Hi all Merriam-Webster & Google are in agreement that "dooryard" [one word] pertains to a front or back yard [or I guess even a side yard] which is accessed directly from the house. Maine and Canada are referred to, so perhaps this term is more relevant to gardeners from that part of the world Peter in Sydney -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Robin Hansen Sent: Sunday, 9 February 2014 8:53 AM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: Re: [pbs] off topic, bloom / flower / back yard But what's an appropriate definition of door yard? I love the term, quaint but entirely useable - sorry no Whitman available to look up. Just a brief mention - I've had 3.5 inches of rain since Thursday night - lovely, lovely rain. Robin Hansen Southwest Coastal Oregon -----Original Message----- From: penstemon Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2014 1:45 PM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: Re: [pbs] off topic, bloom / flower / back yard Another term I've encountered only in American literature is "door yard". Does this have any relevance in our current thread? Is this term still used? Probably only when studying Whitman. I might start using it, though. Bob Nold Denver, Colorado, USA _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/