The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #13144 Message #1708864
Posted By: Mr Happy
02-Apr-06 - 01:59 PM
Thread Name: Origin: Sally Gardens / Salley Gardens
Subject: RE: Song history/origin: Sally Gardens
White Willow (Salix alba)
Irish Sailach (Willows in general) (family - Salicaceae)
Sailach - pronounced 'Sally'
see here:
http://www.british-trees.com/guide/whitewillow.htm