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Drake Collection (#6)

Drake, the legendary English admiral, forever etched in history for his daring exploits on the high seas

Background imageDrake Collection: Eucrosia eucrosioides

Eucrosia eucrosioides (Two-coloured fairy-bloom, Callipsyche eucrosioides). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Yolk-of-egg stenomesson, Stenomesson vitellinum

Yolk-of-egg stenomesson, Stenomesson vitellinum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Tree gloxinia, Kohleria amabilis

Tree gloxinia, Kohleria amabilis (Painted achimenes, Achimenes picta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Rock purslane, Cistanthe grandiflora

Rock purslane, Cistanthe grandiflora (Discoloured calandrinia, Calandrinia discolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Background imageDrake Collection: Golden iris or golden flag, Iris crocea

Golden iris or golden flag, Iris crocea (golden flower de luce, Iris aurea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Himalayan iris, Iris decora

Himalayan iris, Iris decora Nepaul flower de luce, Iris nepalensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Imbricated flower de luce, Iris imbricata

Imbricated flower de luce, Iris imbricata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Rhodophiala pratensis

Rhodophiala pratensis (Meadow habranth, Habranthus pratensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden

Background imageDrake Collection: Large blue Mexican sage, Salvia patens

Large blue Mexican sage, Salvia patens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Notholirion thomsonianum

Notholirion thomsonianum (Rosy Indian lily, Lilium roseum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden

Background imageDrake Collection: Sukashiyuri, Lilium maculatum

Sukashiyuri, Lilium maculatum (Thunbergs orange lily, Lilium thunbergianum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Showy cinquefoil, Potentilla insignis

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

Background imageDrake Collection: Showy Autumn crocus, Crocus speciosus

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

Background imageDrake Collection: Pretty herbertia, Herbertia pulchella

Pretty herbertia, Herbertia pulchella. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Yellow Japan lily, Lilium testaceum

Yellow Japan lily, Lilium testaceum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Aztec lily, Sprekelia formosissima

Aztec lily, Sprekelia formosissima. Glaucous Jacobean lily, Sprekelia glauca. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: River lily, Crinum variabile

River lily, Crinum variabile (Rose-coloured changeable crinum, Crinum variabile var. roseum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageDrake Collection: Tulipa agenensis

Tulipa agenensis (Sun s-eye tulip, Tulipa oculus-solis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden

Background imageDrake Collection: Rocktrumpet, Mandevilla martiana

Rocktrumpet, Mandevilla martiana (Knob-jointed dipladenia, Dipladenia crassinoda). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageDrake Collection: Slender fringe-lily, Thysanotus tenuis

Slender fringe-lily, Thysanotus tenuis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Many-flowered fringe-lily, Thysanotus multiflorus

Many-flowered fringe-lily, Thysanotus multiflorus (Proliferous thysanotus, Thysanotus proliferus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageDrake Collection: Branching fringe lily, Thysanotus dichotomus

Branching fringe lily, Thysanotus dichotomus (Entangled thysanotus, Thysanotus intricatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageDrake Collection: Coral drops or elegant bessera, Bessera elegans

Coral drops or elegant bessera, Bessera elegans. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Rose of heaven, Silene coeli-rosa

Rose of heaven, Silene coeli-rosa (Dark-eyed viscaria, Viscaria oculata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Long-flowered hindsia, Hindsia longiflora

Long-flowered hindsia, Hindsia longiflora. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Native iris, Patersonia occidentalis

Native iris, Patersonia occidentalis (Sapphire patersonia, Patersonia sapphirina). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageDrake Collection: White Himalayan balsam, Impatiens glandulifera candida

White Himalayan balsam, Impatiens glandulifera candida (White balsam, Impatiens candida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageDrake Collection: Rindliya or scabby balsam, Impatiens scabrida

Rindliya or scabby balsam, Impatiens scabrida (Three-horned balsam, Impatiens tricornis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageDrake Collection: Small pink balsam, Impatiens rosea

Small pink balsam, Impatiens rosea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Velleia macrophylla

Velleia macrophylla (Broad-leaved euthales, Euthales macrophylla). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Australian bluebell, Billardiera fusiformis

