daphne

to celebrate the birth of each grandchild we plant a bush or tree. for eamon (who is now 9) we planted a plum tree. for years we've enjoyed the rich bounty of "stanley" plum. unfortunately last year we noticed black rot on him and this year we've had to cut off alot of his limbs in hopes of saving him. we planted a small chestnut tree last fall for eamon in case stanley doesn't make it. for lucy (who is almost 4) it was a quince. delicate and slightly awkward in shape but with the most exquisite early blossoms. and yesterday, for finn (5 months old) we bought a daphne bush. strong and solid but with the most surprisingly fragrant little purple flowers and bright red berries in the fall. these are my grandchildren...