Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/06/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]We have the bright red version planted all along the interstate highways in South Carolina. It's beautiful and seems to attract lots of bees. I would love to plant a field of it here at the farm. Tina On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 7:58 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote: > Philippe, > > SWMBO just found a reference in her library. It is indeed Red Clover, > which was imported to the US from Europe. Thanks for looking. > The brighter red version that I recall from years ago is known as Crimson > Clover. Seems to be scarce now. > > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > ----- Original Message ----- From: "philippe.amard" <philippe.amard at > sfr.fr > > > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 3:05 PM > Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Sunday Clover > > > Jim, >> >> it looks like the typical clover we have here - Houdini our rabbit loves >> it ... >> >> Bien cordialement de MEtz >> Philippe >> >> >> Le 5 juin 11 ? 19:16, Jim Nichols a ?crit : >> >> >>> Fifty years ago, farmers in the surrounding counties planted Red Clover, >>> and the fields were beautiful. We haven't seen any of it for many >>> years. >>> While walking around the yard this morning, I spotted a small patch of >>> what I would describe as "Pink" clover. I have often planted White >>> Dutch >>> Clover on bare spots, to get some cover started, but I have not seen any >>> other variety in years. >>> >>> These blooms are pink, as seen in this image, and the leaves, while >>> growing in groups of three, have their own distinctive markings. >>> >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Pink+Clover.jpg.html >>> >>> Comments and critiques, as well as possible information on the variety, >>> are welcomed. >>> >>> Jim Nichols >>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > -- Tina Manley, ASMP www.tinamanley.com