Re: Night Scented Stock

[kpd000@colum.edu (Keith DeWeese x422)]

Anders,

The title of the piece, "Night-scented Stock," is probably derived from the 
plant of the same name and also known as MATTHIOLA BICORNIS.  The plant 
is related to MATTHIOLA INCANA or, simply, stock. More common names for 
stock are gilliflower, gulliflower, and gutter flower.  Another flower 
sometimes referred to as "night-scented" is tuberose--it's aroma 
increases after night-fall.  If I recall, mustard is of the same family.

Unlike "gaffa," "night-scented" is relatively easy to track; however, I 
wrote, '. . .is probably derived. . .' because one never knows what Kate 
might have in her magic bag of lyric tricks.

My obviously limited knowledge of the flower is based on my dilettante's 
interest in perfumery.   

Best wishes,

Keith
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