Galanthomania - the book

[mark smyth]

I've known about Joe's yellow Trym for a couple of years now but trying to get a photo from him is like getting blood from a stone.

[johnw]

Galanthomania: Snowdrops (Hardback) (English/Dutch; Flemish) By (author) Hanneke Van Dijk

The book cover:

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Thanks for that Maggi and Wim. Noticed the Flemish ( ) and Ken said he saw somehwere there was a Dutch version but hasn't been able to find the reference since.  Thanks for the offer Mark, I'll look into that otherwise I shall be in a sweat till mid-summer, however shipping would probably be the same as the price of the book.

johnw

[Maggi Young]

Obviously the white flower fans are rather excited about this new book from Hanneke van Dijk.
She published an article in the Dutch bulb growers' journal in July where she described the new classification system.
As the KAVB is the official Registration place for Galanthus, she had previously explained to the KAVB Committee about her ideas and plans for a key.
I expect the Committee gave her some useful ideas as well that she could incorporate into her manuscript.
Hannike worked on this this Classification together with Forumist Wim Snoeijer ( you may know him from his  Agapanthus book and of the Classification system for Clematis), who is very knowledgable on this subject.

 Here are two pdfs of the article..... in Dutch but not unreadable, I think, when one works out the likely words for the subject!!


 Galanthus article_Part1.pdf (496 kB - downloaded 207 times.)

 Galanthus article_Part2.pdf (434.8 kB - downloaded 178 times.)

[emma T]

If you can create me a blokes 'butch version' of the knitted hat in black or dark navy with embroidered snowdrops I will be very interested in having one for wearing on special occasions,    

I can do that   no problem

I've known about Joe's yellow Trym for a couple of years now but trying to get a photo from him is like getting blood from a stone.

Shame ,just have to wait till it get posted on Ebay in 10 years time  

[Lesley Cox]

My God, I thought another new topic and called "Galanthomania?" What are all the others about then?

But yes, I see you're actually serious. 

[fermi de Sousa]

shes wearing a hat i knitted for her   ( complete with embroidered snowdrops )

If you can create me a blokes 'butch version' of the knitted hat in black or dark navy with embroidered snowdrops I will be very interested in having one for wearing on special occasions,    

Wouldn't a green cap with white ear-flaps be more appropriate? It could be all the rage for snowdrop viewing parties! With maybe an embroidered green patch towards to the tips 
And the very special ones could be gold
Emma
you could start a trend!
cheers
fermi

[johnw]

shes wearing a hat i knitted for her   ( complete with embroidered snowdrops )

If you can create me a blokes 'butch version' of the knitted hat in black or dark navy with embroidered snowdrops I will be very interested in having one for wearing on special occasions,    

Wouldn't a green cap with white ear-flaps be more appropriate? It could be all the rage for snowdrop viewing parties! With maybe an embroidered green patch towards to the tips 
And the very special ones could be gold
Emma
you could start a trend!
cheers
fermi

Emma  - I think fermi is onto something here, these hats could go viral.  I'd like a big knitted one for Canadian winters, just like 'Colossus'.

johnw   

[chasw]

Having only quickly looked through the book,the small pictures in the back,Rodmarton looks wrong to me

[emma T]

this forum is mentioned on the page about lattice pots 

mmmm i shall have to get knitting 

[Alan_b]

Galanthomania: Snowdrops (Hardback) (English/Dutch; Flemish) By (author) Hanneke Van Dijk

Hanneke Van Dijk usually attends the Galanthus Gala with a tour party from Holland.  This might be an opportunity to get your copy of her book signed, if she is willing.

[Brian Ellis]

You'll have to take orders Emma, how about one with South Hayes on it 

[mark smyth]

I'm sure she will. She is selling the book at the Gala

[mark smyth]

My book was mailed on Wednesday and hasnt arrived.

I did get a look at one yesterday. I'm quoted in the lattice pot section. Should I get a free book? 

[steve owen]

No but you get a free lattice pot.

[mark smyth]

Mailed on Wednesday my book arrived today.