Membership Information

Established in Birmingham as The Midland Daffodil Society in 1898, The Daffodil Society is the specialist society of Great Britain for all who are interested in the Genus Narcissus, by way of exhibiting, breeding or just lovers of the true heralds of Spring.

Daffodils are one of the most popular of all garden plants and appear in over 80% of gardens, where they create a real welcome splash of colour to brighten the days and indicate that winter is over. Gone are the days when daffodils were only yellow. The modern hybrids come in many different colours and combinations of colours and range in size from exhibition flowers 5"(12.70cm) across in diameter to dainty miniatures barely 1"(2.54cm) across and growing only a few inches in height.

The Daffodil Society aims, through its publications and activities, to help those who have an interest in the genus to gain a greater pleasure from their association with the flower. In the Midlands in April, the Society holds its Annual Show, where a full range of cultivars, representing all the types and colours of show flowers, may be seen. There is no charge for members attending the show and no entry fees for exhibitors.

This important two-day event provides opportunities for members to show their flowers, meet other members, and acquire experience and knowledge. Additionally, the Society promotes a class at one of The Royal Horticultural Society’s Daffodil Shows in London and is closely associated with a range of classes at Harrogate Spring Show.

The Journal and The Newsletter are the Society’s two annual publications issued free to all Members and Affiliated Societies. The Journal, giving advice on cultivation, hybridisation and other topics, as well as a Show Calendar is published in February. The Newsletter, giving results of Daffodil shows and comments on the season, etc., is published in the Autumn. The Society also publishes a Cultural Guide and Show Handbook, 4th Edition, @ £3.70 each, which is a must for all those who wish to grow, show and judge Daffodils.

If you would like to join The Daffodil Society please print and fill out the following form, before returning to The Daffodil Society with enclosed cheque.

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Subscription Rates and Membership Categories.


Fellows £17.50(min) For persons who may wish to give more.

Joint £17.50 Any family or partnership arrangement (may include 2 children under 16 at same address). Only one copy of the Journal and Newsletter will be sent to the one address.

Ordinary £12.50 For one Person (may include 2 children under 16 living at same address).

Affiliated Societies £12.50 Enjoy the same benefits of membership as Society members and additionally may buy the Daffodil Society Bronze Medal, Diplomas and Best Bloom Card, to be presented for Daffodil classes at their own shows.

Overseas Members £21.00 1yr - 60.00 3yrs

Membership forms and cheques can be sent to:
Mr Keith Boxall
Membership Secretary
13 Astor Crescent
Ludgershall
Andover
Hants
SP11 9RG

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