Paperwhites

I decided to try my hand at forcing bulbs. To those unfamiliar with the process, it's simple. Bulbs bloom in Spring, when it's warm. But if you put them in water or soil they'll bloom indoors long before bulbs in the great outdoors break the surface. I chose paperwhites because they were reputed to be the easiest to force. Now that the first paperwhite is starting to bloom I can say that I can't imagine it being easier. The first photo is of three bulbs I planted in a dish and the second is the buds on the first stalk. OK, so the third bulb in the dish isn't exactly a star performer. But, there is a little green nub at the bottom, so I haven't given up hope.