Croci Collection

Crocus variets - Crocuses, Croci. Crocus suterianus, C. nivalis, C. veluchensis, C. salzmannicus, C. byzanticus
FLO4712646 Crocus variets - Crocuses, Croci. Crocus suterianus, C. nivalis, C. veluchensis, C. salzmannicus, C. byzanticus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after W

Crocus variets - Crocuses, Croci. Crocus gargargaricus, reticulatus v. albicans, vallicola, cancellatus v
FLO4712627 Crocus variets - Crocuses, Croci. Crocus gargargaricus, reticulatus v. albicans, vallicola, cancellatus v. margaritaceus, cancellatus v. mazziaricus, striatus, hadriaticus v

Crocus variets - Crocuses, Croci. Crocus damascenus, C. byzanticus, C. tournefortianus, C. cambessedianus, C
FLO4712673 Crocus variets - Crocuses, Croci. Crocus damascenus, C. byzanticus, C. tournefortianus, C. cambessedianus, C. medius, C. cartwrightianus, C. cartwrightianus v. creticus, C. clusianus

Crocus variets - Crocuses, Croci. Crocus pulchellus, C. odorus, C. longiflorus, C. odorus v. melilensis, C
FLO4712684 Crocus variets - Crocuses, Croci. Crocus pulchellus, C. odorus, C. longiflorus, C. odorus v. melilensis, C. thomasianus, C. pallasianus, C. carlwrightianus

Wild daffodil and snowdrops
Wild daffodil, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, and snowdrops, Galanthus nivalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian from Pierre

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

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)

Crocuses, c. 1744 (hand-coloured engraving)
1631630 Crocuses, c.1744 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Robins in the snow with banners on a New Year card
Robins in the snow with yellow banners on a New Year card -- A Band of Hope. Date: circa 1890s

White and purple flowers on a hand-coloured card
White snowdrops and purple crocuses on a hand-coloured greetings card with gothic style text. Date: circa 1890s

Design for Woven Textile with crocuses in art deco style. Gouache and wash on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1932

Monte Cristallo with Tre Croci, Tyrol, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Tre Croci, Tyrol, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Tre Croci, towards the Weisskogl (i. e. Weisser Knott), Tyro
Tre Croci, towards the Weisskogl (i.e. Weisser Knott), Tyrol, Austro-Hungary. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Crocus tommasinianus flowers
Drifts of Crocus tommasinianus naturalised in grass, a garden lawn in Dorset, UK. These are some of the first spring flowers in many gardens (late February into early March in the UK)

Drifts of Crocuses naturalised in grass
Drifts of Crocus tommasinianus naturalised in grass, a garden lawn in Dorset, UK. These are some of the first spring flowers in many gardens (late February into early March in the UK)

Croci at Kew Gardens
Yellow and mauve croci (crocus, crocuses) growing in the grass at Kew Gardens, West London

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"Croci: A Burst of Color in the Spring Garden" As winter fades away, nature awakens with a vibrant display of crocuses. One particular species, Crocus tommasinianus, emerges gracefully alongside wild daffodils and snowdrops. These delicate flowers paint the landscape with hues ranging from soft lilacs to bold purples and whites. The crocus family, known as Croci, encompasses various species such as the spring crocus (Crocus vernus) and attracts visitors like the European peacock butterfly (Aglais io). Their enchanting presence is beautifully captured in a hand-coloured engraving dating back to 1744. Year after year, these resilient crocuses emerge from beneath blankets of snow. They symbolize hope and renewal as they push through the frozen ground. Even robins find solace amidst their beauty on New Year cards adorned with banners fluttering against snowy backgrounds. Intricate designs featuring white and purple flowers grace hand-coloured cards reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts. The elegance of these creations transports us to a bygone era where craftsmanship was celebrated. One cannot help but marvel at the intricate details found within each petal - an inspiration for artists who seek to capture their essence on cretonne fabric or any other medium that can showcase their splendor. With every passing season, we are reminded that life's most precious moments often come in small packages - just like these exquisite crocuses. So let us embrace this burst of color in our gardens and hearts as we welcome spring's arrival once again.