tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post266219792252991578..comments2024-03-16T10:01:48.154-07:00Comments on Chronica Domus: The Sweet Smell of HyacinthsChronica Domushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-49132920452535607802014-02-12T19:10:31.276-08:002014-02-12T19:10:31.276-08:00Hello again Reggie. I had no idea about the toxic...Hello again Reggie. I had no idea about the toxicity of the bulbs. I'm so glad you've taught me something today. <br /><br />Your collection of amethyst forcing vases sounds delicious. You must make a note to yourself to purchase some bulbs this autumn and actually use them (and then post about it).Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-62393061500430112122014-02-12T16:17:43.062-08:002014-02-12T16:17:43.062-08:00Again, a marvelous post. We have a collection of ...Again, a marvelous post. We have a collection of antique amethyst hyacinth forcing vases at Darlington that I force the fragrant flowers in (when I remember to, that is). One must be careful in handling the little pretties, though, as they have a toxic chemical in their bulbs that can lead to great unpleasantness if one does not wash one's mitts after handling...I speak from experience on that!Reggie Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-57845954894665042572014-02-06T13:04:28.128-08:002014-02-06T13:04:28.128-08:00Hello PD, thank you so much for stopping by my blo...Hello PD, thank you so much for stopping by my blog and commenting. <br /><br />Funny, I've never forced narcissi because my husband absolutely abhors the smell to my chagrin! That doesn't stop me from planting them outside, and when I'm feeling really naughty, slipping a handful into a vase.Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2454554472800124620.post-68543016818367197092014-02-06T10:31:40.785-08:002014-02-06T10:31:40.785-08:00i haven't tried these, but i always do narciss...i haven't tried these, but i always do narcissus. and i think i have one bulb yet, a result of poor planning.<br />Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.com