"People who daily expect to encounter fabulous realities run smack into them again and again. They keep their minds open for their eyes." (Ken Macrorie)
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Spotted Sweet John
or Dianthus superbus bursts into stars, fringed like my favorite cowgirl chaps of childhood.Digging Dog dates dianthus to ancient Romans who called it "Jove's flower," an odd appellation in view of Jove's supreme strength and the frilly froth of superbus. Digging Dog adds, "Its Japanese name, 'Nadesiko,' translates to 'pretty girl' or 'child,' and we couldn't agree more!"Better, but not quite right: for me, fringed cowgirl chaps will do.
1 comment:
So, so beautiful, Robley. I love the photographs of the flowers and your memory of cowgirl chaps. What a cool kid you were! (still are)
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