The Surprising Life of Constance Spry
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7 Made for Happiness 1932–1936
* A reference to sex.
9 Silver-Tong Manners 1937–1939
* Smilax (Asparagus asparagoides), native in southern Africa, introduced to other parts of the world in the 1850s and became popular in bridal bouquets and for table decorations. Now regarded as an invasive, unwanted pest.
13 Lights Up – Lights Out 1952–1960
* In end the Queen’s Beasts were placed around the base of the annexe and there was no hedge of flowers.
* Bedford did in fact create striped ‘kiosks’ in Hyde Park.
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