Galanthus in January 2018

[Blonde Ingrid]

This must be the origin of he variety Ramsay as well then?

That is correct Anne, James Broun-Ramsay, was the 1st Marquess of Dalhousie.

[Shauney]

A few plants I have flowering at the moment.

1 Diggory
2 I first found this last year a 4x4 nivalis and it's done the same thing year
3Another find of mine
4 South Hayes

[steve owen]

Not at all that's what we like!
I am stumped, have checked my database and it's not one I grow.  Sorry I can't help as nothing I have matches.  The flowering before Christmas is great and it has lovely marks so I am sure it must be known - perhaps Steve Owen will know?

The pic doesn't ring any bells with me. It looks a little like my early greentip St Crispin's Day, but that flowers in the last week of October, which is a good deal earlier than the unknown snowdrop - and St CD was a seedling originating here and is in limited circulation.

[Blonde Ingrid]

Morning patrol in bright sunshine with a definite Andy Byfield influence.

First Lemongrass, a Tier 1 yellow in my view. The contrast on the inners between the apical and basal mark is stunning. It also seems to be increasing steadily which is encouraging.

Auntie Nellie Danglers is still flowering well and the size of the flower is incredible. I still prefer the name Fred Bassett by the way Andy!

Next my second clump of Andre's Fault is in action. This is not quite Morgana but it is close. There were a couple of questions about the deep green inner, Yes it is that dark and I have included Green Tear, also flowering today to highlight the deepness of Andrea's Fault.

The good news is that Morgana is but a few days away.

[Hans J]

Galanthus transcaucasicus seed from Pilous collected Nagorny Karabach

Hello Tony ,

now is finally my Gal. transcaucasicus ex Nagorny Karabach ( also grown from Pilous seeds ) open
I do really not believe those name
flower wrong
leaves wrong
But what it is ...no idea

Greetings
Hans

[Mariette]

This one came as G. alpinus to me - a very chunky and attractive snowdrop.

[WimB]

Galanthus gracilis, with in the background Helleborus niger.

[annew]

Morning patrol in bright sunshine with a definite Andy Byfield influence.

First Lemongrass, a Tier 1 yellow in my view. The contrast on the inners between the apical and basal mark is stunning. It also seems to be increasing steadily which is encouraging.

Auntie Nellie Danglers is still flowering well and the size of the flower is incredible. I still prefer the name Fred Bassett by the way Andy!

Next my second clump of Andre's Fault is in action. This is not quite Morgana but it is close. There were a couple of questions about the deep green inner, Yes it is that dark and I have included Green Tear, also flowering today to highlight the deepness of Andrea's Fault.

The good news is that Morgana is but a few days away.

Lemongrass is a beauty - is it, along with Ronald Mackenzie, one of the only two yellows with a double inner mark?

[Blonde Ingrid]

Brief sunshine for this morning's patrol.

First up Anne Wright's Dryad Gold Ribbon and Dryad Gold Nugget (Nugget has the chartreuse inner). Both looking very distinctive and beautiful in the sunlight. Both are increasing well which is a common feature in Anne's snowdrops. Both currently on Ebay for those on the trail
 

Next Belvedere Gold, a new one for me, originally selected by Gisela Schmiemann, but also increasing well. Very nice shape to the flowers and a great addition to the yellows.

Then Sandersii GP, one of the delicate yellows.

Finally June Boardman, very slow in bulking, but has an interesting and pretty shape.

[annew]

Galanthus Dryad Venus
After 9 years development work, and trialling, we are excited to introduce the second variety to be released from our inverse poculiform snowdrop breeding programme.   For a formal description, please see the other thread, but we couldn't resist having a bit of fun here 
This seedling is a favourite with all who have seen it for its curvaceous, shapely flowers with a flirty frill around the outer segments on mature flowers. The mark on the outer segments is shaped like an inverted heart. The inner segments are not willingly revealed, but if you have a peek you will see that the inner mark is a deeper green 'X' or kiss. With such a ravishing, sensuous shape and markings the only fitting name was Venus, as the Goddess of Love and Beauty.
It is a mid-height snowdrop growing to about 20cm high under glass, probably shorter in the open. At flowering time the plicate leaves are short and display the flowers well. It has a upright habit, and the spathe is erect. To add to all this, not only is it scented, but it probably carries yellow genes having Wendy's Gold and Corrin as parents, so will be useful in breeding programmes for yellow poculiforms.

[annew]

Also photographed today:
Dryad Gold Bullion

Spindlestone Surprise

Rosemary Burnham

Comparison of Dryad Gold Bullion and Spindlestone Surprise

[Blonde Ingrid]

Galanthus Dryad Venus
After 9 years development work, and trialling, we are excited to introduce the second variety to be released from our inverse poculiform snowdrop breeding programme.   For a formal description, please see the other thread, but we couldn't resist having a bit of fun here 
This seedling is a favourite with all who have seen it for its curvaceous, shapely flowers with a flirty frill around the outer segments on mature flowers. The mark on the outer segments is shaped like an inverted heart. The inner segments are not willingly revealed, but if you have a peek you will see that the inner mark is a deeper green 'X' or kiss. With such a ravishing, sensuous shape and markings the only fitting name was Venus, as the Goddess of Love and Beauty.

What a breathtaking snowdrop Anne! Quote from my AT: "In addition to getting it, can I date it as well" 

[Maggi Young]

'Dryad Venus' is  quite the show girl.     Every bit as coquettish as the Botticelli version!

Got the snuffles here, so Fred Admin's failure to add a scent button to the forum is  temporarily forgiven!   

[David Lowndes]

Can’t compete with all these exotic snowdrops right now but very pleased with G.’Ronald Mackenzie’ purchased last year. Thanks in part to advice on this forum it has not only stayed alive but has three scapes and looks amazing in the sunshine.


 edit by maggi - waiting  for resized photo to be posted !

[Alan_b]

Hmm...photo won’t open....

0 kB so nothing there, David.