Smoke curls from the chimneys.
Sullen gray sky.
White-covered ground, or soggy bare brown.
Anticipating the January doldrums, I planted, in mid-December, several pots of paper white narcissus.
Now, faint, intoxicating scent drifts through the air. So sweet, so evocative of warmer, sunnier days to come. The magic of creation - such beauty contained in dull bulbs. Hope.
Just a clarification - in my last post I gave in to a bit of silliness. I am not really hoping for a castle/house exchange. But I wouldn't turn one down, either.
Lorrie, your paper whites have done so much better than mine. mine are over, having grown to about 4 feet in height and produced very little flower! Yours are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWith the sun shining on the narcissus in your photo I can almost smell them! Heavenly.
ReplyDeletehi lorrie,
ReplyDeleteyour paperwhite narcissus is gorgeous
have a wonderful restweek,
hugs regina
The paperwhites will certainly lift your spirits. I think I'll do the same thing and hope they bloom sometime before spring happens here ...about the end of May...
ReplyDeleteI have given paper whites as a gift several times, but have never had any of my own. I always thought it would be wonderful to have flowers in Jan!!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of paperwhites, but have never been able to handle the scent. I knew that you were just joshing yesterday, but still, don't be surprised.
ReplyDeleteOh so glad that I could provide a few chuckles. I have laughed myself silly reading the comments. When Karen/Happyone said that it sounded as if I were riding a horse, I really cracked up. At least she didn't say that I sounded like a horse. :D
Love the flowers!
ReplyDeleteAs far as the last post, I too would love a castle stay. :)
Your paperwhite narcissus are beautiful! And the sight of sun shining through a window....love that. It's cold and damp here in southeast Texas...and I'm tired of it. This is the south for crying out loud!!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful taste of spring, they are lovely. The picture high lighted by the sun is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA guarantee to lift the spirit. I have just put a note on my December 2011 calendar to do this.
ReplyDeleteLove paperwhites. I should have thought to get some this winter but just looking at yours I feel the peace and hope they bring.
ReplyDeleteOh...aren't beautiful fragrant bulbs such gifts in the midst of winter! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful day, Lorrie!
;-D Kathleen