Hi All, What an interesting look into bygone days we have been given. It would appear that the youth of ALL countries are all much the same. We have our share of lazy kids who expect everything on a…
Category: Show Prep and Exhibiting
Information about preparing daffodils to exhibit.
Rongotea
Hi Daffnetters , Thanks for the feedback on the photos. Noeline M — yes , your observations on the colour of Gold Conventions cup is something the locals have also noticed this season. If it was a new variety…
From the Fridge
Thanks to all who responded to my little Naming suggestions exercise and I have just been reminded that I did not announce winners. Well, response was so amazing with over 100 names suggested by 23 respondents! Obviously that all took…
Kokopelli in shows
My wife Lina and I would never hesitate to put a well-grown Kokopelli in a collection of standards. It is a lovely flower and, properly placed, provides variation in size, shape and collective texture to enhance the beauty of the…
correcting cyclamineus hybrids
Inspired by Mary Lou’s posting of the correction of hyacinth posture, I offer the attached photos of reflex correction on cyclamineus hybrids, from the RHS show in London. Melissa At 02:39 PM 5/13/2008, Mary Lou Gripshover wrote: Friends, Did you…
Thanks for refrigeration advice:)
Hello, Many thanks to everyone who so kindly replied to my query about refrigerating daffodils before a show. I did pick and store the flowers on Saturday and many survived to win on Wednesday. I didn’t get to see the…