THE PINKEST PROFUSION A PERSON COULD PERCEIVE

I used the word 'wow'  more than normal yesterday. Well, who wouldn't. We just had two wonderfully clear days with dry air and what more perfect conditions for all my cactus to bloom in concert.

First, the clump growing in front of the dry creek, outside the walls. This is the largest of the lace cactus, Echinocereus reichenbachii.

Then the one I picked up at the garage sale. This one has rather pale papery blooms.

Now, one within the walls, which I can see through the dining room window.

The large potted mammilaria which has been blooming non-stop for weeks. There are even more flowers in bud between the tubercles.

Finally, my second garage sale find. This one unknown. I saw one in flower last week at BSN but no-one seemed to know its name.

I think this one will still be blooming tomorrow because the petals are much sturdier.

Finally, a tiara-clad cactus waiting in the wings. Last year this cactus bloomed  in time for the royal wedding at the end of April.