Is it still snowing in Ohio ??
I hope not — we hope your weather is improving and spring is finally arriving ,
and that you all have some fine flowers for the shows .
OHIO SNOW was in Feilding at our bulb sales day — catching most of us by surprise as we expected Spud to arrive with bulbs, not flowers .
Spud flowered these two flowers from bulbs imported from the U S A . The bulbs were potted when they arrived and grown on in a cool, shaded area and have been held for about 3 weeks in a cooler.
They were good, show quality blooms — very clean white and good form. Spud would love to be on a plane taking them to Murphys for your show, — however, not to be.
This variety has an interesting history, previously detailed on daffnet.
Spud Brogden sent this smart 2 W W to the States under seedling number: not surprisingly it soon achieved success on the show benches and particularly at an Ohio Show. It was subsequently named Ohio Snow and is still regularly exhibited.
Back in N Z, Spud lost his stock; saw how well it was doing Stateside and was keen to restock.
He asked me to thank those who had sent one of his children back home; they are enjoying being
back in their raisers garden again and when fully acclimatised will be seen on Kiwi show benches.
If there is a moral to the story, surely it must be; ” Give and thou shalt receive “
I’m sure it’s not the first time we have heard of similar seedling loses and recovery.
Generosity with seedlings is frequently a great insurance policy.
Best wishes to all Northern growers and good luck for the growing and showing season.
Cheers
John
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