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ISSN 1444-1713
J. N. Hancock & Co.2 Jackson’s Hill Road, Menzies Creek VIC 3159
Telephone: (03) 9754 3328 Facsimile: (03) 9752 5877E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.daffodilbulbs.com.au
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Hancock’sDAFFODILS2011
Daffodils of Distinction since 1917
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© J. N. Hancock & Co. 2010 (A division of Ashburner Family Trust ABN 89 613 754 910)2
Select your requirements from our catalogues using the enclosed order form or if unavailable, use a separate sheet of paper.
Minimum order of $45.00 applies. All orders are POST FREE within Australia. WA & QLD orders please add an extra $5 to cover Quarantine charges. Please include payment with order (Cheque, Money Order or Credit Card).
Bulbs may be ordered from this Catalogue until the end of the current bulb season (March 31, 2011). Please order early to avoid disappointment.
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J.N. Hancock & Co.Daffodils of Distinction2 Jackson’s Hill RoadMENZIES CREEK VIC 3159AUSTRALIA
Bulbs will be professionally packed and posted to you late February and March, 2011 in order of receipt.
Comprehensive Cultural Notes are included with each order.
See page 31 for classifi cation of daffodils and explanation of the codes.
When you order daffodil varieties from this Catalogue, we will include a FREE gift of bulbs, specially selected for you.
FREE DURABLE PLANT LABELS:When ordering named daffodil varieties from this catalogue, you will receive a quality plant label, free of charge, for each daffodil variety ordered. Once clearly marked, the labels will identify your underground treasures.EXTRA PLANT LABELS:50 for $8.95, 25 for $4.95, 10 for $2.50
THANK YOU to all Hancock’s past customers for your support and a welcome to all new daffodil enthusiasts. After a favourable growing season last year this spring promised to be good. We had a wet winter and the fl owering was simply superb. It is certain to be so again next year. Please share our catalogues with your friends who want to grow beautiful fl owers. Happy gardening. - the Ashburner family
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INDEXBanded Daffodils ....................... 23Big & Bold Daffodils .................. 22Bright Cup Daffodils ................. 24 - 25Cottage Double .......................... 7Dainty-cup Daffodils ................. 32Double Daffodils ........................ 8 - 9Flat Cup Daffodils ..................... 26 - 27Fragrant Daffodils ..................... 30Frilled Daffodils ......................... 18Limited Release Daffodils......... 3Miniature Daffodils .................... 4 - 5Modern Pink Daffodils .............. 6Multi-fl owered Daffodils .......... 10 - 11Pastel Daffodils .......................... 20Pastel Pink Daffodils ................. 21Pink Cup Daffodils .................... 12 - 13Split-corona Daffodils ............... 16 - 17Sulphur Daffodils ...................... 19White Daffodils ......................... 14 - 15Yellow Daffodils ........................ 28 - 29
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3Spring fl owering bulbs need no summer watering
This selection of newly released, high quality varieties, gives you a unique opportunity to be among the fi rst to grow these daffodils in your home garden setting!
RAPTURE: 6 Y-Y (pic. on front cover)Stunning long-blooming miniature. The graceful swept back petals offset the long smooth trumpet of canary-yellow. New import. Bred in USA. Early-mid.12 for $79.955 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb
La Stupenda
Cotinga
Bella Estrella
Mary MacKillop
LA STUPENDA: 3 O-RAn eye-catching unusually-coloured bloom. The copper-yellow petals sit fl at and surround a pleated bowl-shaped small-cup of orange-red. Tall strong stem. Bred by Hancocks. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
COTINGA: 6 W-POutstanding miniature cyclamineus fl ower. The starry ivory-white perianth is slightly swept back, the largish cup is a strong apricot-pink. New import. Bred in Ireland. Early-mid.12 for $129.505 for $55.953 for $35.50, $12.95 per bulb
BELLA ESTRELLA: 7 W-YVigorous long-fl owering true jonquil. Each stem has a number of fl orets, each with spreading white petals and a split cup of mid-yellow. Delightful fragrance. New import. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
MARY MACKILLOP: 3 W-YYRTall late-blooming flower. Ice-white petals with a small cup of yellow, subtly edged with red. Named from farm naming competition. Bred by Hancock’s. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
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Multi-fl owered Daffodils
TOBY THE FIRST: 6 W-WClassy little nodding fl ower with a swept back cream perianth and a trumpet that opens yellow and matures to cream. 20cm. Mid.12 for $129.505 for $55.953 for $35.50, $12.95 per bulb
SAILBOAT: 7 W-WExquisite miniature, often with two or more nodding fl owers per stem. The pale-lemon cup quickly matures to pure white; swept back white petals. 15cm. Early-mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
These delightful small varieties hold a special fascination, with their bright miniature flowers dancing on short 10-30cm stems. Perfect for growing in the rockery or for a potted display.
