EDNOTE. Sam Schuman, one of the estimable founding fathers of the Nabokov Society, recalls his earlier note on Nova Zembla rhododendrons. BTW, Rhododenrons do not appear in Ada.
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From: sam schuman
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Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 6:23 AM
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...about which I wrote a little note in the 1981 Newsletter.  It is described as "very hardy, with rich red flowers and dark shiny leaves.  Always dependable."  A more passionate description notes its "blazing, deep fiery-red flowers and exceptionally handsome foliage."  A truly Nabokovian plant, one horticultural directive urges the gardener to "give them some shade."

 
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From: D.K.Holm
To: Vladimir Nabokov Forum
Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2004 12:51 PM
Subject: Nabokov Ada trivia

Perhaps what I am about to contribute is already well known, but I just noticed it.

There is a book called Rhododendrons in America, written by an Oregon-based writer (VN spent a little time in Oregon, as we know) whose name is Ted Van Veen.

I don't recall rhododendrons figuring particularly in Ada (or at least not at all as much as in Proust), but I throw out the information on the off chance that it is interesting or important.

Sincerely,

D.K. Holm
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Portland, OR 97208-4146
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EDNOTE. Stranger yet.....there is a variety of rhododendron named "Nova Zembla"

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