Snowdrop

[SusanH]

Can anyone give me any information on Galanthus Brin. I purchased this Galanthus earlier this week but cannot find any info in my Snowdrop reference books. Would appreciate any help. Susan Hermit

[Alan_b]

I have never heard of any such snowdrop and cannot even think of a name like it.

[Alan_b]

Oh, but there might be clues to the name here: http://www.avonbulbs.co.uk/s/galanthus-uncle-dick/463/Product.aspx

[SusanH]

Many thanks - bought it from Cambo Estate so will contact them. Cheers

[Alan_b]

I would be interested to know what you find out and whether there is indeed an association with nurseryman Richard Trotter of Brin.

[SusanH]

Hi - finally managed to find the origin of Brin.  Lady Erskine from Cambo was given this by Dick Trotter when he was gardener at Brin Gardens - s/w of Inverness.  He also named Trotters Merlin.  He was a very good friend of E A Bowles.  It is a very strong growing Galanthus and was found in a rubbish mound - looks like Atkinsii but is much stronger in stature. Cheers Susan H

[Rick Goodenough]

Susan, a cool story tagged to this snowdrop of yours named, 'Brin'.  Hats off for uncovering the name and the interesting provenance. A photo would sure be fun to see if you have one.

[Alan_b]

- looks like Atkinsii but is much stronger in stature.

Atkinsii grows pretty tall when settled.  Something like it but much stronger in stature must be a giant of a snowdrop. 

[Maggi Young]

Hi - finally managed to find the origin of Brin.  Lady Erskine from Cambo was given this by Dick Trotter when he was gardener at Brin Gardens - s/w of Inverness.  He also named Trotters Merlin.  He was a very good friend of E A Bowles.  It is a very strong growing Galanthus and was found in a rubbish mound - looks like Atkinsii but is much stronger in stature. Cheers Susan H

    Ian Christie has made  the following comment :" Hello just found the discussion about Galanthus Brinn this was found at Dick Trotters garden near Inverness about 4 years ago and named Brinn by Catherine Erskine the flowers look like a good G. S. Arnott, cheers Ian the Christie kind "


 .......this raises the question of whether Brin or  Brinn is the correct spelling!

[Alan_b]

From http://www.thepeerage.com/p57067.htm

Richard Durant Trotter1
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     Richard Durant Trotter is the son of John Trotter.2
     He lived at Brin House, Flichity, Inverness-shire, Scotland.1

That would seem to make it one 'n'.

[ichristie]

Hello Alan thanks again for keeping me right and no doubt the Galanthus Brin is a worthwhile garden plant,  cheers Ian the Christie kind

[SusanH]

Hi Ian - many thanks for info on Galanthus Brin (Lady Erskine spells in with one 'n').  I spoke to Lady Erskine personally and she told me all about this Snowdrop.  I had a lovely walk round Cambo Estate at the beginning of the month when the Snowdrops were in full bloom - a wonderful site to see.  The specialist ones were a joy to see in situ and I managed to purchase about 10 varieties I did not have in my collection. I had info on all of these but not Brin so it was most helpful to have a wee chat with Lady Erskine. Thank you for replying. Cheers, Susan H.

[Derek Davidson]

Having missed out at Dunblane I'm off to Cambo Estate tomorrow as its only 30 minutes away to try and source out some nice snowdrops first of many I think. I will put up the photos tomorrow of the one I get.

[SusanH]

Enjoy Cambo - the Snowdrops are stunning, especially the Specialist ones.  To see them growing in large clumps on a sunny day was wonderful.  They also have a lovely display of Hellebores. Have a good day. Susan H

[Derek Davidson]

Just got back home from Cambo Est, I chose to purchase some Galanthus Wasp, Galanthus Sandersii Lowick, would have to agree with you Susan had a great day and still plenty of species snowdrops left.