Stargazer

Amidst greenery Such beauty abounds in bloom Reaching to the sky This Oriental Lily Shows gorgeous colouration . The Stargazer lily was created in 1974 by Leslie Woodriff, a lily breeder in California. Woodriff called the new cross 'Stargazer', because the blooms faced towards the sky.

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Gary Bateman

Date: 11/9/2014 10:46:00 PM

James, I like your Tanka here very much. The imagery is perfect!! A "7" here, and a FAV!! Best Always, Gary

James Fraser
Date: 11/10/2014 4:20:00 PM

As is the subject Gary, it's a most wonderful flower, James :)

Cupids Arrow

Date: 11/5/2014 7:59:00 AM

Rereading this beauty highlander... You should get your tanka published in tankajournal.com.They had open submissions awhile ago.Awesome view here.C&T

James Fraser
Date: 11/10/2014 4:17:00 PM

Thank you Cupids. I must look them up, James :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/3/2014 8:54:00 PM

this my favorite among the flowers.. :) The name itself has a romantic appeal.. plus it's history... :) when you see the delicate distribution of the color plus the pollen showing up... :) and the intricate curve of each petals beneath.. :)! wow... :) and like Jan said their scent mmmmmmmn!!! :) the flower is as vibrant as your tanka.. :D!

James Fraser
Date: 11/10/2014 4:08:00 PM

Something else to learn about on tomorrow's travels. As I want to experience, as with other avenues. Thank you for your kind words, James :) xx

Jan Allison

Date: 11/3/2014 3:45:00 PM

I adore these flowers James and have them in my garden - the scent of them is simply divine as is your write:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 11/10/2014 4:09:00 PM

I grew some years ago James had pots and pots of them - was sitting in the garden with friends and he describe the scent as erotic not exotic lol It still makes me giggle:-) Hugs jan xx

James Fraser
Date: 11/10/2014 4:03:00 PM

They are indeed gorgeous Jan, and scented beautifully, James :) xx

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/3/2014 3:43:00 PM

Your tanka are always so captivating James.I wish to see one of these flowers you beautifully describe.Going to be in Uk on 3rd December(Rochester).Hoping to visit the highlands again in 2015 0r 2016.Hope all is doinf fine on your side of the moon B-)

James Fraser
Date: 11/10/2014 3:54:00 PM

It is indeed a most beautiful flower. If you do venture to the Highlands, it would be lovely to say hello. Here in Inverness, I'm fine. Still in my little World, writing, needing to get back to my Art. Hopefully going on holiday, late next year, watch this space. Highland hugs to you and Christina, James :) :)

Casarah Nance

Date: 11/3/2014 1:52:00 PM

It sounds beautiful, do you have a pic of the flower posted on your facebook, I had never heard of it before and would like to see it, you make it sounds mesmerizing

Casarah Nance
Date: 11/3/2014 2:45:00 PM

Yes it is so lovely! :) :)

James Fraser
Date: 11/3/2014 2:10:00 PM

It's a beautiful flower Casarah. I've posted as image on your Timeline if that's ok, James :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/3/2014 1:41:00 PM

A very lovely Tanka James! I will have to look up a picture of it now.

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/3/2014 3:55:00 PM

Yes, I only knew it as a Lily...but have seen them many times. They are popular in bouquets here in Hawaii, and most beautiful!

James Fraser
Date: 11/3/2014 2:06:00 PM

Thank you Connie, I think you'll like what you find, James :)