Field book of western wild flowers, New York, 1915, identification, West US, wildflowers, Margaret Neilson Armstrong, women in science, The illustration features two distinct flowering plants from the genus Nemophila. The upper section depicts the Spotted Nemophila (N. maculata), characterized by slender stems and delicately shaped leaves, adorned with small, round flowers featuring distinctive markings. The lower portion illustrates Baby Blue-eyes (N. insignis), showcasing similar leaf arrangements but with a full bloom of bright blue flowers, capturing the essence of springtime beauty. Detailed botanical labels accompany both illustrations, providing the scientific names for reference.