In Search of Species Daffodils in Spain & Portugal
Ms. Gripshover told of her recent travels abroad, in the company other daffodil enthusiasts, to Spain and Portugal in search of species daffodils. We saw the various rare specimens and locales where they are found. Many were growing in mountainous, remote and difficult terrain not accessible by roads. Her group would travel by road as far as possible, and then on foot for often great distances to be ultimately rewarded by the tiniest specimens tucked among the rocks. They were allowed to collect seeds and bulbs of the specimens as well as photographing them in their native habitat. Mary Lou has taken nine trips abroad in the quest for "wild" daffodils and is always looking forward to the next time.
Thanks Mary Lou...we really enjoyed your presentation. Your knowledge and experience with daffodils is greatly appreciated.
Biography for Mary Lou Gripshover,
July 2008 Speaker
Mary Lou Gripshover, former ADS President and recipient of numerous ADS awards, will be the featured speaker for our July 2008 meeting. She plans to tell us about her most recent discoveries while searching for wild (species) daffodils in Spain and Portugal. Ms. Gripshover is highly regarded in the daffodil arena, and her presentation should prove to be very informative. Members of GSLDS are honored that Mary Lou has agreed to visit St. Louis, and look forward to seeing her in July.