For my birthday last year, my parents gave me a much appreciated gardening bag of goodies from Smith & Hawkin. Included was a collection of heirloom daffodil bulbs from the early 1900’s. The children and I planted them along the east side of the house last fall and now we are reaping the benefits as they slowly and delicately bloom.

There are lots of regular type hybrid daffodils blooming around the house that were already here when we moved in. My husband has regularly brought blooms in for me so that I can enjoy them while I work in the kitchen. Last week he brought one of the heirloom blooms into the house for me. It is in a vase at the kitchen window.

Everyone in the family has noticed this lone daffodil. It is small compared to modern blooms, simple in shape, exquisitely formed and glows with color. Furthermore, it has been in a vase for at least a week now and yet still looks as perfect as the day my husband brought it inside.

I can’t wait for these blooms to naturalize and take over more of the side yard. Maybe I will be able to plant more as well this fall. Their unassuming perfection is an inspiration every time I go in the door.

From the beautiful mountains of southwest Virginia,

Leslie

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