It's not just a game anymore. I don't have any recollection of when I first heard this word, but I do remember being fascinated by the mere sound of it as a small child. For more on the game, you can visit the website for the North American Tiddlywinks Association (Tiddlywinks.org). It seems there is a website for everything these days.
The game of Tiddlywinks reminds me of "POGs" which were popular back in the 90's. (Does anybody else remember those?)
Tiddlywinks is also the name for a miniature rose that I fell in love with this week at the nursery (pictured above). I couldn't stop staring at it, which of course meant it had to come home with me! Hmm. I wonder what a "pog" rose would look like.
According to the label, this one is grown on its own roots. I just hope they are resistant to blackspot.
WeeksRoses, which grows these, gives the following factoids about this plant on their website:
* Height / Habit: 12 to 18 inches/Bushy & round
* Bloom / Size: Medium-large, semi-double
* Petal Count: 15 to 20
* Fragrance: Slight
* Parentage: (Golden Holstein X Livin’ Easy) X Neon Cowboy
* Hybridizer: Carruth - 2008
* Comments: Deeper colors in cooler conditions.
1 comment:
I haven't thought about tiddlywinks in many years! Loved it as a kid--but it's one of those things get buried in the memory bank until something jogs the memory--like your post!
The Tiddlywinks rose is gorgeous.
Aiyana
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