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More Thoughts on The Lily of the Valley

 "And in his left he held a basket full Of all sweet herbs that searching eye could cull Wild thyme, and valley-lilies whiter still Than Leda's love, and cresses from the rill." John Keats,


I'm so tempted to plant some Lily of the Valley! I have the perfect spot for it, but the last time I tried... it made me sick. Just touching the flowers made me feel awful for the rest of the day. I do have an assortment of gardening gloves this time and as long as I wash the gloves after planting the little plant and my hands too, I just might get away with it this time.

Things to be curious about today...
*I wonder where the little flower originated??