Ah Ha!!!!! I knew something was weird about that "red spotted purple"! It was way too big! I didn't have time to look it up to verify either before I posted. Thank you so much Melanie. So that explains the great size. Will have to tell the dh. The day before I got a "normal" colored Tiger ST & it was large but not as large as this dark form one. As soon as I can will post the photo -- do they cross breed? The black & the tiger???? When I post the tiger photo you can tell me if it's male or female. We have a couple magnolias here but I'm not sure which variety since they are growing naturally -- no one planted them & I they are youngish so I haven't seen any blooms yet to help me ID them.
Oh this is so cool having a black form tiger!
I have a very full day again today but never fear, I'm reading when I get the chance even if it's just a post or two. It's my 1 or 2 or 3 minute "chill" time.
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown