Day: February 5, 2008

Another viridiflorus seedling – 6

Friends, This seedling, just open today, is intermediate in size. It’s the earliest of several siblings that opened double last year – and not the best one. But, as last year, I’m startled to see a double! The breeding is…

Blue Roses

No, Kathy, you’re not the only one that sees purple roses – I’ve noticed before that many “blue” flowers are more lavender-blue than true blue, and not just in photographs but also in the garden. Ethel Smith in MN

inquiry asking for help

Friends, I received the e-mail below, asking for assistance.  I asked Melissa’s permission to forward this to Daffnet, and she was delighted.  If you can provide info or input, please contact Melissa Bigner, direct.  Thanks, Jaydee Atkins Ager Executive Director…

last one today, from Ohio

  Friends, This is another from seed sent me by Lawrence Trevanion in 2005, blooming in 3 years.  It is open pollinated seed from one of his hybrids.  I hope as it grows up more, the lovely scallops around the…