Day: April 24, 2008

Jill & Paul Griesse’s “farm”.

Today Betty Kealiher; my Granddaughter and myself were treated to a tour of the extensive plantings at Jill & Paul Griesse’s “farm”.   It was a glorious afternoon; the daffodils are at their peak; and we enjoyed a lovely tea…

Narcissus ID

hi all  Does anyone recognise this Narcissus? Although the camera shows it as being pure white the trumpet has a slight lilac colour. It may be darker than this when freshly open thanks Mark N Ireland  

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…