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Guernsey Lily – the Folklore Story

There is also another story of how the ‘Guernsey Lily’ came to the Island.

Legend holds that a handsome fairy prince met and fell madly in love with Michelle de Garis, a beautiful Guernsey girl. She agreed to marry him but asked to leave a token to reassure her family. The prince gave her a bulb, which she planted before following him to fairyland. One day, her mother discovered a beautiful flower above Vazon bay, the colour of Michelle’s shawl and sprinkled with elfin gold.

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RHS EVENT: GREAT DIXTER & SUCCESSION PLANTING TALK 21 Apr 2010 - 21 Apr 2010

Venue: Harry Bound Room, Les Cotils Christian Centre, Les Cotils, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1UU 19.00pm - 21.30pm Prices: RHS members £7 Non members £9 Ticket booking: Gu...
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RHS EVENT: FOLIAGE, FRUIT & FLOWERS FOR AUTUMN INTEREST 25 Sep 2010 - 25 Sep 2010

Venue: La Petite Vallee Rue du Putron, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2TE 10.30am - 12.30pm Prices: RHS members £10.00 Non members £12.50 (including refreshments) Book by 24/09/...
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