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Catkins

Draped in Garrya elliptica.

On the walk home from work today (Hitty in my pocket as usual), Tansy spotted this tree, drooping with catkins!

A warm welcome.

Back at the Hitty Cupboard, Tansy was greeted by her favourite catkin of all.

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Tags: doll, Garrya elliptica, Quimperhitty

6 thoughts on “Catkins”

ehpem on February 17, 2012 at 7:32 am said:

What an unusual tree! Did Tansy mention what kind it is? Or is she still researching it?
That mottled little catkin sure pops up a lot in Hitty photographs 🙂

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- Quimper Hitty on February 18, 2012 at 6:13 am said:
  
  After searching the internet for “foot-long catkins”, we’re pretty sure it is a Silk Tassel Bush or Garrya eliptica.
  It’s a plant native to California, and does well in a seaside climate. h-m-m-m I can hear the Hittys scheming.
  
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Branta Mackie on February 17, 2012 at 8:58 am said:

aww. Kitty!

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- Quimper Hitty on February 18, 2012 at 6:15 am said:
  
  It likes its little chin scratched, and is always happy to see a Hitty, particularly right before supper time.
  
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Marilyn C on February 17, 2012 at 4:30 pm said:

I have never seen catkins drooping from a tree. What a beautiful picture. I think Tansy loves her little catkin. A perfect pet for her.

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- Quimper Hitty on February 18, 2012 at 6:18 am said:
  
  Tansy was hoping to see other kinds of tree-catkins too, but it was getting dark and we wanted to get home, feed the cat and have a restorative cup of tea.
  
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