This is Alpha, the first-born, when he was 2YO.
This is Beta, the second-born, when he was about 2YO.
This is Gamma, the third-born, when he was about 18MO.
Toad Lily Perspective
Oct
13
2016
It’s fall, which means the toad lilies are in bloom. In case you’re not familiar with toad lilies, here is a photo:
I took that photo of our plants. But all the flower catalogs and websites show a similar photo. The toad lily blooms are colorful and intricate.
And since they are called “lilies”, one would picture them as with normal daylilies.
But no.
You’ll notice that no one who sells toad lilies shows the whole plant.
Here’s our flower garden with the toad lilies:
See any bright, colorful blooms?
Here, try a little closer:
Better?
I’ll circle them for you, in case you’re not sure.
The blooms are interesting, but they’re also tiny.
Caveat hortarius
I went down to the orchard of nut trees To see the blossoms of the valley, To see whether the vine had budded Or the pomegranates had bloomed.
Song of Solomon 6:11
This little article thingy was written by Some Guy sometime around 6:11 am and has been carefully placed in the Marketing category.
