Looking over my spring photos, I see I missed a couple. Gives me a good excuse to include my favorite Siberian Iris photo--don't you just love it?

Dublin Bay Climber--there is a white clematis growing through this climber, but it has barely started blooming yet--one white bloom on the wrong side of the pillar. I'll have to take more pictures later when it is in full bloom along with the rose--red and white combination!

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Dublin Bay Climber -- again

Gourmet Popcorn--this smaller semi-sprawling rose is a power bloomer, to be sure.

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Our Lady of Guadalupe, with unknown peony--Guadalupe is a strong blooming floribunda. The peony was on the property, in a neglected dark corner, when I moved here over 25 years ago. I'm guessing it is Bowl of Beauty--a beauty, at any rate!

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Eutin, with Cherry Parfait behind it, and mini Green Ice at its feet. I think I got the close-up techniques down now, but I still can't get real clear pictures when I try broader landscape shots. Will work on that. In the meantime, enjoy Eutin which has just opened and not yet in full bloom.

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Elina--partly opened bud. She's a terrific bloomer once she starts in.

Dark Blue Siberian Iris--just love these jewel tones! See what I mean about this beauty?

Kate