Sunday, May 17, 2026

HESPERIS MATRONALIS

 


HESPERIS MATRONALIS - matronly 

Common Rocket; Dame's Rocket; Dame's Violet; Garden Rocket; Queen's Gilliflower; Rocket;

This species was described by an old horticultural writer as "so remarkable for imparting a fragrant odour, that the ladies were fond of having them in their apartments. Hence derived the name Dame's Violet.

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OF GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE BY EDWARD STEP FLS THE CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FAVOURITE FLOWERS LONDON FREDERICK WARNE & CO AND NEW YORK 1896