Such was his collecting zeal that, by the turn of the 20th century, he was growing over 130 species of colchicum and crocus.
There are several large tombs, two ponds and bridge, and a large crocus lawn.
In the medieval period the primary trade was in wool but in the 16th and 17th centuries the saffron crocus (crocus sativus) was widely grown.
Human cultivation of saffron crocus and use of saffron spans more than 3,500 years and spans different cultures, continents, and civilizations, see history of saffron.
This has led many archaeologists to believe that the fresco of the saffron/crocus gatherers is a coming of age fresco dealing with female pubescence.
Thus, the tulip, crocus, and other vernal flowers are very sensitive to changes in temperature.
Its decoration includes crocus blossom, leaf scroll and geometrical motifs.
The last layer is greased with yolk, mixed up with crocus.
