Lily of the Valley does not wait

Three drops of rain, some heat, and hop ! Three weeks before May 1st Lily of the Valley is spreading out nicely between irises, roses and muscaris… that's South of France !

On May 1, 1561, King Charles IX of France received a lily of the valley as a lucky charm. He decided
to offer a lily of the valley each year to the ladies of the court. At the beginning of the 20th century,
it became custom to give a sprig of lily of the valley, a symbol of springtime, on May 1. The government permits individuals to sell them tax-free. It is also traditional for the lady receiving the spray of lily of the valley to give a kiss in return. Nowadays, people may present loved ones either with bunches of lily or dog dog rose flowers. May 1st is a public holiday in France.