Louise de Coligny is another white-pink trumpet with a distinct scent of wild roses. Old 1940 introduction from Holland but looks like it has Mrs. R.O.Backhouse in the breeding. All of the ones I grow have a serious number of…
Month: August 2008
NZ South Island National Show information
Hi Daffnetters for those NZ’rs who live in the Lower North Island & are thinking of taking the Ferry across to Hope for the National show, the following information may be of use. Both The Interislander and the Bluebridge Companies…
first daffodils
detecting fragrance
In a message dated 8/17/2008 5:34:49 PM Eastern Standard Time,
daffodil scent
Keith – I love love love the scent of daffodils – all varieties. None of them stink to me. I would have many many more daffodils for forcing,and for growing, if I could afford them. Martha Stoodley, Muskogee OK Today's Topics: 1.…
scented or unscented daffodils…
Welcome to Daffnet, Susan. You’ve hinted at a distinct difference amongst daffodils, whether from preference or allergies. But scent should certainly be considered with flowers forced for the enjoying indoors. And as Keith Kridler explained it, the perception of a…