These are some of my top fave mums. I remember that my mom grew them when I was growing up in New York City (it’s not all tall buildings, you know), and the tiny “spoons” of the petals totally fascinated me. And the scent. I was pleased to see some in a recent gift bouquet I received. Lucky me!

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Happy New Year to everyone! May health, wealth and happiness be yours, in 2011 and in every year.

chrysanthemum, white, yellow center, bouquet, macro