Flowers, Flowers

One of MANY lilac buds on my bush this spring....trimming in late winter-very early spring makes a huge difference for this lilac. I checked this morning...there's a few buds opening and I can smell the sweet fragrance. I've been looking forward to it for a long time!

One of the few tulip buds almost ready to bloom. I think this one will be red with a black and yellow center.

Brilliant Johnny Jump Ups or Violets, or whatever they're called. I don't care if they spread like mad....they're just so beautiful!

A pretty daisy-like perennial in my back flowerbed. Didn't save the tag for this one...anyone know the name?