Chionodoxa etc.
James Waddick (Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:13:43 PDT)

Dear All,
It seems like Chionodoxa cultivars can come in pink, white
or blue. Blue seems the most typical, but my favorite is C. forbesii
'Pink Giant. It is large (relatively) vigorous and persists.

I've tried as many as I can reasonably get my hands on and
this definitely performs better than all others.

Still missing 'Blue giant"... one of these days.

....and by the way, the blue (typical ) Scilla bifolia
continues to impress for its small (even minute) size. It self sews
around the garden and can come up thickly enough to put on a show.
I've tried both pink and white forms, but the blue does best.

And the first daffodils have started: 'Rynveld's Early
Sensation', ' Early to Rise', 'Gigantic Star' (in a warm spot), a
couple cyclaminus cvs. and more each day.

And another thanks to the BX (Roy Herold, I think) for the
Corydalis solida 'Eco Special Pink' putting on a nice little show.
Quite a flashy hot pink !

I hope everyone is experiencing the start of spring.

Best to all. Jim W.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
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