Australian bluebell, Billardiera fusiformis. (Narrow-leaved sollya, Sollya linearis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageDrake Collection: Spanish flag or fire vine, Ipomoea lobata

Spanish flag or fire vine, Ipomoea lobata (Lobe-leaved mina, Mina lobata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Swan river daisy, Brachyscome iberidifolia

Swan river daisy, Brachyscome iberidifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Lipstick plant, Aeschynanthus parviflorus

Lipstick plant, Aeschynanthus parviflorus (Spotted blushwort, Aeschynanthus maculatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageDrake Collection: Lipstick plant, Aeschynanthus parasiticus

Lipstick plant, Aeschynanthus parasiticus (Large-flowered blushwort, Aeschynanthus grandiflorus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Background imageDrake Collection: Tiger flower, Tigridia immaculata

Tiger flower, Tigridia immaculata (Spotless stiff-stalk, Rigidella immaculata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Tiger flower, Tigridia flammea

Tiger flower, Tigridia flammea (Flame-coloured stiff stalk, Rigidella flammea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Two-rowed-leaved bossiaea, Bossiaea disticha

Two-rowed-leaved bossiaea, Bossiaea disticha. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Globemallow, Sphaeralcea miniata

Globemallow, Sphaeralcea miniata (Vermilion-flowered mallow, Malva miniata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Blue leek, Allium caeruleum

Blue leek, Allium caeruleum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G. Willis, London, 1854

Background imageDrake Collection: Sorbaria tomentosa

Sorbaria tomentosa (Dr. Lindleys spiraea, Spiraea lindleyana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden

Background imageDrake Collection: Shaggy gastrolobe or crinkle-leaved poison

Shaggy gastrolobe or crinkle-leaved poison, Gastrolobium villosum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Imbricated fabiana, Fabiana imbricata

Imbricated fabiana, Fabiana imbricata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Captain Greys swainsonia or darling pea, Swainsona greyana

Captain Greys swainsonia or darling pea, Swainsona greyana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden

Background imageDrake Collection: Flesh-coloured bearded penstemon, Penstemon

Flesh-coloured bearded penstemon, Penstemon barbatus var. carneus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Vermilion penstemon, Penstemon miniatus

Vermilion penstemon, Penstemon miniatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Background imageDrake Collection: Transparent flowered Hartwegs penstemon

Transparent flowered Hartwegs penstemon, Penstemon hartwegii var. transparens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley

Background imageDrake Collection: Hartwegs penstemon, Penstemon hartwegii

Hartwegs penstemon, Penstemon hartwegii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after Miss Sarah Drake from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G




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Drake, the legendary English admiral, forever etched in history for his daring exploits on the high seas. With The Armada in sight, he stood tall upon Plymouth Hoe in 1880, a symbol of courage and resilience. As depicted by John Seymour Lucas in 1911, Drake's unwavering determination shines through. But beyond his naval triumphs, Drake's legacy extends to various realms. From music to nature, his name resonates with diverse associations. Mairzy Doats and Dozy Doats - a whimsical tune that captured hearts - perhaps even inspired Drake during moments of respite from battle. In Hessen, Germany, a pair of Mandarin Ducks gracefully swim across a serene lake. Their vibrant plumage reminiscent of the colorful tales surrounding Sir Francis Drake himself. A man who navigated uncharted waters fearlessly. Janet Baker's voice soared alongside Bryan Drake and Peter Pears' harmonies; their performances echoing through time as testaments to artistic brilliance intertwined with the spirit of exploration embodied by Sir Francis Drake. The Mallard Duck drake takes flight effortlessly; its wingspan mirroring the vastness of oceans conquered by its namesake centuries ago. Male and female ducks alike display beauty and grace while paying homage to this historical figure. Siebolds hosta flourishes under dappled sunlight; its leaves an emblematic tapestry representing growth and endurance akin to those qualities exhibited by Sir Francis Drake throughout his life at sea. Even in death did he leave an indelible mark: buried at sea near Portobelo, Panama – a final resting place befitting one who defied boundaries set forth by both land and water.