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THE GREAT TYGER MOTH. TheCaterpillarsare hatch’d from the Egg inAugust, and feed in their infant State onNettles,Lettice,&c.till the End ofOctober; when, if the Weather be cold and bad, they find themselves a Residence for the Winter in Holes and private Recesses, where they continue till theMarchorAprilfollowing, as the Spring is more or less forward. At their coming out of their Holes they feed on the youngNettles,Chickweed,&c.that grows in dry Ditches and Gardens; and, when they are in their last Skin, which is usually at the End ofMay, they may easily be found in the Places already mentioned. At the Beginning ofJunethey spin a Bag, and within that change to theChrysalis, in which State they lye for one Month, after which theMothscome abroad and are very common. I have observed, that most of thehairy Caterpillarslive throughout the Winter, after the Manner above mentioned.
SeeLister’s Godart. N. 99.Moufet. 15. P. 93.RaiiHist. Insect. P. 151. N. 3 and P. 152. N. 7.Merian, Vol. 1. Ch. 5.Albin. Pl. 20.Rosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 1.Reaumur, P. 534. Vol. 1.
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The Hatfield Plumb.
Prunus, fructu magno crasso subacido.Tourn.
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THE CREAM-SPOT TYGER MOTH.Chickweed,Nettles,Lettice,&c.are the Food of thisCaterpillar, which is to be found on such Growths in dry Ditches, in Woods,&c.at the End ofApril. It lives all Winter as the last mentioned, andchanges to aChrysalis, within a Spinning, at the Beginning ofMay. TheMothis bred about three Weeks after; flies in the Day-time, and is very common.
SeeMerian, Vol. 1. Ch. 6.Albin, Pl. 21.Reaumur, Pl. 31. Pag. 534. Vol. 1.
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Chickweed.
Alfine media.C. B. 250.
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Cl. 3. S.A.3.
The SCARLET TYGER MOTH. TheCaterpillarlives all Winter, and is to be taken feeding on theHounds-Tongue,Nettles, andWhite Archangel, at the End ofApril. If you look for them fromCharlton-Church, inKent, down to the Road that leads toWoolwich, there you will find them in Plenty. They make a Spinning inMayamongst the dead Leaves on the Ground, and there change to theChrysalis. TheMothscome forth inJuneand fly by Day.
SeeMerian, Vol. 2. Ch. 8.Albin, Pl. 22.
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The Hounds Tongue in Flower.
Cynoglossum majus, vulgare.C. B. 257.
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The BLACK ARCHES, aMOTH. TheCaterpillarof thisFlyremains in Egg all Winter, and hatching about the Middle ofApril, feeds on the Leaves of theOak,AppleTrees,&c.ACaterpillarbrought up by Mr.Cabriercame to its full Growth near the Middle ofJune; at which Time it fastened itself, in the Corner of the Box, by a few small Threads: The 14th it changed to aChrysalis, and theMothappeared the 4th ofJuly. TheCaterpillarwas fed, in its infant State, withLettice, there being noOakLeaves at that Time. ThisMothis to be found sticking on the Barks of theOakTrees inRichmond,Bushey, and other Parks, inJuly; but is not common.
SeeMerian, Vol. 2. Ch. 22.
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The Apple Tree in Blossom.
Malus.
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The GREAT ERMINE MOTH. ItsCaterpillarfeeds on most Kinds of Plants and Flowers; turns to aChrysalis, within a Web on the Ground, inSeptember: TheMothis bred in theMayfollowing, and may be found sticking on the Barks of Trees, on Pales, Walls,&c.
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The small Garden Sun-Flower.
Corona Solis, perennis & vulgaris.Vaill.
L. 1.Ch. 1.
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The SPOTTED BUFF-MOTH. TheCaterpillarsof thisMothare very mischievous in Gardens, feeding on most Kind of Herbage; but may easily be shaken off the Plants and killed. They change to theChrysaliswithin a Web on the Ground, and sometimes within the Ground, inSeptember, and theMothscame out inMay. Their Eggs are of a light green Colour; and theCaterpillars, when first hatch’d, which is about the Middle ofJune, are white and hairy. TheMothis frequently taken sticking on Houses, Walls, Pales,&c.
