DAFFODIL, JONQUIL, OR NARCISSUS?
LEARN CLASSIFICATION, OUTSTANDING CULTIVARS, AND MORE

We’ll set the record straight on the many types of daffodils by describing the 13 distinct divisions. These harbingers of spring are among the easiest flowers to grow, and in central Virginia you can enjoy daffodil blooms from early February on through April by mixing early, mid, and late season varieties. Insider tips will be shared on selecting, planting, and caring for bulbs. Also covered will be the elite 49 daffodils (out of 30,000+ registered cultivars) that are American Daffodil Society Wister Award winners, in recognition of their outstanding garden performance. Late fall is ideal for planting, and so each participant will take home a special assortment of Wister Award winner bulbs donated by the Virginia Daffodil Society. Presented by horticulturist, educator, and Virginia Daffodil Society member Chris Catanzaro.

Fees: Member $15, Non-Member $18

All programs are subject to change. Pre-registration through our website is required.

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Register Member $15

Register Non-Member $18

Date:
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Event Details

Students can bring a pen/pencil and paper for note taking if desired.

About the Instructor

Chris Catanzaro was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He currently serves as Co-President of Friends of Forest Hill Park, and is an active member of the Virginia Daffodil Society and the Richmond Horticulture Association. Chris holds 3 degrees in horticulture from: the University of Missouri (B.S.), The University of Tennessee (M.S.), and North Carolina State University (Ph.D.). His professional training and expertise include floriculture production, plant propagation, urban forestry, weed science, and human issues in horticulture. He worked in research and teaching in the historically black land grant university system for 26 years. Most recently at Virginia State University, he served as chair of the Department of Agriculture and taught over 20 undergraduate and graduate courses. Prior to that he conducted horticultural research at Tennessee State University, and has been involved with research and teaching grants totaling over $2.4 million. He has also been a member of a number of boards and professional organizations at local, state and national levels.

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