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July 02, 2017, 06:00 PM
lbjHere is a topic I have never seen here before...
Orchids and African violets were my mother's favorites.
Maybe I shouldn't be surprised at the high number of responses.
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July 02, 2017, 07:10 PM
dlc444I enjoy the aroma of paperwhites in the house. For a while. They become a bit overpowering eventually.
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July 02, 2017, 07:17 PM
greybeard9I like so many but my favorite is the Triple Hibiscus. The complexity of the flower reminds me how incredible Nature is.
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GustoferCrocosmia Lucifer is probably my favorite, but I like pretty much all flowers, particularly the ones that smell nice.
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July 02, 2017, 08:36 PM
GraniteerTree: Apple blossoms
Shrub: Purple lilacs
Bulb: Wild type iris. These are my favorite overall, like an orchid for up north. Such a complex shape as well for such simple leaves.
July 02, 2017, 08:49 PM
46and2Lillies, Tulips, Irises, and a few Orchids.
And Cherry Blossom trees.
July 02, 2017, 09:01 PM
RNshooterHoneysuckle and dogwood.
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July 02, 2017, 09:20 PM
SIG 229RGladiolias, Irises, Tulips, and most any bulb flower and of course the exquisite Orchid. As far as smell it would have to be Roses, of course I have to avoid them now days due to allergies devellped in late life. Old age is a bummer!! LOL !
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July 02, 2017, 09:22 PM
f2gardenias
plumerias
July 02, 2017, 09:35 PM
HK AgGardenias they smell wonderful and they are pretty hearty since they continue to live at my house!
Others would be Hibiscus (had a beautiful orange version till we got a hard freeze) and also Gladiolas, wish they bloomed longer.
HK Ag
July 02, 2017, 10:34 PM
YogiBearAloha,
I like the sweet scent of Night Blooming Jasmine and/or Lady of the Night.
Booth bloom profusely at night and give off heavy sweet scents all night.
The flowers die during the day.
New ones reappear at night.
Night Blooming Jasmine needs to be watered almost daily.
Lady of the Night is more hardy and can go several days with out watering.
July 02, 2017, 10:35 PM
clubleaf206Lilacs, Tiger lilies, Mock orange, Hibiscus, right off the top of my head.
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July 02, 2017, 11:15 PM
Rey HRHI like purple/lavender roses. I also like orchids.
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July 02, 2017, 11:25 PM
sigmonkeyquote:
Originally posted by ScreamingCockatoo:
The carnation is my favorite.
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Yep.
"the meaning of life, is to give life meaning" ✡ Ani Yehudi אני יהודי Le'olam lo shuv לעולם לא שוב! July 02, 2017, 11:48 PM
skepticCone Flowers and Hydrangeas.. both are peaking in my yard right now. Wish I was smart enough to get pics from my phone to my laptop, and then post them!
Sigh!
Life,when your kids are no longer around!
July 02, 2017, 11:49 PM
46and2quote:
Honeysuckle
This, too.
July 03, 2017, 12:02 AM
agonyGardenia, jasmine, lavender.
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The Clash, "Know Your Rights"
July 03, 2017, 12:08 AM
Scoutmasterquote:
Originally posted by 4x5:
I love lilacs and any fruit tree when it's in bloom.
Citrus trees in blossom are wonderful.
My favorite would have to be alpine wildflowers in the Uinta and Rocky Mountains, especially if it's just me, the flowers, and the mountains; maybe next to a small stream, watching a big eagle flying around. (It's been a while, maybe next summer).
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- Judge Learned Hand, May 1944 July 03, 2017, 12:30 AM
PorterNcelosia, daisy, magnolia.
they all remind me of my mom.
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July 03, 2017, 03:01 AM
YooperSigsEvery year my backyard busts out in wildflowers. Most look like small daisies. I love them and know the long Yoop winter is truly over when they bloom.
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