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Arsmart.
Persicaria maculosa.Ger. 361.
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The GIPSEY MOTH. TheCaterpillarsare very destructive to all Fruit-trees, on which they are found in Swarms envelop’d with a Web like that of the Spider. In the Day-time they disperse themselves over the whole Tree, but at Night come together again, and retire to their Web. They put on theChrysalis,formwithin a Spinning, at the Beginning ofJuly, and theMothis bred about fourteen Days after. Their Eggs are covered with a yellowish Down, whereby they are preserved from Cold throughout the Winter. ThisMothis very common inGermany, and was produced from a Nest of Eggs that were sent to Mr.Peter Collinson, who gave them toCharles Lockyer, Esq; He bredMothsfrom them as above mentioned; and, having turned Numbers of them wild (as I have been informed)aboutEalingnearBrentford, inMiddlesex, they are to be found there, but not any where else that I have yet heard of.
SeeRosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 3.Merian, Vol. 1. Ch. 18.
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The Crab-tree.
Malus sylvestris.Ger. 1276.
L. 1.Ch. 1.
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The BUFF-TIP MOTH. TheCaterpillarfeeds on theWillowandOak, and may be easily found amongst theWillowsgrowing aboutChelsea, and in such like Places. They may be taken full fed towards the End ofAugust; at which Time Numbers of them go into the Earth, and there Change to theChrysalis, and theMothsappear in the followingMay. It is not a very common Thing to take thisMothflying.
SeeLister’s Godart, N. 95.RaiiHist. Insect. P. 162. N. 14.Albin, Pl. 23.Rosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 14.
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The Yellow Dwarf-Willow.
Salix folio longo subluteo, non auriculata, viminibus luteis.Raii. Syn.
L. 1.Ch. 1.
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The WHITE-SATIN MOTH. ItsCaterpillarfeeds on theWhite Poplar, as also onWillow; changes to ahairy Chrysalis, within the Leaves spun together, inJune; lies in that State about twenty Days, and then theMothflies abroad. You may take these Flies by shaking the Boughs of the Trees they feed on. Their Eggs, when first laid, are of a pale green Colour, which they cover with a Substance looking like Leaf-silver. They continue about one Month in the Egg-state, and theCaterpillarslive all Winter.
SeeListeronGodart. P. 84. N. 87.Rosel, Cl. 2, Tab. 9.Reaumur, Pl. 34. Pag. 534. Vol. 1.
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The White Poplar-Tree.
Populus alba majoribus foliis.C. B.
L. 1.Ch. 1.
Cl. 3. S.A.10.
The LACKEY-MOTH. TheCaterpillarsare very common, and feed on most Kind of Herbage, especiallyBlack Thorn,White Thorn,&c.about the Middle ofJunethey change to theChrysaliswithin a Case, which they spin, and cover with a fine Dust of the Colour of Brimstone. In this State they remain for about one Month; then theMothappears, and lays her Eggs, in a spiral Order, round the young Twigs of such Trees as are proper Food for the infantCaterpillars. They hatch in the Spring, and keep together in a Web while young. As theseCaterpillarsare destructive in Gardens to Fruit-trees,&c.its adviseable to destroy them.
SeeGodartius, P. 1. Tab. 10.Albin, Pl. 19.Rosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 6.Reaumur, Vol. 2. Pl. 4. Pag. 120.
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Figure1. Tway Blade. 2. The Crane’s Bill. 3. The Yellow-Vetchling.
1.Bifolium, vulg.C. B. 2.Geranium Robertianum.3.Lathyrus luteus sylvestris dumetorum.1. B. II. 304.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
Cl.3. S.A.11.
