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BNL To Screen Short Films About Cedar, Lilies
The Bermuda National Library is getting set to play host to a Historical Heartbeats Winter Lecture Series event that will see Dr. Walwyn Hughes serve as moderator as two films are screened for public viewing. The event will take place on Thursday, March 13 at the Bermuda National Library on Queen Street, beginning at 6.00pm. The two 30 minute films,... Read more of this article
Historic Video: Bermuda Easter Lily Farm
It was once said Bermuda was known as “The Easter Isle” for a million good reasons — that was the estimated size of the island’s annual crop of lilies when the industry was at its peak. This historic video was shot during the Easter season in the 1920s at the farm of Malcolm Hollis – then one of Bermuda’s most prominent lily growers... Read more of this article
National Museum Posts Historic Lily Photos
The National Museum of Bermuda posted a set of vintage photos on its Facebook page today [Mar. 27] which harken back to the era when Bermuda was known as “The Easter Lily Island.” As late as the 1890s, Bermuda controlled fully 90 percent of the lily market in the United States. Although Bermuda totals under 15,000 acres — and only 4,000... Read more of this article
Easter Lilies To Be Sent To The Queen
In the 19th and early 20th centuries Bermuda was known as “The Easter Isle” because of its hugely successful lily farming industry — and the island still commemorates its one-time major cash crop by sending bouquets to Buckingham Palace every year. Governor George Fergusson and Mrs. Fergusson participated in the annual picking of Easter Lilies... Read more of this article
Farmer Tom Wadson: The Queen And I …
Many people, when given an audience with the Queen, might be a little intimidated but not Bermuda’s Tom Wadson. The owner of Wadson’s Farm, among many other things Mr. Wadson grows Easter lilies for the Queen, the island’s annual seasonal gift to Her Majesty. “The Queen had written us a letter expressing concern about the length of the... Read more of this article
2012: Bermuda Easter Lilies For The Queen
In the 19th and early 20th centuries Bermuda was known as “The Easter Isle” because of its hugely successful lily farming industry — and the island still commemorates its one-time major cash crop by sending bouquets to Buckingham Palace every year. Governor Sir Richard Gozney, Lady Gozney and farmer Tom Wadson are seen here at Wadson’s... Read more of this article
Pink/Purple Lilies Growing In Pembroke
Although Lilies are usually noted for their white flowers, one Pembroke resident stepped away from the norm, and cultivated pink/purple lilies, as shown below. Purple lilies are said to be a “symbol of royalty. The lily alone represents innocence, purity and beauty and combined with the regal color, purple can only lead to a chic representation... Read more of this article
Historical Photos: Hollis Easter Lily Farm
It was once said Bermuda was known as “The Easter Isle” for a million good reasons — that was the estimated size of the island’s annual crop of lilies when the industry was at its peak. Established in 1880, the island’s trade in the gleaming, pure-white Eastertime bloom was one of Bermuda’s most lucrative export industries... Read more of this article
Lilies: When Bermuda Was ‘The Easter Isle’
Consider the lilies of the field, says the Bible. And Bermuda once did just that. Christ’s parable about the lily’s elegance surpassing Solomon in all his glory helped to establish a thriving Bermuda industry. As late as the 1890s, Bermuda controlled fully 90 percent of the lily market in the United States. Although Bermuda totals under... Read more of this article
2011: Bermuda Easter Lilies For The Queen
A traditional bunch of Bermuda Easter Lilies for Her Majesty The Queen arrived safe and sound at Buckingham Palace this morning [Apr.20] after their overnight journey on a British Airways flight. The Governor, Sir Richard Gozney and Lady Gozney visited Wadson’s Farm in Southampton early Tuesday morning and nine-year-old BHS friends, Lauren Way... Read more of this article
