I had some really nice blooms in the garden this morning. The warmer weather seems to be improving them with each day now. Still there are some that have not improved at all. I am very disappointed in the blooms of Nagasaki, they have done nothing to impress me so far. They all seemed to have a off balanced look about them, and the color is very pale and anemic looking.
However, as disappointed as I am in Nagasaki, this bloom of Irish Envy was a real knockout. The bloom is actually a much greener tint than shows in the photo and the bloom was large and just beautiful.
Remembering Joan: First bloom of the year.I think for a first bloom this looks pretty nice. It will get better.
First bloom of the year on Petticoat Frills, very pleased with this bloom.
Some big blooms on a couple of different yellow NOIDs:
I had quite a few other blooms in the garden today but they were repeats, the Siloam Double Classic had several blooms today but it was back to singles mostly. The Royal Eventide blooms are still all looking like doubles so I have come to accept that is what they will be.
