Month: August 2010

Emailing: M127a-10 (1), M127a-10 (2), M127a-10 (3)

 This is a new seedling from N.atlanticus which will be fertile. The top floret measures 31mm, the scent is exquisite ( Violet like) and I hope that it’s vigour will continue. I think it is even better than my orange cupped seedlings that…

Sad news

Hello All,   This is to let you know that Max Hamilton passed away peacefully this morning.  While this was expected it is hard to believe that our friend and former business partner in Koanga Daffodils (for 22 years) is…

Max

Hello All,   We were going to visit Max on Tuesday but Kath told us that he was not well enough for visitors.  He had a very bad night on Monday.  Will keep you all informed.   Peter

Fw: Terminator .

Hi John   I have always had the best flowers from Terminator out of 10″ clay pots 5 bulbs to the pot as they are much more refined than in the ground which are usually rougher. This year nature performed her…

Sulphur Monarch .

A  very  reliable early  yellow  trumpet  from  John  Hunter  .. Just  starting  here  in  the  old beds  ;  one  I  use  a  lot at  the  early  shows  . Grows  to  a  good  size;  well  named  as  it  is  a  distinctive …

Kiwi Solstice .

When  this  flower  first  appeared  on  the  show  benches  in  the  earlt  1990,s ,  it  was  streets ahead  of  it,s  rivals  in  roundness ,  symetry  and sheer  colour  appeal . I  have  difficulty  telling  the  difference between  K  Solstice  and …