This week, the amaryllis opened fully with its second bloom. The last flower wasn’t completely open before the first one was fading.

They get white streaks in the petals as they fade.

The orchid made more progress.

Later, it is almost fully open. I do love these flowers with their pristine white petals and interesting center markings.

The dogwoods are in full flower, lovely white blooms against verdant green.

The mountain laurel has opened up, and is lovely.

A closer view shows the unusual configuration of the flower. The red and white flower has tinges of pink as it ...
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