There seems some concern about, Sally having Poinsetia Plants Blooming in her garden at this time of year, so I (Who thinks only of Dorothy Parker when he thinks of Horticulture) knowing nothing about plants thought it would be a good idea to give you a look at a shot I took 12 days ago (Just after a rainshower) and the Berdewed plant yesterday to prove that they are not only blooming, they are bloomin' flourishing. With regard to the logic of yesterday's theme I thought that Adam's Ale in it's purest form would need no explanation, but in general your responses indicate that I should continue to illucidate for you all!
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Ok, now I'm confused? You think of Dorothy Parker when you think of horticulture???? Why is that?????
I don't know why, but pointsettias give me the creeps. It might be those eye things in the middle. At any rate, it's hard enough having them all over the church at Christmas--I thinnk I'd freak out to have them growing in a garden.
Those are really pretty, but over here, we usually only see them at Christmas time. Ho ho ho... ;-)
Leave it to you Ron, to have things all twisted assunder, growing Christmas plants in May. I tend to think of another Dorothy Parker quote when her name comes up, but I did run across a quote that made it clear why you connect her name with horticulture. LOL!
Love these.....I'll have to wait until at least November for them!
Vicki, as for Dorothy Parker, it goes something like 'You can lead a whore to culture......'
With regard to Dorothy Parker, I answered her privately "For Decorum's sake" Expressed it in a more gentil fashion than klsbear did. Here is my answer to Vicki.
"Vicki, in answer to your question, Dorothy Parker is one of the people from history that I quote a lot, (Considering my self a Wordsmith) I always bow to those I consider my superiors and Dorothy hit the heights, as a Raconteur when asked to come up with a Homily for Horticulture, she responded with
" You can lead a HOR-TI-CULTURE but you can't make her think",
which to my mind puts her right up there next to Winston Churchil, who, when Lady Astor screamed from the Parliamentary Gallery at Whitehall
"Mr Prime Minister, if I were married to you, I'd put poison in your tea!"
replied without a moments hesitation,
"Madam if I were married to you, I'd drink it!'
or even Oscar Wilde who on entering the USA at Ellis Island was asked by a customs official, "Anything to declare" replied instantly, "Only my own brilliance"
These are the people and statements I look up to which may explain for you some of the comments I make to your and other peoples posts, I am not being a smart Alec, just practicing for when I get to meet these people in the next existence.
Oh yes and having FUN!
Hope this answers your question."
Beautiful shots of beautiful flowers -- and a funny lesson to go with it as usual :}
Wish I could grow those here, they are beautiful!!!!
The ones we get here at Christmas pale in comparison, that's for sure...
Ron, I only have one thing to say...you are definitely one-of-a-kind and I am glad you are onboard to keep us on our toes!!
Those are beautiful, but it is nearly June over here, and pointsettias are for Christmas . . . aren't they?
The poinsettia photos are great - but your Parker quote is even better!
Oh my God Ron, Red pansies. What is happening to you.
Nicely done.:)
Great shot.......I don't like poinsettias either. There is a myth that they are toxic to cats. I understand that's not true, but I don't know for sure.
So beautiful...wish we could have them now, and not just during Christmas.
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