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

Tom Bloomer

b 1905 d 1989

Rathowen Daffodils, Dergmoney, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland (1971-73)

Tom Bloomer
, Northern Ireland, UK
Registered:
Yes, 1970
Seed Parent: 
Glenbush 2 W-W 
Guy L. Wilson, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 1952
Contour x Samite
Glenbush
Pollen Parent: 
Empress of Ireland 1 W-W 
Guy L. Wilson, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 1952
Guardian x Kanchenjunga
Empress of Ireland
Seedling Number:
4/20/58
Pedigree Chart:
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Descendants:
None
Comments

A description according to “Rathowen daffodils” 1973 catalog: “This is a large 2c. of almost trumpet size from ‘Rashee’ x ‘Empress of Ireland’. The petals are broad, smooth and of good waxy substance, the large cup is of good proportion an is neatly rolled at the tip.”

Origin of Name

Part of Tom Bloomer’s “White” series.

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