Persea Pollock.
1912
Meet the Pollock avocado, a massive green variety captured in 1912 by botanical artist Ellen Isham Schutt. This isn't just a pretty picture; it’s a scientific record created for the USDA to help farmers identify and cultivate the best fruit. The handwritten notes at the bottom trace this specific specimen back to a grower named Edward Simmons in Miami, Florida. It’s a fascinating glimpse into agricultural history, preserving a cultivar that looks quite different from the dark, bumpy Hass avocados we buy today.
- Technique
- Watercolor and pencil
- Material
- Paper