Tête à Tête
Toby The First
Sailboat
Topolino
Small Talk
Jetfi re
TÊTE À TÊTE: 12 Y-YA dainty daffodil that is often multi-headed. Golden-yellow flowers of perfect shape and constitution. Very free fl owering. 15cm. Early25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
TOPOLINO: 1 W-YA perfect little bicolour trumpet daffodil. The flat, white star-like petals surround a slightly fl aring trumpet with a crenate margin. 15cm. Free fl owering. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
JETFIRE: 6 Y-OExcellent miniature with rich gold swept back petals and an orange cup. 15cm. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
SMALL TALK: 1 Y-Y
Delightful tiny golden-yellow trumpet daffodil. The long slightly flared trumpet is backed by star-like petals 10cm. Early-mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
CORNET: 6 Y-YLovely little clear yellow cyclamineus hybrid with well reflexed petals and a long slender trumpet. 20cm. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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BOBBYSOXER: 7 Y-YYOA dainty jonquilla hybrid with perfectly formed smooth yellow petals; the darker cup has a fi ne orange rim. 20cm. Late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
KAYDEE: 6 W-PA dainty, eye-catching bloom; glistening white refl exed perianth contrasts with the bell-shaped fl uted cup of fiery, rich apricot-pink. 15cm. Mid-late.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
STINT: 5 Y-YA strong vigorous triandrus hybrid. The two or three nodding lemon-yellow fl owers have refl exed petals and a slightly darker cup. 20cm. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
Bobbysoxer
Charity May
Kokopelli
Kaydee
Bantam
Stint
Rip van Winkle
HaweraCHARITY MAY: 6 Y-YLovely little nodding fl ower with a reflexed lemon perianth and a darker trumpet. 20cm. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
HALF MOON: 5 Y-YRefined triandrus flower with lemon-yellow refl exed petals and a smooth straight trumpet. 20cm. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
KOKOPELLI: 7 Y-YA pleasing multi-headed fl ower. Each golden-yellow floret has a cup-shaped corona and self-coloured petals; like a larger fl owered “jonquilla” 15cm. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
RIP VAN WINKLE: 4 Y-YA quaint little double daffodil with starry yellow petals interspersed with layers of golden-yellow inner petals. 10cm. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
HAWERA: 5 Y-YA delightful miniature triandrus hybrid. Each stem has 4-8 dainty lemon-yellow pendant shallow-cupped blooms. 20cm. Late. 12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
BANTAM: 2 Y-YYOTasteful mini with round yellow petals and a large, yellow bowl-cup, banded orange. 20cm. Very late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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PRESIDENTIAL PINK: 2 W-PA most unusual fl ower, the delicate, soft cream petals are round and spreading. The bell-shaped corona is attractively flared and ruffl ed at the edge. Late.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb
ECLAT: 2 W-YPPA most striking fl ower. Large flared, nearly flat crown of coral-red with a creamy yellow centre; excellent rounded white petals. Late.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
The “thoroughly modern” red-pinks contrast brilliantly with the softer pink tones of older varieties. An eye-catching display with that ‘Wow Factor’.
Paxton
Decoy
Precocious
Eclat
Presidential Pink
Icelandic Pink
Peripheral Pink
PAXTON: 2 W-PPREnchanting bloom; strong, neat, red-pink ruffled cup with a pink base and nicely formed white perianth. Strong upright grower. Early-mid.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
DECOY: 2 W-RAn outstanding bloom with a large intensely rose-red cup which contrasts well with the excellent white petals. Strong grower. Mid-late.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
PRECOCIOUS: 2 W-PStunning and extravagant. The overlapping white perianth is crowned by a large, heavily ruffl ed bowl of deep salmon-pink. Late.12 for $129.505 for $55.953 for $35.50, $12.95 per bulb
ICELANDIC PINK: 2 W-PA stunning flower with a smooth broad glistening white perianth and a faintly banded open-cup of apricot that matures to a fl esh-pink. Late.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb
PERIPHERAL PINK: 2 W-GWP. Exquisite fl ower; the flared crown has an intense red rim, banded below with white and green; white neatly formed petals. Late.5 for $67.953 for $41.50$14.50 per bulb
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COTTAGE MIXEDon page 13 of
Hancock’s Spring Bulbs catalogue.
ROSY CLOUD: 4 W-PAn extraordinary flower. The fl esh-pink cup is totally fi lled with a mass of frilled segments; white petals. Tall strong stem. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL:4 W-O. Multi-headed, fragrant double. Each fl oret has fi rm white outer petals with mixed white and tangerine-gold inner petals. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
A selection of older, less formal, dainty double fl owers of yesteryear. Ideally suited to the cottage garden.
Campernelle Double
Rosy Cloud
SIr Winston Churchill
Texas
White Marvel
Golden Phoenix
Lune de Miel
GOLDEN PHOENIX: 4 Y-O Historic slightly fragrant old double. Masses of lemon-yellow outer petals are mixed with slightly darker inner petals. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
TEXAS: 4 Y-OA striking old-style full bloom with layers of creamy-yellow petals highlighted with apricot-orange ruffl ed inner segments. Tall. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
WHITE MARVEL: 4 W-WUnique double triandrus with two or three beautifully formed, rich silvery-white, double fl orets with feathery petaloids. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
CAMPERNELLE DOUBLE:4 Y-Y. Sweetly scented old-fashioned jonquilla species. One to three neat, deep yellow, scented double florets on a 30cm stem. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
LUNE DE MIEL: 4 W-WWO
An attractive, open bloom with ‘fly-away’ petals of white and apricot-orange, interspersed with short yellow petals. Stiff wiry stems. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
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MIXED DOUBLESon page 12 of
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WHITE LION: 4 W-WYYBeauti ful ta l l bloom; overlapping soft cream outer petals with folds of ruffl ed yellow-cream inner petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
APOTHEOSE: 4 Y-OA tempting daffodil; full double with golden-yellow petals interspersed with masses of deep-orange inner petaloids. Tall. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
This magnifi cent selection is a joy to behold! They are worthy of a special place in your garden as each full head creates a superb long-lasting show.
