The Library's modern botanical illustration collection is continually growing, as we complement our historical collection with work from the finest modern botanical artists. Botanical illustration is ...

We have been informed that there grows wild, in Florida, a plant, whose roots, when eaten by hogs, colors their bones red. Such is the effect of madder. Doubtless this is an indigenous species ...

A method of artificially producing the coloring matter of the madder plant, known under the name of " alizarin," has been recently discovered by Messrs. Graebe and Liebermann, of Berlin.

Blue, yellow and red were three of the main colours of the Iron Age. The root of the madder plant produced a red colour, woad offered blue and yellow was derived from weld. Plants were soaked in ...

This beautifully illustrated glossary constitutes an extraordinary collection of the specialist terms used in many botanical works. The book is arranged in two sections: the glossary, which provides ...

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Learn the nuts and bolts of editorial illustration and create images for editorial publications through hands-on projects. From conceptual financial articles to book reviews, you'll wear both the ...

The botanical intruder that is field madder, scientifically dubbed as Sherardia ... tarps and cardboard will suffice to ...

Damson Madder has rapidly become one of the most popular brands around, and it’s not hard to see why. Known for its bold prints and creative designs, there’s barely a fashion enthusiast around ...