flora fireworks

I met some friends today for a little bit of good food, good fun and good conversation. Afterwards, I went on my own to enjoy a cup of tea at the Chinese Classical Garden. They are sharing the last of the Chrysanthemum exhibit. I've never seen such unusual flowers, some of them look like fireworks. So fantastically beautiful. The only ones I've ever been familiar with are the little ones from cheap bouquets or boutonnières for high school dances.