Duet
Tamar Fire
Dick Wilden
Apotheose
Gay Glorious
White Lion
Replete
DUET: 4 W-OOYShimmering bloom, the glistening white petals surround the fully double centre of orange-lemon that is interspersed with white petaloids. Early-mid.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb
TAMAR FIRE: 4 Y-RA perfumed and beautiful compact bloom with layers of golden-yellow petals that are highlighted by broad orange-red frilled segments. Early.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulbDICK WILDEN: 4 Y-Y
An attractive, large double flower with broad round primrose-yellow petals com-plemented by the layers of richer gold inner petals. Tall. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
GAY GLORIOUS: 4 Y-OA striking, full round bloom with bright yellow petals interspersed with deeper yellow smaller inner petal segments. Tall, durable. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
REPLETE: 4 W-PA spectacular daffodil; full double with pure white petals interspersed with masses of strawberry-pink inner petaloids. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
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HAWAII: 4 Y-OA spectacular bloom with many layers of deep golden yellow petals interspersed with small petals of bright orange-red. Mid-Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
DELNASHAUGH: 4 W-PA magnifi cent large double bloom with layers of broad creamy-white petals with inner dusky-pink and white petaloids within. Late.5 for $55.953 for $35.50$12.95 per bulb
DELIGHTFUL DOUBLE:4 W-Y. A stunning double bloom with layers of white petals interspersed with bright yellow tepals. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
Delightful Double
Gay Kybo
Serendipity Lace
Acropolis
Hawaii
My Story
Manly
Delnashaugh
Double Fashion
DOUBLE FASHION: 4 Y-O
Formal flower with layers of luminous-yellow petals contrasting with striking red-orange inner petals and yellow petaloids. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
GAY KYBO: 4 W-OA magnifi cent, full double. Layers of milk-white pet-als are interspersed with intense orange-red petals Strong stem. Late.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb
SERENDIPITY LACE: 4 W-PSuperb full-double flower with pure-white petals interspersed with heavily frilled peach-pink segments. Early-mid.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb
ACROPOLIS: 4 W-OAn outstanding perfumed double with layers of elegant brilliant-white petals. In the centre are small segments of intense vivid-red. Tall. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
MY STORY: 4 W-PEnticing vigorous double with large pure-white petals interwoven with many ruffled strawberry-pink tepals. Mid.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb
MANLY: 4 Y-OAn immense, striking full bloom with masses of elegant layers of creamy-yellow petals highlighted with apricot-orange inner segments. Perfumed. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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GAZELLE: 7 Y-YOutstanding new true jonquil. Two to three fl owers of softest lemon-yellow per stem. Vigorous with masses of secondary fl owers. Tall. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
These varieties deserve a special place in your garden. Varying in colour, perfume and fl owering time. They are also very good for coastal regions and warmer areas.
Cragford
Quail
Pipit
Golden Dawn
Gazelle
Grand Primo
Moon-fairies
CRAGFORD: 8 W-OTall and perfumed, this variety has four to six fl orets on each stem; each with well-formed white petals and a bright red-orange cup. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
QUAIL: 7 Y-YBright and distinctive richly perfumed variety; up to three rich golden-yellow fl owers per stem. The most fl oriferous daffodil in RHS trials. Early-mid.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
GOLDEN DAWN: 8 Y-OA bright, sweetly perfumed jonquil; each floret has butter-yellow petals and brilliant orange cups. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
GRAND PRIMO: 8 W-YStrong growing multi-flowered daffodil. Up to a dozen large white fl owers per stem with pale-yellow centres. Highly perfumed. Tall. Early. 25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
PIPIT: 7 Y-WDistinctive reverse-bicolour true jonquil. Two or three flowers of soft lemon on each stem, the crown quickly matures to ice-white, broad petals. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
MOON-FAIRIES: 7 Y-YLong-lasting show variety with one to three dainty blooms per stem; good, clear mid-yellow perianth and neat, deeper yellow cup. Perfumed. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
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AURELIA: 7 Y-YA beautiful exhibition fl ower; delicately scented, deep golden-yellow blooms. Late.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
CHINITA: 8 Y-YYRA most attractive, bunch-flowered bloom; each primrose cup is edged bright red; yellow petals. Sweet fragrance. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
INTRIGUE: 7 Y-W A stunning fl ower. Each stem has a number of nodding fl owers that open canary-yellow. The cup matures to pure-white. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
Harbour Lights
Aurelia
Kedron
Chinita
Cheerfulness
Intrigue
Twin Sister
GeraniumPueblo
KEDRON: 7 Y-O.Free -b looming mult i -fl owered true jonquil. Each flower has orange-yellow petals and small darker orange cup. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
HARBOUR LIGHTS: 8 W-OUp to four beautiful large perfumed fl orets, each with fl at white petals and open crinkled orange crowns. Tall. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
CHEERFULNESS: 4 W-WPerfumed double ‘jonquil’. Up to four small, double creamy-white florets per stem. Fragrant. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
TWIN SISTER: 13 W-YN. bifl orus. Usually two neat fl orets with white petals and short, bright yellow cups. Very fragrant. Very late.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
GERANIUM: 8 W-OTall, strong stem carries sweetly-scented blooms with round, white petals and vivid red-orange cups. Fragrant. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
PUEBLO: 7 W-WA fine true jonquilla with glistening pure-white petals and a slightly cream funnel cup. Delightfully scented. Strong stem. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
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These daffodils, each with white petals and varying shades of pink corona, add a touch of elegance to your spring garden. They give you a colour selection that is a complete departure from the traditional yellows and oranges, and they are just as easy to grow.
Cushie
Lucy Locket
Fairwind
Melany
Idyllic
Strawberry Soda
Coral Blush
CUSHIE: 2 W-PA very neat garden fl ower. The apricot-pink long trumpet-cup is lightly fl ared and serrated at the end; pure-white petals Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
LUCY LOCKET : 2 W-PAn attractive, eye-catching fl ower with a large widely fl ared trumpet that opens lemon and matures to a deep apricot-pink, white petals. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
MELANY: 2 W-PA perfect bloom. The very straight long cup of deep shell-pink is lightly frilled at the edge; bright white petals. Tall. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
CORAL BLUSH: 2 W-PAn excellent, well-formed flower; elegant straight trumpet-cup of delightful true pink with a neatly serrated edge: glistening white petals. Early-mid. 12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
STRAWBERRY SODA: 2 W-P An outstanding neat fl ower with rounded pure-white petals and a pale-pink lightly frilled cup. Tall. Early.12 for $129.505 for $55.953 for $35.50, $12.95 per bulb
FAIRWIND: 2 W-PAn enchanting bloom with a beautiful deep watermelon-pink, trumpet-shaped corona with a neat flared mouth; round, pure white petals. Mid. 12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
IDYLLIC: 2 W-PImposing fl ower with wide, white petals and a deep apricot-pink, expanded and ruffl ed long cup. Tall. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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KALANGADOO: 2 W-PLarge attractive bloom.The white fl at perianth encircles a neatly fl ared bronze-pink corona. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
DAME EDITH: 2 W-PAn exquisite flower. The delightful, true shell-pink trumpet-cup has a neat ruffled edge; pure white, fl at petals. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
POLONAISE: 2 W-PSpectacular bloom. The large pleated bowl-shaped cup opens raspberry-pink and is backed by pure-white petals. Very late.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb
Pink Charm
Pearly Dawn
Kalangadoo
Silky Peach
Dame Edith
Pink Perfume
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PINK CHARM: 2 W-WWPOutstanding free-fl owering variety. Glistening white petals surround a neat white cup edged with a thick band of red-pink. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
PEARLY DAWN: 2 W-PExcellent quality bloom, straight long cup of delightful pink with very flat white petals. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
SILKY PEACH: 2 W-PDelightful fl ower; the large fl at cup opens a soft lemon and matures an apricot-pink with a scalloped edge; milk-white perianth. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
SIBERIAN PINK: 4 W-PExtravagant large double pink, with layers of broad white petals and fl esh-pink petaloids. Very tall, strong stem. Mid-late.5 for $109.503 for $69.95$24.95 per bulb
PINK PERFUME: 2 W-PDistinctively perfumed daffodil with a milk-white perianth and a large cup which opens all pale-pink. Robust. Late.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb
AMY: 2 W-PMagnificent bloom with smooth milk-white petals and a watermelon-pink narrow cup is lightly frilled. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb LATE FLOWERING
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TRESAMBLE: 5 W-WRel iable swan’s -neck daffodil. Nodding heads of large dumpy ice-white f lowers. New import. Robust. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
ISABELLA: 2 W-WCharming neat bloom of high quality. The self coloured white bloom has a slightly expanded straight cup and spreading white petals. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
AUTUMN FLOWERING BULBS in Hancock’s Spring
Bulbs catalogue.
