Sweet William or Stinking Billy

It's too hot to go far looking for blips so here are the flowers in the varse in the sitting room. 
Why the two names?  Apparently it depends on nationality. They are called after the Duke of Cumberland who defeated Bonnie Prince  Charlie.  So if you are English they are sweet williams but if you are from the other side of the border. ...

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