But the Summer flowers are slumping,
and since nothing makes me happier than seeing
flowers that look like they are wearing their
very best over-the-top party dresses . . . .
Four gorgeous Irises, that once upon a time,
from 2009 to this past May,
bloomed merrily, if briefly, in our borders.
Do you think they'd make pretty postcards?
"Greetings from the gardens at That Old House."
Or, more accurately,
"Greetings from the scraggly borders at That Old House!"
Is any flower more gloriously party-dress pretty
than the rugged iris? They amaze me, every year.
Buried in blizzards, doused in spring torrents,
persecuted by chipmunks and squirrels,
they still prevail.
Amazing. What's your favorite flower? -- Cass
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The flowers are absolutely stunning, I love the beautiful lavender color, so pretty, such great pictures...Phyllis
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I like the summer flowers. All that deep purple and golden yellow
ReplyDeleteI love iris -- ours blooms in early May -- in the city furthur north and a different zone, they bloomed around Memorial Day and were the flowers used to decorate graves.
ReplyDeleteNow that I'm looking at the lovely irises, I'm thinking irises! And most especially the creamsicle one, but that may be because it's a very warm, muggy morning. ☺ They are all beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love irises and enjoy them in our garden every spring. Yours are beautiful and deserve to be on the front of notecards. Great choices Cass! have a good day.
ReplyDeleteI love bearded iris and I can't grow them here. I loved all of yours. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous and would make beautiful note cards!
ReplyDeleteYes, they would all make stunning cards! My favorite is the third one down with the pop of yellow behind it.
ReplyDeleteOh they are lovely. I like the last one best.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite flower is a simple daisy.
Lovely. I love all the varieties.
ReplyDeletePick a favorite? I can't! These would make wonderful note cards.
ReplyDeleteIrises are such fanciful flowers - your analogy of them all gussied up in party dresses is just perfect. What great note cards these images would make.
ReplyDeleteThese Are so fresh and pretty, beautiful notecards, indeed. Thanks for sharing. It's hard for me to say what my favorite flower is, zinnias were the first flower I grew as a child, therefore it holds a special place in my heart.
ReplyDeleteSue
Beautiful Iris!
ReplyDeleteThink mine have fizzled out - none bloomed this past Spring.
The Iris is my favorite flower. Those are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and these all would make very nice notecards! I don't blame you for reverting to Spring shots at all.
ReplyDeleteYou can NEVER have too many note cards with flowers on them. These are lovely, one of my favorite flowers, wish they bloomed longer. but I'll enjoy them whenever I can.
ReplyDeleteFloral note cards are perfect for any occasion. Pretty irises.
ReplyDeleteIrises are always gorgeous. My aunt used to grow them in the Fresno area. I see them around here too. I don't know what my favorite flower is, but I am partial to the Linnea flower. However I have never seen one, only pictures. LOL! Love your pictures too and that would make great note cards!
ReplyDeleteLinnea
Love the pics!
ReplyDeletepretty postcards..YES,
or all occasion folded cards...
I'm always doing that..
hugs and smiles...
i wonder if Irises will grow here..
think I'll try and see..♥