Morning Glories.

[Robert Gray]

Two unidentified officers of the 8th Pennsylvania Infantry relax in the sunlight. Flower lovers will recognize the Morning Glories growing on either side of the tent. Christian tradition suggests the short life of a morning glory flower represents the finite amount of time we have in the world. I doubt either man is dwelling on this thought. Walt Whitman said, "A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books." I think they would agree.

National Archives (NARA-524630).

 

[huskerblitz]

My mom had morning glories around the house. She didn't know they could get people high until one of her daycare kids ate part of the plant. No more morning glories after that.

 

[13 IL Cav & 64 GA Inf]

My mom had morning glories around the house. She didn't know they could get people high until one of her daycare kids ate part of the plant. No more morning glories after that.

I didn't know it until just now when reading your post.

 

[RobertP]

Yep, Mom had Morning Glories in the yard too. Whatever outfit that guy was in apparently didn't have much to do in camp that summer, it takes a while for the vine to get that large.

 

[lupaglupa]

I love the reference to Whitman and I love morning glories, but I don't think that's what is growing here. The leaves aren't right. These almost look like hops, though they usually have much taller poles.

 

[13 IL Cav & 64 GA Inf]

I love the reference to Whitman and I love morning glories, but I don't think that's what is growing here. The leaves aren't right. These almost look like hops, though they usually have much taller poles.

I "Liked" your comment although I have almost Zero knowledge on the topic. You are a veritable dictionary compared to me.

 

[Lampasas Bill]

A great picture that I have never seen before. Thanks for submitting it.