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Various leaf forms, leaf venation, bud arrangements and woody stems. Watercolour by I. Sawkins.

Citron (Citrus medica L.): flowering and fruiting stem. Coloured aquatint by G. Geri, c.1825, after D. Serantoni.

Two examples of flowering plant stems: a clary (Salvia sclarea) and lime (Tilia species). Coloured etching by F. Sansom, c. 1802, after S. Edwards.

Montserrat lime juice: drunk as an alternative to alcohol by people of all classes and countries. Colour wood engraving with letterpress, ca. 1880 (?).

West Indian Lime Juice : a delicious and refreshing beverage when mixed with plain or any of the aerated waters.

Specification of Robert Veitch : powder for the cure of corns.

Rose's lime juice cordial : "the last drop".

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Limes

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Montserrat lime juice: drunk as an alternative to alcohol by people of all classes and countries. Colour wood engraving with letterpress, ca. 1880 (?).

West Indian Lime Juice : a delicious and refreshing beverage when mixed with plain or any of the aerated waters.

Specification of Robert Veitch : powder for the cure of corns.

Two examples of flowering plant stems: a clary (Salvia sclarea) and lime (Tilia species). Coloured etching by F. Sansom, c. 1802, after S. Edwards.

Rose's lime juice cordial : "the last drop".