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Monday, January 26, 2009

Pretty picture: Crocus 'Pickwick'

Not a lot to be said about these; I think they pretty much speak for themselves. Before seeing these, I wasn't actually aware that Crocuses could be more than one color like this. (I've lived a sheltered life, when it comes to crocuses.) So I was impressed.


I also got a closeup of the stigma, just 'cause I thought it was interesting. Also 'cause I knew if I photographed it, I'd be able to look at it more closely than if I just looked at it, and I was curious about how it was put together. It actually turned out to be quite pretty besides.

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Hi Mr. Sub, these are a favorite here, coming back reliably despite living in the midst of a vole kingdom. The flowers are larger than most of my other crocus, but they also are a bit later to bloom. I agree, the stigma is ornate and much more interesting in a photo where it can be appreciated.
    Frances

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Hi Mr Subjunctive,

    Just writing you from Toronto and discovered your blog while searching for plant information on Google. It's so nice to see pictures of beautiful flowers and plants at such a cold, bland time of the year.

    I hate to bug you on the comments page, but I have a lovely little plant someone gave me yesterday as a birthday present. And I have NO clue what it is. My friend told me it produces flowers, but there aren't any buds or blooms as yet.

    I know you're busy - and are constantly asked to ID plants - but would you mind taking a look at the picture, if you had a chance? I've actually posted it to my blog here:

    http://dicampbell.wordpress.com/2009/01/26/name-this-plant/

    Any clues to the name of this plant would be awesome (and then I can do my own online research for its care)!

    Thanks very much!
    Diane

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