Drake Collection (page 8)

Columbine, Aquilegia glandulosa (Joyous columbine, Aquilegia jucunda). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Two-lobed eriops, Eriopsis biloba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London

Gongora aromatica orchid (White-lipped, toad-skinned gongora, Gongora bufonia var. leucochila). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake

Tall pale primrose, Primula involucrata (Captain Munros primrose, Primula munroi). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards

Beardtongue, Penstemon miniatus (Vermilion pentstemon, Pentstemon miniatus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Broad-stemmed deutzia, Deutzia staminea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley

Bindweed, Convolvulus althaeoides (Italian bindweed, Convolvulus italicus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Mexican lupin, Lupinus mexicanus (Ehrenbergs lupin, Lupinus ehrenbergii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Bristle-tipped iris or beachhead iris, Iris setosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Mr. Bidwells erythrina hybrid, Erythrina x bidwillii. Hybrid of Erythrina herbacea with Erythrina cristagalli. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah

Calanthe pulchra orchid (Yellow-spiked calanthe, Calanthe curculigoides). Native to Asia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards

Musk hibiscus, Hibiscus moscheutos. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London

Lobed cyananth, Cyananthus lobatus. China. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley

Wild onion, Allium neriniflorum (Nerine-leaved caloscord, Caloscordum nerinefolium). Native to China. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake

Mrs. Farrers rhododendron, Rhododendron farrerae (Scaly azalea, Azalea squamata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Goniolimon eximium (Large pink sea lavender, Statice eximia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Variable dendrobium orchid, Dendrobium mutabile (Three-knobbed dendrobium, Dendrobium triadenium). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake

Coelogyne nitida orchid (Ochre-spotted coelogyne, Coelogyne ochracea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Broad-petaled balsam, Impatiens platypetala. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley

Wattle, Acacia verticillata subsp. ruscifolia (Mourning wattle, Acacia moesta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Darling pea, Swainsona greyana
Darling pea or Captain Greys swainsona, Swainsona greyana. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Trifid suncress, Heliophila trifida. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London

Angels trumpets, Euclinia longiflora (Duke of Devonshires gardenia, Gardenia devoniana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards

Spotless violet torenia, Torenia concolor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley

Lipstick plant, Aeschynanthus miniatus
Lipstick plant or vermilion aeschynanth, Aeschynanthus miniatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Crisp-flowered clematis, Clematis crispa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley

Vandopsis lissochiloides orchid (Crimson and yellow vanda, Vanda batemanni). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Irapeaos cypripedium orchid, Cypripedium irapeanum
Irapeaos cypripedium orchid, Irapean ladys slipper or pelican flower, Cypripedium irapeanum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake

Trichopilia laxa orchid (Loose-flowered pilumna, Pilumna laxa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Purple cyclamen, Cyclamen purpurascens (Shore cyclamen, Cyclamen littorale). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Spiny broom, Calicotome spinosa (Spiny calycotome, Calycotome spinosa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Desert rose, Adenium obesum (Honghel bush, Adenium honghel). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Rhyncholaelia digbyana orchid (Mr. Digbys brasavola, Brasavola digbyana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Violet cress, Cochlearia acaulis (Stemless violet-cress, Ionopsidium acaule). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Fire lily, Lilium bulbiferum (Blood-red lily, Lilium sanguineum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Sausage vine, Holboellia latifolia
Sausage vine or broad-leaved holboellia, Holboellia latifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Winter jasmine, Jasminum nudiflorum
Winter jasmine or naked-flowered jasmine, Jasminum nudiflorum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Javanese acanthephippium orchid, Acanthephippium javanicum (Javanese acanthophippium, Acanthophippium javanicum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss

Green egertonia swan-neck orchid, Cycnoches egertonianum var. viride. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Clematis forsteri (Six-petaled virgins bower, Clematis hexasepela). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Downy bindweed, Calystegia pubescens. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register, edited by John Lindley, London

Tulip orchid, Anguloa ruckeri
Mr. Ruckers anguloa or tulip orchid, Anguloa ruckeri. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Bladdernut or wild coffee, Diospyros whyteana (Shining royena, Royena lucida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

White and scarlet begonia, Begonia albococcinea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Common heath, Epacris heteronema (Doubtful epacris, Epacris dubia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Japanese azalea or Tsutsuji, Rhododendron indicum (Blunt-leaved azalea, Azalea obtusa). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards

Philibertia campanulata (Bell-shaped sarcostem, Sarcostemma campanulata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical

Crimson cattleya orchid, Cattleya labiata
Crimson cattleya or ruby-lipped cattleya orchid, Cattleya labiata (Sir Charles Lemons cattleya, Cattleya lemoniana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss

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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.