Jupiter Pluvius Outdone, from the Snapshots from "Puck" series (N128) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888

"Jupiter Pluvius Outdone" is a colorful lithograph from the *Snapshots from "Puck"* series, published by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1888 to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The artwork depicts a man in a red shirt and black vest, holding a watering can in his right hand, while watering a flower bed. The scene is set in front of a house, with a woman playing tennis in the background. The caption reads: "COLLINS (the new gardener) – ‘It do bate th’ divil phat strange new kindy flowers Oi’ve seen since Oi kem on this place," referencing the unusual flowers that may have been brought about by the man’s excessive watering. This whimsical illustration is a testament to the power of advertising and a great example of the art form of trade cards.