Showy Collection

Madagascan Giant Day Gecko (Gekkonidae), bright green with red markings, view from above

Thistle species
Showy Mexican scarlet thistle, Erythrolaena conspicua, Arabian cotton thistle, Onopordum arabicum, and blue-flowered carthamus, Carthamus caeruleus

Banksia speciosa, showy banksia
Plate 140 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Female Tightrope Walker
A French woman tightrope walker in showy garb

Montbretia, Crocosmia Lucifer, branched spike with emerging showy funnel-shaped red flowers isolated in shallow focus against a green and grey background

carthamus tinctorius, safflower
0401 Safflower Carthamus tinctorius

gladiolus lemon drop, gladiolus
4395 Gladiolus Gladiolus Lemon Drop

gladiolus x hortulanus priscilla, gladiolus, pink subject, black background
Gladiolus x hortulanus Priscilla Gladiolus Pink subject Black background

Passion flower, Passiflora

Close-up of red and blue macaw, Lotus, California, USA

Twelve-spotted Skimmer male on Water Canna

Men and women pretending to be posh in Blackpool (colour litho)
5999979 Men and women pretending to be posh in Blackpool (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men and women pretending to be posh in Blackpool)

The Islington Horse Show (engraving)
1060798 The Islington Horse Show (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Islington Horse Show)

Showy lily, Lilium speciosum. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Saffron lily, Lilium bulbiferum
Saffron lily, Lilium croceum. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse, Frederick Warne, London, 1896

Chorizema variety. Showy chorozema, Chorozema spectabile. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden

Siberian lily, Lilium pensylvanicum (Showy Siberian lily, Lilium spectabile). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by A. Bailey after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Showy cinquefoil, Potentilla insignis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

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

Showy ladys slipper orchid, Cypripedium reginae (Cypripedium spectabile). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweets The

Pentstemon or Penstemon species
Showy penstemon, Penstemon speciosum, three-leaved penstemon, Penstemon triphyllum, Dr. Scoulers penstemon, P. scouleri, and broom-leaved penstemon, Penstemon pruinosum

Lobelia species
Refulgent lobelia, Lobelia fulgens, showy lobelia, L. speciosa, red-leaved lobelia, L. colorata, and downy lobelia, L. puberula

Bellflower or Campanula species
Large-flowered campanula, Campanula macrantha, milk-flowered campanula, C. lactiflora, showy bellflower, C. speciosa, dark-coloured campanula, C. pulla, hill campanula, C

Arctotis and grindelia species
Three-coloured arctotis, Arctotis tricolor, spotted arctotis, Arctotis maculata, showy arctotis, Arctotis speciosa, and narrow-leaved grindelia, Grindelia angustifolia

Cineraria, Senecio and Arnica species
Showy cineraria, Cineraria speciosa, orange-coloured cineraria, Cineraria aurantiaca, showy senecio, Senecio speciosus, Caucasian leopards bane, Doronicum caucasicum, and mountain arnica

Sunflower or Helianthus species
Downy sunflower, Helianthus pubescens, ten-petaled sunflower, Helianthus decapetalus, and showy sunflower, Helianthus speciosus

Telekia and Rudbeckia species
Showy telekia, Telekia speciosa, glandulous elecampane, Inula glandulosa, trifoliate siliphium, Siliphium trifoliatum, Ratibida columnaris, pinnated rudbeckia, Rudbeckia pinnata

Daisy or Aster species
Italian michaelmas daisy, Aster amellus, alpine aster, Aster alpinus, smooth-leaved fleabane, Erigeron glabellum, showy fleabane, Stenactis speciosa, great Mexican daisy, Leptostelma maxima

Rocket and candy tuft species
Large-flowered garden rocket, Hesperis grandiflora, showy rocket, Hesperis speciosa, fragrant rocket, Hesperis fragrans, seaside malcomia, Malcomia littorea, field moricandia, Moricandia arvensis

Mallow and flax species
Umbellate globe-mallow, Malva umbellata, showy red-flowered mallow, Malva creeana, tree flax, Linum arboreum, and Indian flax, Linum trigynum

