Crocus Collection (page 4)

Autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale
Autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked ladies, Colchicum autumnale, Linn. Colchique d Automne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Two Crocuses, two Hepatica, and a Scilla, from Hortus Eystettensis
STC255011 Two Crocuses, two Hepatica, and a Scilla, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629) pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Still life of flowers in a drinking glass
PWI82822 Still life of flowers in a drinking glass by Bosschaert, Ambrosius the Elder (1573-1621); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Flemish, out of copyright

Ranunculus, Foxglove, Meadow Saffron and a Leopard (w / c & gouache on vellum)
FIT59177 Ranunculus, Foxglove, Meadow Saffron and a Leopard (w/c & gouache on vellum) by Robert, Nicolas (1614-85); 31x22.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Hyacinths and an Autumn Crocus, from Hortus Eystettensis
3284294 Hyacinths and an Autumn Crocus, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School

Narcissi, Crocuses and Hyacinth: 1. Narcissus autumnalis; 2. Hyacinthus autumnalis; 3
STC115675 Narcissi, Crocuses and Hyacinth: 1.Narcissus autumnalis; 2.Hyacinthus autumnalis; 3.Crocum biflorum; 4.Colchium album; 5.Colchium versicolor; 6.Narcissus autumnalis

Flowers with Daisies, 1840 (w / c on paper)
BRN194358 Flowers with Daisies, 1840 (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

Thus it was that Parsifal began his pilgrimage, from The Stories of Wagner
STC323684 Thus it was that Parsifal began his pilgrimage, from The Stories of Wagners Operas by J. Walker McSpadden (1874-1960), 1905 (colour litho) by Leeke

Silvery crocus, Crocus biflorus (Small annulate crocus, Crocus annulatus var. pusillus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A

Dutch yellow crocus, Crocus flavus (Cream-coloured crocus, Crocus lagenaeflorus var. aureus lacteus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Crocuses, Croci. Crocus gargaricus, reticulatus v. albicans, vallicola, cancellatus v. margaritaceus, cancellatus v. mazziaricus, striatus, hadriaticus v. saundersianus, hadriatcus v

Showy Autumn crocus, Crocus speciosus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Crocus minimus (Corsican crocus, Crocus minimus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after W. Herbert from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Fragrant crocus, Crocus suaveolens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after J.T. Hart from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854

Crocus imperati (Imperatos crocus, Crocus imperationius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854

Cloth of gold crocus, Crocus reticulatus (Crocus variegatus). Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Lily and orchid species including orchis, cypripedium, epidendrum, dendrobium, canna, crocus, strelizia, banana, iris, fritillary, aloe, ginger, etc

Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus, Safran. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lagesse after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Crocus flowers, Crocus sativus, and calligraphic poem. Chromolithograph by Louis Prang from Alice Ward Baileys Flower Fancies, Boston, 1889

Saffron or autumnal crocus, Crocus officinalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Cloth of gold, Crocus angustifolius and enchanter s
Monandria 1, 2, cloth of gold, Crocus angustifolius (Triandria) 3, and enchanters nightshade, Circaea alpina (Diandria) 4, 5

Crocus varieties: Crocus chrysanthus 1, Crocus nivalis 2, Crocus veluchensis 3, and Crocus serotinus subsp. salzmannii 4, 5 (as C. salzmannianus and C. byzantinus)

Spring crocus, Crocus vernus. Handcolured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical Magazine, Lambeth Marsh, London, 1787

Colchicum trigynum (Caucasian merendera, Merendera caucasica). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter Fitch from William Jackson Hookers Botanical Magazine

Mountain crocus, Crocus serotinus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T. Curtis, London, 1810

White Primroses and Early Hybrid Crocuses, 1830 (w / c with some bodycolour on vellum)
615553 White Primroses and Early Hybrid Crocuses, 1830 (w/c with some bodycolour on vellum) by D Orleans, Louise (1812-52); 23.9x19.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Achiote and saffron crocus
Achiote, Bixa orellana, and saffron crocus, Crocus sativus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1795

Saffron, Crocus sativus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

HMS Crocus, British sloop, at Basra, Iraq
HMS Crocus, British Arabis class sloop, at Margil jetty, Basra, Iraq. Date: circa 1923

Music cover, Crocuses and Snowdrops, sung by Madame Sainton Dolby, written by Jane Rutland, composed by Rachel Evans. mid-19th century

