Orchids

Date: 1950 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-B-1900s

Description: Includes: B & D Roses. 49 Catherine Crescent, Paparangi Wellington. Catalogue miniature roses, 1993. Barnego Nursery 1994 catalogue. Otago Regional Council. Pamphlet / catalogue Bay Bloom Nurseries, Order form. Autumn/Winter 1997. Bennett Bros. Winter sales 1951. Catalogue of Rosedale roses. Te Kowhai R.D., Frankton Junction [1951] Blacks Orchids Ltd. Kathleen Black managing director. Flyer [ca 1981] Norman Burn. New gladioli of merit. 145 Riccarton Road, Christchurch New Zealand [Sales catalogue. 1949-1950] Burnets N.Z. Grass Nurseries. Burnet's dichondra. For a lawn like a billiard table [1981]. Pamphlet Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes around 200 x 150 mm. Provenance: Catalogues donated from various sources, including Asquith, Duthie and brayshaw, 2004-2005.

Date: 1984-1985

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: PA12-6577

Description: Nettle (Urtica australis), rock formation, and hut, Rangatira (South East) Island, Chatham Islands (21 October 1984). Orchid (Cynbidium variety), York Bay, Lower Hutt (10 October 1985). Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies in cardboard mounts.

Date: 1981

From: Dahm, Astrida, 1950-2002 :[Forty-two watercolours, made on an overland trip through Asia. 1980-1982]

Reference: E-608-f-003

Description: Shows a sprig of fern and a pink orchid. Other Titles - 10 May 1981 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour 185 x 139 mm. Provenance: Donated by Christine Leov Lealand in accordance with Astrida Dahm's wishes, 2003. The paintings were exhibited in Coromandel in December 2002.

Date: 1859 - 1860

From: [The George Henry Wood collection of prints]

By: Hine, Henry George, 1811-1895; Swain, Joseph, 1820-1909

Reference: A-410-073/088

Description: Images illustrating landscapes and buildings, with some figures, and one illustration of orchids. Engravers include Swain. Quantity: 16 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white prints mounted on sheets, sizes approximately 335 x 223 mm

Date: 1815

From: Mantell, Gideon Algernon 1790-1852 :Scrapbook. [ca 1810-1840]

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-295-q-074

Description: On the right a stem of ophrys apifera showing the leaves and three flowers; in watercolour showing the chestnut brown mid-lobe with creamy yellow markings near the base and greenish white petals. On the left is a drawing of the base of the plant showing the tuberoid, roots and foliage; in ink. Below the drawings is descriptive text in pencil (barely legible) and two small details of flower parts (in pencil). Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 270 x 193 mm

Date: 1952

From: Forbes, Josephine K, 1917-2005 :[John Lysaght Moore and Sophie Augusta Moore art works].

By: Moore, John Lysaght, 1897-1965

Reference: A-380-062

Description: Shows several studies of plants: Claytonia Australasica with red spots on stamens; orchid (Caladenia sp); Forstera Bidwillii; Ranunculus nivicola (mountain buttercup) near Kapuni Hut (Kapuni Lodge), Mt Egmont. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 189 x 244 mm.

Date: 1989 - 2003 - 1997

By: Norm Porter Orchids (Firm)

Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-Porter

Description: Mail order catalogues listing orchids for sale. Quantity: 9 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets of about 24 pages, each around 210 x 150 mm. Provenance: Two catalogues purchased in 2007.

Date: 1815

From: Mantell, Gideon Algernon 1790-1852 :Scrapbook. [ca 1810-1840]

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-295-q-077-1

Description: An orchid plant showing the roots, tuberoid, foliage at the base, and single stem with six pink and maroon coloured flowers. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Title in pencil Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 212 x 153 mm

Date: 1841

From: Mantell, Gideon Algernon 1790-1852 :Scrapbook. [ca 1810-1840]

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-295-q-072

Description: Drawing showing a flower stem and leaves of the green-coloured orchid (catasetum). The flower stem is drawn beside the foliage with a x indicating the point at which it was cut from the plant (on the far right). Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Title in pencil Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 271 x 185 mm

Date: 1852 - 1853

From: Mantell, Gideon Algernon 1790-1852 :Scrapbook. [ca 1810-1840]

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-295-q-071-1

Description: An orchid stem with three flowers on it. Other Titles - Ophrys tenthredinifera Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Title in pencil Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 98 x 125 mm

Date: 1811

From: Mantell, Gideon Algernon 1790-1852 :Scrapbook. [ca 1810-1840]

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-295-q-077-2

Description: An orchid plant showing the foliage at the base, and single stem with eight flowers. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Title in pencil; Recto - bottom right - Title continues Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 222 x 170 mm

Date: 1990

By: L & R Orchids (Tuakau, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-HORTICULTURE-LR-1990-01

