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Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Sept 6, 2006 19:51:11 GMT 1
Question 7. Named Strelitzia after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Streliz, who married King George III to become Queen of England in 1761. What is this flower’s common name?
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Post by Rupert's Momma on Sept 6, 2006 20:04:20 GMT 1
Bird of Paradise or Crane Flower
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Post by AliBullie on Sept 6, 2006 20:05:44 GMT 1
Also known as Bird of Paradise
Ali
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Post by AliBullie on Sept 6, 2006 20:06:23 GMT 1
oooh Nicki you beat me
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Post by Rupert's Momma on Sept 6, 2006 20:07:13 GMT 1
Sorry Ali - only just!!
For 7. Sprowston Guinea Pig Rescue please if right
J. A large, bell shaped, plastic activity centres for rats/hamsters, mice/gerbils etc to include a treat bar
Please
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Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Sept 6, 2006 20:35:02 GMT 1
Well done, Nicki, I'll mark that for them. One more question for tonight, then two more tomorrow night. Question 8. Also called Geraldton wax from the town in Australia from where it originates, what best describes the waxflower’s (Chamelaucium’s) scent?
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Post by Rupert's Momma on Sept 6, 2006 20:59:45 GMT 1
lemon and marzipan scent
WHEW that was hard to find!!
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Post by Rupert's Momma on Sept 6, 2006 21:01:38 GMT 1
If it's right, G. An assortment of items/treats suitable for a small animal/bird rescue. please for 11. Trallwm Farm Rescue
Thank you
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Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Sept 6, 2006 21:07:40 GMT 1
I'll give it to you, Nicki - sweet lemon and almond scent is what I have as the answer, and marzipan is really almond paste. ;D Next question will be psoted about the same time tomorrow evening.
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Post by Rupert's Momma on Sept 7, 2006 15:09:14 GMT 1
Thanks Al - goodness that was quite hard to find, looked at about 20 sites!!
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Post by AmyJo on Sept 7, 2006 23:22:15 GMT 1
Q9
Language of Flowers: Amaryllis means "splendid beauty" or "pride".
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Post by Ann K on Sept 7, 2006 23:26:02 GMT 1
Question 9. In the ‘language of flowers’ what does the Amaryllis stand for?
Beautiful Lady
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Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Sept 7, 2006 23:29:10 GMT 1
Well done, Amy. Which Rescue and which prize, please? Question 10. What colour are the cones of Abies Koreana (Korean Fir)?
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Post by mugsy on Sept 7, 2006 23:29:14 GMT 1
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Post by NIKKIB on Sept 7, 2006 23:32:41 GMT 1
Cone, 1 1/2 - 3" long and purple in color
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Post by AmyJo on Sept 7, 2006 23:33:06 GMT 1
q10 cones are blue
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Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Sept 7, 2006 23:33:08 GMT 1
Questions are first posted in the thread and then in the first post when I modify that to add the previous answer and winner's details, Margaret.
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Post by Ann K on Sept 7, 2006 23:33:21 GMT 1
On the first page Margaret
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Post by AmyJo on Sept 7, 2006 23:34:34 GMT 1
Well done, Amy. Which Rescue and which prize, please? Can i have H. An assortment of items/treats suitable for a small animal/bird rescue. for South Wales Animal Rescue
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Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Sept 7, 2006 23:34:45 GMT 1
Well done, Nikki, again, which rescue and which prize, please?
Next 2 questions will be posted tomorrow night.
Sorry I was late tonight. I had visitors.
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