Bulb Collection

Vase of Flowers, c. 1660. Creator: Jan Davidsz de Heem
Vase of Flowers, c. 1660

Snowdrop - clump of flowers - Wiltshire - England - UK
DK-369 Snowdrop - clump of flowers Wiltshire - England - UK Galanthus nivalis David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Longwood Gardens, spring flowers, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA

Colorful Eat Antique sign, New York City, New York, USA
Colorful " Eat" Antique sign, New York City, New York, USA

Variegated Spanish iris (iris bulbosa mixta), wild leek (moly latifolium) and another variegated Spanish iris
LEEK AND IRISES, 1613. Variegated Spanish iris (iris bulbosa mixta), wild leek (moly latifolium) and another variegated Spanish iris (iris bulbosa varrigata)

Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) after a rain shower. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in February

Food plant bulbs
Plate 8 from Le Regne Vegetal, Vol 12, Hort. Atlas (1870). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London. Illustration entitled Plantes bulbeuses alimentaires

Suburban house with Christmas lights and decorations, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

AMSTERDAM Idyllic nightscape from Keizersgracht
Melanie Viola

fritillaria meleagris, fritillary, snakes head fritillary
2339 Fritillary - Snakes head fritillary Fritillaria meleagris

Elephant Garlic (Allium ampeloprasum), garlic variety

tulipa clusiana lady jane, tulip, white subject
Tulipa clusiana Lady Jane Tulipa Tulip White subject

Freesia, Close up of yellow coloured flower growing outdoor.----

Incandescent giant lamp, model of the Edison type bulb. Expo
Incandescent giant lamp, twelve feet high, mounted on a pedestal crowned by a model of the Edison type bulb, increased 20, 000 times

Amorphophallus bulbifer, voodoo lily
Plate 1109 from the Fleming Indian Drawings Collection, c. 1795-1805. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

GARLIC, 1613. Great Mountain Garlic (Allium victorialis), late white tulip (Tulipa serotina stellata), and golden garlic (Allium moly): engraving from Basilius Beslers " Florilegium

Ufos / Fate Cover 1958
This UFO, resembling an electric light bulb, is seen over San Francisco by D Bruce Berry and Marion Shepherd

Plants / Ophrys Apifera
BEE ORCHID

Orange day lily, Hemerocallis fulva. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

White asphodel, Asphodelus albus. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Iris, Bearded iris, Iris Rajah, A single flower showing the yellow upright petals and maroon streaked lower petals

Kerry Lily (Simethis planifolia) in flower. This plant is very rare on heathland in the British Isles. Photographed in France

Allium giganteum flower head

Mischievous Chickens
Xuan Thai

Mischievous Chickens
Xuan Thai

Decorative botanical print with hyacinth, muscari, iris, meadow saffron and wild tulip
5855540 Decorative botanical print with hyacinth, muscari, iris, meadow saffron and wild tulip; (add.info.: Five bulbous plants including purple hyacinth (Hyacinthus), blue grape hyacinth (Muscari)

Sea squill, Drimia maritima
5855124 Sea squill, Drimia maritima; (add.info.: Sea squill, Drimia maritima. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Science. Electricity. Incandescent light bulbs by Edison (left) and Swan (right)
3434789 Science. Electricity. Incandescent light bulbs by Edison (left) and Swan (right). Gravure in : Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France

Pajarito del campo, Conanthera trimaculata (Three-spotted cummingia, Cummingia trimaculata)
FLO4628475 Pajarito del campo, Conanthera trimaculata (Three-spotted cummingia, Cummingia trimaculata). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte

Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnal. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4564717 Meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnal. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Spring crocus, Crocus vernus (Croco fiorito). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration
FLO4674650 Spring crocus, Crocus vernus (Croco fiorito). Handcoloured woodblock print by Wolfgang Meyerpick after an illustration by Giorgio Liberale from Pietro Andrea Mattioli's Discorsi di

Sea onion or sea squill, Drimia maritima, and alpine squill, Scilla bifolia
FLO4668958 Sea onion or sea squill, Drimia maritima, and alpine squill, Scilla bifolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Madonna lily, Lilium candidum, and orange lily, Lilium bulbiferum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical
FLO4668873 Madonna lily, Lilium candidum, and orange lily, Lilium bulbiferum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light
5312171 Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light)

Swan incandescent light globes
5312173 Swan incandescent light globes; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Swan incandescent light globes. The carbon filament here is of cotton threads hardened by soaking in sulphuric acid)