White daffodils are very elegant flowers adding a touch of sophistication to your Spring display. The ‘white’ colour can vary from rich cream to brilliant white, with some varieties changing from cream to white with maturity.
Mawson
DesireeTresamble
Bridal Day
Isabella
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MAWSON: 2 W-WImposing large bloom. The ice-white petals surround a flared corona of cream that quickly matures to pure-white. Tall strong stem. Early.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
DESIREE: 2 W-WAn impressive pure white bloom. The elegant straight trumpet cup opens cream, maturing white with a slightly flared, serrated mouth; white petals. Early.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
FINE STYLE: 2 W-WPurest white bloom which has a graceful, vase-shaped, fl ared cup with a scalloped edge and a broad round perianth. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
BRIDAL DAY: 1 W-WBeautiful pure white bloom with broad smooth petals. The long elegant trumpet is rolled at the mouth. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
AXEDALE: 2 W-WAn excellent quality all white bloom. The distinctive trumpet is long, smooth and straight. Tall. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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SPRITZIG: 2 W-WElegant large pure white bloom. The long straight formal trumpet has a slightly fl ared edge. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
HUSH: 2 W-GWWA most alluring flower of the purest glistening white; elegant cup has a distinct rolled edge; fl at fully overlapping petals. Late.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
GRAHAM PHILLIPS: 1 W-WStunning large white trumpet of icicle-white. The formal straight trumpet nestles within white petals. Late.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
Snow BornHimalaya
Mount Hood
Graham Phillips
White Island
Hush
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Verona
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SNOW BORN: 1 W-WGlowing creamy white bloom, the elegant trumpet has an attractive expanded rolled edge, fl at overlapping petals. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
HIMALAYA: 1 W-WMagnificent large white show bloom; broad, flat, smooth petals and widely fl anged trumpet rolled at the mouth. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
MOUNT HOOD: 1 W-WMagnifi cent large fl ower, the trumpet opens soft-yellow then matures to sparkling pure white. Tall. Vigorous. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
WHITE ISLAND: 3 W-WLarge, refreshing white bloom with wide round petals. The flat corona opens with a lemon rim that matures white. Late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
VERONA: 3 W-WSuperb large pure-white f lower o f exh ib i t ion standard. Flat small cup opens cream and matures to pure white. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
SIR GUS: 1 W-WLarge attractive flower that opens cream. The long trumpet is beautifully expanded with a fi ne show perianth. Tall. Mid.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
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SPLIT-CORONA MIXon page 12 of
Hancock’s Spring Bulbs catalogue.
TRICOLLET: 11a W-OA truly unique split-corona bloom; the three-lobed bright orange corona contrasts with the pure white petals. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
CHANGING COLOURS:11a W-W. A most beautiful bloom; the neat, fl at split-corona opens cream-apricot then matures to white matching the petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
Daffodils with unusual but spectacular flowers. The trumpet or cup is ‘split’ into its six natural lobes which are spread back across the petals.
Printal
Dolly Mollinger
Valdrome
Chanterelle
Changing Colours
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Mondragon
PRINTAL: 11a W-YA spectacular flower. The striking, clear yellow, heavily ruffled and frilled split-corona appears almost double against the pure white petals. Early. 12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
DOLLY MOLLINGER:11b W-O/W. A beautiful bloom with sparkling white petals and a ruffled split-corona of bright apricot-orange, highlighted with white splashes. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
MONDRAGON: 11a Y-OSpectacular bloom; the beautifully frilled, rich deep-orange split-corona lies almost fl at against the bright-yellow petals. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
VALDROME: 11a W-YLarge, soft lemon yellow corona is split into six beautifully ruffl ed segments which almost cover the creamy-white petals. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
CHANTERELLE: 11a Y-YMagnifi cent bloom; citron-yellow split-cup spreads beautifully over the sulphur-yellow petals. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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PHANTOM: 11a W-PEye-catching and enchanting bloom with a beautiful, soft clear-pink split corona that lies back against the pure-white petals. Mid.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb
SOVEREIGN: 11a W-OStriking bloom with well-formed whi te peta ls contrast ing with the mandarin-orange split-corona that lies fl at. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
CONGRESS: 11a Y-OA very attractive round fl ower with a bright orange frilled split-corona against a golden-yellow petals. Mid.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
Pickup
Phantom
Sovereign
Belcanto
Palmares
Congress
Peter Bosuston
Parisienne
Lemon BeautyPICKUP: 11a W-OBright colourful bloom; the orange split-cup matures to a deep orange-red and lies fl at over the pure white petals. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
BELCANTO: 11a W-YAn upright refined flower. The spreading split-corona of mid-yellow almost totally obscures the white petals below. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
PALMARES: 11a W-PEye-catching bloom. The deeply ruffl ed split corona of delightful, soft blushing pink spreads over the creamy-white petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
PARISIENNE: 11a W-OLarge, decorative split corona of ruffled orange-persimmon, pure white perianth. Tall. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
PETER BOSUSTON:11a Y-O. A very striking bloom, yellow petals, vivid burnt orange split-corona with a ruffl ed effect. Late. 12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
LEMON BEAUTY: 11b W-W/YRefreshing bloom with pure white petals and white and yellow ruffl ed split corona. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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CURLY: 2 Y-YStriking decorative bloom; spectacular, vivid yellow bowl-shaped crown is very heavily and closely frilled; round soft-yellow perianth. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
MIRAR: 2 Y-OAn eye-catching colourful fl ower; prominent, brilliant tangerine-orange, heavily ruffl ed and pleated crown appears almost double; round, bright luminous yellow petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
BUDGET VARIETIESon pages 12 - 15 of
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Grown exclusively by Hancock’s, these modern eye-catching varieties are outrageously ruffled and frilled. They are strong growers and outstanding garden varieties.
