Dryad Nursery Snowdrops and Narcissus Ebay Listing 2019

[deee]

i can only find the odd reference to this snowdrop sold on ebay for £1600 in 2014

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/plants/10647220/Woman-pays-1602-to-name-snowdrop.html

Does anyone know if this is fact or some creative reporting ?

That would make Golden Fleece the second most expensive ? at £1390 in 2015 - although everyone states Fleece has the record.

[Blonde Ingrid]

That would make Golden Fleece the second most expensive ? at £1390 in 2015 - although everyone states Fleece has the record.

As I recall, the one you are referring to was snowdrop plus naming rights, so not like-for-like.

Golden Fleece is the highest price for a snowdrop, followed by Dryad Gold Ingot et al.

[deee]

I see what you are saying but surely its still the record price paid for a snowdrop -- name or not

[Blonde Ingrid]

I see what you are saying but surely its still the record price paid for a snowdrop -- name or not

Not at all, the price was for the snowdrop and the naming right, not like for like at all.

[Alan_b]

Once in a blue moon I am asked to give a talk about snowdrops.  I usually mention the Tom Mitchell sale-with-naming-rights but pass over it quickly as not really counting (because of the indeterminate value of the naming rights).  Ironically, I don't think the snowdrop in question has ever been heard of since. 

[Alan_b]

eBay noticed that I checked-out the final price of 'Gold Ingot' and suggested Galanthus elwesii 'John Tomlinson' as a similar alternative.  I don't think so, eBay!

[annew]

  I like it, Alan!
Meanwhile...
The first offering of our stunning new ipoc, Dryad Demeter is now live on ebay, along with Dryad Gold Charm, and Dryad Gold Bullion.
The two Golds are multi-nosed bulbs, quality plants direct from the breeder.

Find them here:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/dryadzny/m.html?item=264159745338&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Dryad Demeter


Dryad Gold Charm


Dryad Gold Bullion

[Blonde Ingrid]

Demeter is a virescent game changer!

[annew]

Our ebay listings including Dryad Demeter finish tonight!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/dryadzny/m.html?item=264159745338&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[Blonde Ingrid]

Stunning result for Dryad Demeter, well done Anne!

[annew]

Thank you to the winning bidder!

[annew]

Our ebay listings tonight include our ultra-rare new ipoc, Dryad Demeter, a game-changer in green snowdrops, and only the second offered.

 If you prefer yellow – there are our renowned Dryad Golds – Bullion, and the last Charm this season. In addition there is the first of our Estonian Spirit pale yellow miniatures.


Josie, the compact ipoc from Rannveig Wallis, makes a rare appearance, and we only have one to offer.


The new double – Miss Prissy, and Sprite, a vigorous green-tip, are offered as multiples to give you a quick impact.
For the lovers of wild species, we have the very rarely offered G. trancaucasicus, a superb and distinctive miniature species, and the scarce hybrid between G. koenenianus and G. fosteri.



Something for everyone – enjoy bidding!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/dryadzny/m.html?item=264172923380&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[annew]

In our listings tonight - the third ever bulb of DRYAD DEMETER our stunning new ipoc - This is YOUR LAST CHANCE to obtain this wonderful new variety this year. We hope to have Demeter available again in 2020.

Also - our last Dryad Gold offerings for this season  - fhe final chance to obtain one of our signature golds:
DRYAD GOLD RIBBON  - the plant for sale has so many noses, I can't properly count (but at least 7) - instant clump coming up!

DRYAD GOLD BULLION – another favourite clumper, already with 4 noses.

GALANTHUS TRANSCAUCASICUS – a classy little species rarely offered.

GALANTHUS SQUIRE BURROUGHS
This one is as rare as hen’s teeth, but so beautiful. A gracilis hybrid spotted by Cliff Curtis in a garden in the village of Ketton. The shape of the flower is supremely elegant, with gracefully pointed outer segments and with the apex of the inner segments flipped out.


Find them all here:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/dryadzny/m.html?item=264184809838&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[annew]

Our Last Dryad Demeter for this year, and last Dryad Golds for this season finish on ebay tonight!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/dryadzny/m.html?item=264184809838&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

[annew]

We are coming to the end of our listings for this season, but have a few late treasures still to offer. First up, a handsome green from Hagen Engelmann's garden - Greenkeeper is a great addition to the later flowering snowdrops to extend your season.

Next one of the desirable Estonian Spirit Group of small nivalis, discovered by renowned Estonian plantsman Taavi Tuulik in abandoned gardens and woods in Estonia and named as part of the Spirit family due to their pale, ghostly coloration and residual presence in abandoned or secluded areas. The clone offered today is 2009/CS4.