(Encyclopedia) coreopsiscoreopsiskōrēŏpˈsĭs [key], or tickseed, names for species of Coreopsis, a chiefly North American genus of the family Asteraceae (aster family). They are easily cultivated…
(Encyclopedia) daphne, common name for, and genus name of, certain low deciduous or evergreen shrubs native to Eurasia. In the United States several naturalized species are cultivated for their…
(Encyclopedia) pokeweed or pokeberry, tall, bushy perennial herb (Phytolacca americana) native to North America but cultivated and naturalized in Europe. The long clusters of white flowers are…
Washington, D.C.Designed in 1990 by George Frederick Bodley and Henry Vaughan photo by Carol M. Highsmith The American Institute of Architects and Harris Interactive selected Washington…
LITTLE, Joseph James, a Representative from New York; born in Bristol, England, June 5, 1841; immigrated to the United States in 1846 with his parents, who settled in Morris, Otsego County, N.…
social reformer, writerBorn: 5/27/1819Birthplace: New York, N.Y. Julia Ward was born into a prosperous family and was educated privately. She married Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe in 1843 and moved to…
Frankish kingBorn: c. 466 The Frankish king Clovis founded the Frankish Empire, which at its height included most of what is now France and central Europe. He was the first leader to unite and rule…
How many of these types of painting have you tried—did you ever paint a local landscape or draw a self-portrait? Some paintings combine types. For example, a portrait might also include details of…
RUPPERT, Jacob, Jr., a Representative from New York; born in New York City, August 5, 1867; attended the Columbia Grammar School; engaged in the brewing business with his father in 1887;…
