Village of Arden, Manitoba

Crocuses (Croci)

Crocus May 2003 © David YanciwCrocus May 2003 © David Yanciw
Designer: Dennis Gagnon (Arden, MB)

When Built: 2000, dedicated May 12, 2001

Dimensions:
Height: 10 Feet (3 Metres)
Width each flower: 5 Feet (1.5 Metres)
Weight: 2,000 pounds

Construction Materials:
Steel. Painted with automotive paint and clear coated.

Location:
East side of Highway 352, just south of the village.

Reason for Building: Built as a Millenium Project

Additional Information:

The crocus is the floral emblem of Manitoba and Arden has a Crocus festival each year. Croci? are abundent in the area.

Here is a close up of one of the flowers:
Crocus May 2003 © David Yanciw

Information Source: Tracey Meyers

Picture Source: DMY

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Created By DMY on August 28, 2000
Last Updated: January 17, 2004