Hi Elaine, Here's an extract from "Flowers and their Histories" [Alice M Coats, 1956, p. 141] "Gerard and Parkinson called it [L. aestivum] Early Summer Fooles or Summer Sottekins - a name derived from the Dutch. I do not know the explanation, unless it is that the plant fools us by looking like a snowdrop in May." I've checked in Stern's "Snowdrops and Snowflakes" [1954] with no luck. Same result from Farrer's "English Rock Garden". I hope this is of some interest Regards Peter Franks -----Original Message----- From: pbs <pbs-bounces@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> On Behalf Of Elaine Jek Sent: Monday, 12 November 2018 1:44 PM To: Pacific Bulb Society <pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> Subject: [pbs] Leucojum aestivum lore I thought all flowers have a story or cultural significance associated with them. For example, a red rose means love. I've been trying to find a 'flower meaning' for the Leucojum aestivum, commonly called summer snowflake or Loddon lily, and haven't found anything on the internet. (There's tons of associations for snowdrop but not the snowflake.) It's the most charming thing in my garden right now. Would anyone here know? If no one knows, lets suggest a significance and which trait of the flower inspired it, just for fun. Or maybe I'll come up with a story. :-) Elaine. _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…