I commented a while ago about using a feather to pollinate. I have now started pollinating and in stripping down a bird feather I was forced to notice that, being right handed, I need to use feathers from the left…
Left wing
Category: Hybridizing
Discussion by daffodil hybridzers around the world, about daffodil fertility and breeding programs accompanied with many photos of seedlings.
‘Windeler’ 2W-WWY
Hi, Last fall I sent out a lot of ‘Windeler’ 2W-WWY to various daffodil groups in the middle Atlantic States, the Northeast Region, and to the area that used to be called New England. At the time there was no…
New Hybrids
I have many new miniature hybrids in my garden, but am only posting a couple. This is a cross between a Leone Low 1Y-O twisted hybrid that she sent to me for breeding purposes 10 or more year ago. This…
Pollination information
I came across my notes from a Theo Sanders presentation on pollination. I had forgotten about this, not sure when it was, but it must have been one of ADS’ virtual Zoom programs: Pollen can last in the fridge for…
Miniatures
I’m finally getting some bloom in my daffodil garden, most miniature hybrids. The attached is some pictures of ‘Snipe’ seedling crossed with ‘Little Gem’. They are not too good because I’m at that age when I can’t bend down to…
