Vera Robbins
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Classification:
3 W-GWW[ Small-Cupped ]
Season:
Late
Height:
Standard - 32.5 to 67.5 cm (12.8 to 26.6 in)
Hybridizer:

Dr. John R. Reed

Buchanan, Michigan, USA; Niles, Michigan. Prop. Oakwood Daffodils

Dr. John R. Reed
, Michigan, USA
Registered:
Yes, 2002
Special Class:
ADS Intermediates

The American Daffodil Society maintains a "Suggested List of Intermediate-Sized Daffodils".

The ADS defines an intermediate daffodil as a standard daffodil in Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, or 11 having a single floret whose diameter is typically greater than 50mm and through 80mm.

Intermediate daffodils may be entered in ADS show exibition classes for standard daffodils as well as classes reserved for intermediate daffodils.

Seed Parent: 
Verona 3 W-W 
J. Lionel Richardson, Ireland
Year Registered: 1958
Green Island x Chinese White
Verona
Pollen Parent: 
Achnasheen 3 W-GWW 
John S.B. Lea, England
Year Registered: 1964
Suilven x Hamzali
Achnasheen
Seedling Number:
85-100-2
Pedigree Chart:
Pedigree TreeClick this icon to display the Pedigree Chart for Vera Robbins
Descendants:
None
Comments

Fl. 80mm wide; very round flower.

Origin of Name

Named in honor of Dr. Reed’s wonderful mother-in-law.

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Vera RobbinsVera Robbins, 3 W-GWW, Dr. John R. Reed, United States, 2002
Photo #61578 Kirby Fong, USAVera RobbinsVera Robbins, 3 W-GWW, Dr. John R. Reed, United States, 2002
Photo #61577 Kirby Fong, USAVera RobbinsVera Robbins, 3 W-GWW, Dr. John R. Reed, United States, 2002
Photo #61576 Kirby Fong, USAVera RobbinsVera Robbins, 3 W-GWW, Dr. John R. Reed, United States, 2002
Photo #54103 Tom Stettner, USA