The GREAT EGGER-MOTH. TheCaterpillarsof thisMothare to be found, full grown, towards the End ofMay, feeding onBlack ThornandWhite Thorn. At the Beginning ofJune, they spin a brown Case, in the Shape of an Egg, in which theChrysalisis formed: They remain in that State for about one Month; then theMothis produced. The Males fly swiftly in the Day-time, from 12 o’Clock to 5 in the Afternoon. The Eggs are of an oval Shape, and usually hatch at the latter End ofJuly. When theCaterpillarsare young, you may feed them withBlack Thorn, orWhite Thorn, and, during the Winter, withBramble,Holly,Privet,&c.When you breed any femaleEgger-Moths, take one of them and put it in a Box (covered with a Piece of Crape, to prevent its getting away), carry the Box with you to the Sides of Woods and green Lanes; and, if the Day be fair, and the Sun shines bright, put it upon the Ground: And, if there is a Breed of theseMothsnear, the Males will come and endeavour to get at the Female. By this means I have taken with my Net near twenty in an Hour. This Method of taking Flies is calledSimbling; and many other Kinds ofMothsare to be catched the same Way.
SeeGodart. P. 1. Tab. 7.Lister’s Godart. N. 88.Merian, Vol. 1. Ch. 10.Moufet, P. 92 N. 9.Raii’s Hist. Insect. P. 142. N. 2.Albin, Pl. 18.Rosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 35. a.Reamur, Pl. 35. Pag. 534. Vol. 1.
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The White Thorn in Flower.
Mespilus sylvestris, seu Oxyacantha.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
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The GRASS EGGER-MOTH. I took theCaterpillarsof thisMothfeeding onCloveramongstGrass. They make a Spinning and Case, on the Surface of the Earth, about the Middle ofJune, and therein turn to aChrysalis. TheMothflies in the Middle ofAugust; but is not commonly met with.
SeeRosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 35. b.
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The double flowering Cherry, and Grass.
Cerasus hortensis, flore roseo.C. B. Pin. 450.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
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The DECEMBER MOTH. Mr.Dandridgetook some of itsCaterpillars, at the Beginning ofJune, on theHasle; but, observing they eat but little, gave them fresh Boughs that were wet with Rain, on which they fed greedily. The next Day he gave them Water and Honey mixt together, of which they drank a good Quantity, and felltoeating again very heartily. In this Manner he fed them every Day, and sometimes twice a Day, till the Middle of the same Month, when they went into the Earth and changed intoChrysalis. TheMothscame out at the End ofDecember. I took this Year (1748) two of theseCaterpillarson the Leaves of anOak, wherewith I fed them till the Middle ofJune, when they spun a dirty coloured Case which contained theChrysalis; and theMothswere bred on the 24thOctober.
SeeAlbin, P. 85.Rosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 60.
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The Nut-tree.
Corylus, Sativa, fructu anguloso.C. B. 418.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
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The SPOTTED REDandWHITE UNDERWING MOTH. I found and fed theCaterpillaronBlack Thorn: It made a Spinning, and changed toChrysalisin the Middle ofApril, and theMothcame abroad about the Middle ofMay. TheCaterpillarlives all Winter, and theMothis rarely to be met with.
SeeRosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 43.
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Figure1. The Black Thorn. 2. The Columbine. 3. The Ranunculus. 4. The White Bells.
1.Prunus sylvestris.C. B. 2.Aquilegia vulgaris simplex.C. B. 3.Ranunculus.4.Hyacinthus, flore albo.C. B.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
Cl.3. S.A.15.
The WOOD TYGER MOTH. ThisMothI first discovered inCain Wood. TheCaterpillarlives all Winter, feeds onChickweed,Lettice, theLesser Plantain,&c.and is full grown about the Middle ofApril, when it changes to theChrysaliswithin a Spinning: TheMothis bred in the Middle ofMay, flies by Day, and may be taken inCainorTottenhamWoods; an Afternoon is the best Time.
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TheVredenrickHyacinth, and Lesser Plantain.
Hyacinthus Belgicus Vredenrick dictus. Plantago minor.I. B.
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The MOTHER of PEARL MOTH.Nettlesare the Food of theCaterpillar, within the Leaves of which (folded together) it lives, and feeds till the Beginning ofJune; when it puts on theChrysalisForm wrapt up within a Leaf, whose Edges are fastened by a Spinning: Fourteen Days after theMothappears, and may be taken, very commonly, in an Evening, amongstNettles.
SeeAlbin, P. 73.Rosel, Cl. 4. Tab. 4.
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The Cherry-Plumb.
Prunus, fructu majori, rotundo, rubro.Tourn.
