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JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this chromolithograph plate shows herb agrimony in scientific detail alongside a decorative Gothic shield filled with stylized leaves. The combination of naturalistic plant studies and ornamental adaptation makes it useful for herbalism branding, apothecary packaging, or botanical wall art
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s study of plants and ornamental design, this plate shows an alpine aster alongside three pattern interpretations-diagonal stripes, a carved rosette, and a stylized repeating tile. A useful reference for seeing how a single flower translates into different decorative applications
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A chromolithograph plate from Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment’ showing detailed flower studies including mullein, pansy, periwinkle, and elderflower. The mix of hand-colored and engraved specimens makes this useful for botanical references, nature journals, or decorative wall art
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Eight different tree and plant leaves arranged as a reference plate, each labeled with Latin and common names. From F. Edward Hulme’s study of ornamental plants, published by Marcus Ward & Co. – useful for nature-themed packaging, educational materials, or botanical wall art
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A scientific study plate showing varied leaf forms from F. Edward Hulme’s natural growth treatise, featuring the dramatic spotted Maranta leaf alongside serrated begonias and trumpet-shaped Sarracenia. The labeled specimens work well for botanical collage, educational materials, or nature-themed packaging
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A teaching plate from F. Edward Hulme’s botanical guide showing nine different leaf forms, from the palmate sycamore to the fan-shaped ginkgo, with a pink Sweet William bloom at center. The labeled specimens make excellent reference for nature journals, botanical packaging, or educational materials
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Detailed chromolithograph plate from F. Edward Hulme’s study of plant forms, showing leaves alongside their geometric cross-sections for decorative design. The comparison of natural growth to ornamental pattern makes this especially useful for textile design, wallpaper motifs, or nature-inspired branding
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate showing how natural plant forms translate into decorative motifs, from F. Edward Hulme’s botanical pattern studies. Features triangular corner pieces, square tiles, and repeating patterns based on ivy, hawthorn, chestnut, and stonecrop
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A study plate showing how wild plants translate into decorative forms, from F. Edward Hulme’s treatise on ornamental design. Includes a carved relief border, a central medallion, and three square tile designs featuring poppy, wild rose, and mistletoe
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Three decorative treatments from F. Edward Hulme’s botanical pattern studies-a geometric cinquefoil border at top, a central quatrefoil medallion featuring thornapple leaves and seed pod, and a trailing poppy vine border below. Great reference for tile designs, wallpaper patterns, or Arts and Crafts-style borders
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Nine decorative tile patterns featuring stylized botanical motifs including trefoils, ivy leaves, and fan-shaped florals in earthy browns, blues, and ochres. From F. Edward Hulme’s pattern studies, these work well as textile repeats, ceramic tile references, or Arts and Crafts-inspired surface designs
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A charming reference plate from F. Edward Hulme’s study of plants and ornamental design, featuring labeled specimens including corn cockle, bleeding heart, daffodil, and sunflower leaves. Published by Marcus Ward & Co., this chromolithograph works beautifully for nature-themed wall art or educational projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A detailed study plate from F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment’ showing snowdrops, tulips, primrose, and geometric flower cross-sections. The mix of naturalistic drawings and symmetrical diagrams makes this especially useful for educational materials or botanical-themed branding
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Pink-flowered vetch sprays arranged as botanical specimens above, with a symmetrical decorative adaptation below showing how natural forms translate into ornamental design. From Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment’ published by Marcus Ward & Co., London & Belfast
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A detailed chromolithograph plate showing bulbous buttercup (Ranunculus bulbosus) with numbered diagrams of flowers, leaves, and root structure. From F. Edward Hulme’s botanical reference series, this works well for nature journals, educational materials, or sprinGthemed packaging
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, Their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this chromolithograph plate pairs a detailed botanical study of clustered bellflower with two stylized pattern interpretations in purple and yellow. Useful for wallpaper design reference, textile inspiration, or as wall art celebrating the Victorian approach to nature-based ornament
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this chromolithograph pairs naturalistic celandine studies with a stylized pattern adaptation. The yellow four-petaled flower and lobed leaves translate beautifully into the Art Nouveau-style border shown at bottom left
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this chromolithograph pairs botanical studies of Aquilegia vulgaris with decorative pattern translations. The carved relief panel and geometric border frieze show how Victorian designers abstracted natural forms into ornament
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A study plate showing common broom (Sarothamnus scoparius) alongside decorative pattern treatments derived from its yellow flowers and seed pods. From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ published by Marcus Ward & Co. in London and Belfast. Useful for surface pattern designers exploring how botanical forms translate into repeating motifs
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s study of plants and their ornamental applications, this plate shows the progression from natural buttercup specimens to stylized pattern designs. The turquoise tile patterns and corner motifs demonstrate how botanical forms translate into repeating decorative elements
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this chromolithograph details Atropa belladonna alongside woody nightshade specimens. The poisonous purple-black berries and bell-shaped flowers make it a striking reference for apothecary labels, gothic-themed projects, or herbalism branding
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this plate shows how a flowering erodium translates into repeating ornamental patterns. The art nouveau-style borders and diagonal stripe pattern make excellent references for textile design or wallpaper projects
