I know it is not a bulb, but it is one of the prettiest flowers in the field right now. Of course, technically it's not in the field, but along our fence posts. After doing some research and sending the picture to some fellow horticulturist, I'm pretty sure it is Rosa setigera, also known as the 'Prairie Rose'. Roses are by no means my specialty, but if they all were as easy as this (no care) my interest would peek. Mike Shoup (Antique Rose Emporium) and Mark Chamblee (Chamblee's Roses) have both done great things with the antique roses, many of which require little care and are more resistant to diseases. Antique roses have a similar story as ours, starting with the original "rose rustlers" such as the late Pam Puryear and Greg Grant, and there has been much written material and pioneering in the field by authors such Dr. Bill Welch.
On another note, we had a host of volunteers today. Now I know a worker is due his wages, but sometimes hard work and a chance to get away from the big city is payment enough. We harvested more jonquils (Narcissus jonquilla) and "Butter and Eggs" today (Narcissus x incomparabilis). It is warming up, so it is nice to get a lot of work done in the morning, but work continues through the afternoon. As you can see from the pictures, there is a lot of sweat pouring out.
On another note, we had a host of volunteers today. Now I know a worker is due his wages, but sometimes hard work and a chance to get away from the big city is payment enough. We harvested more jonquils (Narcissus jonquilla) and "Butter and Eggs" today (Narcissus x incomparabilis). It is warming up, so it is nice to get a lot of work done in the morning, but work continues through the afternoon. As you can see from the pictures, there is a lot of sweat pouring out.
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