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I was told this is a purple crocus, but from the photos I've seen online I believe it was either ordered wrong or shipped wrong.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Purple Crocus
White Hyacinth
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"Hyacinthus grows from bulbs, each producing around four to six linear leaves and one to three spikes (racemes) of flowers. In the wild species, the flowers are widely spaced, with as few as two per raceme in H. litwinovii and typically six to eight in H. orientalis, which grows to a height of 15–20 cm (6–8 in). Cultivars of H. orientalis have much denser flower spikes and are generally more robust."
Taken from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_(plant) as it appeared on 03-24-2014.
Yellow on Yellow Daffodil
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Until I tried to write an accurate description of each daffodil, I had no idea how many color combinations, classifications, etc. there were.
White Plum Blossom
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"Originally introduced from China, the Japanese plum (梅, ume; sometimes referred to as Japanese apricot) has played an important role in Japanese culture for many centuries. Its popularity was eventually surpassed by that of the cherry tree.
The plum is associated with the start of spring, because plum blossoms are some of the first blossoms to open during the year. In the Tokyo area, they typically flower in February and March. The event is celebrated with plum festivals (ume matsuri) in public parks, shrines and temples across the country.
Like cherry trees, plum trees come in many varieties, many of which were cultivated by humans over the centuries.
Most plum blossoms have five petals and range in color from white to dark pink. Some varieties with more than five petals (yae-ume) and weeping branches (shidare-ume) have also been cultivated. Unlike cherry blossoms, plum blossoms have a strong, sweet fragrance.
The actual ume fruit is more sour than the Western plum or apricot, and is usually processed in various ways before eaten.
The most popular processed form is the umeboshi, a sour, pickled plum, which is usually enjoyed with cooked rice. Umeboshi is one of the most typical Japanese flavors. Umeshu, a sweet alcoholic beverage made of plums, is also popular."
Taken from www.japan-guide.com/e/e2013.html as it appeared on 03-24-2014.
Purple Hyacinth
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"Hyacinthus grows from bulbs, each producing around four to six linear leaves and one to three spikes (racemes) of flowers. In the wild species, the flowers are widely spaced, with as few as two per raceme in H. litwinovii and typically six to eight in H. orientalis, which grows to a height of 15–20 cm (6–8 in). Cultivars of H. orientalis have much denser flower spikes and are generally more robust."
Taken from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyacinth_(plant) as it appeared on 03-24-2014.
Pink Plum Blossom
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"Originally introduced from China, the Japanese plum (梅, ume; sometimes referred to as Japanese apricot) has played an important role in Japanese culture for many centuries. Its popularity was eventually surpassed by that of the cherry tree.
The plum is associated with the start of spring, because plum blossoms are some of the first blossoms to open during the year. In the Tokyo area, they typically flower in February and March. The event is celebrated with plum festivals (ume matsuri) in public parks, shrines and temples across the country.
Like cherry trees, plum trees come in many varieties, many of which were cultivated by humans over the centuries.
Most plum blossoms have five petals and range in color from white to dark pink. Some varieties with more than five petals (yae-ume) and weeping branches (shidare-ume) have also been cultivated. Unlike cherry blossoms, plum blossoms have a strong, sweet fragrance.
The actual ume fruit is more sour than the Western plum or apricot, and is usually processed in various ways before eaten.
The most popular processed form is the umeboshi, a sour, pickled plum, which is usually enjoyed with cooked rice. Umeboshi is one of the most typical Japanese flavors. Umeshu, a sweet alcoholic beverage made of plums, is also popular."
Taken from www.japan-guide.com/e/e2013.html as it appeared on 03-24-2014.
White & Orange Daffodil
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Until I tried to write an accurate description of each daffodil, I had no idea how many color combinations, classifications, etc. there were.
ISU (Intensive Stare Unit)
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This guy has some intense looks in his eyes. He's a quick study!
That Chew Thing...
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Doing what puppies do: chew! He has more toys than most kids, yet he chews every stick he can find. Every time he comes in he brings a stick.
That's not yours.
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I had to take a quick pic before I took the hummingbird feeder away from him.
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