Lindy Low LeCoq

“In 1892, before they had the right to vote, Washington women selected the coast rhododendron as the state flower. They wanted an official flower to enter in a floral exhibit at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. Six flowers were considered, but the final decision was narrowed to clover and the “rhodie,” and voting booths were set up for ladies throughout the state. When the ballots were counted, the rhododendron had been chosen as the Washington state flower.”*

Rhododendron macrophyllum

Rhododendron macrophyllum

The ladies got it right.

Cheers to gaining, maintaining and retaining the right to vote!

*http://www.50states.com/flower/washington.htm