A New Narcissus, Apricot Queen
This splendid Narcissus created a considerable amount of interest w ben show n by Mr Wilson at the Royal Horticultural Society's exhibition. It is an exceedingly striking Hower of the Engleheartii or Hat-cup section. It is huge and very round, being fully 34 inches across and the segments ].} Inches broad. The perianth is Hat and of much .substance. 'l’he segments, which are of the palest sulphur, are very smooth, broad, well rounded and very much overlap. I’he disc-like eye is quite Hat and measures ] 3-8 inches across, being larger than a half-crow n piece. The colour throughout the entire cup is a rich bright apricot; it is certainly the best Hat-cup of this colour yet introduced. The stock is in the hands of Robert Sydenham, Limited, but there are only three or four bulbs to be sold this year.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 13, 28 September 1910, Page 46
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144A New Narcissus, Apricot Queen New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 13, 28 September 1910, Page 46
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