美国 水仙花协会 American Daffodil Society – 行业自律与服务组织

组织起源与历史

“美国水仙花协会”（American Daffodil Society，简称ADS）是美国水仙花领域的权威非营利组织，致力于推动水仙花的广泛种植、展示和学术研究。协会的诞生源于1953年10月《Popular Gardening》杂志编辑Paul Frese发表的一篇题为《谁愿意加入水仙花协会？》的文章，该文章获得了超过400封回复。在马里兰水仙花协会、弗吉尼亚花园俱乐部和华盛顿水仙花协会的基础上，组织了一次全体会议，于1954年4月9日在马里兰州Chevy Chase举行，美国水仙花协会正式成立。1955年1月22日，协会组织架构完善，Carey E. Quinn当选主席。协会于1958年2月20日正式注册为法人机构。

使命与宗旨

美国水仙花协会的使命是成为一个国际公认的权威非营利机构，汇集个人、组织、公司和大学等各方力量，共同推动水仙花的广泛种植与研究。协会致力于促进水仙花的文化推广、品种保护、病虫害研究、检测鉴定和展览展示等各项工作。协会是501(c)(3)非营利教育慈善机构，主要依靠会员费和捐赠维持运营。协会向所有人开放，无论您是业余爱好者、园艺新手还是资深植物学家和水仙花专家，都能在协会找到归属。

协会平台体系

美国水仙花协会构建了完整的水仙花网络平台体系，涵盖多个专业子网站。主网站（DaffodilUSA）提供综合信息；DaffNet是协会的在线讨论论坛；DaffLibrary是免费在线图书馆；DaffSeek是含照片的水仙花品种数据库；DaffTube是水仙花演示网站。这些免费资源共同构成协会推广水仙花知识的完整生态系统。所有会员来自美国48个州和世界各地多个国家。

出版物与学术交流

协会创办初期的主要工作是开发出版物，经历了从油印传单到《水仙花公报》再到现在精美彩色版《水仙花期刊》的演变历程。《水仙花期刊》现为季刊，刊登来自国内外水仙花爱好者的精美照片和文章，已成为全球水仙花资讯与观点交流的重要平台。协会每年举办秋季论坛和董事会会议，2026年秋季论坛将于11月12日至15日举行。

展示花园与奖项

美国水仙花协会设有展示花园项目（Display Garden Program），旨在向公众展示各类水仙花品种，帮助游客了解水仙花在园林景观中的巧妙运用。协会目前拥有21个经认证的展示花园，并持续扩展该项目。协会还设立了一系列荣誉奖项，包括ADS金奖（Gold Medal）、ADS银奖（Silver Medal）和主席奖章（President’s Medal），表彰对水仙花事业做出突出贡献的个人和机构。

青少年项目与地方协会

美国水仙花协会重视青少年水仙花教育，设有专门的青少年项目（Youth Program），提供从涂色卡到课堂生物学项目的各类教育资源。协会在全美31个州设有地方水仙花协会，通过这些基层组织推广水仙花文化。协会还运营网络商店（ADS Webstore），提供水仙花相关书籍、商品和资源。协会接受捐赠和赞助，并设有荣誉会员制度。

官方网站：https://daffodilusa.org/

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Organizational Origins and History

The American Daffodil Society (ADS) is the authoritative non-profit organization for daffodil cultivation and research in the United States. The society originated from an article titled “Who will Join a Daffodil Society?” published by Paul Frese, then editor of Popular Gardening, in October 1953. This article received over 400 responses, leading to an organizational meeting held at Chevy Chase, Maryland on April 9, 1954, where the American Daffodil Society was formally established. On January 22, 1955, the society’s organizational structure was completed with the election of Carey E. Quinn as President. The American Daffodil Society was officially incorporated on February 20, 1958.

Mission and Objectives

The mission of the American Daffodil Society is to be an internationally recognized non-profit association bringing together individuals, organizations, companies, and universities to promote widespread interest in daffodils and advance research in their culture, breeding, preservation, diseases, pests, testing, and exhibition. The ADS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational charitable organization supported by memberships and donations. The society is open to everyone—from hobbyists and beginning gardeners to experienced botanists and daffodil experts.

Platform Ecosystem

The American Daffodil Society operates a comprehensive network of daffodil websites: the main website (DaffodilUSA) provides general information; DaffNet is the society’s online discussion forum; DaffLibrary is a free online library; DaffSeek is a daffodil variety database with photographs; and DaffTube is a daffodil presentation website. Together these free resources form a complete ecosystem for promoting daffodil knowledge. ADS membership spans 48 U.S. states and multiple countries worldwide.

Publications and Scholarly Exchange

The society’s first activity was developing publications, evolving from occasional mimeographed sheets through the small Daffodil Bulletin to today’s beautifully enlarged quarterly Daffodil Journal, featuring color photographs and articles contributed by national and international daffodil enthusiasts. The Daffodil Journal is now recognized as one of the leading publications for daffodil news and views globally. The society holds annual Fall Forums and Board Meetings, with the 2026 Fall Forum scheduled for November 12–15.

Display Gardens and Awards

The ADS Display Garden Program was established to showcase a wide variety of daffodil cultivars to the general public, educating visitors on effective use of daffodils in landscaping. The society currently maintains 21 approved display gardens and continues to expand the program. The ADS also presents prestigious awards including the Gold Medal, Silver Medal, and President’s Medal to individuals and institutions making outstanding contributions to the daffodil cause.

Youth Programs and Local Societies

The American Daffodil Society places strong emphasis on youth education in daffodil cultivation through its dedicated Youth Program, offering resources ranging from coloring sheets to classroom biology projects. The society maintains 31 local daffodil societies across the United States, promoting daffodil culture through these grassroots organizations. The ADS operates an online webstore offering daffodil-related books, merchandise, and resources. The society accepts donations, sponsorships, and offers patron membership options.