Carnation and marigold, Dianthus caryophyllus and Calendula officinalis
5855656 Carnation and marigold, Dianthus caryophyllus and Calendula officinalis; (add.info.: Carnation and marigold, Dianthus caryophyllus and Calendula officinalis)

Science. Energy. Yablochkov candle (electric carbon arc lamp). Gravure in
3434788 Science. Energy. Yablochkov candle (electric carbon arc lamp). Gravure in : Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Sciences)

Blue iris and passionflower, Iris spuria and Passiflora alata
5855657 Blue iris and passionflower, Iris spuria and Passiflora alata; (add.info.: Blue iris and passionflower, Iris spuria and Passiflora alata)

Blue anemones and white snowdrops, Anemone coronaria and Galanthus nivalis
5855652 Blue anemones and white snowdrops, Anemone coronaria and Galanthus nivalis; (add.info.: Blue anemones and white snowdrops, Anemone coronaria and Galanthus nivalis)

Tulips and fritillaries, Tulipa and Fritillaria
5855649 Tulips and fritillaries, Tulipa and Fritillaria; (add.info.: Tulips and fritillaries, Tulipa and Fritillaria Handcolored stipple engraving from "Le Jardinier Fleuriste)

Science. Energy. Arc lamp. Imagery from a series on the Wonder of Electricity, France, c.1910
2638739 Science. Energy. Arc lamp. Imagery from a series on the Wonder of Electricity, France, c.1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Lampe a arc. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, Crocus sativa
5856571 Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, Crocus sativa; (add.info.: Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, scarlet stigma, Crocus sativa)

Woodland tulip
5855221 Woodland tulip; (add.info.: Woodland tulip, Tulipa sylvestris. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science, " Florence)

Crown imperial, Fritillaria imperialis
5855147 Crown imperial, Fritillaria imperialis; (add.info.: Crown imperial, Fritillaria imperialis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science)

Foxgloves and pansies, Digitalis purpurea and Viola tricolor
5855655 Foxgloves and pansies, Digitalis purpurea and Viola tricolor; (add.info.: Foxgloves and pansies, Digitalis purpurea and Viola tricolor)

Crimson amaryllis and dwarf morning glory, Hippeastrum and Convolvulus tricolor
5855654 Crimson amaryllis and dwarf morning glory, Hippeastrum and Convolvulus tricolor; (add.info.: Crimson amaryllis and dwarf morning glory, Hippeastrum and Convolvulus tricolor)

Iris and primrose, Iris pseudacorus and Primula vulgaris
5855653 Iris and primrose, Iris pseudacorus and Primula vulgaris; (add.info.: Iris and primrose, Iris pseudacorus and Primula vulgaris)

Persian buttercups and honeysuckles, Ranonculus asiaticus and Lonicera periclymenum
5855651 Persian buttercups and honeysuckles, Ranonculus asiaticus and Lonicera periclymenum; (add.info.: Persian buttercups and honeysuckles, Ranonculus asiaticus and Lonicera periclymenum)

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"Bulb: A Burst of Color and Life" In the picturesque county of Wiltshire, England, a delicate clump of snowdrop flowers emerges from the earth, signaling the arrival of spring. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Longwood Gardens awakens with vibrant displays of spring flowers, their bulbs bursting forth in a riotous celebration. Venturing into culinary delights, we discover Elephant Garlic varieties that add a pungent twist to dishes worldwide. In bustling New York City's streets stands an antique sign boasting colorful eats - a testament to the city's diverse gastronomic offerings. Traveling back in time to 1613 Nuremberg through Basilius Beslers Florilegium engraving reveals Variegated Spanish iris and wild leek bulbs adorning nature's canvas. These ancient beauties remind us of our connection to botanical history. Bulbs not only captivate our senses but also nourish us as food plants. Snowdrops and other edible bulbs like garlic find their way onto our plates as we savor their flavors and nutritional benefits. During festive seasons in suburban Surrey or lively flower markets in Amsterdam's Holland region, bulb-based decorations and tulip sales create an enchanting atmosphere for all who witness them. Returning to nature's wonders once more brings us face-to-face with fritillaria meleagris' intricate patterns resembling snakeskin - a mesmerizing sight indeed. And let us not forget Tulipa clusiana Lady Jane - its pure white petals gracefully unfurling under gentle sunlight. From England's countryside to America's urban jungle; from historical engravings to mouthwatering delicacies; from seasonal decorations to breathtaking floral displays – they are truly remarkable entities that bring color and life wherever they go.