by Sherrie H.
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January 22, 2007

Daffodil Daze

May 06, 2008 11:34 PM EDT (Updated: May 07, 2008 12:08 AM EDT)
views: 87 | rating: 10/10 (41 votes) | comments: 50

I am happy to report that spring has finally started to grace North Iowa...

 

My daffodils remind me of trumpets, announcing the arrival of spring!

My daffodils rise up to herald spring in shades of white, yellow, peach and pink.

Some look downright orange, but I try to ignore that, since orange does not match with my house.

 

Some grow in the tangled cluster of my cottage garden...

Some grow in solitary splendor in a patch of soil all their own.

Some are a bit shy...

Others stand tall and proud at their posts.

Some are delicate. Some find strength in numbers.

 

Some are trend-setters.

 

Some wear very traditional garb...

Others beg to be more dazzling.

I hope you've enjoyed sharing the first glimpses of spring with me! 
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Comments: 50

☀ Aunt Shanny May 6, 2008, 11:34pm EDT
So pretty in ALL their varieties!
JoAnn C. May 6, 2008, 11:35pm EDT
they're beautiful
Sherrie H. May 6, 2008, 11:56pm EDT
Thanks -- we're so far behind everyone else! I just took these yesterday!
Sherrie H. May 6, 2008, 11:56pm EDT
We had a storm tonight, so I hope they're not all flat on the ground tomorrow.
*LORA* M. May 6, 2008, 11:57pm EDT
Very pretty flowers
Shirley ♡ ☮ M. May 6, 2008, 11:57pm EDT
Nice photo essay of your flowers. Nice shots, thanks for sharing.
elizabeth e. May 6, 2008, 11:58pm EDT
Sherrie:

These are just gorgeous...such a display of Springtime Delight!
J W. May 7, 2008, 12:03am EDT
beautiful daffodils
Corina Carrasco May 7, 2008, 12:04am EDT
Beautiful colors!
Victoria H. May 7, 2008, 12:07am EDT
Great daffodil photos. LOVE your article title! So witty! Glad spring is there for you!

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Bridget ♥ May 7, 2008, 12:26am EDT
They are so pretty! I'm so jealous too!
Carl J. May 7, 2008, 12:44am EDT
Very beautiful pics. Glad to hear spring has reached you
Monica H. May 7, 2008, 4:52am EDT
Loved the writing you did along with the photos! Witty.
Rebecca C. May 7, 2008, 6:32am EDT
They are so beautiful Sherrie! Congrats on spring!
Rebecca C. May 7, 2008, 6:32am EDT
Thank you for posting to ~::Photographic Edge::~
Digital Diva S. May 7, 2008, 7:06am EDT
Beautiful photos - Thanks for posting this to BEST ORIGINAL PHOTOS, ART AND WRITING FOR 2008.
Marianne R. May 7, 2008, 7:54am EDT
Beautiful photos. I love daffodils. You captured some nice ones here.
Jennifer aka Jenn B. May 7, 2008, 8:11am EDT
nice to see them again...ours have long left and been replaced by Iris
Marianne M. May 7, 2008, 8:30am EDT
Loved this drift through the daffodils, Sherrie! Beautiful photos!
Those are some gorgeous daffs! Mine are just waiting for me to tie their stalks down and the tulips are stealing the show, now.
I love daffodils but am used to just yellow, so this is a real treat!
Shannon S. May 7, 2008, 10:35am EDT
Beautiful!
Toni V. May 7, 2008, 11:30am EDT
Beautiful photo essay, Sherrie.
Karolyn Q. May 7, 2008, 11:37am EDT
Your photos are so lovely!

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samantha b. May 7, 2008, 11:45am EDT
these are so beautiful!
I miss daffodils as much as tulips

thanks for these to brighten myday
Sheila Deeth May 7, 2008, 6:18pm EDT
Wow. Great photo essay and pictures. Some of those colors are truly amazing!
necee t. May 7, 2008, 8:37pm EDT
oh Sherrie... these daffodills are sooo beautiful... gorgeous colors...
fantastic show of spring in Iowa... finally...huh...

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Risa G. May 7, 2008, 10:35pm EDT
This is an incredible photo essay. I've never seen white ones with orange in the center. Just beautiful.
Becky D. May 8, 2008, 1:38am EDT
I've never seen so many different varieties of daffodils. Wow. They are just gorgeous.
Sherrie H. May 8, 2008, 10:44am EDT
Thanks, everyone! I'm so glad spring is finally here!
April H. May 8, 2008, 12:22pm EDT
You have some beautiful varieties! My first daylily bloomed this morning - I need to go take a picture of it!
carolyn b. May 8, 2008, 12:37pm EDT
They are all beautiful!
Kelly M. May 8, 2008, 5:54pm EDT
Very pretty!
Danielle P. May 8, 2008, 9:22pm EDT
Those are beautiful daffodils.
j - Frugal Mom - r. May 8, 2008, 10:37pm EDT
Wow, Sherrie your daffodils are beautiful. I have never seen so many varieties before.
Vikki M. May 8, 2008, 10:45pm EDT
Gorgeous daffodils! They're such pretty flowers.
Kay M. May 8, 2008, 11:21pm EDT
I just love daffodils and yours are so beautiful!
Cristina S. May 9, 2008, 4:08am EDT
I love daffodils, and you have such a nice collection here!
Phyllis R. May 10, 2008, 12:56am EDT
ALL these are stunning, -- my fav has to be the white with pink center, I just love that one!! I too am so glad spring has sprung for you!!!
Curt L. May 10, 2008, 2:46pm EDT
Bravo, Spring! Bravo, Sherrie!
Erin P. May 10, 2008, 7:54pm EDT
Your daffodils are gorgeous with all those different colors. Mine are just yellow.
Jerri H. May 11, 2008, 12:25am EDT
Fantastic shots Sherrie....glad to see they finally bloomed for you~
Jennifer N. May 11, 2008, 1:59am EDT
Gorgeous! My favorites are the pink centered ones.
Digital Diva S. May 11, 2008, 8:25pm EDT
I love all the different colors.
Mark D. May 14, 2008, 1:14am EDT
Wow, what a variety of beautiful flowers.
vickey w May 20, 2008, 7:25pm EDT
these are so beautiful, I didnt know that there were so many different colors.

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