Narcissus research project

[YT]

Good to know that you've already came back to your home in safe, Matt Looking forward to hearing about this exciting field trip

[Matt T]

I want to share a few more pictures from the Fritillaria lusitanica population I found in P.N. de Andújar, because the plants showed much variation in the colour and patterning of the flowers. One thing that also struck me was their size, with field guides stating 'up to 30cm' but many of these were at least 18' / 45cm and very impressive. Enjoy.

[Matt T]

More of those lovely Frits.

[Thorkild Godsk]

My Fritillaria lusitanica looks like this.
Thorkild. DK.

[Matt T]

Those who are expecting to receive the report from my study trip to Spain following in the footsteps of John W. Blanchard, 'Spanish Diary 1986 revisited' do not have long to wait. I'm just waiting to receive the colour plates from the printer and they will be despatched. Four articles have also been written for various gardening society journals and will be published in due course. Will keep you all posted on when / where you can read them. In the meantime, here are a few pictures to whet your appetites. LOTS more can be seen in the talks I will be giving on 4 Oct in Perth, 5 Oct in Dunblane and 29 Nov in Aberdeen. Details are in the Perth, Angus and Aberdeen local group programmes here.

Species shown in the photos are:
Narcissus cantabricus
Narcissus gaditanus
Narcissus longispathus
Narcissus cuatrecasasii var. segimonensis
Narcissus triandrus var. cernuus

[annew]

  heaven.

[Matt T]

Finally, the report from my trip John W. Blanchard's 'Spanish Diary 1986' revisited is ready to go! Crowdfunder supporters will be receiving their copies through the post in a few days.

However, I can also announce a SPECIAL OFFER where anyone can receive by email an electronic copy of the full technical report from my trip (including field notes, which will help you plan your own similar trip) in return for a £10 donation to the Scottish Rock Garden Club Exploration Fund.

You can send your donations to me by cash (at your own risk), cheque or Paypal and I will pass on 100% of the amount collected to the SRGC. Please email me on: mtopsfield@icloud.com for full details.

The SRGC Exploration Fund provides small grants to research projects and trips across the world, that increase our understanding of rock garden plants in their habitats and with an emphasis on sharing the results widely.

Thanks for your support.


Photograph: Narcissus cuatrecasasii var. segimonensis on the slopes of El Almadén

[annew]

It's a fascinating read and made me want to book my flight out straight away!
Does the electronic copy contain any more photos, Matt?

[Matt T]

Glad you enjoyed it, Anne. The electronic version of the report is the same as the paper copy you have. However, there will be more photographs in an article that should appear in The Rock Garden in January 2017 as well as a photo-essay supplement in the International Rock Gardener at the same time.

[annew]

I'll look forward to those.

[YT]

I received your report on Tuesday, Matt Wonderful

[Maggi Young]

Matt’s article on some of the  plants other than narcissus which he saw during his  trip were published in the IRG 81 (International Rock Gardener e-magazine)    HERE
In the January 2017 issue of the SRGC‘s printed  journal, The Rock Garden #138 his report on the trip in relation to Blanchard’s findings will be  printed. In the online IRG  #85  of January 2017, a photo essay supplement will be included. That issue will go online on the last Friday of the month.