Cedric Morris
James Waddick (Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:56:43 PST)

Dear Friends,

Our weather has been one series of cold set backs after
another. A lot of early really cold weather and numerous days
hovering around 0 F. Today we have 2 flowers fully open in the
garden and outside. They are the tiny Narcissus minor 'Cedric Morris'
and it seems like spring must be coming.

This is one of the earliest and smallest of the daffodils to
bloom here. This is about the earliest it has bloomed in the last 6
or 8 years, but more likely in mid Feb to Mid Mar. There are 2
flowers in full bloom a few more in buds showing colors and other
bulbs slightly behind. The proverbial breath of fresh air.

I have to thank the late (great) Jack Elliott for pushing me
to get my bulbs. I know of no US grower. My bulbs came from the UK
(and not cheap), but I wish they were more available. Here's a bit of
further info:

http://telegraph.co.uk/gardening/3337020/…

Worth pursuing and a real charmer this time of year.

There's a pic on the wiki too and I took a picture today too
if anyone can post it for me.

Can spring be far behind ?

Best Jim W.

ps Been too busy for my 2 cents on Cacti and plant photos. Next time.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph. 816-746-1949
Zone 5 Record low -23F
Summer 100F +