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Botanical studies of yellow flax (Linum Flavum) and shining crane’s-bill geranium alongside their stylized pattern translations. From F. Edward Hulme’s design sourcebook published by Marcus Ward & Co., showing how natural forms become repeating decorative motifs in pink, yellow, and green colorways
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants: Their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this chromolithograph plate dissects the foxglove across multiple views-drooping bell-shaped blooms, textured leaf, buds, and seed capsules. Ideal for botanical prints, apothecary branding, or cottage garden themed packaging
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, Their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this plate shows ground ivy (Nepeta Glechoma) progressing from naturalistic study to stylized ornamental patterns. The circular medallion and repeating tile designs at bottom demonstrate how botanical forms translate into wallpaper and textile motifs
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this chromolithograph plate dissects henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) with scientific precision-pale yellow trumpet flowers, serrated grey-green leaves, and cross-sections of the distinctive seed capsule. The muted palette and detailed leaf studies make it especially useful for apothecary branding, poison-themed projects, or herbalism references
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s botanical design treatise, this chromolithograph plate shows hepatica triloba flowers progressing from natural studies to stylized ornamental applications. The decorative borders at bottom demonstrate how the three-lobed leaf form translates into repeating frieze patterns, useful for packaging bands or architectural trim
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this chromolithograph plate depicts Black Knapweed and Greater Knapweed (Centaurea nigra and Centaurea scabiosa) with their distinctive spiky pink blooms and scaly buds. The warm cream background and soft color palette make it ideal for naturalist wall art or botanical print collections
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s study of ornamental plants, this chromolithograph plate shows Doronicum pardalianches (Leopard’s Bane) with detailed views of its cheerful yellow blooms, heart-shaped leaves, and buds. The soft green and yellow palette makes it ideal for sprinGthemed packaging or garden shop branding
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s botanical studies, this plate shows musk mallow and common mallow in various stages, alongside a stylized circular rosette derived from the flower’s form. The mix of naturalistic specimens and decorative interpretation makes it useful for both botanical reference and pattern design
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, Their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this plate shows geranium pratense in botanical detail alongside a stylized tile pattern derived from its form. The pink and gold colorway and the translation from nature to ornament make it useful for arts and crafts style projects or botanical packaging
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Two 14th century carved stone ornaments from English cathedrals, showing deeply sculpted oak and maple leaves in relief. From F. Edward Hulme’s study of ornamental plant forms, these Chichester and Southwell cathedral details make excellent reference for gothic-inspired decorative work
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, Their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this chromolithograph shows milk thistle (Carduus Marianus) with its distinctive white-marbled leaves and spiky purple flower heads. The detailed rendering of the thorny foliage and multiple growth stages makes it useful for botanical prints, herbal packaging, or Scottish-themed designs
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, Their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this plate shows monkshood (wolf’s bane) in detailed botanical study alongside a stylized repeating pattern derived from its distinctive leaf shape. The combination of naturalistic rendering and applied ornamental design makes it useful for both botanical reference and pattern inspiration
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
A reference plate of decorative tile and border designs featuring maple leaves, fan shapes, stars, and scrolling vines in rich earth tones with turquoise accents. From F. Edward Hulme’s pattern studies, these would work well for textile design, ceramic tile mockups, or Arts and Crafts inspired packaging
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, Their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this plate shows Lamium maculatum rendered both naturalistically and as stylized pattern designs. The serrated heart-shaped leaves and hooded pink flowers translate into geometric tiles and art nouveau borders at the bottom
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s botanical reference work, this chromolithograph shows the broad-leaved everlasting pea (Lathyrus latifolius) in careful detail-pink blossoms, curling tendrils, and yellow seed pods. Published by Marcus Ward & Co., it’s a lovely reference for garden-themed packaging or floral stationery
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this plate pairs naturalistic thistle studies with a stylized ornamental adaptation below. The purple-flowered spear plume thistle specimens show spiny stems and leaves, while the carved medallion demonstrates how the motif translates into decorative design
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s botanical studies, this chromolithograph plate shows horned violets in various stages of growth, with delicate purple and yellow blooms on slender stems. The careful rendering of leaf structure and flower angles makes it useful for botanical reference, garden-themed packaging, or spring stationery
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s study of plants and their ornamental applications, this plate shows water avens (Geum rivale) alongside two wallpaper patterns derived from its leaf forms. The diamond lattice designs translate the natural foliage into repeatable motifs in green and gold
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s study of plants and their decorative applications, this plate traces white bryony from botanical specimen through stylized motifs to carved stone relief. The progression from naturalistic vine studies to geometric tile pattern makes it a useful reference for surface pattern work or architectural ornament
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, Their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this plate shows the garden crocus from every angle-bud, bloom, bulb, and leaf cluster. The golden yellow flowers against cream paper make this ideal for sprinGthemed stationery or seed packet designs
JOURNAL NOVEMBER 14, 2022
From F. Edward Hulme’s ‘Plants, their Natural Growth and Ornamental Treatment,’ this plate shows common rattle (Rhinanthus crista-galli) specimens alongside three pattern designs derived from its leaf forms. The geometric tile patterns and central lattice border demonstrate how natural shapes translate into repeating ornament
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