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A few mementos from a visit earlier this morning to the West Virginia Botanic Garden, just outside of Morgantown. I was pleasantly surprised to see so many monarchs (Danaus plexippus) flitting about. This lovely lepidopteran is experiencing a bit of a resurgence in 2025, but their numbers are still not close to historic levels.

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Francis Picabia Les Oranges 1909

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Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret Nature morte aux pêches 1884

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Camellia and Walnuts

Photography by Xuebing Du

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🍓 Lovett’s illustrated catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees and plants for the autumn of 1891.. Little Silver, N.J.: J.T. Lovett, [1891]. Original source Image description: Historical illustration from an 1891 fruit catalogue showing three large strawberries labeled as “Lovett’s Early,” “Shuster’s Gem,” and “Gandy.” The berries are depicted in rich red hues with detailed seeds and green leafy tops, attached to stems with green leaves. The text highlights these as “Three Grand Berries,” each representing a different ripening stage: early, medium, and late. Pricing information and the seller’s name, J.T. Lovett Co. of Little Silver, New Jersey, appear at the bottom. The image emphasizes the quality and variety of strawberries available for sale in the autumn season of 1891.