Daffodils Universal Favorite
Lilting grace, cheerful demeanor, and a subtle quality composed of form, texture, and poise make the daffodil a universal favorite. Color, too! While yellow, in all its chromatic variations, and
Lilting grace, cheerful demeanor, and a subtle quality composed of form, texture, and poise make the daffodil a universal favorite. Color, too! While yellow, in all its chromatic variations, and
A quaint little white daffodil grown and loved in England more than 300 years ago is the cernuus or swan neck daffodil (Narcissus moschatus). Demure and feminine in expression, it
Few novelties have caused more excitement in the horticultural world than the pink daffodil. Unfortunately, exhibition varieties such as Salmon Trout, Rose Caprice, and Pink Monarch are still too expensive
When you buy a daffodil bulb, you buy for keeps. No replacement will ever be needed, so your original outlay, spread over 10 to 15 years – by which time
Naturalizing daffodils is a delightful hobby for anyone with a plot where the grass can remain uncut until the foliage has thoroughly ripened, disintegrated, or disappeared and pulls away easily
Every new daffodil introduction is interesting to the enthusiast. If the price is within his reach, he is tempted to buy. But in many cases, the cost is prohibitive, and
Daffodils are among the most infallible of spring bulbs—anyone can grow them. Some varieties will thrive and multiply in almost any soil from Florida to Maine, and most varieties will
While the memory of your early spring garden is still fresh, why not compile next year’s bulb list for fall delivery? Narcissus should be at the top of your list,
The Miniature Daffodils are from 2”, the tiniest, to 9” inches high. Most species or hybrids are only a generation removed from the species. And most, like their taller, 15-
One of the delightful and charming old daffodils is Narcissus jonquilla simplex, sometimes called Queen Anne’s daffodil. Crowing 6″ to 8″ inches high, with thin, grass-like foliage, the slender stems