Small and Miniature Daffodils

Later in the season, yellow and red 'Bantam' is a choice addition to the garden. All white 'Elrond' and 'Elwing' are fitting companions. 'Mary Lou,' pictured at the top of this column, is perfect for the front of the border. 'Reggae' and 'Tiger Moth' in white and pink are fine companions. 'Sidhe,' a Cornish fairy, is perhaps a bit tall, but it is so airy and graceful that I think it meets our requirements. Its light yellow, pendent blooms usually come two or three to a stem. 'Dainty Miss' is an absolute delight! The small pure white blossoms, one to a stem, are borne in profusion. Every bloom is perfect; I know I can always count on it for exhibition purposes as well as making a wonderful display in the garden. The pink and white 'Delia' backed with Mertensia virginica makes a lovely picture in a shady corner of my garden. But beware: the Mertensia will seed about and soon take over the garden.

Late in the season, I wouldn't want to be without 'Hawera' or 'April Tears.' These two cultivars are very similar, and the former is often substituted for the latter. But either would be delightful in the garden. Much pricier, but of similar form, are 'Woodstar' and 'Angel's Whisper.' The latter has an added bonus of fragrance. Bringing down the curtain on daffodil season are the jonquil hybrids 'Bebop,' 'Sun Disc,' and 'Stafford.' Last of all, blooming with the latest poets, is 'Baby Moon,' with several very fragrant florets to the stem. The fragrance and the memories linger on.

SOURCES FOR SMALL AND MINIATURE DAFFODILS: (Specialists who grow their own bulbs, but you must hurry if you want to order by mail.)

Grant E. Mitsch Novelty Daffodils, P.O. Box 218, Hubbard, OR 97032; havensr@web-ster.com; www.web-ster.com/havens/mitsch/

Nancy R. Wilson, 6525 Briceland-Thorn Rd., Garberville, CA 95542; nwilson@asis.com; www.asis.com/~wilson

Cherry Creek Daffodils, 21700 S.W. Chapman Road, Sherwood, OR 97140-8608; stevev@europa.com http://home.europa.com/~stevev/main.html

R.A. Scamp, 14 Roscarrack Close, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4PJ, England

Glenbrook Bulb Farm, 28 Russell Rd., Claremont, Tasmania 7011, Australia

IMPORTED BULBS:

Brent and Becky's Bulbs, 7463 Heath Trail, Gloucester, VA 23061; www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com

McClure and Zimmerman, P.O. Box 368, Friesland, WI 53935-0368; info@mzbulb.com

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