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Magnificent, Magnolious Saucer Magnolias

Twenty years ago this month I was in Enid A. Haupt Garden, a manicured
garden surrounded by two rows of saucer magnolia trees. The magnolious
large, cup shaped flowers showcasing breathtaking display of white or
pinkish-purple petals with outer petals of darker shade of pink or purple.

The petals, thick, soft and velvety scattered on the ground and benches.
I was swept away by the pleasant fragrance and captivated by the scent, a
combination of sweet, floral and slightly citrusy. A fragrance so noticeable
for the scent wafted through the garden, creating a pleasing aroma, like a
sweet lemony candy. Unforgettable! When will I see and smell them again?
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Fowler Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Ah magnolias...a grand dame here in the south. Nicely done Marilene. Congratulations! :)
Evans Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Thanks for visiting, Linda. I just suffice my self with estee lauder's perfume, Magnolia ... lol
Andresen Avatar
April 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
- A beauty for the soul, congratulations on your win in the contest, Marilene :) - hugs
Evans Avatar
April 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Thanks so much, Anne-Lise. Blessings.
Rolland Avatar
April 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
beautifully written, i planted a magnolia tree, in my garden, perfume is delicate and sweet, yes you can't forget that, thanks for the touching poem
Evans Avatar
April 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Thank you for visiting and thank you for your kind words, Yann. Estee Lauder has Magnolia perfume, but it does not compare to the unforgettable fragrance that surrounded me then. Lucky you having a magnolia tree.
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