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Antique Herbarium Specimen

Explore the beauty of botanical history with authentic antique herbarium specimens, carefully preserved over a century ago and collected as scientific records of the natural world. Each dried plant specimen offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the delicate textures and timeless beauty of wildflowers, sea algea, and other botanical treasures. These one-of-a-kind botanical pieces bring the quiet elegance of historic plant collections into your home.

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Nature Identification Posters

Inspired by antique botanical and natural history illustrations, these beautifully detailed prints feature native wildflowers, birds, butterflies, ferns, and more with the elegance and scientific artistry of classic natural history books. Each museum-quality print brings the beauty of the natural world indoors, creating timeless botanical wall art for gardeners, birdwatchers, hikers, and nature lovers.

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Vintage Nature Puzzles

Piece together the beauty of the natural world with our exclusive collection of botanical and bird jigsaw puzzles, featuring authentic antique natural history illustrations. Rich with intricate details, these nature-inspired puzzles are a joy to assemble and beautiful enough to display. Perfect for gardeners, birdwatchers, and lovers of vintage art, each unique design celebrates the timeless artistry of botanical and ornithological illustration and is available only from Summer Weeds.

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Wilson American Ornithology

Explore the remarkable birds of North America through the historic illustrations of Alexander Wilson’s American Ornithology, first published between 1808 and 1814. Considered one of the earliest major works devoted to North American birds, this landmark publication features detailed engravings that document the appearance, behavior, and habitats of native species. Each print captures the artistry and scientific curiosity of early ornithology, offering a timeless glimpse into the natural history of American birds.

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Antique Prints

Explore curated collections of authentic antique botanical and natural history prints, featuring original engravings and illustrations dating back hundreds of years. Each piece is carefully sourced from rare and hard-to-find historic publications. Most prints are one-of-a-kind originals—only a single example exists—offering a unique opportunity to own a truly irreplaceable work of historic nature art.

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Curtis Botanical Magazine

Hand-colored engravings from 1790 – 1833

Lowe Ferns

Chromoxylograph created in 1872

Morris Birds

Hand-colored engravings created 1863 – 1867

Sowerby English Botany

Hand-colored engravings from 1790 – 1860

Wilson American Ornithology

Hand-colored lithographs created in 1876

Shaw Zoology

Engravings created 1806

Curtis Botanical Magazine Antique Prints framed on green wall

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Nature-Inspired Goods

Summer Weeds is a curated collection of nature-inspired art, clothing, and home goods that blend modern and antique styles. Explore the beauty of nature past and present through our eco-friendly, affordable, and handmade products. Discover colorful plant silhouettes, vintage hundred-year-old prints, and a range of nature-themed clothing and home decor. Our collection features antique prints by renowned artists such as Pratt, Thornton, and James Sowerby, alongside contemporary designs that celebrate the natural world.

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Your satisfaction with our products and service is important to us. Our products are made with quality archival materials from sustainable, recycled, and cruelty-free sources when possible.

Nature-Inspired Favorites

Shop our best selling botanical and natural history prints, chosen by collectors and nature lovers alike. These customer favorites feature timeless designs, historic detail, and museum-quality imagery—ranging from rare antique engravings to beautifully restored vintage illustrations.

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Buffon Reptiles Plate 15 Lizards
Price range: $36.50 through $165.00

Buffon Reptiles Plate 15 Lizards
Price range: $36.50 through $165.00

This original hand colored engraving from Natural History of Reptiles created in 1826 by Georges Louis Leclerc Comte de Buffon illustrates reptiles.

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Fleur Flower Identification Poster 16×20
$32.00

Fleur Flower Identification Poster 16×20
$32.00

Antique-style 16″ x 20″ flower identification poster with botanical illustrations from Sowerby’s English Botany.

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Wilson American Ornithology Plate 40 Night-Hawk
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00

Wilson American Ornithology Plate 40 Night-Hawk
Price range: $36.50 through $260.00

This original chromolithograph with hand-coloring from American Ornithology; or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States created in 1876 by Alexander Wilson illustrates birds.

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Plate 2872 Large-bracted Sage, Curtis Botanical Magazine 1828 antique engraving
Price range: $22.50 through $270.00

Plate 2872 Large-bracted Sage, Curtis Botanical Magazine 1828 antique engraving
Price range: $22.50 through $270.00

Original hand-colored antique botanical engraving from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed, published in 1828. Created by botanist William Jackson Hooker, this botanical illustration is from one of the world’s longest-running natural history publications.

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Plate 2852 Few-leaved Milk-Wort, Curtis Botanical Magazine 1828 antique engraving
Price range: $22.50 through $270.00

Plate 2852 Few-leaved Milk-Wort, Curtis Botanical Magazine 1828 antique engraving
Price range: $22.50 through $270.00

Original hand-colored antique botanical engraving from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed, published in 1828. Created by botanist William Jackson Hooker, this botanical illustration is from one of the world’s longest-running natural history publications.

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Plate 2840 Bell-flowered Hedyotis, Curtis Botanical Magazine 1828 antique engraving
Price range: $22.50 through $270.00

Plate 2840 Bell-flowered Hedyotis, Curtis Botanical Magazine 1828 antique engraving
Price range: $22.50 through $270.00

Original hand-colored antique botanical engraving from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed, published in 1828. Created by botanist William Jackson Hooker, this botanical illustration is from one of the world’s longest-running natural history publications.

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Flower Families No. 1 Plant Identification Poster 24×36
$49.50

Flower Families No. 1 Plant Identification Poster 24×36
$49.50

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Acanthaceae Family Flowering Plants: Golden-eyed Purple Thunbergia Poster
Price range: $24.50 through $48.50

Acanthaceae Family Flowering Plants: Golden-eyed Purple Thunbergia Poster
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Antique-style Flowering Plants Acanthaceae Family poster with botanical illustration from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine.

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Amaryllidaceae Family Flowering Plants: Glaucous-leaved Broad-petaled Amaryllis Poster
Price range: $24.50 through $48.50

Amaryllidaceae Family Flowering Plants: Glaucous-leaved Broad-petaled Amaryllis Poster
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Antique-style Flowering Plants Amaryllidaceae Family poster with botanical illustration from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine.

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Plocamium coccincum Antique Sea Algae Herbarium
Price range: $225.00 through $437.50

Plocamium coccincum Antique Sea Algae Herbarium
Price range: $225.00 through $437.50

This original antique dried moss from Herbarium Collection: Sea Algae was collected between 1800 – 1840 in Scotland.

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Chrysimenia clavellosa Antique Sea Algae Herbarium
Price range: $165.00 through $377.50

Chrysimenia clavellosa Antique Sea Algae Herbarium
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This original antique dried moss from Herbarium Collection: Sea Algae was collected between 1800 – 1840 in Scotland.

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Delissina sanguinea Antique Sea Algae Herbarium
Price range: $165.00 through $377.50

Delissina sanguinea Antique Sea Algae Herbarium
Price range: $165.00 through $377.50

This original antique dried moss from Herbarium Collection: Sea Algae was collected between 1800 – 1840 in Scotland.

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