John Cecil Clay

John Cecil Clay
John Cecil Clay was an American illustrator and author, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his artistic work in books and magazines, contributing illustrations to popular publications like "Life" and "Harper's Bazaar". Clay illustrated several books, including "Cupid's Cyclopedia" and "The Army Alphabet," often pairing his whimsical and romantic style with humorous or lighthearted themes. His artwork, marked by a playful and elegant aesthetic, captured the cultural atmosphere of his time.

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HEARTICULTURE One cannot begin too early, and January is the time for looking over the ground and planning the arrangement of the Heart Garden. Outside of the Hothouse few flowers are to be seen in January. The most noticeable of these is the Common Turnleaf or Resolution Plant, a sort of Neverlasting Flower. The Turnleaf abounds during the early days of January, but disappears as the month progresses.... more...

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