Pink Frills
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ELLEN: 2 W-WAn elegant, ivory-white bloom which has a striking heavily frilled edge to the fl ared trumpet cup. Early.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
KERFUFFLE: 2 W-YA huge decorative bloom. The prominent, open flat creamy orange-yellow crown is heavily frilled at the edge, broad creamy-white petals. Mid-late. 12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
FILIGREE: 2 Y-YSpectacular; the very large intensely frilled open crown makes this golden-yellow bloom quite outstanding. Tall. Early.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
BLUES: 2 W-OLarge striking decorative bloom, the spectacular yellow crown matures to apricot and is heavily and closely frilled, white rounded petals. Early-mid.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
PINK FRILLS: 2 W-GPWLarge eye-catching bloom; the open pink cup has a beautifully ruffl ed and white-flecked edge; round white petals. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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TWEETY PIE: 2 Y-WA splendid sulphur daffodil with enormous vigour. The flaring large cup matures to pure white and contrasts with the sulphur-yellow petals. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
DICKCISSEL: 7 Y-WDelightful true jonquil; each stem carries a number of lemon-yellow fl owers. The small cup matures to white. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
These fascinating varieties all have very long-lasting f lowers. Each opens sulphur or lemon-yellow and as the fl ower matures the trumpet becomes white. Plant clumps of these where you can enjoy the colour changes as the flowers develop.
Daddy Cool
Blimey
Tweety Pie
Avalon
Dickcissel
Chiloquin
Chromatic
CHROMATIC: 1 Y-WYYA uniquely coloured fl ower. Lemon petals with a paler halo at the base. The striking lemon-yellow corona is heavily frilled and matures to biscuit. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
BLIMEY: 2 Y-WAn elegant, well-formed bloom, opening a greenish-lemon throughout. At maturity, the open pleated cup turns to pure-white. Long lasting. Early-mid.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
AVALON: 2 Y-WA striking large exhibition fl ower of excellent substance with smooth lemon petals and a well proportioned cup that whitens with maturity. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
DADDY COOL: 2 Y-WWY A classic elegant rolled trumpet, with a fl uted edge, opens sulphur-lemon and matures a beautiful ivory-white; broad, sulphur-yellow petals. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
CHILOQUIN: 1 Y-WA smooth fl ower of perfect form with slightly refl exed petals and a straight trumpet that matures to white. Late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
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BREAD & CHEESE: 2 W-YA reliable old variety. Thick white petals with an intense slightly flared mid-yellow trumpet. Strong stem. Mid-late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
LIME LOVE: 2 W-YA large sophisticated fl ower; lime-lemon trumpet-cup has an open, rolled scalloped edge; fl at white petals. Mid-late. 12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
In every garden there is a special place for the softer, more subtle tones of this pretty selection. White or cream petals are complemented by varying styles of trumpet or crown in shades of lemon and yellow.
Elsewhere
Bettina
Frangellica
Echuca
Bread & Cheese
Toyota
Lime Love
ELSEWHERE: 2 W-YExcellent strong bloom with intense pure white petals and a bowl cup of apricot-yellow Tall. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
BETTINA: 2 W-YNeat decorative fl ower. The spreading white perianth segments surround an open bowl-shaped lobed corona of lemon-yellow. Strong stem. Early.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
FRANGELLICA: 1 W-YVery decorative large fl ower with a lemon-yellow pleated and ruffl ed crown and broad white petals. Mid-early. 12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
ECHUCA: 1 W-YA distinctive garden fl ower with a large strong lemon yellow, fl ared trumpet with a rolled and fl uted edge and white petals. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
TOYOTA: 3 W-WWODelicately perfumed bloom, sparkling white petals; fl at white cup is attractively edged with apricot-orange. Tall. Mid-late.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
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FIDELITY: 2 Y-POutstanding new bloom. The pale sulphur-yellow petals surround a rich apricot-pink trumpet with a rolled pleated margin. Late.5 for $67.953 for $41.50$14.50 per bulb
BILLY GRAHAM: 2 Y-PAn immense bloom of most unusual colour; broad bright lemon-yellow petals complement the deep pink trumpet-cup. Late.12 for $ 79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb
These new breakthrough pink varieties have yellow petals rather than the usual white. They combine the luscious yellows of the sulphur daffodils with pastel pink trumpets which increase in colour intensity over time.
