Narcissus January- February 2009

[Lesley Cox]

Your 'Nylon' is much whiter that mine Rob, but we've been through this before and I think the general opinion is that we should now refer to Nylon Group, rather than expect a consistent clone. Maybe the same with 'Julia Jane.'

You're right Otto, and I assure you my thoughts aren't really murderous towards Marcus. On the contrary, as I've had a very nice email this morning doing everything he can to make my importing easier. A prince among men - as, indeed, you are, yourself.

[art600]

General view in bulb house - the three pots bursting with flowers do not have a name

Unknown Narcissus - would welcome educated guesses

[Maggi Young]

Arthur, those three pots are surely fine examples of the recently named Narcissus cuticus ?
Are they not adorable? Cannot understand why these little cuties are not in everyones glass house!

[art600]

Arthur, those three pots are surely fine examples of the recently named Narcissus cuticus ?
Are they not adorable? Cannot understand why these little cuties are not in everyones glass house!

Maggi

They probably are  - they are always unknown

[Roma]

Lovely pictures of narcissi in this thread.  They really brighten up the dull days we are having too many of just now.  I have a few I could label Narcissus cuticus.  They are all grown from seed so even if they have species names on the label there is no guarantee they are what they say they are.  Blanchard's comments on wild sites often mention variability.
The first two are labelled Narcissus hedreanthus but it does not look like it to me.  I specially like the orange anthers.
The others are from SRGC seed sown in 2001, first flowering last year
Narcissus romieuxii albidus zaianicus lutescens x cantabricus - try getting that on a label!! 

[Maggi Young]

Narcissus romieuxii albidus zaianicus lutescens x cantabricus - try getting that on a label!! 

So, Roma, that's why you had those long planks of wood in your car .... for plant labels!  

Great photos, by the way!

[Roma]

In the last post the second picture of N. rom. etc 3 was taken earlier and the colour fades to almost white as in the previuos pic.  Does that make sense?. It's getting late and I've been sitting here too long, having been distracted by the people profiles in the old forum. Thanks for the link Maggi it was very interesting.

[Rob Potterton]

Your 'Nylon' is much whiter that mine Rob, but we've been through this before and I think the general opinion is that we should now refer to Nylon Group, rather than expect a consistent clone. Maybe the same with 'Julia Jane.'

You're right Otto, and I assure you my thoughts aren't really murderous towards Marcus. On the contrary, as I've had a very nice email this morning doing everything he can to make my importing easier. A prince among men - as, indeed, you are, yourself.

Lesley, I missed the earlier thread on Narcissus Nylon, looking back I still can't find it but can comment we have two selections of Nylon, one white as the previous image and one yellow, they have been distributed separately for a number of years. Can't find an image of the yellow form at this moment.

Also looking back I spotted your 'Atlas Gold' - SUPERB. And I find the thread on Julia Jane, the image below was taken a couple of years ago at RHS Vincent Square show in February of a group of our stock plants, this one has been propogated at the nursery vegetatively directly from the original bulbs that Jim Archibald supplied us in 1971. I hope you agree that it is a very distinct Narcissus and quite unlike most of the imposters seen in the previous pages.

edit by M: Many thanks to the humble, down-trodden Nurseryman, from the Forum !  

[Maggi Young]

I know what you mean, Roma... just in case others are confused.... this is the first photo .....
 
 
and this was taken some time ( days) later.... showing how the colour changes.....

[Anthony Darby]

I hope you agree that it is a very distinct Narcissus and quite unlike most of the imposters seen in the previous pages.  

Ah well. That's me telt. Must get the real McCoy from you Rob.

[Luc Gilgemyn]

So the real Julia Jane has finally stood up !! 
Will you bring some to the Harlow show Rob ??

[tonyg]

And i find the thread on Julia Jane, the image below was taken a couple of years ago at RHS Vincent Square show in February of a group of our stock plants, this one has been propogated at the nursery vegetatively directly from the original bulbs that Jim Archibald supplied us in 1971. I hope you agree that it is a very distinct Narcissus and quite unlike most of the imposters seen in the previous pages.  

Jim exhibited a potful at Harlow a few years ago - looked just like your plants Rob.  Where would we be without a poor humble nurseryman to come to our rescue

[maggiepie]

I have really enjoyed looking at all these lovelies, it really brightens up my day.

[Rafa]

Beatidul species!

Tony, It seems youd haven't received my message, well I will send it you again

[Oron Peri]

Rafa,
 
Great photo of this beautiful species,
Does it grow well in pots?