Polygala species
Showy polygala, Polygala speciosa, boxed-leaved milkwort, Polygala chamaebuxus, large-bracted milkwort, Polygala bracteola, and heath-leaved milkwort, Muraltia mixta

Callistemon, Angophora and Metrosideros
Small-spiked callistemon, Callistemon microstachyum, heart-leaved angophora, Angophora cordifolia, and showy metrosideros, Metrosideros speciosa

Correa species
White correa, Correa alba, pretty, Correa pulchella, showy, Correa speciosa, and long-flowered, Correa longiflora. Handfinished chromolithograph by Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane Loudon

Diosma or Agathosma species
Showy diosma, Diosma speciosa, fragrant, Diosma fragrans, pretty, Diosma pulchella, and purple, Diosma hirta. Handfinished chromolithograph by Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane Loudon

Gay orchis, Galearis spectabilis (Orchis spectabilis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after George Loddiges from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1817

Showy barkeria orchid, Barkeria spectabilis. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

five-leaflet bitter-cress or showy toothwort
Five-leaflet bitter-cress or showy toothwort, Cardamine pentaphyllos (Dentaria pentaphyllos). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel Curtis

Showy coelogyne orchid, Coelogyne speciosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley

New South Wales waratah or most showy telopea, Telopea speciossima. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Maund from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Christmas star or poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima (Showy poinsettia, Poinsettia pulcherrima). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mrs Priscilla Bury from Benjamin

Polygala virgata var. speciosa
Showy milkwort, Polygala virgata var. speciosa (Polygala speciosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Showy gooseberry or fuchsia-flowered gooseberry, Ribes speciosum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Heliocereus speciosus and seed (Showy brick-red cactus, Cactus speciosus var. latertius). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Rev. J.S

Showy dendrobium, Dendrobium pulchellum
Showy dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium pulchellum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration from Benjamin Maund and the Rev. John Stevens Henslows The Botanist, London, 1836

Showy toothwort, Cardamine pentaphyllos (Five-leaved toothwort, Dentaria pentaphylla). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of

Showy lady s-slipper, Cypripedium reginae
Showy lady s-slipper orchid, Cypripedium reginae (White-petal d ladies slipper, Cypripedium album). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

E Gabler & Bro, New York, Pianos (chromolitho)
3656986 E Gabler & Bro, New York, Pianos (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E Gabler & Bro, New York, Pianos)

Sketches on Horseback (chromolitho)
1044740 Sketches on Horseback (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on Horseback)

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"Nature's Extravaganza: Showy Banksia and Vibrant Thistles Steal the Spotlight" Witness the breathtaking beauty of Banksia speciosa, also known as showy banksia, as it flaunts its magnificent flowers in a mesmerizing display. Accompanied by thistle species that boast their own unique charm, this botanical spectacle is a sight to behold. In another realm of showmanship, a daring female tightrope walker defies gravity with grace and poise. Her fearless performance captivates onlookers who are left in awe of her incredible skills. Picture yourself amidst a sea of California golden poppies dancing gracefully in a lush green field. Their vibrant orange petals create an enchanting scene that evokes pure joy and serenity. Behold the striking Montbretia, Crocosmia Lucifer, with its branched spike adorned by emerging showy funnel-shaped red blooms. This fiery beauty demands attention wherever it stands. Safflower (carthamus tinctorius) adds its own touch of elegance to this visual extravaganza. Its vibrant yellow petals stand out against any backdrop, leaving an indelible mark on those lucky enough to witness its splendor. Gladiolus lemon drop and gladiolus x hortulanus priscilla take center stage next – one boasting sunny yellow hues while the other dons delicate pink tones against a dramatic black background. These gladioli varieties epitomize sophistication and refinement. The passion flower, Passiflora incarnata, enchants all who lay eyes upon it with its intricate floral structure resembling religious symbolism. It serves as a reminder that nature's artistry knows no bounds. A Twelve-spotted Skimmer male perches delicately on Water Canna leaves – his iridescent wings catching sunlight like precious gems. This graceful creature exemplifies nature's harmonious balance between strength and fragility.