The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 12, Issue 10 (January 1, 1938.)
Petunias
Petunias.
Mrs. Newrich was fond of flowers and especially liked the salvia, but was not very reliable in getting the names right. She was giving directions to her gardener. “On this side of the walk,” she said. “I want you to put out some salivas. Now what would you suggest for the other side?”
“Well, madam,” answered the gardener solemnly, “maybe it would be a good idea to put some spitoonias there.”
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