Can You Smell Spring?

 Ahhhh!  The lilacs are blooming.  The lilac perfume is one of my favorite parts of Spring.  This is a dark purple hybrid called Frank Klaeger.  I think I have blogged about that story before.  Sadly, this bush is covered in moss and leaning severely so I do not think it is long for this backyard.  I am enjoying it while I can.

 This is an old fashioned lavender lilac that seems to be impervious to the afflictions of the hybrids.

I do not know what this plant is called.  It was planted here when we bought the house 35 years ago and the bush is HUGE, about 15 feet across and 5 feet tall.  Every Spring it is covered with cascading white blooms that remind me of a bridge's bouquet.
I hope Spring in in the air where you are!