Day: December 23, 2011

2 Bulbocodiums

Here are two Selections of bulbocodium style hybrids. Both involve a highly symmetric, frilled form of N. bulbocodium romieuxii. The fluting or frilling is apparent in both photos and is quite pleasing. As Harold mentioned, splendid, striking things in bloom…

Double bulbocodiums?

About 10 years ago I flowered several double bulbocodiums and then accidentally the entire row was discarded. Something I have always regretted. So imagine my surprise and joy to find this flowering in a pot of N. cantabricus foliosus. Not…

Oooops

Ooops. I said Lawrence was from Tasmania. He’s not, he’s from the A.C.T. area of Australia. Mary Lou

blooming in Ohio, in time for Christmas

Friends, Today I have my first daffodil of the season, just in time for the Christmas holidays! It’s a seedling bred from ancestors around the world, like most Americans who can trace their roots to other countries. The seed parent…

Earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand

The morning news reported at least three more major earthquakes in Christchurch today. We hope our friends in New Zealand are safe, and wish them a peaceful weekend with their loved ones. Vicky Eicher Charlottesville VA