Jefferson Davis
Classification:
2 W-[ Large-Cupped ]
Season:
Mid-Season
Height:
Standard - 32.5 to 67.5 cm (12.8 to 26.6 in)
Hybridizer:

Mrs. R.O. (Sarah) Backhouse

b 1857 d 1921

Hereford, Herefordshire, England

Mrs. R.O. (Sarah) BackhouseMrs. R.O. (Sarah) BackhouseMrs. R.O. (Sarah) Backhouse
, England, UK
Registered:
Yes, before 1921
Special Class:
ADS Historics

The ADS defines a Historic Daffodil as any cultivar formally registered with the Royal Horticultural Society or known in gardens prior to 1940.

The year 1939 at the end of this period, marked the beginning of World War II, a time during which fewer new daffodil cultivars were either created or made available, especially in Europe.

The ADS believes this class will interest a segment of exhibitors and may encourage bulb growers to keep these pre-war era cultivars available.

Because Historic daffodils tend to have less form than modern daffodils, they mmay be exhibited in special classes to compete against others iths same class.

Descendants:
None
Comments

A description according to the J.R. McLean 1942 catalog: “Perianth of white with the three inner petals slightly twisted; cup is deep orange-yellow, shading to pure orange; splendid flower of artistic design.”

Description indicates a classification of 2 W-O.

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Jefferson DavisJefferson Davis, 2 W-, Mrs. R.O. (Sarah) Backhouse, England, 1921
Photo #54156 J.R. McLean Catalog, USA