Archive for the 'Flowers' Category

Wordless Wednesday - Camperdown Elm

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Camperdown Elm

Winter-Dormant Camperdown Elm

SOURCE: Winter-Dormant Camperdown Elm (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 26 Feb 2008.

Copyright © 2009 by Stephen J. Danko

Halloween Colors in Washington Park

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Today, the sun came out and I took a quick tour of the fall foliage in Washington Park, Albany, New York.

Japanese Maple in Washington Park in Albany New York

Acer palmatum Japanese Maple

SOURCE: Acer palmatum Japanese Maple (Washington Park, Albany, Albany County, New York). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Oct 2008.

Silver Maple in Washington Park in Albany New York

Acer saccharinum Silver Maple

SOURCE: Acer saccharinum Silver Maple (Washington Park, Albany, Albany County, New York). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Oct 2008.

Ginkgo biloba in Washington Park in Albany New York

Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo

SOURCE: Gingko biloba Gingko (Washington Park, Albany, Albany County, New York). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Oct 2008.

Red Oak in Washington Park in Albany New York

Quercus rubra Red Oak

SOURCE: Quercus rubra Red Oak (Washington Park, Albany, Albany County, New York). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Oct 2008.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

Autumn Colors at Filoli

Friday, October 24th, 2008

I stopped by Filoli on Thursday to take some final photos for the year. Except for some special holiday events, Filoli closes to visitors on Sunday.

Washington Thorn

Crataegus phaenopyrum (Washington Thorn)

SOURCE: Crataegus phaenopyrum (Washington Thorn) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 23 Oct 2008.

Oak Leaves at Filoli

Oak Leaves at Filoli

SOURCE: Oak Leaves at Filoli (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 23 Oct 2008.

Camperdown Elm

Ulmus glabra ‘Camperdownii’ (Camperdown Elm)

SOURCE: Ulmus glabra ‘Camperdownii’ (Camperdown Elm) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 23 Oct 2008.

Ivy at Filoli

Ivy at Filoli

SOURCE: Ivy at Filoli (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 23 Oct 2008.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

Autumn Harvest at Filoli

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Today, I stopped by Filoli to take some pictures of the apples and pears ready for harvest.

Malus domestica 'Red Delicious'

Apple Malus domestica ’Red Delicious’

SOURCE: Apple Malus domestica ‘Red Delicious’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Sep 2008.

Malus baccata 'Siberian Crab'

Crabapple Malus baccata ‘Siberian Crab’

SOURCE: Crabapple Malus baccata ‘Siberian crab’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Sep 2008.

Malus domestica 'Swaar'

Apple Malus domestica ‘Swaar’

SOURCE: Apple Malus domestia ‘Swaar’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Sep 2008.

Pyrus communis 'Beurre Clairgeau'

Pear Pyrus communis ‘Beurre Clairgeau’

SOURCE: Pear Pyrus communis ‘Beurre Clairgeau’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Sep 2008.

Malus domestica 'Winter Banana'

Apple Malus domestica ‘Winter Banana’

SOURCE: Apple Malus baccata ‘Winter Banana’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 30 Sep 2008.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

Dahlias in Bloom at Filoli

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Today, I stopped by Filoli in Woodside, California to take some pictures of the dahlias in bloom.

Dahlia 'Bride to Be'

Dahlia ‘Bride to Be’

SOURCE: Dahlia ‘Bride to Be’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 Aug 2008.

Dahlia 'Wine and Roses'

Dahlia ‘Wine and Roses’

SOURCE: Dahlia ‘Wine and Roses’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 Aug 2008.

Dahlia 'Arabian Nights'

Dahlia ‘Arabian Nights’

SOURCE: Dahlia ‘Arabian Nights’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 Aug 2008.

Dahlia 'Amorous'

Dahlia ‘Amorous’

SOURCE: Dahlia ‘Amorous’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 Aug 2008.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

Hydrangeas in Bloom at Filoli

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

On Tuesday, I stopped by Filoli in Woodside, California to take some pictures of the hydrangeas in bloom.

Deep Blue Hydrangea

Deep Blue Hydrangea

SOURCE: Deep Blue Hydrangea (Woodside, San Mateo Co., California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 29 Jul 2008.

