Persea - Avocado Seedling
1906
Before avocados were the toast of every brunch table, they were serious scientific business. This detailed watercolor by Elsie E. Lower documents a specific avocado variety from Miami, Florida, complete with handwritten notes dating the original specimen to 1906. The illustration shows both the smooth, pear-shaped green exterior and the creamy interior hiding a giant seed, serving as a vital record for the USDA's fruit cataloging project. It's a delicious slice of agricultural history that helped bring this superfood to the masses!
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