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Paul de Longpré
The King of Flowers (aka Joujou’s Father) April 18, 1855 Today is the birthday of the botanist and flower breeder Paul de Longpré (Books By This Author). Known as the “King of Flowers,” Paul painted exceptional portrayals of roses (his first love) and wildflowers (his second love). If you look at Paul’s work, you’ll find…
Read MoreApril 18, 2019 Plant Pet Names, Paul de Longpré, Elsa Beata Bunge, Maryland State Flower, Black-Eyed Susan, John Gay, Studio Oh, and Planning for Arbor Day
Do you have pet names for your plants? Amy the Amaryllis. Jerry the geranium. Once I bought some dahlias at a private plant sale. Before I drove away, I rolled down the window to ask for the seller’s name; it was Doris. They’ve been my “Doris“ dahlias ever since. So whether they are called Howard…
Read MoreSweet Stories of French Botanical Artist Paul De Longpré as Gardener and Father
“If you ask for her name, she will say it is Pauline; but the only name she has ever called at home is “Joujou”; the French word for toy or plaything. She is idolized by her famous father, and when he walks in the garden she is always by his side.” April 18, 1855 On…
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