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praecox. As a class they are more delicate 

 in constitution than their self-yellow and bi- 

 colour brethren, requiring conditions akin to 

 those in which their mountain-loving ances- 

 tors thrive ; viz : partial shade, in well under- 

 drained soil of gritty loam and decayed leaf 

 mould. There are now fully 50 named varie- 

 ties, varying in colour from all pure white to 

 palest sulphur. 



ALBICANS. Syns: Silver Trumpet, Sulphur Trumpet, 

 Dutch Moschatus. (B. 14 in. ff * 750 doz.) This is a 

 large form of the native Spanish moschatus and is some- 

 times known as the Large White Spanish daffodil. A 

 strong grower. Early and free bloomer, bearing large 

 handsome musk-scented flowers with white perianth ami 

 a long trumpet prettily recurved at the brim. It opens 

 straw colour but soon changes to white. 



ALICE KNIGHTS. (A. 12 in. fi$8 ea.) A new variety 

 and the earliest of all white trumpets. Good substance, 

 lasting well whether cut or on the plant. Perianth white, 

 trumpet cream white of elegant form with an open mouth 

 prettily filled. Good constitution and a free bloomer. 

 Award of Merit, R. H. S. 



APRICOT. (C. 1 6 in. H 75C ea.) A new and remarkably 

 beautiful variety with a colouring heretofore unknown 

 among narcissus, the long straight trumpet being of a rosy 

 apricot hue, though opening creamy buff in strong con- 

 trast to the pure white perianth. The flower is of good 

 size and form. Delightfully fragrant. Plant healthy, 

 vigorous. Several certificates and awards of merit are to 

 its credit 



