Day: July 15, 2009

Virginia Derby

Is this coincidental that the talk is of naming horses after race horses.  This Saturday, July 18, will be the Virginia Derby.  Perhaps someone will name a cultivar after one of these horses. —cb   Nicanor, A Full Brother to…

What’s in a name

Hi All,   Lionel Richardson was a very keen horse racing fan. He named many daffodils after race horses. Here are just a few,   Arkle, Red Rum,  Devon Loch,  Mill Reef,  Gambler’s Gift,  Pinza,  Sir Ivor,  Reynoldstown (I think), …