About the Tasmanian Daffodil Council
History
The inaugural meeting of the Tasmanian Daffodil Council was held on the
11th October 1966 at the Hagley Farm School. The late Mr Harold Cross
invited some 20 daffodil growers, to attend. This meeting elected an executive
committee, which met regularly to discuss matters related to showing,
growing and registration of new hybrid varieties.
The first newsletter appeared in May 1967 edited by Harold Cross. The
newsletters recorded major results of daffodil shows around the state.
At that time shows were hosted at Hobart, Longford, Cadbury's, Launceston,
Bagdad, Devonport, Ulverstone, Deloraine, Whitemore and Scottsdale. The
TDC had 15 financial members.
The early committee discussed issues such as the definition of "Seedling":
problems and inconsistencies with judging (including the suggestion of
"panel judging"); the need for registration of new hybrids and
close contact with the RHS and The Victorian Daffodil Society.
A formal constitution was adopted in September 1983 and the Council was
subsequently incorporated.
Daffodil growing in Tasmania has been greatly enriched by the knowledge so generously shared by our early enthusiastic growers. We acknowledge particularly the Jackson family, currently represented by Robin and David Jackson, and the Radcliff family, represented today by Kaye and Jamie Radcliff. On the North West coast, the late A.O Roblin, T.H. Piper, R. Glover, D. Broadfield and Ken Heazlewood left a very substantial legacy. The work of our early members in seeking new colour combinations and perfection in form is still the basis for much of the current hybridising programs pursued today.
Aims of the Tasmanian Daffodil Council Inc.
The council exists to promote and encourage the
growing and showing of daffodils in Tasmania and to foster an interest
in the same amongst the general populace. To that end, the council supports
daffodil shows around the state, providing Perpetual trophies and prizes
to be awarded to successful exhibitors.
The TDC Inc. fosters an enthusiasm for hybridising and encourages members
to register new varieties with the Royal Horticultural Society in London.
The Council also works within the National Daffodil Association of Australia
to further promote daffodil showing and has close links to the American
Daffodil Association and the Royal Horticultural Society.
The TDC Inc. has, in 2009, about 100 members. The committee meets four times a year, hosts two spring workshops and publishes a journal in January and July. Advice about horticultural matters concerning daffodils is available by contact with any committee member.
TDC Commitee 2011/12
President: Mr Sam Biggins
1860 Oldina Road Wynyard 7325
Vice-President: Mr Brian Jones
64 Mission Hill Road Penguin 7316
Secretary:
Mrs Mary Crowe
103 Carella Street Howrah 7018 PH (03) 62 478226
email: kevincrowe@bigpond.com.au
Treasurer:
Dr. Mike Temple-Smith
12 Carmont Court Howrah 7018 PH
(03) 62 473969
email: temple-smithaaa@bigpond.com
Editor:
Dr. Mike Temple-Smith
Public Officer:
Dr. Mike Temple-Smith
Publicity Officer:
Mrs Sue McFarlane
Committee:
Mrs Ann Scarfe (Repr.Novice & Restricted growers)
Mrs Elaine Biggins
Mr & Mrs Doug and Christine Fielding
Mr & Mrs David and Robin Jackson
Mr & Mrs Jamie and Kaye Radcliff
Mrs Helen Blowfield
Subscriptions to the TDC Inc.
2011/12 subscriptions are due in September
2011
If yours is still out standing, please contact the Treasurer
Single membership: $12.00 per year or $30.00 for 3 years
Family Membership $15.00 per year
Clubs and Overseas $40.00 for 3 years