THE SONG OF THE SONG OF THE GORSE FAIRIES!
When gorse is out of blossom.
(Its prickles bare of gold)
Then kissing's out of fashion,
Said country-folk of old.
Now Gorse is in its glory
In May when skies are blue,
But when its time is over,
Whatever shall we do?
O dreary would the world be,
With everyone grown cold---
Forlorn as prickly bushes
But this will never happen:
At every time of year
You'll find one bit of blossom---
A kiss from someone dear!
I am so happy that you had a chance to meet both Sue
and Mary, they are such special friends. Hopefully
you will be able to meet some of my other
girl-friends.
Mary told me that she introduced you to one of Amy
Browns' pictures. I hope that you enjoyed her
work............
Okay, let us take a look at the letter G.
Hello There!...Dr. Peter! So good to see you....Are you looking
for your nephew Cpt.Blood? Well....No....He asked
that I stop by and let you know as well as your
friends, that he will be stopping by, before he sets
sail.
OH!....thank You so much for stopping by to let us
know.
For the month of July the flower is the
Larkspur.....And the stone is the Ruby!
According to Sandy their are not any G faerie
favorites, so let us look at another one of Ammy
Browns' pictures!
Let us go and look at the flowers!
GARDENIA------------------You're Lovely, Secret Love
GERANIUM------------------Stupidity, Folly
GLADIOLI------------------Give Me a Break, I'm
Really Sincere, Flower of the Gladiators
GLOXINIA------------------Love at First Sight
Let us look at the Herb for the letter G...
Goldenrod----------- has several anti-inflammatory
and antiseptic properties, and is an excellent
diuretic.
THE SONG OF THE GERANIUM FAIRY!
Red, red, vermilion red,
With buds and blooms in a glorious head!
There isn't a flower, the wide world through,
That glows with a brighter scarlet hue.
Her name---Geranium---ev'ryone knows;
She's just as happy wherever she grows,
In an earthen pot or a garden bed---
Red, red, vermilion red!
THE SONG OF THE HERB TWOPENCE FAIRY
Have you pennies? I have many:
Each round leaf of mine's a penny,
Two and two along the stem---
Such a business, counting them~
(While I talk, and while you listen,
Notice how the green leaves glisten,
Also every flower-cup
Don't I keep them polished up?)
Let us see what the flower is for the month of
August.!
It is the Gladioli, which is so many different
colors.
Stone: Peridot is for the month of August.
Oh how the fairies love to dance among the heather!
Such a sweet smell that brings delight to them.
Hmmm! Let us take a look at the flowers then!
HEATHER (LAVENDER)-------------Admiration, Solitude
HEATHER (WHITE)----------------Protection, Wishes
Will Come True
HOLLY---------------------------Defense, Domestic
Happiness
HYACINTH (GENERAL)--------------Games and Sports,
Rashness, Flower Dedicated to Apollo
HYACINTH (BLUE)------------------Constancy
HYACINTH (PURPLE)-----------------I am Sorry, Please
Forgive Me, Sorrow
HYACINTH (RED OR PINK)-------------Play
HYACINTH (WHITE)-------------------Loveliness, I'll
Pray for You
HYACINTH (YELLOW)-------------------Jealousy
HYDRANGEA---------------------------Thank You for
Understanding, Frigidity, Heartlessness
Let us take a look at one of the Herbs!
Hyssop-----(Hyssopus officinalis) --------This
decorative and long-lasting perennial herb has been
widely used since ancient times. The plant grows 2
feet tall and spreads about a foot. The purple-blue
flowers are about an inch ¼ inch long and are
carried in long, narrow spikes. All parts of the
plant give off a strong aroma
Culinary Uses: Leaves have a slightly bitter, minty
taste. They should be used sparingly in salad. A few
leaves can be used in savory dishes such as rich
stews and in marinades.
Flowers can be used as an attractive garnish and in
salads.
