Fred Silcock, one of the world’s finest daffodil hybridizers, left this earth on February 7, 2019 after a short illness. Fred’s magnificent seedlings were not widely known because he avoided entering his blooms in shows. He simply disdained the recognition…
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Information from and about hybridizers around the world.
Blooms at Bob Spott’s
Wednesday, Bob and I went to Ironstone to deliver posters for the upcoming daffodil show in March. After we returned, Bob gave me a tour of his daffodils in bloom. Here are some photos of Bob’s Blooms: Photos of the…
Some 7 8 10’s and fertility updates
The highlight of the winter so far has been Graeme Brumley’s pink viridiflorus hybrid Brumley 915 (My Word x N. viridiflorus). It opens green and matures to a clear persistent pink. There are even hints that it might contribute to…
Daffodil Digging Time
It’s daffodil digging time again. I’m hard at it, and will have a lot of bulbs to sale, or to dispose of one way or another this fall. If you would like a list of my bulbs that are available,…
March 2018 Daffodil Journal
Dear Daffodil Friends, It was wonderful to see many of you this past weekend in Nashville. I hope you have had safe travels and enjoyed the National Convention and Show. Due to last minute problems with the technical and design…
VDS Show Richmond Continued.
In Richmond VA On Saturday. Best Intermediate was Watson Seedling 818 11aY-O. Exhibited by Karen Cogar Best Small Grower was Ginter Genis 5Y-Y by Jane Earle. Unfortunately by picture didn’t take. It looked double exposed. Best Youth three Stems was…