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I'm fascinated by plant names, both Latin and English; what they mean and why.
For example, who is Shirley who has a tomato and a Poppy named after her?
Its not as it seems!
Shirley poppies were bred by Rev Wilks, the Vicar of the parish of Shirley from a stray found in his garden in 1880. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_poppy
.............but did the Shirley tomato also have its origins in the parish?
I don't know ............yet!
If you know any stories behind the names, please share them.
For example, who is Shirley who has a tomato and a Poppy named after her?
Its not as it seems!
Shirley poppies were bred by Rev Wilks, the Vicar of the parish of Shirley from a stray found in his garden in 1880. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_poppy
.............but did the Shirley tomato also have its origins in the parish?
I don't know ............yet!
If you know any stories behind the names, please share them.
The Moneyless Chicken says:-
Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.
Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.
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