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Former Teacher Cultivates 475 Daffodil Varieties in Missouri

3/20/2026

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Gerry Wass leads a cooperative daffodil project in Purdy, Missouri, cultivating 475 cultivars.
The initiative began in 2019 as a single row.
It now includes 21 rows on his farm and 11 rows on rented land.
Wass is a former Spanish teacher who aims to preserve heirloom daffodils and engage young gardeners, and draws inspiration from childhood experiences at The Daffodil Mart in Virginia.

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Story summary

Gerry Wass leads a cooperative daffodil project in Purdy, Missouri, cultivating 475 cultivars.
The initiative began in 2019 as a single row.
It now includes 21 rows on his farm and 11 rows on rented land.
Wass is a former Spanish teacher who aims to preserve heirloom daffodils and engage young gardeners, and draws inspiration from childhood experiences at The Daffodil Mart in Virginia.