So it wasn't the gigantic humungous EL Nino we would have liked, but we still had more rain this winter than in several previous years. Here's some of what it's produced

Ardoisee d'Lyon. My sole HP at this point. Look at those thorns!

(From top) Oklahoma, another Oklahoma (half hidden), Mr. Lincoln, and two Daring Spirits. The last is a 2015 introduction which was last year's Mother's Day present -- so far this year the blooms are YUGE and last for days and days. It's also fragrant!

On the left: Granada (above) an unknown yellow below. On the right: three Chihulys. That's one big floribunda, by the way -- 3-4' in its second year.

Queen of Sweden. Year 3 for her.

Carding Mill (with a few yellow and purple lantanas crashing the picture on the right). If only CM didn't shatter so quickly ...

Munstead Wood. Nuff said.

And finally, this is an iris bud, obviously, but it's being tickled under the chin by a bud of General Schablikine -- which will be my first from him. Thanks for viewing.