A Cold Day in spring

First the Snow Drops, then the Crocuses, and now the Daffodils, in spite of the very cool weather, are daring to peak out from the protective cocoon of their buds. The growth hormones of these early spring flowers are triggered by the few warm rays of spring sunshine, and actually thrive in the cool weather of March. An extended cool spring will give these flowers life well into April. Their stems, leaves, and petals are sturdy, unlike some of the very delicate summer blossoms. I believe I would still number these among my favourites even if they were not the first flowers of summer promise, but were to somehow show up in autumn.