Pink Hydrangea

Pink Hydrangea

SOURCE: Pink Hydrangea (Woodside, San Mateo Co., California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 29 Jul 2008.

Light Blue Hydrangea

Light Blue Hydrangea

SOURCE: Light Blue Hydrangea (Woodside, San Mateo Co., California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 29 Jul 2008.

White Hydrangea

White Hydrangea

SOURCE: White Hydrangea (Woodside, San Mateo Co., California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 29 Jul 2008.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

Water-Lilies at Filoli

Friday, June 27th, 2008

On Thursday, I stopped by Filoli to photograph the June-flowing plants in the gardens and found to my delight that the water-lilies had begun to bloom. I’ll be heading to Burbank today to attend the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. I hope to see you there!

Water Lilies (Nymphaea) Red

Red Water-Lilies (Nymphaea)

SOURCE: Red Water-Lilies (Nymphaea) (Woodside, San Mateo Co., California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 26 Jun 2008.

Water Lily (Nymphaea) White

White Water-Lily (Nymphaea)

SOURCE: White Water-Lily (Nymphaea) (Woodside, San Mateo Co., California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 26 Jun 2008.

Water Lily (Nymphaea) Bud

Water-Lily Bud (Nymphaea)

SOURCE: Water-Lily Bud (Nymphaea) (Woodside, San Mateo Co., California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 26 Jun 2008.

Water Lilies (Nymphaea) White

White Water-Lilies (Nymphaea)

SOURCE: White Water-Lilies (Nymphaea) (Woodside, San Mateo Co., California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 26 Jun 2008.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

Rose Season at Filoli

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

On Thursday, I stopped by the Filoli Estate in Woodside, California to take some pictures of the roses in bloom.

Rose - Gold Medal

Rosa ‘Gold Medal’

SOURCE: Rosa ‘Gold Medal’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 22 May 2008.

Rose - Iceberg

Rosa ‘Iceberg’

SOURCE: Rosa ’Iceberg’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 22 May 2008.

Rose - Fourth of July

Rosa ‘Fourth of July’

SOURCE: Rosa ’Fourth of July’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 22 May 2008.

Rose - Brass Band

Rosa ‘Brass Band’

SOURCE: Rosa ’Brass Band’ (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 22 May 2008.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

Wisteria in Bloom

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Today, I stopped by Filoli in Woodside, California to take some pictures of the Wisteria in bloom.

Wisteria on the Main House at Filoli

Wisteria on the Main House at Filoli

SOURCE: Wisteria on the Main House at Filoli (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 15 Apr 2008.

White Wisteria at Filoli

Wisteria brachybotrys ‘Shira Kapitan’ Silky Wisteria

SOURCE: Wisteria brachybotrys ‘Shira Kapitan’ Silky Wisteria (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 15 Apr 2008.

Wisteria by the Walk at Filoli

Wisteria brachybotrys ‘Murasaki Kapitan’ Silky Wisteria (Yama Fuji)

SOURCE: Wisteria brachybotrys ‘Murasaki Kapitan’ Silky Wisteria (Yama Fuji) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 15 Apr 2008.

Wisteria at the Filoli Office

Wisteria at the Filoli Office

SOURCE: Wisteria at the Filoli Office (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photographed by Stephen J. Danko 15 Apr 2008.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko

Spring Seminar of the San Mateo County Genealogical Society

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

Today, I’ll be speaking at the San Mateo County Genealogical Society, presenting seminars on Eastern European Genealogy and A New Look at Immigrant Passenger Manifests. The complete program is available at the SMCGS website.

For now, enjoy some photos of Bridal-Wreath Spirea I took at Filoli last week.

Spirea prunifolia - Bridal-Wreath Spirea at Filoli

Spirea prunifolia (Bridal-Wreath Spirea)

SOURCE: Spirea prunifolia (Bridal-Wreath Spirea) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photgraphed by Stephen J. Danko 19 Mar 2008.

Detail of Spirea prunifolia - Bridal-Wreath Spirea) at Filoli

Detail of Spirea prunifolia (Bridal-Wreath Spirea)

SOURCE: Detail of Spirea prunifolia (Bridal-Wreath Spirea) (Woodside, San Mateo County, California). Photgraphed by Stephen J. Danko 19 Mar 2008.

Copyright © 2008 by Stephen J. Danko