Category: Historics

Discussion about daffodils registered or known to be in gardens prior to 1940.

World Daffodil Tour – Van Der Veek Field

On our second day, we started with a visit to Carols van der Veek’s field. He maintains a collection started by his father that duplicates (as a back up) the collection at the Hortus Bulborum. I was able to stay…

close up of n. Gracilis

This is showing the color as the blooms first open a buttery yellow and then as they age a few days the petals lighten to a faded silk. Off to pick a few more seed pods. Late freezes and weeks…

n.Gracilis?

We have grown this one for about 25 years. Barrie dug up a clump in north Arkansas that was in bloom in May. This is a few of the bulbs from that clump. The scent is incredible from a vase…

Twin Sisters/n.Medioluteus

The season is winding down here in Texas. It has now been a full five months with at least one or more varieties of daffodils in bloom here at the house. Crimson clover in bloom behind or between the clumps…

Anyone recognize this one?

Hello all — Already have feelers out on this to some of the best (including Donna Dietsch who will be seeing it in person tomorrow), but wanted to see if any of you had a strong thought on the identity of…