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By Pamd


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The white Lilly of the Valley is tradionally worn on May 8th by the Cornish people. See comment below.



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I bet these have a lovely scent...

6 May, 2009

 

A pink shade - not seen this before charming.

6 May, 2009

 

Yes, bonkersbon, it is available, probably more from a plant sale, or NCCPG plant sale, they have more unusual plants for sale. I've had this a long while and still not a big clump.

6 May, 2009

 

So lovely - such a nice colour.

7 May, 2009

 

Thanks for comments & yes lovely perfume TT. Tomorrow, here in Cornwall, the Helston Floral Dance will be held. The tradition is for everyone to wear a few little sprigs of Lilly of the Valley in their buttonholes. The dance starts early in the morning, with various groups dancing the whole of the main street. The children look gorgeous, girls dressed in white the boys white shirts. Then at 12 is the noon day dance. Men in dress suites & ladies in evening dress, gloves etc. very elegant. They have a band leading the procession, playing the Floral Dance tune, you know the one "Terry Wogan" recorded, dancing to the end of the street then back again. This goes on all day. It's a wonderful sight to see, you have to get there early to get a place on pavement to watch.

7 May, 2009



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