Kayleen
Autumn Moon
Honey Pink
Fidelity
Billy Graham
Memento
Seachange
KAYLEEN: 2 Y-PEnchanting bloom; light pink, funnel-shaped smooth cup with a neat frilled edge; lemon-yellow overlapping petals. Mid.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
AUTUMN MOON: 2 Y-PStylish show flower, the golden-yellow overlapping petals are crowned by a refined mid-pink slightly ruffl ed cup. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
HONEY PINK: 2 Y-PNeat perfectly formed bloom of outstanding substance. The palest lemon petals enclose a large-cup fl ushed pink. Long-lasting. Late.12 for $99.505 for $44.953 for $27.95, $9.95 per bulb
MEMENTO: 2 YYW-PA n e l e g a n t b l o o m . The slightly flared, long straight cup of light pink is complemented by soft-lemon petals. Strong. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
SEACHANGE: 2 Y-PStunningly pretty flower; bronze-pink vase-shaped trumpet with a slightly frilled edge, contrasts with a lime-yellow fl at perianth. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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OTHER SPRING FLOWERING BULBSin Hancock’s Spring
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AMOR: 3 W-YYO
A huge fl ower with creamy-white petals and an imposing open yellow cup with a distinctive orange-red band. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
PARABOLE 2 W-OA striking decorative variety. The enormous fl at, tangerine-orange corona is frilled and fl uted. Perianth is soft yellow. Mid.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
Give your garden a real lift with these magnifi cent varieties. Their huge fl owers are a sight to behold and make a display which is sure to delight.
Fortissimo
Glad Days
A.B. Cashmore
Emblaze
Jupita
Parabole
Amor
JUPITA: 2 W-OA large, eye-catching bloom; the bright-orange decorative fl uted corona’s edge is frilled and fl ecked with white; large brilliant-white petals. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
GLAD DAYS: 2 Y-O
Large attractive, flower. Striking, open frilled, orange-gold cup. Bright yellow petals. Tall. Robust. Very early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
FORTISSIMO: 2 Y-OA gigantic flower with brilliant lemon-yellow petals. The strong bright orange, funnel-shaped corona has a deeply fl uted rim. Robust. Mid.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
EMBLAZE: 2 Y-OStriking bloom for garden and show; excellent smooth bright yellow perianth compliments the bright orange-red open cup. Strong stem. Early. 12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
A.B. CASHMORE: 2 W-YAn outstanding bloom; the striking, large expanded frilled crown opens bright yellow, maturing to rich golden yellow; flat white petals. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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PREMIUM MIXESon pages 12-13 of Hancock’s Spring Bulbs catalogue.
SCIMITAR: 2 W-YYOLarge attractive flower; perianth of the purest white with an open bowl-shaped cup of citron-yellow, banded orange. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
ROVERS RETURN:2 W-WWO. Striking fl ower; large flat, creamy-white crown with distinct serrated rim of deep orange; white petals. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
These varieties have an eye-catching two-tone centre, forming a bright, distinctive band. They add variety to the self colours of traditional daffodils.
Rovers Return
Audubon
Good Looks
Scimitar
Fried Egg
Chequita
FRIED EGG: 2 Y-YYOA wonderful garden fl ower with a large round primrose-yellow perianth and huge orange-yellow flat corona with an orange rim. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
CHEQUITA: 3 W-YYOStriking flower; excellent rounded pure white petals; pretty soft-yellow open-cup has a wide, bright tangerine rim. Mid-late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
GOOD LOOKS: 2 W-WWYImpressive contrast bloom; the open cup is pale-yellow with a darker, heavily ruffl ed and pleated rim and pure white petals. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
AUDUBON: 3 W-WWPUnique , eye -catching exhibition fl ower; the open cream cup is edged with a wide band of vivid coral-red-pink; round pure white perianth. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
Bright Lass
BRIGHT LASS: 2 Y-YOOEye-catching bloom with rich yellow petals and an expanded yellow cup with a bright deep red-orange frill. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
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RONDEL: 2 O-RA special bloom that opens with a striking rich-orange fl ush to the fl at petals. The spreading, red bowl cup compliments the colouring of the petals. Mid-late.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
SUMMERAIN: 2 Y-OExcellent garden flower; lemon-yellow petals are topped with a broad fl at-cup of tangerine. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
These popular varieties have beautiful bright orange-red cups that contrast with the bright yellow or sparkling-white petals. They come in many shapes and styles for a varied, long-lasting and eye-catching display.
PREMIUM MIXESon pages 12-13 of Hancock’s Spring Bulbs catalogue.
Rondel
Bingo
Kazoo
Hollingdale
Gay Delight
Red Letter Day
RED LETTER DAY: 2 Y-RA brilliant flower which has excellent form and substance. The straight long cup is brilliant orange-red; golden-yellow petals. Tall. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
HOLLINGDALE: 2 W-ORefreshingly different early flowering variety. Bright chrome yellow-orange vase shaped cup with a darker rim, milk-white petals. Tall. Very early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
BINGO: 2 Y-OAttractive vigorous daffodil with fl at golden-yellow petals and a short refi ned orange cup that has a yellow base. Tall. Mid.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
GAY DELIGHT 2 W-ORRA very bright flower. The large, open saucer-shaped cup is brilliant orange, banded fiery red and contrasts with the large white perianth. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
Summerain
KAZOO: 2 W-OOYAn elegant round bloom, the short, ruffl ed bowl-shaped crown is tangerine-orange and backed by pure white petals. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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MAGMA: 2 Y-OA most durable eye-catching flower; round, rich yellow petals; vivid orange-red cup has a neatly fl ared edge. Mid.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
FLASH HARRY: 2 Y-OA colourful bloom; brightest orange cup has proved to be burn proof; excellent fl at overlapping bright yellow perianth. Mid.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
REDHILL: 2 W-ORA very striking bloom; pure white petals and a stunning, vivid orange-red bowl-cup. Vigorous. Mid-late.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
Modern Art
Flash Harry
Brazier
Brilliant Lights Makybe Diva
Orange CrushSoestdijk
Redhill
MODERN ART: 2 Y-OA large, eye-catching bloom. The round, soft lemon-yellow petals contrast with the magnificent, brilliant orange, heavily ruffl ed and pleated crown. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
BRILLIANT LIGHTS: 2 W-OA large eye-catching bloom. Startling, pleated, fl at cup of bright glowing orange-red; fl at white petals. Tall, perfumed. Early-mid. 25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
BRAZIER 2 Y-RAn eye-catching large bloom. Wide overlapping bright yellow petals contrast with the spreading large cup of rich orange-red. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
MAKYBE DIVA: 2 W-RA late bloom with great substance. Pure-white petals contrast with the orange-peel coloured fl at, slightly ribbed cup. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
ORANGE CRUSH: 2 Y-OA striking, sun-proof bloom; bright orange, open serrated fl at cup and round lemon-yellow petals. Tall. Late. 25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
SOESTDIJK: 2 W-YOWA magnificent decorative bloom with an immense, burnt-orange, pleated flat crown with a distinct creamy-white edge. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
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CHARLES STURT: 2 Y-OLarge striking flower; the deep tangerine-orange corona is reflexed back against well-overlapped, soft yellow petals. Tall. Late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
LOVERS LOT: 2 W-YYOAttractive large flower; the yellow open flat cup is heavily banded with orange; mid-yellow pointed petals. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
These delightful showy varieties are a complete contrast to the traditional trumpet shape. Each one has the centre fl attened into a most striking ‘disc’ often frilled, ruffl ed or pleated.
