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

de Graaff Bros.

de Graaff Bros.

Photo: Simon Adriaan de Graaff
From 1914 RHS Daffodil Year Book

de Graaff Bros.
, the Netherlands
Registered:
Yes, before 1928
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 J.R. McLean 1942 catalog: “A large flower of perfect proportions; a harmony in white and old ivory, with even the pistil and stamens blending into the color scheme. Fine stems and a short neck makes the flower “look you in the eye.” My favorite in the white trumpets.

Synonyms:

'Mount Everest'

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EveEve, 2 W-W, de Graaff Bros., the Netherlands, 1928
Photo #54155 J.R. McLean Catalog, USA