Scottish Rock Garden Club Forum
Bulbs => Galanthus => Topic started by: mark smyth on December 01, 2008, 10:05:35 AM
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The Colesbourne list is now live
http://www.snowdrop.org.uk/ (http://www.snowdrop.org.uk/) Click on sales.
Good luck boys and girls
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There is really only one snowdrop I want this season (it's not on the above list). You know the one Mark. ;)
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There are many great ones on that list
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no mail order :'(
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Many nice snowdrops but what strikes me is that I received three bulbs of G. 'Diggory' in exchange for some of my own bulbs last year and how generous a trade it was.
There is a lot of sense in purchasing a few good snowdrops and then exchanging with another enthusiast after a few years.
Paddy
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Loes there many coach trips from Holland going to snowdrop events. Dont you know anyone who can collect for you?
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While there are some desirable snowdrops on the Colesbourne list that I do not have, the one on this year's hit list isn't.
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Anthony - which one?
regards
John
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'Flocon de neige' - I can dream. :)
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'Flocon de neige' - I can dream. :)
Shouldn't have to dream too long, Anthony, snow is all around us and heading your way... why not enjoy the real thing?? :P ::)
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That kind is too ephemeral Maggi. :(
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Comes free, though, and the Children like it!
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'Flocon de neige' - I can dream. :)
Sorry Anthony,
I can't help you with that one. When reading your previous post I hoped that I could fulfill your wish... but, alas, I cannot. :-[
Sorry.
John
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No worries. As for EBay ... that will be excellent sport of the spectator kind in due course. ;D
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While there is chat about 'Floccon' I'm happy that mine is now poking above soil level. I'm always worried that the dreaded fly will get the specials. Next year, following expert advice, all my bulbs will be dosed with Provado
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While there is chat about 'Floccon' I'm happy that mine is now poking above soil level. I'm always worried that the dreaded fly will get the specials. Next year, following expert advice, all my bulbs will be dosed with Provado
Did you get my email Mark?
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Perhaps we should all send one Anthony ;D ;D ;D
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yes.
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I get so many emails asking for snowdrops another two will be OK ;D
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Who's asking you for showdrops Mark? Not me. :-\ Mind you, I have been known to buy snowdrops for other people on request, when they are not in a position to do so themselves.
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No not you or anyone else on the forum. I get many emails from Europe especially Germany and Holland. If I think I can help I always forward requests. Those that ask for rarest of the rare I delete the email
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...however, you did say that someone will have 'Flocon de Neige' flowering size bulbs in their catalogue soon, so you know something I don't but would like to know more about.
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Yes it would be nice to know. I expect it'l be Joe.
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Actually, what Mark wrote was this:
Re: Chipping/Twin-scaling type question
« Reply #77 on: November 29, 2008, 10:05:31 PM »
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I heard a whisper today the 'Flocon' will appear on one of the lists that will come out later this month. The price will be c£50 for a flowering bulb.
So it's all chinese whispers as far as I can see.... why not apply for all the snowie lists and see what's offered?
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Yes apply to everyone. I'm sure mailing lists are big but a few extra shouldnt be a problem. Once you place an order the list should come every year.
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Yes it would be nice to know. I expect it'l be Joe.
Brian,
Doesn't Joe's list get published around the end of January? I'm sure Joe is the most likely candidate but Mark mentioned by the end of the month. Apart from North Green, are there any other 'biggies' left who may have this for sale?
David
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Yes I think it does David, so it's thinking caps back on :-\ North Green normally comes out in January too I seem to remember (somebody will put me right I am sure).
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Yes I think it does David, so it's thinking caps back on :-\ North Green normally comes out in January too I seem to remember (somebody will put me right I am sure).
27th December for North Green's list last year. ;D
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I didn't send for North Green's list and think it is immoral the way he puts snowdrops up for blind auction. In a real auction the cost you pay would be next increment from the next highest bidder. I would be interested to see the prices actually paid for each of, say, five of one kind offered this way. Can't imagine he'll have it on his normal list? As for Chinese whispers: they have to start somewhere.
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...and of course there is Ivycroft, and Avon are putting out another list too 8)
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In Feb there will be Avon's list and Foxgrove's catalogue
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Anthony you really should venture south some year to see what is available at the Galanthus Gala. I just looked at airfares for Edinburgh to Stansted. It's £52 return but would have been under £40 a few weeks back.
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You trying to get me into trouble Mark? :o (Check the date!!!!)
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Oh yes. Bring her for a special date to Hatfield.
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We have distracted badly from the original theme! Did anyone place an order?
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I must say I found the Colesbourne list interesting and, though the Bulb Despot's cry of "I wouldn't buy a snowdrop" was ringing in my ears.... I may have requested a couple of snowies.... I only say may.... please note :-\... on the grounds I might incriminate myself. :-[ :-X ( little fat ones, that's as much as I'm saying!!)
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( little fat ones, that's as much as I'm saying!!)
