For now

this will have to do

Now playing: Billie Holiday - Until The Real Thing Comes Along

Mantle so green

Vine Effect with Dutchman's Pipe and Clematis paniculata

from

A Practical Handbook Of Trees, Shrubs, Vines And Herbaceous Perennials 

by John Kirkegaard

Now playing:

Christian Ferras - Sibelius: Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto     
Zubin Mehta, conducting

Banter

An art form in itself.  And, something which the British are particularly adept.

Cockney saying: Mate. You've got two hopes. Bob Hope and no hope. 

Camellia japonica Bob Hope

Large, very dark, semi double flowers on a neatly compact plant approximately 5'

Now playing: Billie Holiday - A Foggy Day