Discussion by daffodil hybridzers around the world, about daffodil fertility and breeding programs accompanied with many photos of seedlings.
In 2013 (I was just getting started in hybridizing) I was crossing things that I had. I was not following the “rule of thumb” of crossing similar colored flowers. I now generally cross yellow with yellow and white with white…
Here is a question that I have never seen discussed. We know that some species are self-infertile but others are self fertile. What is the situation in hybrids? Selfing is a standard practice in other plant groups to explore recombination…
Dear friends, Dr. John Reed’s former assistant and the new owner of Oakwood Daffodils, Julie Martin, has updated the contact information for Oakwood Daffodils. The new email address is . Additionally, Oakwood Daffodils’s bulbs will be available on…
The American Daffodil Society (ADS) will Reach for the Stars in 2021 with an amazing group of Speakers and Events at our first 2021 Virtual National Convention scheduled for multiple days from February 25 to May 1, 2021! The fun…
It is with heavy heart that I announce the death of Dr. John Reed of Oakwood Daffodils in Niles, Michigan. John died peacefully this morning in the hospital. Thanks to all who sent cards of encouragement, and for those of…
It is again and again interesting to observe how much the pollen parent influences the size of the seeds for the same seed parent. Theo