- Exquisitely detailed and stylistically rare, these 19th-century illustrations depict lush blossoms and plants surrounded by design elements of the most magnificent order. Perfect for enhancing greeting cards, newsletters, and websites, the 72 pages of black-and-white patterns also offer inspiration for needlework and other craft projects.Dover original selection from "A Selection of Suggestive Designs", Wheat, Brettle, & Baxter, Nottingham, 1870 edition.