Zinnia Magic 1-2-3

One of my favorite flowers in my fall garden is the hard-working zinnia.  It's just lovely . . . and magical at every stage of bloom. 

First, as a bud . . . 

Then, as it opens . . . 

And, finally, in full bloom. . .

Flowers are magical, aren't they?

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