Narcissus, Colleen.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 13, 28 September 1910, Page 46

Narcissus, Colleen.

Very many new and beautiful daffodils have appealed during tin* season just closed, hut so great have been the improvements made in the last few years that the standard of judgment has been raised correspondingly higher. 'l’he consequence is that comparatively few varieties pass muster before Hit* Daffodil Comm it tee of the Royal Horticultural

Society, and when a variety does secure an award or certificate, there can be no question an to its merits. Colleen is one of the few that gained an Award of Merit in 1910. It is a charming variety, with broad, thick perianth segments of the purest whiteness, its slightly reflexing form indicating descent from one of the finest forms of the poeticus family. It has good size as well as an excellent form to recommend it, and the purity and substance of the perianth are enhanced by tlie flatfish and moderately ‘broad cup, whieli is of an unusual shade, and extremely attractive. The colour of the cup is green, with a yellowish tinge, and it is this charming green shade that suggested the name of Colleen. Colleen secured its Award of Merit on May 3, when exhibited by Messrs. R. Wallace ami Co., of Colchester.