Posts Tagged ‘Civil War’
Celebrating Scottish Nurseryman Peter Barr: Daffodil King and Primrose Prince
“Over his lifetime, Peter bred over two million daffodils in his Surrey nursery. Peter’s work even inspired a daffodil craze after the Civil War ended.” April 20, 1826 Today is the birthday of the Scottish nurseryman and merchant Peter Barr. Peter is remembered as the Daffodil King and the man who popularized the Daffodil. …
Read MoreCelebrating Georgian Poet, Musician, and Author Sidney Lanier: He Was Lit with the Sun
“But the olives they were not blind to Him, The little gray leaves were kind to Him: The thorn-tree had a mind to Him When into the woods He came.” February 3, 1842 Today is the birthday of the American poet, musician, and author Sidney Lanier. Born in Macon, Georgia, Sidney rose to fame after…
Read MoreRemembering Civil War Doctor and Salisbury Diet Founder James Henry Salisbury
“With his anti-vegetable views, James is probably rolling over in his grave to see more people than ever trying their hand at gardening.” January 12, 1823 Today is the birthday of the 19th-century American physician and the inventor of the Salisbury steak, James Henry Salisbury. James began thinking critically about diet after serving as a…
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