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The original type was raised by Mr. W. 

 Backhouse in whose honour the group is 

 named. One parent was undoubtedly N. 

 Pseudo-Narcissus but it is disputed whether 

 the other was a Tazetta or incomparabilis 

 variety. Backhousei forms have been raised 

 by crossing Ajax bicolor with poeticus. 

 They are all suitable for pot culture, garden 

 beds, borders and naturalising. 



BACKHOUSEI (the type). (C. 17 in. ft $1.50 doz.) A 

 distinct hybrid, with a pure yellow, stout trumpet-shaped 

 crown, well expanded reflexed petals of a sulphur-yellow ; 

 a bold, handsome lasting flower. 



WILLIAM WILKS. (C. 15 in. fi soc. doz.) Quickly 

 described as an Ajax bicolor, with a shortened trumpet of 

 striking orange-yellow. The trumpet is well expanded, 

 has a beautifully frilled brim. The perianth petals are 

 broad, spread well and are cream-white in colour; excellent 

 cut flower; foliage, broad and massive. 



WOLLEY DOD. (B. 1 8 in. $2.50 doz.) Large, spreading, 

 cream-yellow petals and a short, deep yellow crown; a 

 very distinct and excellent form. 



THE HOOP PETTICOAT DAFFODILS 



A small well characterised dwarf group 

 with rush-like leaves and flowers having a 

 very wide-mouthed trumpet, that in form re- 

 calls the old-fashioned crinoline; petals nar- 



