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Jul. 3rd, 2007 09:02 amLast night we went to Elmo's. The family in the booth next to us had a daughter of perhaps 5, named Evelyn. Their 10 month old son was named Paul, which was in fact a hot contender for Dillo's name. As if that wasn't enough, as we left, I heard a voice calling "Evelyn! Get in the car!" from across the parking lot. Yep, another family, this time with a daughter maybe 7.
Prior to last night, the only child-Evelyn I'd ever heard of was a little girl just Casper's age whom we met at a party a couple of years ago. It was a little strange.
I have received my John Scheepers/van Engelen bulb catalogs in the mail (excellent prices for bulk, especially!), so am deep in fantasy-garden mode. I realized that my mother has a garden in Cape Cod what needs plantings, so if I make some recommendations, she may follow them!
For the (tiny, part shade part sun, good old soil) front yard: Some taller species and Kaufmannia tulips: T. ophanidea flava, T. marjoletti, The First. Good old daffs like Actaea or Pheasant's Eye, more King Alfred and Mount Hood, plus tazettas Avalance and Falconet. Maybe some real tulips: I especially love Angelique (a double late), Apricot Impression - heck, there are pages and pages of great tulips. One can hardly choose. Bigger crocus here: c. vernus Jeanne d'Arcm Twilight, Yellow Mammoth.
For the side (basically foundation plantings along a porch and next to a glassed-in below-porch greenhouse type room): I'd do daffodils and daylilies. I like Hyperion and Happy Returns; I am less wild about orange daylilies and HATE pink ones; wee ones like the ubiquitous Stella d'Oro wouldn't be appropriate. For daffodils, in this context I'd want a clumped mix of standard classics: King Alfred, Mount Hood, Marieke.
For the bed in back: I'm thinking rock garden type things. It's on a slope, facing south and east and with good sun, probably pretty well-drained. So miniature daffodils, species tulips, grape hyacinth, dwarf iris, and crocus. Tulips: I could love almost anything here. I especially love T. bakeri Lilac Wonder, T. humilis Persian Pearl, T. linifolia, T. saxatilis. Daffs: Little Gem, Topolino, Segovia, Hawera, Baby Moon. Crocus: C. tommasinianus Barr's Purple or Lilac Beauty, c. crysanthus Prince Claus and Cream Beauty. Rock Garden Iris: i. reticulata Pixie and Clairette; i. cycloglossa. Muscari armeniacum and M. neglectum (best name evar). Dutch Iris: Blue Magic, Carmen, Rosario.
For around the edges of the lawn, especially against the fence/hedge next to the Kellys': peonies and heirloom species lilies. I really only like double peonies. Available cheaply are: Bunker Hill, Dinner Plate, Festiva Maxima, Raspberry Sundae. The lilies are average 4 feet and multiflowering, with pendant blooms. I like Black Beauty, l. speciosum album and rubrum. L. citronella and davidii are lovely if I can wrest myself away from the whole pink thing I have going here.
Prior to last night, the only child-Evelyn I'd ever heard of was a little girl just Casper's age whom we met at a party a couple of years ago. It was a little strange.
I have received my John Scheepers/van Engelen bulb catalogs in the mail (excellent prices for bulk, especially!), so am deep in fantasy-garden mode. I realized that my mother has a garden in Cape Cod what needs plantings, so if I make some recommendations, she may follow them!
For the (tiny, part shade part sun, good old soil) front yard: Some taller species and Kaufmannia tulips: T. ophanidea flava, T. marjoletti, The First. Good old daffs like Actaea or Pheasant's Eye, more King Alfred and Mount Hood, plus tazettas Avalance and Falconet. Maybe some real tulips: I especially love Angelique (a double late), Apricot Impression - heck, there are pages and pages of great tulips. One can hardly choose. Bigger crocus here: c. vernus Jeanne d'Arcm Twilight, Yellow Mammoth.
For the side (basically foundation plantings along a porch and next to a glassed-in below-porch greenhouse type room): I'd do daffodils and daylilies. I like Hyperion and Happy Returns; I am less wild about orange daylilies and HATE pink ones; wee ones like the ubiquitous Stella d'Oro wouldn't be appropriate. For daffodils, in this context I'd want a clumped mix of standard classics: King Alfred, Mount Hood, Marieke.
For the bed in back: I'm thinking rock garden type things. It's on a slope, facing south and east and with good sun, probably pretty well-drained. So miniature daffodils, species tulips, grape hyacinth, dwarf iris, and crocus. Tulips: I could love almost anything here. I especially love T. bakeri Lilac Wonder, T. humilis Persian Pearl, T. linifolia, T. saxatilis. Daffs: Little Gem, Topolino, Segovia, Hawera, Baby Moon. Crocus: C. tommasinianus Barr's Purple or Lilac Beauty, c. crysanthus Prince Claus and Cream Beauty. Rock Garden Iris: i. reticulata Pixie and Clairette; i. cycloglossa. Muscari armeniacum and M. neglectum (best name evar). Dutch Iris: Blue Magic, Carmen, Rosario.
For around the edges of the lawn, especially against the fence/hedge next to the Kellys': peonies and heirloom species lilies. I really only like double peonies. Available cheaply are: Bunker Hill, Dinner Plate, Festiva Maxima, Raspberry Sundae. The lilies are average 4 feet and multiflowering, with pendant blooms. I like Black Beauty, l. speciosum album and rubrum. L. citronella and davidii are lovely if I can wrest myself away from the whole pink thing I have going here.