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The YELLOW JULY OAK-MOTH. The Food of theCaterpillaris the Leaves of theOakTree, on which it feeds till the Middle ofJune; then itchanges to aChrysalisin some Chink or other that it meets with in the Bark of the said Tree, over which Chink or Hole theCaterpillarspins a strong Web, which prevents any Bird or Insect from getting at it in itsChrysalisState. TheMothis bred in the Middle ofJuly, and may, now and then, be found on the Barks of theOakTrees inRichmondand other Parks, about that Time; but it is not a common Fly.
SeeRosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 17.
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The May-cherry.
Cerasus, majalis, fructu duro subdulci.Tourn.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
Cl.3. S.A.18.
The SMALL EGGER-MOTH.BlackandWhite Thornare the Food of theCaterpillars, which are always found in Colonies; the whole Nest of them feeding together till they are ready to change. When they are first hatch’d from the Egg, they spin a Web to shelter themselves from the Weather; and, as they grow, enlarge it with several Divisions. They seldom go from the Plant they are first hatched on, till they have eaten it quite bare and want Food. They ordinarily spin a Thread from their main Web to guide them Home again; this is very particular, and seems necessary to them. About the Beginning ofJulyyou may find them full fed; then they spin a Web, within which a Case is formed, shaped like an Egg, which contains theChrysalis: In this State they remain all Winter, and theMothsare bred inMarch. It is adviseable, if you feed theCaterpillars, to take the whole Nest with the Web. I have seldom taken theMoths.
SeeRosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 62.Albin, P. 19.
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The Almond Tree, Blossom and Fruit.
Amygdalus sativa fructu majore.C. B. Pin. 441.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
Cl.3. S.A.19.
The FOX COLOURED MOTH. TheCaterpillaris hatch’d inJuly, lives all Winter, and feeds onGrass,Brambles,&c.I have seen them inSeptemberas large as they are in the Middle ofApril, which is the Time they go toChrysalis, within a Spinning or Web. TheMothis bred in the Middle ofMay, and the Cock flies swiftly in an Afternoon; but may be taken in a Net, by the Sides of Woods and green Lanes.
SeeAlbin, P. 81.
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The Blackberry Fruit.
Rubus, fructu nigro.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
Cl.3. S. 2A.1.
The CINNABAR-MOTH. TheCaterpillarsof this Fly are sociable and feed together in Numbers on theRagwort; inJulythey are full grown, and then some go into the Earth, and others spin on the Surface of the Ground, in order to their Change into theChrysalisState. TheMothsare produced in theMayfollowing, and are common in Fields and Gardens.
SeeListeronGodart. P. 61. N. 54.Albin, Pl. 34.Rosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 48.Reaumur, Pl. 16. Pag. 342. Vol. 1.
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The Ragwort, in Flower.
Jacobea, vulgaris.J. B. H. 1057.
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The BRAMBLE MOTH. ItsCaterpillaris to be found feeding on theBramble, on theOak,&c.at the Beginning ofSeptember; and, towards the Middle of the same Month, it changes to aChrysalis, mixing its Hairs with the Bag it spins: TheMothcomes forth theMayfollowing, and is not very common.
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The Orange Apricock.
Malus Armeniaca, fructu aurantio.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
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The LAPPIT-MOTH. The Eggs of thisMothare laid about the Middle ofJuly, and remain in that State fourteen Days. I fed theCaterpillars, when first hatch’d, withBlack Thorn, and continued giving them the same Food tillOctober; at which Time they were in their fourth Skin, and appeared as represented at Lettera; They there stretched themselves at full Length on the Twigs, and remained so till theAprilfollowing, without eating any thing that I could perceive, notwithstanding at different Times I put in fresh green Food to try them. About the End ofMaytheCaterpillarsare full grown, in which Conditionbrepresents the Female; they then make a Spinning, within which theChrysalisis formed, and remains in that State for one Month, when theMothis bred; though it is rarely met with in the Fly-state. TheCaterpillarsare to be found, at the End ofMay, sticking close to the Boughs of theBlack Thorn,Bramble,&c.You must look for them about a Foot or two from the Ground; but, as their Colour nearly resembles the Bark of their Food, it is very difficult to see them.
