Volume 14 , Issue 26

1913 - Flower Is Named for Miss Wilson

In the same article in The Washington Herald, dated 14 April 1913, there was this mention of a "Flower Is Named For Miss Wilson." It goes on to say, "Nelrose bloom is deep pink and a feature of New York exhibit.

New York, April 13, 1913 -- "Unless Miss Eleanor Wilson, daughter of the President, sees the new snapdragon which has been named for her, she may not feel altogether pleased with this floral tribute from on exhibitor in the Grand Central Palace Flower Show. The word snapdragon does not appeal tot he feminine mind, but the color of this highly cultivated old fashioned garden bloom is delicate and beautiful.

"The Nelrose snapdragon was originated by F. W. Fletcher & Co., of Auburndale, Mass. The specimen exhibited by them in the international flower show won a blue ribbon, which is another reason why Miss Wilson may favor the new bloom.

"Its spikes are large and perfectly shaped and are tinted a deep rich pink that is more like a strawberry sundae than anything else. The shade of pink is a trifle deeper than the one introduced under this name in silk materials, but the two are as close as art and nature come."   |  View or Add Comments (0 Comments)   |   Receive updates ( subscribers)  |   Unsubscribe

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