May flowers aren’t all that’s cropping up — here’s the first batch of spring sample sales.

What: Abaeté
When: May 4-6; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 560 Broadway, at Prince Street, suite 306 (212-334-4755).
Why: Super-cute dresses, bikinis, wraps, caftans, cover-ups, and tops are 50 to 80 percent off.

What: Dolce & Gabbana, D & G, and D&G Juniors
When: May 5-7; Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 85 Spring Street, between Broadway and Crosby Street, second floor.
Why: Up to 80 percent off clothing and accessories for men, women, and kids.

What: Cool Change
When: May 4-6; Thurs. & Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: 430 West 14th Street, near Washington Street, suite 301 (212-645-5112).
Why: Dresses, tops, and sarongs are up to 70 percent off.

What: TSE
When: May 9-13; Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 72 Greene Street, between Spring and Broome Streets (917-606-6795).
Why: Cashmere items for men, women, babies, and home at wholesale and below.

What: Swiss Watches
When: May 11-13; Thurs., 1-7 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues, fourth floor.
Why: Tissot, Hamilton, Swatch, and more watches are 50 to 70 percent off retail.

What: Alvin Valley
When: May 2-6; Tues.-Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 264 West 40th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, third floor (646-602-9067).
Why: Pants, were $300-$695, now $129-$189; tops, were $225-$535, now $79-$99; jackets, were $500-$1,200, now $199; skirts, were $235-$400, now $99-$129.

What: Paper Denim & Cloth
When: May 8-12; Mon., 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 230 West 39th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, fourth floor (212-389-5010).
Why: Jeans, overalls, jackets, tees, maternity, and so on are $18-$75. Men’s and kids’ stuff, too.

What: Showroom Seven
When: May 8-19; Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 498 Seventh Avenue, between 36th and 37th Streets, 24th floor (212-643-4810).
Why: Imitation of Christ tops, were $630, now $290; Issa dresses, were $420, now $220; Tara Subkoff for Easy Spirit wedges, were $240, now $105.

What: Dwell
When: May 4-21; Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 476 Broome Street, between Wooster and Greene Streets (212-219-9343).
Why: Modern duvet sets, pillow shams, sheet sets, crib sets, and other home accessories are at least 50 percent off.

What: The Wrights
When: May 3-5; Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 110 West 40th Street, between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, suite 1104 (212-391-2150).
Why: Crochet cardigans, were $300, now $100; dresses, were $290-$380, now $80-$120.

What: Tufi Duek
When: May 2 & 3; Tues. & Wed., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 530 Broadway, at Spring Street, tenth floor.
Why: Spring 2006 collection of jersey dresses, were $395, now $95-$120; fine knit tops, were $220, now $45-$65; spring wedges and boots, were $280-$500, now $95-$120.