What Is In The Name ?

[TC_Manhattan]

I am all in, Carolyn!

Get 'er up running, and I'm certain you will witness a stampede to join in.

(Not that we'd abandon T-ville, heck no..)

It would be nice to have a second website to see, since Gardenweb has lost its flavor on the bedpost overnight, so to speak..

[carolyn137]

I wouldn't leave Tville either, at least not right away, and I don't know in what capacity I'd stay here either, I guess maybe alive would be the best way of putting it.

Carolyn

[Koala Doug]

I'm always in favor of having two healthy tomato websites in case one goes down for any reason (and I don't like Houzz/Gardenweb). They can be complimentary and don't necessarily have to be competitive.

[NarnianGarden]

Lovely sounding names, Carolyn, I would happily test drive a Golden Honeysuckle or a Lilac Rose

Not tempted to grow a variety called Heinz ...

Names aren't everything, but I like the varieties where the name gives at least some sort of inkling where one is headed to. Amber Colored, Black Krim, Orange Strawberry, Orange Banana, Green Zebra... at least, they mean something

I have been browsing some Russian gardening sites (no, I don't understand much), and the names of some of the varieties... At one site I came across a strawberry variety called Eva Braun.. Those familiar with world history may know who that person was. The strawberry variety might be the most delicious in the world, but I wouldn't be tempted to choose it from among cultivars like Queen Elizabeth or Victoria... Only a history buff might find some perverse delight in growing an Eva Braun in their garden.

[carolyn137]

Here are the initials of several folks here at Tville who have not posted about my new varieties.

SC
LD
SL
PS
NL
CL
NK
FF
AA
ME

.....and many more.

And why didn't they post?

Because they know me all too well and recognized that I was paradizing,if that's a word, the obsessions of some as to why or why not tomato variety names are,or are not important to them.

Why not say I?

So no , there is no new website at all, I was just having a bit of fun and enjoyed every minute, but it's time to speak up, say I.

But thinking about it a bit more, why couldn't I start a contest,yes,a naming contest for tomato varieties for some local folks here where I live. I could place an ad in The Eagle, also
the Post Star,also at the local Agway, DBA as A and J Enterprises,also at the local Stewarts,a convenience chain of stores, get someone to post about it on the bulletin board outside the local library,ah,the options are endless.

Carolyn, but then who would be judge and jury to decide the winners,there will 5 of them and they can submit up to 20 names, and what will their collective prizes be?

[Johnniemar]

I like the history behind some of these tomatoes. My favorite name i think is DIRTY GIRL. A really nice plant.

[efisakov]

I like GGWT. Not just the name, history but most importantly the taste. And it is a looker. Beautiful fruit on productive plant.

The name JUST catches your attention. Name is important to catch your attention but once few people grow it and do not like the taste or production it is done.

So, great tomato will be great no matter the name.

I only grow about 40 varieties per year and about half of them are new and another half are repeaters. I read descriptions and comments and there are people whose recommendations I trust. Great addition is pictures posted on TV and other websites.

I make my choices after long research. Many of as do.

[Groundhog]

Originally Posted by Johnniemar

I like the history behind some of these tomatoes. My favorite name i think is DIRTY GIRL. A really nice plant.

I had to lol when I saw that name. On a few occasions I've been referred to as a dirty old man so this might be the tomato for me

[Nan_PA_6b]

Originally Posted by efisakov

...I make my choices after long research. Many of us do.

Oh, yes! Hours & hours...


Nan

[Spartanburg123]

Originally Posted by efisakov

I like GGWT. Not just the name, history but most importantly the taste. And it is a looker. Beautiful fruit on productive plant.

The name JUST catches your attention. Name is important to catch your attention but once few people grow it and do not like the taste or production it is done.

So, great tomato will be great no matter the name.

I only grow about 40 varieties per year and about half of them are new and another half are repeaters. I read descriptions and comments and there are people whose recommendations I trust. Great addition is pictures posted on TV and other websites.

I make my choices after long research. Many of as do.

I also love GGWT- a story involving a dog named Girl Girl, and an aberrant Green Zebra plant. Some names just stick! Hey, how about Stick? Can't forget that curly leaf exception in the variety Stokesdale from 1953! And Post Office Spoonful, a fantastic pimpenellifolium brought forward by Nan and has a story of old-fashioned love behind it. By the way Nan, I found a volunteer POS and planted her in a pot, and she is taking off!! I think there are great stories behind many of the names that we grow every year

[imp]

Originally Posted by carolyn137

Here are the initials of several folks here at Tville who have not posted about my new varieties.

SC
LD
SL
PS
NL
CL
NK
FF
AA
ME

.....and many more.

And why didn't they post?

Because they know me all too well and recognized that I was paradizing,if that's a word, the obsessions of some as to why or why not tomato variety names are,or are not important to them.

Why not say I?

So no , there is no new website at all, I was just having a bit of fun and enjoyed every minute, but it's time to speak up, say I.

But thinking about it a bit more, why couldn't I start a contest,yes,a naming contest for tomato varieties for some local folks here where I live. I could place an ad in The Eagle, also
the Post Star,also at the local Agway, DBA as A and J Enterprises,also at the local Stewarts,a convenience chain of stores, get someone to post about it on the bulletin board outside the local library,ah,the options are endless.

Carolyn, but then who would be judge and jury to decide the winners,there will 5 of them and they can submit up to 20 names, and what will their collective prizes be?

Carolyn, you are full of mischief today.

[SueCT]

deleted, Jokes on me. Have to refresh to see the latest before I post, lol

[Johnniemar]

Originally Posted by Groundhog

I had to lol when I saw that name. On a few occasions I've been referred to as a dirty old man so this might be the tomato for me

He, he, he. Dirty girl is quite early too.

[Goodloe]

Speaking of names...a friend over on The Saturday Morning Garden Blog (DailyKos) is having trouble finding info on a variety she bought in one of those upside-down thingys. She was told that it is called "Sweet Seraphim", a very sweet grape tomato. I came up empty over at Tatiania's. Anybody got any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Jon

[carolyn137]

Originally Posted by Goodloe

Speaking of names...a friend over on The Saturday Morning Garden Blog (DailyKos) is having trouble finding info on a variety she bought in one of those upside-down thingys. She was told that it is called "Sweet Seraphim", a very sweet grape tomato. I came up empty over at Tatiania's. Anybody got any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Jon

I'm wondering if there even is a tomato called Sweet Seraphim.

Here's a Google search I did for it

https://books.google.com/books?id=4W...tomato&f=false


You be the judge.

Carolyn,who has had Google as a very close friend for many years.