Curtis British Entomology Plate 657
Hemiptera: Delphax longipennis = Stenocranus longipennis (Curtis) [Plant: Cochicum autumnale (Autumn Crocus)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 612
Hemiptera: *Rhyparochromus maculipennis Curtis [Plant: Romulea columnae (Trichonema columnae, Sand Crocus)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 609
Diptera: Scenopinus rugosus = Scenopinus niger [Plant: Crocus maesiacus ] Date: 1824-39

Crocus (engraving)
2805985 Crocus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crocus. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Crocus
LLM457195 Crocus by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crocus. Illustration for Familiar Garden Flowers (Cassell, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Beehive, early 17th century (pen & brown ink with brown & grey washes)
CTS449145 Beehive, early 17th century (pen & brown ink with brown & grey washes) by Passe, Crispin I de (c.1565-1637); 9.5x9.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Crocus (colour litho)
984158 Crocus (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crocus. Illustration for The Botanical Atlas by D McAlpine (Johnston)

The Conservatory
MAL36401 The Conservatory by Jarvis, W.C.(19th century); Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; out of copyright

Allegory of Spring, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT170945 Allegory of Spring, c.1900 (colour litho) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Easter Sunday (in Bradant, the Bride), c. 1904 (oil on canvas)
1764698 Easter Sunday (in Bradant, the Bride), c.1904 (oil on canvas) by Hitchcock, George (1850-1913); 77.5x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Sunday (in Bradant, the Bride)

Saffron: harvesting and roasting of crocus stigmas (chromolitho)
968645 Saffron: harvesting and roasting of crocus stigmas (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saffron: harvesting and roasting of crocus stigmas)

Spring Crocuses, plate from Transactions of the Horticultural Society, London, vol VII
881344 Spring Crocuses, plate from Transactions of the Horticultural Society, London, vol VII, 1830 (hand-coloured engraving) by Robertson

Autumn Snowflake and Meadow Saffrons, from Hortus Eystettensis
3284598 Autumn Snowflake and Meadow Saffrons, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School

Cuckoo Pint, Spring Meadow Saffron, Star Hyacinth, from Hortus Eystettensis
3284305 Cuckoo Pint, Spring Meadow Saffron, Star Hyacinth, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School

Spring crocus, Crocus vernus, and European peacock butterfly, Aglais io
6336962 Spring crocus, Crocus vernus, and European peacock butterfly, Aglais io by Rabel, Daniel (1578-1637); (add.info.: Spring crocus, Crocus vernus, and European peacock butterfly, Aglais io)

A Crocus Field in Spring, c. 1889 (pastel on paper)
712232 A Crocus Field in Spring, c.1889 (pastel on paper) by Hitchcock, George (1850-1913); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Study of Four Species of Crocus (w / c on paper)
BON43467 Study of Four Species of Crocus (w/c on paper) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; German, out of copyright

The Snowdrop, engraved by Ward, probably early 19th century (aquatint and gum arabic)
DRE73004 The Snowdrop, engraved by Ward, probably early 19th century (aquatint and gum arabic) by Pether, Abraham (1756-1812) (after)

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"Crocus: A Delicate Spring Beauty" As winter fades away, nature awakens with the arrival and snowdrops. These vibrant flowers bring a burst of color to gardens and meadows, signaling the start of spring. However, beneath their enchanting appearance lies a cautionary tale - some species are poisonous plants. Among the various types of crocus, one stands out as the largest purple spring crocus - Crocus vernus. Its majestic blooms captivate onlookers with their deep hues and delicate petals. Picture No. 11808556 perfectly captures its beauty in all its glory. But crocuses aren't just admired for their aesthetics; they hold practical value too. Crocus sativus is known for producing saffron, a highly prized spice used in culinary delights around the world. This variety, also referred to as Crocus sativa or common saffron crocus, has been cultivated for centuries due to its aromatic flavor and medicinal properties. Interestingly enough, even ladybugs find solace among these blossoms. The 7-spot ladybird can often be spotted crawling over crocuses, adding an extra touch of charm to this already picturesque scene. Another noteworthy member of the crocus family is Crocus tommasinianus - a hardy plant that thrives in various climates and soil conditions. Its resilience makes it a popular choice among garden enthusiasts looking to add splashes of color throughout their landscapes. Whether you're drawn to their ornamental appeal or fascinated by their culinary significance, there's no denying that crocuses hold a special place within our natural world. From poisonous plants like Saffron crocus (Crocus sativa) to resilient varieties such as Crocus tommasinianus – each contributes something unique and beautiful when it comes time for spring's awakening.