Mourne
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Classification:
1 Y-Y[ Trumpet Long-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, 1964
Special Class:
ADS Classics

In 2011, the American Daffodil Society (ADS) designated a new exhibition section for any daffodil registered between 1940 and 1969, inclusive named "Classics".

The ADS believed that such a section would interest a different segment of exhibitors and might encourage bulb growers to keep these post-war era cultivars available.

The ADS Historic daffodil period ended shortly after World War II started, when marketing and exporting of daffodils temporarily ceased.

When trade resumed, daffodils were different, improvements in form were most noticeable.

Seed Parent: 
Cargan 2 Y-Y 
Guy L. Wilson, Northern Ireland
Year Registered: 1945
Cargan
Pollen Parent: 
Golden Rapture 1 Y-Y 
J. Lionel Richardson, Ireland
Year Registered: 1952
Pretoria x Goldcourt
Golden Rapture
Seedling Number:
2/24/58
Pedigree Chart:
Pedigree TreeClick this icon to display the Pedigree Chart for Mourne
Descendants:
None
Comments

A description according to “Rathowen daffodils” 1973 catalog: “This is a medium size golden yellow flower of deep colour throughout. The petals are broad, smooth and of firm texture. The perfectly proportioned trumpet is nicely flanged and neatly serrated at the mouth.”

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