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My books—araggedlot arethey
&yetto me eachdingybook
Appeals withsuch afriendlylook
MyGoldsmith's muslincoat is torn;
I'veread SirWalter tothecore—
Hisvolumes noware somewhat tattered;
Mypoets all—Burns, Byron, Keats,
Poe, Coleridge—I havesucked theirsweets,
&left thecalyx somewhatshattered.~TChapman
February 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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The Calyx, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The Calyx boasts one of the largest green walls in the southern hemisphere...

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July 13, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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White Orchid Flowers in The Calyx , Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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A cluster of white orchid flowers is prominently displayed in the foreground under bright sunlight. The large petals are white with small yellow and dark markings at the center of each bloom. High contrast exists between these brightly lit flowers and the dark, shadowed surroundings. In the upper left, some green, fan-shaped leaves are partially illuminated. To the right, a sun-dappled surface is visible amidst deep shadows.
July 26, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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Orchid Flowers in The Calyx, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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A close-up photograph shows three bright yellow orchid blossoms arranged vertically. The top blossom features large, rounded petals with a small white and dark pink center. Below it, a second orchid is positioned slightly to the left, showing similar yellow petals and a prominent reddish-pink labellum. A third bloom sits towards the bottom right, angled downward with visible yellow sepals and a pink-tipped center. The background is dark and out of focus with blurry magenta spots, accompanied by green leaves at the base and side of the flowers.
July 21, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Mist and Sun in The Calyx , Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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A vertical garden wall curves along a paved walkway inside a large glass conservatory filled with mist and sunlight. The massive wall on the left is densely covered in various green plants, some featuring small pink and purple flowers. Beams of bright sunlight stream down from a glass ceiling through a layer of fog. On the right, several large planters sit along the edge of the path next to hanging plants. The curved concrete path leads toward the silhouettes of people standing in the distance under the light rays.
July 25, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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The Calyx 2, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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A vertical photograph captures a greenhouse interior filled with hanging greenery and colorful fabric elements under a glass ceiling. Large, dark green pleated fabric shapes hang from the metal structure alongside long, vertical strips of yellow and red material. Various green vines and trailing plants cascade down through the center of the frame. On the right side, a dense wall is covered in many small, bright green plants arranged in rows. A clear blue sky is visible through the glass panels of the overhead framework.
July 18, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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The Calyx 5, Sydney Botanic Garden, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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An indoor conservatory features a glass and metal ceiling draped with flowing, translucent green, blue, and yellow fabric streamers. A large vertical garden wall covered in lush greenery stands in the background alongside several low, circular planters filled with various tropical plants. Three people are positioned near these planters: one individual wears a black and white striped garment with a red bag, another is in blue overalls, and a third wears a red long-sleeved shirt. The light-colored floor is marked by shadows cast from the overhead structure and plants. Large green leaves occupy the immediate foreground at the bottom of the frame.
July 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM