Wild Rose

Flower Poem Illustrated by Elizabeth Gordon Oh, have you seen sweet Briar Rose? She wears the very dearest clothes, A hat the sweetest ever seen, And dainty frock all shades of green. Rose Mallow (Lavatera trimestris) Jumbo Wildflower Seed Packet – 1000 Seeds Everwilde Farms, Inc.,...

Violet

Flower Poem Illustrated by Elizabeth Gordon Modest little Violet Was her loving Mother’s pet; Didn’t care to go and play, Rather stay at home all day. Perennial Red Violet 30 Seeds -Viola sororia Hirt’s Gardens, $4.99 Goodnight My Sweet Violet Heather Young. BookSurge...

Twin Flower Babies

Flower Poem Illustrated by Elizabeth Gordon If you’re very, very good When you’re walking in the wood, Twin-Flower babies you may see, Sheltered by some old pine tree. Red & Gold Skippy Hardy Viola 35 Seeds- Shade Perennial Hirt’s Gardens, $2.99 In My Flower (In...

Primrose

Flower Poem Illustrated by Elizabeth Gordon Primrose is the dearest thing She loves to play outdoors in spring; But if a little child is ill, She’s happy on the window sill. Showy Evening Primrose – 100 Seeds, 200 mg Hirt’s Gardens, $1.19 Primrose Day (Odyssey/Harcourt...

Iris

Flower Poem Illustrated by Elizabeth Gordon Iris in a country garden, Politely said, “I beg your pardon, But I’m from sunny France you see, And my real name is Fleur-de-Lis.” Oregon Iris (Iris tenax) Jumbo Wildflower Seed Packet – 100 Seeds Everwilde Farms, Inc.,...

Gentian

Flower Poem Illustrated by Elizabeth Gordon Gentian growing by the brook, Bending low to get a look At her pretty face so sweet, Stepped too near and wet her feet. Fringed Gentian (Gentiana crinita) Jumbo Wildflower Seed Packet – 500 Seeds Everwilde Farms, Inc., $3.00 Planting a...

Buttercup

Flower Poem Illustrated by Elizabeth Gordon Thirsty little Buttercup Caught the dew and drank it up, Said cool water was so good, She didn’t seem to care for food. Early Buttercup (Ranunculus fascicularis) Jumbo Wildflower Seed Packet – 80 Seeds Everwilde Farms, Inc., $3.00 Wake...

Bluebell

Flower Poem Illustrated by Elizabeth Gordon Bluebell softly, gently sways Through the long hot summer days; Lives where nothing else can grow, That’s why we all love her so. California Bluebells – 800 Seeds – Seed Needs Envelope $1.69 Dewdrop Babies Patricia MacCarthy...

Black Eyed Susan

Flower Poem Illustrated by Elizabeth Gordon Saucy little Black Eyed Susan, When her Mother caught her snoozin’ Rubbed her sleepy eyes and said She guessed she’d toddle off to bed. Black-Eyed Susan – 100 Seeds, 250 mg – Rudbeckia Hirt’s Gardens, $0.99 Black-Eyed...