengeance yesterday and last night I was chilled to the bone. I crawled into bed, under three layers of blankets, with warm fuzzy (Snoopy) pajama pants, one of my floral nighties over top and my warm, furry, soft pink housecoat over everything else. Warm black and white socks too. Nothing matched but I finally warmed up!
I hope your fall is as beautiful as mine but not as cold. 🙂
Julie