Hi Folks, This is the first daffodil of the year to flower here in Christchurch. I am fairly sure it is true to name – N cantabricus kesticus. Spring can’t be far away. Dave
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Author: David Adams
Intermediates
Hi folks, I wish to add another view to the discussion on Intermediates. A couple of years ago I entered a flower of Ititahi in the intermediate section of a show. At full size this cultivar grows to about 65mm.…
Visit
Hello folks, Jeanette Robb visited yesterday. She is sorry she missed you all at the World Convention and the chance to thank those who have been so thoughtful to her during the last two years. She had six weeks ill with…
We are back
Hi Folks, After a busy daffodil season our computer was down for a week and then we have taken a much needed break. We joined a Canterbury Horticultural Society tour to Chatham Island for a week. What a fascinating place…
Riccarton Horticultural Society Show
Hi Folks, The first show in Canterbury wthe show was hosted by the Riccarton Horticultural Society on 8th September. Because the show did not clash with the North Island National most of the better Canterbury exhibitors were able to exhibit…
Daffodils with more than six petals.
Proof that this is not a one house wonder. Betty was also the source of the other bulbs. From Graeme Flemming’s comments we may have to add another Horticultural division. The flowers of this one are actually very attractive. Dave