SeeAlbin, Pl. 16.Rosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 41.Merian, Vol. 1. Ch. 17.Reaumur, Pl. 23. Pag. 322. Vol. 2.
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The Privet leaved Phylerea.
Phyllyrea, Ligustri folio.C. B.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
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The DRINKER-MOTH. Its Eggs are usually laid about the Middle ofJuly; in about fourteen Days theCaterpillarscome out: They feed in the Winter-season on longGrass,&c.and change toChrysalisat the End ofMay(within such a Case as is expressed in the Plate) at which Time they are easily found upon the Grass, by the Sides of Fields and Hedges. TheMothsare bred at the End ofJune, and may be taken flying in an Evening, in green Lanes and by the Sides of Woods.
SeeLister’s Godart. N. 82.Albin, Pl. 17.RaiiHist. Insect. P. 142. N. 3.Rosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 2.
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Figure1. The Yellow Vetchling. 2. Bistort. 3. The WhiteDarnelGrass. 4. The Wood-Pease.
1.Lathyrus sylvestris, dumetorum, flore luteo.C. B. 2.Bistorta major.I. B. 3.Gramen loliaceum spica longiori.C. B. 4.Astragalus sylvaticus.Ger. Emac.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
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The YELLOW-TAIL MOTH. TheCaterpillarfeeds onElder,Oak,Black Thorn,&c.upon all which Growths you may find them at the End ofMay. It changes to aChrysalis, within a Spinning, at the Beginning ofJune, and theMothcomes forth at the End of the same Month. They may be found sticking against the Barks of the Trees in Parks, and other Places, and also flying in the Evening. They lay Eggs of a pale Colour, and cover them with a woolly Substance. TheCaterpillarsare hatch’d inAugust, and will feed onBlack Thorntill the End ofOctober; at which Time they spin themselves little Cases, and remain in them till the Spring following.
SeeRosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 21.Reaumur, Pl. 16. Pag. 342. Vol. 1.
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The Alder-Tree.
Alnus, rotundifolia, glutinosa, viridis.C. B.
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The DAGGER MOTH. TheCaterpillarfeeds onRoseTrees, Fruit-trees, and Shrubs; becomes aChrysaliswithin the Earth inOctober, and inMayfollowing theMothappears, and may be found sticking against Pales, Walls, Trees,&c.Their Eggs are very small, and of a fine green Colour, and theCaterpillarsare common in Gardens and other Places. It is observed, that the Protuberance on the Back of theCaterpillaris of a fleshy Substance, with Hair growing out of it.
SeeAlbin, P. 86.Rosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 7.Reaumur, Pl. 42. Pag. 602.
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The most double Sweet Briar Rose.
Rosa sylvestris, sive Eglanteria, flore pleno.
L. 1. Ch. 1.
Cl.3. S.b.5.
The WILD PINE-TREE LAPPIT-MOTH. Mr.Roselinforms us, That theCaterpillarsof this curious Fly feed on thePinus sylvestris, orWild Pine: That they are full fed in the Month ofJune, at which Time they change toChrysalis, within such a Spinning as is represented in the Plate; and, after lying in that State three Weeks theMothsappear.
About the Middle ofSeptember, 1748, I took one of theseCaterpillarsupon aWhite ThornBush, nearRichmondPark; which is still alive this 20th Day ofJanuary1748-9, though it has eat nothing, that I know of, since it has been in my Custody. It remains stretched out, in the Manner of theLappit-Caterpillarrepresented at the Letteraof the first Plate of this Section; and I do not think it will begin to feed until there are Buds ofBlackorWhite Thornto give it. This is the onlyCaterpillarof the Kind that I have known taken inEngland.—For the Drawings exhibited in my Plate, I am obliged to Mr.Rosel.
SeeRosel, Cl. 2. Tab. 59.
L. I.ch.I.Cl. 3. s. b. 5.(High Resolution Image)
L. I.ch.I.Cl. 3. s. b. 5.(High Resolution Image)
L. I.ch.I.
Cl. 3. s. b. 5.
(High Resolution Image)
The Wild Pine-Tree.
Pinus sylvestris.C. B. Pin.
(Decorative Design)