Description: Sales catalogue for orchids grown at this nursery in Tuakau, has detailed description of each variety and coloured photographs of many. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 64 pages, 214 x 143 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1989

From: [Ephemera of quarto size relating to flower shows and floral festivals]

Reference: Eph-B-FLORAL-1970/1989

Description: Includes: 1976: Old Saint Paul's Festival of Flowers, arranged by the Wellington Floral Art Club Inc. 1-3 October 1976. Flier (2 copies) Order of service for Ecumenical Service 3 October 1976. Flier 1980: New Zealand International Orchid Conference. [Auckland], 15-19 October 1980. Brochure / registration form 1981: Gailiain Studio d'art, 57 Wilberforce Street, Seatour Heights, Wellington. Order form for a flower arrangement [1981]. Blue flier 1982: Interflora Pacific Unit Limited. Membership list. December 1982 / January 1983. Booklet 1983: Auckland Floral Festival. Silver jubilee 1958-1983. "Tribute to art and craft". Auckland Town Hall, 10-12 March 1983. Programme 1985: Friends of Old St Paul's Society Inc. A festival of flowers. Old St Paul's, Mulgrave Street, 6-8 September [1985]. Yellow flier (2 copies) 1986: Society of New Zealand Professional Florists (Inc). Rose City Conference. 31 October - 2 November 1986. Pamphlet Society of New Zealand Professional Florists (Inc). Rose City Conference. Programme. Green flier Society of New Zealand Professional Florists (Inc). Rose City Conference & Annual general meeting. Palmerston North, 1-2 November 1986. Registration form. Yellow flier 1988: "Floral enchantment". Gear Homestead, Okiwai Road, Porirua, incorpating the Wellington Area Floral Art Society of N.Z. "Flower arranger of the year". 23-25 September [1988]. Pink flier 1989: Society of New Zealand Professional Florists. Glitz & Glamour Conference. Parkwood Country Lodge, Havelock North, 4-5 November 1989. Programme, fliers, application form Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints and mimeographs, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: [ca 1900]

By: Permin, James William, 1880-1921

Reference: PA4-1123

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of some orchids, Dunedin, taken by J W Permin Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Cypropodium [Cypripedium] orchids, Dunedin; Recto - right of image - J W Perman - photo; Recto - right of image - New Zealand Graphic Series Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print

Date: 1815 - 1822

From: Mantell, Gideon Algernon 1790-1852 :Scrapbook. [ca 1810-1840]

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-295-q-076

Description: An orchid plant showing the roots, tuberoid, foliage at the base, and single stem with three flowers. Other Titles - Ophrys vernixia Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Title in pencil Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil, 200 x 159 mm

Date: 1950s-1960s

From: Wassiliewa, Galina (estate) :Photographs relating to life and ballet career of Galina Wassiliewa in Lithuania and Wellington.

By: Wassiliew, Wassili, 1916-1983

Reference: PAColl-6125-27

Description: Photographs of animals in zoos, or a zoo, including a series of a chimpanzees tea party. Plants mainly from Wassiliew's garden. Quantity: 63 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1815 - 1822

From: Mantell, Gideon Algernon 1790-1852 :Scrapbook. [ca 1810-1840]

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-295-q-075-2

Description: An orchid plant showing the roots, tuberoid, foliage at the base and single stem with three flowers and buds. The flower petals are purple, blue and green. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Title in pencil Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 239 x 160 mm

Date: 1985

From: Kendrick, John Lisle, 1922-2013: Interviews, recordings, photographs primarily relating to natural sound recording

Reference: PA12-6578

Description: Orchid (Cynbidium variety), York Bay, Lower Hutt (10 October 1985). Helicopter over Wellington harbour (10 November 1985). View of gardens, and school children at Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Waikanae (8 December 1985). Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 4 colour original transparency/ies. Physical Description: Dye coupler transparencies in cardboard mounts.

Date: 1815 - 1822

From: Mantell, Gideon Algernon 1790-1852 :Scrapbook. [ca 1810-1840]

By: Swainson, William, 1789-1855

Reference: E-295-q-075-1

Description: An orchid plant showing the roots, foliage at the base and single stem with three flowers. The artist has painted one flower to show the pink, green and purple colours of the petals. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Title in pencil Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour, 228 x 132 mm

Date: 1888 - 1890

From: Hetley, Georgina Burne 1832?-1898 :Flora of Australia and Madeira [ca 1889]

Reference: B-073-010

Description: A purple orchid in flower, probably the common European orchid, orchis mascula. Mentone is either the small settlement on the east shore of Port Philip Bay, Melbourne, or, more probably, the nineteenth century anglicised version of Menton, French Riviera. The artist visited both Australia and the Mediterranean Other Titles - Menton Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - signature; also title in both ink and pencil on a separate label. A gummed label with the printed number 134 was removed during conservation treatment in the 1970s. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour on buff paper, 343 x 271 mm