Toronto Parks and Trees Foundation

Accomplishments - 2006

East Scarborough Storefront Youth Volunteers take the lead in October 2006 beautifying their neighbourhood with daffodils at Eastview Park. (digital image available upon request)

40,000 bulbs were planted by hundreds of community volunteers at:

39 City Parks
13 Toronto Community Housing locations
5 Public Schools
3 Daycares
6 Faith community locations
3 Shelters
1 Community agency
3 Community Gardens

Youth Leadership Programs:

75 youth were involved in the BULBS Youth Leadership program
Driftwood Youth Council (Jane\Finch)
East Scarborough Boys and Girls Club (Kingston\Galloway)
East Scarborough Storefront Youth Volunteers(Kingston\Galloway)
Albion Boys and Girls Club (Jamestown)

Daffodil Bulbs:

Long lasting daffodil bulbs were planted in permanent beds. They could continue to bloom for up to 70 years without need for further care. (high resolution images available upon request)

Carleton: A large cupped daffodil, two-toned yellow, with a darker yellow trumpet (or cup) set in a lighter yellow perianth. Has a vanilla fragrance and is renowned for its hardiness and ability to become perennial anywhere. Known as the 'World's most popular daffodil." 17" tall.
Ice Follies: A large cupped daffodil with a bright yellow trumpet (that matures ivory) set in a creamy white perianth. One of the best perennials. 15" tall.
Fortune: A light orange cup with a bright yellow perianth. Very good as a perennial. 17" tall.
Thalia: Two to three small flowers per stem. Fragrant. Pure white cup and perianth. Considered a heirloom variety. Good for perennial planting.

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