Who were they named after?

[LouisFerdinand]

Bing Crosby Hybrid Tea Rose

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/10977592814377085/

 

[Mike Allen]

Forgive my ignorance but. Where is this thread leading?

 

[LouisFerdinand]

Forgive my ignorance but. Where is this thread leading?

How do plants get named for people?

 

[LouisFerdinand]

Judy Garland Rose was after the actress Judy Garland.
https://flic.kr/p/db37aa

 

[LouisFerdinand]

Sir Alexander Fleming Peony
Sir Alexander Fleming was a Scottish physician and microbiologist.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/498210777535736689/

 

[LouisFerdinand]

Winston Churchill Sweet Pea is named after Winston Churchill of Great Britain.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/12455336457067351/

 

[Mike Allen]

Risking the obvious, I simply cannot pass on wondering about the habit and this man's hair.

During those periods. Personal hygene was hardly heard of. Hair styles amounted to wigs.

 

[Mike Allen]

Thank you Louis for your research. Of course today many plants are named after TV & film personalities. Of course most of the botanical names include the finder etc, such as Banksia etc.
I think that taking an interest in such research really does add to one acceptance and understanding of horticulture.

 

[LouisFerdinand]

Alfred Sisley Shrub Rose is named after the impressionist painter Alfred Sisley.
https://flic.kr/p/pQRFXT

 

[LouisFerdinand]

The Julia Child Rose is named after Julia Child the chef.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/17240411065026642/

 

[DirtMechanic]

Is thàt because of butter?

 

[LouisFerdinand]

Is thàt because of butter?

That is correct. Julia got to choose the color.

 

[DirtMechanic]

That is correct. Julia got to choose the color.

It's the simple things....

 

[LouisFerdinand]

Dick Clark Grandiflora Rose

 

[LouisFerdinand]

Henry Fonda Tea Rose was named after Henry Ford.
https://flic.kr/p/2csXwvc