Month: April 2013

Oregon Daffodil Society #2 – Portland Show – 2013

Photos of 5 Stem Collections and the Bronze Ribbon (Tuggle) Below is the Red, White and Blue Ribbon Winner for the Best 5 Stems of American Breeding. Exhibited by Theresa Fritchle. It featured (Back row l to r): Trumpet Warrior…

W-O Cyclamineus

Daffnet, Attached is a 6W-O seedling of mine (‘Woodthrush’ x ‘Iroquois’).   The cross was made in 2002 and is slated for a second lining out this fall. My goal when breeding this was to create 1W-O and 6W-O flowers (much like…

ADS shows judging reminder

I’m posting this for Carolyn Hawkins, ADS Judging Schools Chairman: This is a reminder to everyone this year when planning judge’s panels for your show.  Check the ADS Handbook on page 110, CHOOSING THE CHAMPIONS, the second sentence.  “The panels…

‘ Tahi ” , First Kiwi Daff for 2013

While many in the North are having a late season as the long winter hangs on , the first daffs are emerging in a few gardens in our area .”Tahi ” , 8W – WY , with it,s well documented…

Oregon Daffodil Society – Portland Show – 2013

The Oregon Daffodil Society held its second show this past weekend in Portland, Oregon at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden. The show is held jointly with the American Rhododendron Society, Portland Chapter. High winds, driving rain, light hail, and generally miserable…