Scion Collection

Short S16 / 1 Scion II G-ADDN of Southend Flying Services
Short S16/1 Scion II, G-ADDN, of Southend Flying Services

Short Scion Senior float-plane L9786, seen with a scale model of the Sunderlands planing bottom as its float. Date: circa 1938

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Scion; Schoszling (engraving)
7197511 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Scion; Schoszling (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scion; Schoszling)

January (engraving)
2780569 January (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: January. Illustration for The Life of Man Symbolised by the Months of the Year (Longmans)

Various examples of grafting fruit trees, Plate XIII, from L
3611264 Various examples of grafting fruit trees, Plate XIII, from L Antotrofia Ossia La Coltivazione De Fiori by Antonio Piccioli, pub.1834 (coloured engraving) by Italian School

Various examples of grafting fruit trees, Plate XIV, from L
3611263 Various examples of grafting fruit trees, Plate XIV, from L Antotrofia Ossia La Coltivazione De Fiori by Antonio Piccioli, pub.1834 (coloured engraving) by Italian School

Rice, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999696 Rice, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Short S. 22 Scion Senior G-AECU
Short S.22 Scion Senior G-AECU at Heston Date: 1937

Short S. 16 Scion II G-ADDX
Short S.16 Scion II G-ADDX of Plymouth Airport Limited at Plymouth-Roborough airport. Date: circa 1937

Short S. 16-1 Scion 1 G-ACUW
Short S.16/1 Scion 1 G-ACUW (msn S.775) at Rochester airport. The third production Scion 1, G-ACUW can be seen with the low set engine nacelles and early style windscreen

Chayote (Sechium edule) vine plant, Beau-Bassin, Mauritius, Africa

Short S22 Scion Senior G-AECU
Short S22 Scion Senior, G-AECU

Illustration of scion inserted in rootstock of avocado plant (grafting), close-up

The first Short S16 Scion G-ACJI
The first Short S16 Scion, G-ACJI

Godfrey Baring MP (for the Isle of Wight)
A sgned postcard portrait Sir Godfrey Baring, 1st Baronet (18711957) - Liberal Member of Parliament for the Isle of Wight and later Barnstaple

Short S22 Scion Senior-Irrawaddy Flotilla Co
Short S.22 Scion Senior first flown in 1935. A larger 4-engined version of the 2-engined Scion, Irrawaddy Flotilla Co was its main civilian user. 6 built. Date: circa 1930s

Short S16 Scion of Southend

Short S16 Scion (forward view, on the ground) of G-AEJN

Vine shoots in spring

Sycamore maple -Acer pseudoplatanus- seedling in an autumn forest, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Rice paddy, Langkawi, Langkawi, Sultanat Kedah, Malaysia

Picture No. 10848272
Grafting Apples - joining scion to root-stock. Illustration of cut detail. Date:

Picture No. 10848274
Grafting Apples - cutting scion for grafting Date:

Short S22 Scion Senior L9786 being launched by crane
Short S22 Scion Senior, L9786, being launched by crane at Rochester

The second Short S22 Scion Senior VT-AHI
The second Short S22 Scion Senior, VT-AHI

The first Short S22 Scion Senior VT-AGU
The first Short S22 Scion Senior, VT-AGU

Short S16 / 1 Scion II G-ACUZ
Short S16/1 Scion II, G-ACUZ

Short S16 / 1 Scion II VH-UUT at Rochester Airport
Short S16/1 Scion II, VH-UUT, at Rochester Airport prior to dispatch to Adelaide in 1936. Date: 1936

Short S16 / 1 Scion G-ACUW
Short S16/1 Scion, G-ACUW

Short S16 / 1 Scion G-ACUV
Short S16/1 Scion, G-ACUV

Using penknife to cut scion graft

Bud chip scion secured to stock with plastic with bud and leaf stem exposed on stock

Person bevelling edge of scion with sharp knife, Mammillaria herrerae (Mammillaria cactus)

Man using penknife to cut lower end of scion to narrow wedge shape for grafting

Person inserting scion into clefted stock of succulent plant, close-up

Using knife to make angled cut on scion

Hand placing cut Rhododendron scion on top of the rootstock (grafting), close-up

Clumber Spaniels
SANDRINGHAM SLIP, SCURRY AND SCION Owned and bred by King George V. Date: 1935

Short Scion Senior
Essentially a half-size version of the Empire class, the Scion is produced in landplane and seaplane versions, as a medium-size passenger carrier

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"Exploring the Legacy of Scion: From Flying Services to Engravings and Fruit Trees" Step into the world of Scion, where history and innovation intertwine. The Short S16/1 Scion II G-ADDN of Southend Flying Services takes us back to a time when aviation was still in its infancy. With its sleek design and powerful engine, this aircraft symbolizes the pioneering spirit that propelled humanity towards the skies. As we transition into fall, let's not forget our furry friends like the Clumber Spaniel, who gracefully roams amidst nature's vibrant colors. Just like this majestic breed, it has adapted over time to meet changing needs and challenges. Speaking of adaptability, the Short Scion Senior float-plane L9786 showcases versatility at its finest. Whether gliding through calm waters or soaring above clouds, this aircraft embodies freedom and exploration. Le Vocabulaire Illustre introduces us to "Scion; Schoszling, " an engraving that captures the essence of growth and development. Much like a scion grafted onto a rootstock tree, individuals can flourish when given opportunities for expansion. In January's engraving scene unfolds with promise as new beginnings emerge. It reminds us that every year brings fresh possibilities for personal growth and achievement. Various grafting fruit trees depicted in Plates XIII and XIV from L'Encyclopedie illustrate how different species come together harmoniously to create something greater than themselves—a testament to collaboration and unity within nature. The colored engraving "Rice" from 1833-39 transports us to lush paddy fields where farmers cultivate sustenance for communities worldwide. Like rice plants intertwined in harmony, diverse cultures intermingle under Scion's inclusive vision. Let's not overlook iconic aircraft such as the Short S. 22 Scion Senior G-AECU or the Short S. 16 models (G-ADDX and G-ACUW).