be in flower

Example Sentences

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And when you come back, darling, you'll find your son, perhaps, and the hepaticas may be in flower, waiting for you.'

From Atlantic Narratives Modern Short Stories by Ashe, Elizabeth

It was the time for bulbs to be in flower, and the spring perennials.

From The Side Of The Angels A Novel by King, Basil

"Dear me," said the Rath, "what may that be in flower there?"

From Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. by Jean Paul

Miss Hope says she believes they'll just be in flower.

From The Fortunes of Philippa A School Story by Brazil, Angela

Unfortunately, the shrub would not be in flower at this season; but if we can find one of the berries, and a leaf or two, I fancy I shall be able to identify it.

From The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters" by Reid, Mayne