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The snowflakes are flying, but melt as they touch the ground.
Under its snow cap, the witch hazel is sputtering, like a star fizzling sparks on a wet, grey day.
The flowering apricot, "Bridal Veil," is in delicate bloom--a blushing bride in the throes of first love, however fleeting.
And the earliest crocuses have thrust sturdy buds through the dead leaves, then unfurled wanton purple petals to the sun.
Can spring be far behind?
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Comments (2)
is that saffron?
Posted by marie | February 26, 2010 7:37 AM
Posted on February 26, 2010 07:37
I think it actually be crocus tommasinus, a spring bloomer. Saffron is also a crocus (sativus), so they do resemble each other. Both are glorious in their way--I love this crocus's vibrant petals, while saffron's are paler and streaked witih violet--and of course, there's the spice!
Posted by courtenay | February 27, 2010 5:40 PM
Posted on February 27, 2010 17:40