Month: October 2013

Christchurch Show Continued

                    2Y-P Oregon Pioneer S Muckle 2W-P                                               3Y-Y                                         3Y-R  Polar Sky                                   New Penny                                OmeOmy S Muckle                                  D&L Adams                                   S Muckle 3W-Y Am Div 3               Farrango P&L Wild              3W-R                                          3W-W                                      4Y                                                                                                                  Am Div 4 Centrefold                                      Busker                                   Helen…

Christchurch Show

We were delighted to have Harold Koopowitz and Steve Hampsen assist Pearl Speyer and Malcolm Wheeler judge the daffodil section of the show. 260 entries gave us 630 blooms for the judges to consider. There were generally 2 – 6…

ADS Internet Future

In our role as the ADS Internet Services Committee Co-Chairs, Nancy Tackett and I recognize that for the ADS Internet presence to survive generations, new people must be involved.  This is the same problem breeders, raisers,  and hybridizers face, that…

RHS Daffodil, Snowdrop and Tulip Yearbook 2013

I have just got the  latest edition of the RHS’ Daffodil, Snowdrop and Tulip Yearbook 2013 . It is a fantastic read and includes some really interesting articles. Harold Koopowitz ‘s article about miniature Div 11 is fantastic and very informative.      …

Christchurch Show

The Christchurch Show  was held on the 21st and 22nd September. The New Zealand Alpine Garden Society, the Canterbury Rhododendron Society and the Christchurch Daffodil Circle combine for this annual show which is held in the Canterbury Horticultural Society hall. The…