Lilac and star and bird twined with the chant of my soul, Walt Whitman (1819-1892), 'When Lilacs Last in the Door-yard Bloom'd' Earthenware serving bowl with purple lilac design by Susan Williams-Ellis, the co-founder of Portmeirion Pottery, who was influenced by antique botanical books. Lilacs often appeared in Victorian gardens due to their unique appearance and intoxicating scent. This lilac design depicts visiting blue and white butterflies with a leafy border around the rim. Use our Botanic Garden Lilacs Serving Bowl to create a beautiful floral tablescape.