In article , Hussein M.
writes
The common Crataegus monogyna:

Pollinated by midges apparently, so, if you want a good harvest ..... it's gonna
be a
scratchy summer.

Hence the scent of the flowers which is the same perfume, although less
strong, as that in faeces ... or so I was told a very long time ago
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm