Thursday, October 2, 2008

Last Dance







Just a few shots of my Autumn Crocus.  You gotta love these things -- plant them and then forget them.  They will throw out some fat, strappy leaves in the spring, which will soon die off.  Then, just when you've completely forgotten their very existence, they burst forth in all their beautiful lavender/pink loveliness.

It's time for the last dance of the season.
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 2, 2008 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful, Mary! So delicate. I don't have any of those...I want them. When do you plant them? What season? I'm going to get some, very lovely.

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  2. AdrienneOctober 2, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Oh, Mary, they are gorgeous. Do tell us more about them. Please! ~Adrienne~

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  3. Country GirlOctober 2, 2008 at 7:28 AM

    This photographic treat reminds me of a Georgia O'Keefe painting. Just what I needed this morning.

    I am taking the day off because later I take my husband on his regular JohnsHopkins appt. It looks to be a beautiful day!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 2, 2008 at 7:37 AM

    Ah, and we all know that the last dance is the sweetest. Savor!

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  5. Mental P MamaOctober 2, 2008 at 7:51 AM

    I love those. So delicate.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 2, 2008 at 7:59 AM

    love photograph...i think that is what i need to plant...
    have a good day.

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  7. Kathleen GraceOctober 2, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    So pretty, I have never thought of planting auntumn blooming crocus. Do you plant them in spring or fall?

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  8. TaraOctober 2, 2008 at 8:40 AM

    Hi Mary

    Please take a visit over to me, dear friend, I could use some encouragement at such a sad time-Tara

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  9. nikkicrumpetOctober 2, 2008 at 9:22 AM

    How come I didn't know about these...I have spring crocus but didn't even know an Autumn version existed. What better time of year for a splash of color! Great photos too!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 2, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    Mary, I had no idea these even existed, I love crocus when I see them push through the snow I know Spring is around the corner. So I assume they are in the nurseries now amd just like any blub plant, plant them in the Fall ??

    I have to check these out..thank you for the heads up.

    Lovely photos,
    Kathy :)

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  11. SuzanneOctober 2, 2008 at 10:06 AM

    I agree, what a beautiful surprise.

    - Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife

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  12. VeeOctober 2, 2008 at 11:21 AM

    I love that. Hope that we get many more delightful surprises before the season is out. Perhaps we can create a few for others if nothing else.

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  13. Shimmy MomOctober 2, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    You captured them beautifully.
    *hugs*

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  14. cathleenOctober 2, 2008 at 1:23 PM

    So beautiful!

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  15. RueOctober 2, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    Hi Mary :)

    Beautiful flowers!

    While I was reading the posts I have missed, I was scared for a minute, because I thought you were changing the color of your little red house... don't do that to me! :)

    I love your autumn room and I've always loved your kitchen. I hope you get that Fall weather soon!

    hugs,
    rue

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  16. AnonymousOctober 2, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    Absolutely stunning! I've never heard of Autumn crocus, but I am glad to know they exsist. Your photo's are beautiful!

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  17. Alyson | New England LivingOctober 2, 2008 at 4:50 PM

    Absolutely stunning shots!

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  18. taniaOctober 3, 2008 at 4:30 AM

    Beautiful, Mary
    they are gorgeous
    Mary

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  19. Reader WilOctober 3, 2008 at 9:34 AM

    I 've never heard of Autumn Crocuses, but I am glad that I can see them now. They are gorgeous! Thanks for your visit.The gardener came today and did a lot of pruning.It looks much better.
    Have a great weekend!

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  20. Louis la VacheOctober 3, 2008 at 11:11 PM

    Beautiful series of floral images!

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  21. CindyOctober 4, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    Those are so beautiful! Your photography is outstanding!

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  22. MedaMOctober 5, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    Gorgeous series of photos! Crocus is among the first flowers of spring in my country. Lovely photos, indeed!

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