Narcissus April 2008

[David Nicholson]

Couple of pictures of my Narcissus W P Milner

[mark smyth]

With a slug inside!? Are they in pots?

[mark smyth]

There was chat the other day about what direction Narcissus face. Mine face southsoutheast

[David Nicholson]

With a slug inside!? Are they in pots?

OK Hawkeye, I hadn't see that. yes they are in pots. By the way, my Silva compass which has been in a drawer for many years appears to have become disorientated. It now points South rather than magnetic North why should this be?

[Martin Baxendale]

By the way, my Silva compass which has been in a drawer for many years appears to have become disorientated. It now points South rather than magnetic North why should this be?

David, I think the magnetic polarity of the compass needle must have been reversed (possibly by a magnetic field?). I think (pretty sure) you can turn the polarity back the right way by running a magnet across the glass or plastic above the needle and along the length of the needle. Try this in different directions along the length of the needle until the needle goes back to facing North.

[David Nicholson]

Thanks Martin, if I can get hold of a magnet I'll give that a try.

[Martin Baxendale]

Thanks Martin, if I can get hold of a magnet I'll give that a try.

A fridge magnet might do it if you have one.

[David Nicholson]

Never thought of a fridge magnet!

[Lesley Cox]

It's really nothing to do with that at all. That poor little compass is showing a quite understandable yearning to go south; telling David that the English summer is to be avoided in favour of the NZ winter which will assuredly be pleasanter than what he'd otherwise have. Clear, crisp sparkling days rather than the dull, grey and damp mugginess of UK conditions. When are you booking your plane ticket David? I'll be at the airport to meet you.

[Maggi Young]

English summer is to be avoided in favour of the NZ winter which will assuredly be pleasanter than what he'd otherwise have. Clear, crisp sparkling days rather than the dull, grey and damp mugginess of UK conditions.

Good grief, you almost had me convinced there, Lesley      Though what family Ann and Bill would think to that when they are coming over HERE this summer, I don't know! 
I'd best stay put....but don't let me stop you, David 

[Michael J Campbell]

A few in bloom this week.
Narcissus nevadensis. can someone confirm ID please?
Narcissus nevadensis.02
Narcissus bantram.
Narcissus curleylocks
Narcissus Ice wings. With a  little weather damage.
Narcissus Lilac charm.

[art600]

I particularly like N. Lilac Charm, but where do they get the name from

[Maggi Young]

I think your N. nevadensis looks about right, Michael.

Arthur... today in Edinburgh there was a primula hybrid called Lilac Fairy! So these names are widespread 

[Armin]

Lovely pix from everybody!

[Rafa]

Some pics from this afternoon