RE: THE 13 DEADLY(?) SYNDROMES OF GARDENING

Hi Donna & Dot,
 I must confess that I was trying to be funny - I don't have any pink
flamingoes.  There was a time when I saw them used to perfection though.
 When I was a hort student a few years back, we each had a huge term project
to be responsible for.  Mine became the formal perennial garden - laid out
like a French parterre only circular.  Each section was designed by a
different student.  We grew all the plants from seed and had a big planting
day in early May.  Many students participated.  The very center of the
circle was crying for a birdbath, statue or some other large piece of garden
ornamentation.  We asked the hort dept if there were funds to buy something
for that spot - the answer was no.  A couple of days later 2 formally
attired (tuxedo and pink crinoline tutu) pink flamingos appeared in the
center bed.  They were really decked out - complete with top hat and
earrings & pearls -  and labeled "Basil" and "Pansy"!  It was such a hit,
people came from all over the campus to see it.  Even the program director
laughed a little after she got over the shock.  Wish I could find my
picture, I'd upload it for everyone to see :).
Marilyn Dube'
Natural Designs Nursery
Portland, Oregon 97206
Zone 8b


-----Original Message-----
From:	owner-perennials@mallorn.com [owner-perennials@mallorn.com] On
Behalf Of James & Donna Davis
Sent:	Sunday, December 12, 1999 2:38 PM
To:	perennials@mallorn.com
Subject:	Re: THE 13 DEADLY(?) SYNDROMES OF GARDENING

Hello Marilyn

I like your train of thought here,  and where did you manage to pick up
your flamingos?   would love to have a set for myself.   by any chance
did you get them on E-bay?   I have the perfect spot for them.
Mr. Dell would frown on me,  if he could see my garden.  I use lots of
thing in my beds besides annuals and perennials.

Donna  in  NE Mississippi   zone 7

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