What do you mean Maggi?
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Brian,
Doesn't Joe's list get published around the end of January? I'm sure Joe is the most likely candidate but Mark mentioned by the end of the month. Apart from North Green, are there any other 'biggies' left who may have this for sale?
David
Monksilver catalogue arrival dates - 26 January 2007 - 25 January 2008
Northgreen catalogue arrival dates - 3 February 2007 - 28 December 2007
Don't forget Foxgrove!...
John :)
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Hagen, I like the fuller flower shapes...... wie eine kurze, weibliche Frau 8)
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Maggi, I like small, but feminine woman (one is much better for me, than all ) too. Thinking galanthophile it looks like the pic.
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Hagen, we are in agreement here... the snowdrop you show is very beautiful to my eyes .
Such a sweet name, too.... Dickerchen = Dumpling :D
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i have heard of north green snowdrops before, but i have no information on them
do they offer mail order?
rob
North Green do mail order only, no visitors. Address: North Green Snowdrops, North Green Only, Stoven, Beccles NR34 8DG. You need to send £2 for the catalogue (and £2 every year if you want a catalogue every year - there's a space for catalogue cost on their order form, so you pay for next year's catalogue with this year's order. I make no comment.)
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Hagen, we are in agreement here... the snowdrop you show is very beautiful to my eyes .
Such a sweet name, too.... Dickerchen = Dumpling :D
Yes, 'Dickerchen' is a real beauty, Hagen. I admired it on your website too. Is it a pure nivalis form or a hybrid? And does it open its petals up higher than in your website picture, or do they always stay hanging down slightly?
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You need to send £2 for the catalogue (and £2 every year if you want a catalogue every year - there's a space for catalogue cost on their order form, so you pay for next year's catalogue with this year's order. I make no comment.)
Me neither Martin. Needless to say I didn't send for a catalogue. I'm beginning to tire of receiving bulbs which are over and may or may not flower in a year's time. There'll be a good choice at the Bulb Display and who knows, there may even be a few that tempt me? Tonight I went to a talk by David Millward on bulbs. Fantastic. I must get Lilium regale. Perhaps John Amand will have it? Oh, and I like Dickerchen for its fuller figure.
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Tonight I went to a talk by David Millward on bulbs. Fantastic. I must get Lilium regale. Perhaps John Amand will have it? Oh, and I like Dickerchen for its fuller figure.
I keep saying that too. I used to grow a lot of Lilium regale, and other trumpet lilies. The scent of regale is superb.
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You need to send £2 for the catalogue (and £2 every year if you want a catalogue every year - there's a space for catalogue cost on their order form, so you pay for next year's catalogue with this year's order. I make no comment.)
It strikes me, as a non-galanthoholic, that there's a certain amount of 'gouging' going on in the snowdrop industry. For example, several of the varieties listed by at least one of the suppliers mentioned here appear to be available elsewhere at substantially lower prices. Surely nowadays all commercial suppliers should at least put current catalogues on their website as a downloadable pdf, not least for ecological reasons. As customers we are in a position to demand this rather than put up with petty exploitation and waste.
Grrrr! >:(
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Tonight I went to a talk by David Millward on bulbs. Fantastic.
David Milward is a super Speaker, isn't he? I'm looking forward to his contribution to the talks at the Dunblane Early Bulb Day already!! Mind you, I did start happily anticipating that day within hours of getting home from the last one..... one of the best days of the SRGC year 8) :D 8)
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It strikes me, as a non-galanthoholic, that there's a certain amount of 'gouging' going on in the snowdrop industry. For example, several of the varieties listed by at least one of the suppliers mentioned here appear to be available elsewhere at substantially lower prices. Surely nowadays all commercial suppliers should at least put current catalogues on their website as a downloadable pdf, not least for ecological reasons. As customers we are in a position to demand this rather than put up with petty exploitation and waste.
Grrrr! >:(
I think that many of us would agree with you threre, Ashley.
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Tonight I went to a talk by David Millward on bulbs. Fantastic.
David Milward is a super Speaker, isn't he? I'm looking forward to his contribution to the talks at the Dunblane Early Bulb Day already!! Mind you, I did start happily anticipating that day within hours of getting home from the last one..... one of the best days of the SRGC year 8) :D 8)
David is off on his travels so won't be at Dunblane. :(
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Tonight I went to a talk by David Millward on bulbs. Fantastic.
David Milward is a super Speaker, isn't he? I'm looking forward to his contribution to the talks at the Dunblane Early Bulb Day already!! Mind you, I did start happily anticipating that day within hours of getting home from the last one..... one of the best days of the SRGC year 8) :D 8)
David is off on his travels so won't be at Dunblane. :(
Really?
Good of SOMEONE to tell me! [attach=1]
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I just did. ;D
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thanks martin, so can i send of for the north green catalogue to arrive in feb? thats assuming it IS feb for the next catalogue?
ROB
Yes, that should be fine, Rob.