Here, looking a little weather beaten, is the last daffodil of my season, ‘Gay Challenger’. The bulb was planted in 2008 and flowered for the first time last year. It took four years to settle down and did make one…
End of the Season
Month: April 2013
the 2013 ADS Convention in Columbus – with appreciation
Having once served as an ADS Convention Chair, I really know how to appreciate the hours and hard work that goes into such a production. I thank and salute all of you involved in the recent ADS Convention and National…
Inter-Sectional Species Hybrid 5Y-W
This is: V04-204-16 a 5Y-W Miniature (34mm). An unusual cross made between two members of Section Ganymedes. It is a cross of: N. triandrus pulchellus x N. triandrus capax (syn. N. t. loisleurii). Based on how differently this grows along…
Indianapolis Show Results, collections
The Purple Ribbon for best five stem collection went to Margaret Baird for a stunning division 3 collection. This was the first show I have been at this year where the Red White and Blue winner did not also receive…
Indianapolis Show Results, miniatures
Lynn Slackman completed the standard-mini double, by winning the Mini Gold Ribbon with Little Rusky. Congratulations again! The Mini White Ribbon went to a particularly attractive vase of Hawera, exhibited by Kay Cunningham. The Lavender Ribbon for best collection of…
Indianapolis Show Results, standard awards
The Indiana Daffodil Society held its annual show this past weekend, April 20 and 21 at Holliday Park Nature Center in northern Indianapolis. The show was moved from its usual date just before the Cincinnati show due to the late…