EXPLANATION OF CODES on page 31
Ice Follies
Breakaway
Melodia
ICE FOLLIES: 2 W-WEye-catching flower with large creamy-white petals and open frilled flat cup, opening lemon-primrose and maturing white. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
BREAKAWAY: 2 W-OA most unusual decorative bloom with a flat pleated crown of orange-cream and large white rounded petals. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
GEORGE BASS: 2 W-YA top quality decorative bloom. The impressive frilled fl at-cup opens bright lemon-yellow and matures to apricot-buff, large round milk-white petals. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
MELODIA: 2 W-OStriking flower; large flat creamy-white crown with a distinct serrated rim of deep orange; white petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
George Bass
Lovers Lot
Charles Sturt
Nerada
NERADA: 2 Y-Y
An attractive smooth fl ower with large, round, soft pale-primrose petals and flat pleated orange-yellow corona. Early. 12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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HIROMI: 2 Y-RSpectacular large bloom with a solid, rich red, widespread crown, backed by a well-formed yellow perianth. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
WILLIAM HOVELL: 2 W-OLarge striking bloom; the beautiful, very fl at pleated crown of rich, creamy-orange is fl uted on the edge; soft white round petals. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
TOBIN BRONZE: 2 W-YDistinctive fl ower with white petals and an expanded frilled cup that matures to an unusual yellow-bronze. Tall. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
Heavenly Gift
William Hovell
Truganini
Tobin Bronze
HEAVENLY GIFT: 2 W-OMagnifi cent large bloom; the huge, bright lemon-yellow flat-cup matures deep-apricot, with cream, well-formed petals. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
Medaillon
Confucius
Hiromi
Dutch Pale Moon
September Cloud
MEDAILLON: 2 Y-OA bright flower with round primrose-yellow petals; wide bowl-shaped crown of dark orange is lightly ribbed with a frilled edge. Mid-late.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
CONFUCIUS: 3 W-OOYProlifi c and vigorous small cupped bloom. The bright-orange cup is faintly rimmed with yellow and backed by ivory-white petals. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
TRUGANINI: 2 Y-OAn outstanding bloom. The huge yellow perianth backs the fl at, apricot-orange cup with a ribbed edge. Tall. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
DUTCH PALE MOON:2 W-GYY. A dainty bloom; the neat, fl at crown of soft cream lies flat; ice-white petals. Late. 25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
SEPTEMBER CLOUD: 2 W-OImposing, serrated crown of deep apricot-orange lies fl at against the well formed cream to white petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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Hancock’s have been breeding new daffodils for gardens since 191728
MORE YELLOWSon pages 13-16 of Hancock’s Spring Bulbs catalogue
JUMBUCK: 1 Y-YTop-notch golden-yellow bloom; well-formed long trumpet has a neatly frilled edge. Early-mid.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
OBELISK: 11a Y-YShimmering yellow split of thick substance. The slightly darker corona is ruffl ed and lies against the wide petals. Long-lasting. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
“A host of golden daffodils” the best starting point for every daffodil collection. This delightful selection offers a traditional display from late Winter right through to the end of September. Mass them in clumps or drifts.
Nericon
Dutch Master
JumbuckKysare
Obelisk
Yvonne
Gigantic Star
GIGANTIC STAR: 2 Y-YA huge golden-yellow fl ower with a star-shaped perianth. The open trumpet has an attractive serrated edge. Tall. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
YVONNE: 2 Y-YOne of the first daffodils to bloom. A beautiful, old-gold, vase-shaped open cup surrounded by bright yellow petals. Very early.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
NERICON: 2 Y-YA handsome flower, long trumpet shaped cup of golden yellow and paler butter-yellow petals. Tall strong stem. Early-mid.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
DUTCH MASTER: 1 Y-YA large, robust all golden-yellow fl ower; the trumpet is delightfully rolled and serrated; thick spreading petals. Early-mid.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
KYSARE: 1 Y-YA pleasing smooth fl ower, self-coloured golden-yellow, with broad petals and a long trumpet ruffl ed at the margin.Tall. Early. 12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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TUBAL: 1 Y-YOutstanding refi ned bloom; golden-yellow smooth fl at petals surround a long, sleek cylindrical trumpet. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
DRUMRAGH: 1 Y-YLovely deep-golden fl ower with a refined slender trumpet backed by a smooth textured perianth. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
HOO HA: 2 Y-YA large decorative fl ower; the prominant ribbed, bowl shaped yellow corona has a heavily frilled mouth; yellow wide perianth. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
Auravale
Meeting
Tubal
Camelot
Yamba
Hoo Ha
Arctic Gold Sligo
Drumragh
AURAVALE: 2 Y-YLarge br ight -ye l low decorative fl ower; broad perianth with a straight trumpet-cup fl ared at the end. Mid.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95
MEETING: 4 Y-YStriking large double bloom with lemon-yellow spreading petals that surround smaller petaloids of lemon and buttercup-yellow. Strong stem. Early-mid.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb
SLIGO: 2 Y-YImpressive, intense golden-yellow flower with very broad petals and neat, fl anged trumpet-cup. Late.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95
CAMELOT: 2 Y-YOutstanding fresh clear yellow bloom with an evenly serrated long cup and rounded petals. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
YAMBA: 1 Y-YAn eye-catching, very intense old-gold flower with a delightful, very long straight trumpet. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
ARCTIC GOLD: 1 Y-YA superb f lower o f uniform deep golden-yellow; fl anged serrated trumpet; broad round petals. Tall. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
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MORE SCENTEDon page 18-19 with
Multi-fl owered Daffodils
An added bonus in beautiful daffodils! These varieties have a distinctive, violet-like fragrance which is strongest when the fl ower is freshly opened.
