Chesterton
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Classification:
9 W-GYR[ Poeticus ]
Season:
Spring
Hybridizer:

Brian S. Duncan

Rathowen Daffodils, in partnership with Clarke Campbell (1973-1988), Dergmoney, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland;

Founded Brian Duncan Daffodils 1989 - 2001

Brian S. Duncan

Photo from Spain in 2011

Brian S. Duncan
, Northern Ireland, UK
Registered:
Yes, 1979
Registrant:

Rathowen Daffodils

Rathowen Daffodils
, Northern Ireland, UK
Awards:

AGM Award

This plant earned the Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

Given on the recommendation of Committees to plants of outstanding excellence for garden decoration or use (whether for open garden or under glass). The award is only given following a period of assessment. Assessment can take place in one or more of the following ways: 1) Trials at one of the Society’s Gardens or at some other venue; 2) Visits to specialist collections; 3) Round-table discussions drawing on the collective expertise and experience of Committee members, with the opportunity to call on further specialists when necessary.

Awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1999.

AGM 1999; 
Seed Parent: 
Cantabile 9 W-GYR 
Guy L. Wilson, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 1932
Dactyl x Raeburn
Cantabile
Pollen Parent: 
Milan 9 W-GYR 
Alexander (Alec) M. Wilson, Wales
Year Registered: 1932
Milan
Chromosomes:
14
Pedigree Chart:
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Descendants:
None
Comments

Fl. rounded, 70 mm wide; perianth segments very broad, prominently mucronate, pure white, reflexed, concave, overlapping half or more; the inner segments narrow and somewhat oblong, only slightly mucronate, more nearly spreading, with margins incurling; corona disc-shaped, ribbed, greenish yellow, with pale green at base and a narrow band of deep red at rim, mouth even, rim minutely notched.

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ChestertonChesterton, 9 W-GYR, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 1979
Photo #56165 Hein Meeuwissen, the NetherlandsChestertonChesterton, 9 W-GYR, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 1979
Photo #40958 Kirby Fong, USAChestertonChesterton, 9 W-GYR, Brian S. Duncan, Northern Ireland, 1979
Photo #4607 Wells Knierim, USA