ACTAEA: 9 W-GYOA beautiful, perfumed bloom with large, flat sparkling-white overlapping petals. The small, red-edged orange-yellow eye has a green base. Tall. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
COPPER QUEEN: 3 O-OAn imposing large bloom. T h e c o p p e r - y e l l o w overlapping petals sit flat and surround a slightly fl ared small-cup of orange-red. Tall strong stem. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
FRAGRANT ROSE: 2 W-GPPSeductive fl ower with a pure white round perianth. The thimble-shaped crown is raspberry-pink with a green eye. Light rose perfume. Late. 12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
TANGALOA: 2 W-YYOA striking bloom; white petals highlight the open, bright yellow pleated crown which has a beautiful deep orange serrated edge. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
Fragrant Rose
Fragrant Breeze
Copper Queen
Tangaloa
Monterrico
Actaea
Moonraker
FRAGRANT BREEZE: 2 W-OA strikingly large perfumed fl ower with a beautiful rich buff-yellow open flared crown, fl uted at the edge; fl at white petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
MONTERRICO: 4 W-OMajestic bloom; pure white, broad overlapping outer petals; smaller inner petals are tangerine-orange. Tall. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
MOONRAKER: 8 Y-YYOOne or two scented fl orets per stem with sulphur-yellow, round perianths, and a small yellow cup with an orange rim. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
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SEE OUR GARDENIN SPRINGTIME
FARM OPEN
You are invited to visit our farm while the daffodils are in bloom from Friday 26th August until Friday 30th September 2011. We are open daily from 11am to 4pm on weekdays and 10am to 5pm on weekends. Bus tours are welcome (please book).
You will enjoy colourful and extensive indoor and garden displays, plus a huge variety of fresh cut fl owers, potted daffodils and collectors bulbs. Complementary tea & coffee. Picnic ground opposite.
ADMISSION FREE(Melways Map 124 E11)
By international convention daffodil varieties are classified by the following descriptive code;Number is for DIVISION or FLOWER TYPE
Div. 1 Trumpet DaffodilsDiv. 2 Large Cup DaffodilsDiv. 3 Small Cup DaffodilsDiv. 4 Double DaffodilsDiv. 5 Swan’s Neck DaffodilsDiv. 6 Cyclamineus DaffodilsDiv. 7 Multi-headed true JonquilsDiv. 8 Multi-headed TazettasDiv. 9 Pheasant’s Eye DaffodilsDiv. 10 Hoop PetticoatsDiv. 11a Split-corona DaffodilsDiv 11b Papillion Split-corona DaffodilsDiv 12 Other DaffodilsDiv 13 Daffodil SpeciesFLOWER COLOUR is described by letters following the Division Number. The fi rst letter indicates petal colour. Additional letter(s) following hyphen indicate colour of trumpet or cup from the centre through to the edge. Colours are measured at maturity.Y: Yellow W: White or WhitishP: Pink O: OrangeG: Green R: Red
So an all yellow trumpet daffodil would code 1 Y-Y.
TIME OF FLOWERING
During the bulb dispatch season, (mid-February/March) you may purchase bulbs direct from the farm at Menzies Creek. For speedy service order in advance by phone.We are open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. Weekends by appointment.We will be pleased to be of help to you personally and assist with professional advice.
AUTUMN BULB PICKUPTRADING HOURS
Is shown after each description (can vary according to locality and season).
Very Early June and JulyEarly First half AugustEarly-Mid Last half AugustMid First half SeptemberLate Last half SeptemberVery Late October
2011 SHOW DATESCome and see the real fl owers near you at;
Farm Display (Menzies Creek) Friday 26th Aug. to Friday 30th Sep.Gardening Australia Expo (Sydney) To be announced.Royal Adelaide Show Friday 2nd Sep. to Saturday 10th Sep.Royal Melbourne Show Saturday 24th Sep. to Tuesday 4th Oct.Gardening Australia Expo (Melbourne) To be announced. Seachange in display garden
DAFFODILCODES EXPLAINED
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32 Daffodils are suited to a minimum maintenance garden
Daffodils and other Spring-fl owering
bulbs are dormant when conditions are
dry so they don’t need summer watering.
CHERRY BOUNCE: 3 W-REye-catching bloom with broad cream-white petals. The bowl-shaped cup opens cherry-red and matures to orange-red. Tall strong stem. Late.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb
BEAUTIFUL DREAM: 3 W-WA beautifully formed fl ower, large, pure-white petals with a ribbed, frilled, small funnel-shaped trumpet. Late.12 for $129.505 for $55.953 for $35.50, $12.95 per bulb
An extremely vigorous and easy care group of daffodils. They are often fragrant, tend to be later fl owering and are favoured by show exhibitors.
SKYBEAU: 3 W-YAn inspiring large bloom. The glistening white petals frame the open, primrose-yellow cup. Fragrant. Long lasting. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
Lynette Sholl
Sea Dream
Skybeau
Cherry Bounce
SEA DREAM 3 W-GWWA classy flower, broad overlapping pure-white petals surround a green- eyed dainty, white cup. Strong stem. Fragrant. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb
LYNETTE SHOLL: 3 Y-OAn appealing, attractive fl ower with ice-white broad petals. Small cup of yellow with a bright-orange rim. Tall, strong stem. Fragrant. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
DATSUN: 3 W-WWOAn appealing perfumed flower, with pure-white petals. The dainty soft-yellow, open-cup has a wide, bright tangerine rim. Tall. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95
Datsun
Nadia’s Memory Beautiful Dream
NADIA’S MEMORY: 3 W-YPPA very striking bloom with an intense red-pink pleated goblet cup and a contrasting creamy-yellow base; bright white petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb
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