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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— BULBS. 



Narcissus 

 Empress. 



From a photo 

 graph of one bulb 

 bearing fourteen 

 flowers. 



NOTE. — In describing- Narcissus we have referred to 

 " perianth " is the surrou tiding rr<-.v of petals or leaves. 



HE wonderful creations in the way of new varieties, has awakened an 

 interest and enthusiasm among the lovers of flowers that has placed 

 this, "The Flower of the Poets," in the front rank of 



popularity, and they merit all the praise that can be bestowed upon them. 



Appearing, as they do, just after bleak winter, they turn our gardens, 

 lawns, and woodland walks into gorgeous masses of gold and silver with a fragrance that 

 is enchanting. They are equally valuable for growing in pots for winter flowering and are 

 prized for pot culture, flowering in the house with the Hyacinth, and should be cultivated 

 in the same way, three roots at least in a 4 or 5 inch pot. The cut flowers of Daffodils are 

 much in demand for bouquets and vases, and some of the varieties are forced in immense 

 quantities by florists for cut flowers in winter. Narcissus are of the easiest culture, and all 

 excepting the Polyanthus varieties on page 22 are perfectly hardy. Though the latter 

 live through the sez'ere winters — if well protected — and Produced larger and more 

 abundant flowers than when grown in the greenhouse* Our collection has been much 

 enriched and embraces in addition to the old favorites, mauy magnificent new hybrids. 



thr' "'perianth ' and " trumpet*'* the latter is the long centre funnel-like tubes and the 



LARGE TRUHPET NARCISSUS. 



ALL YELLOW VARIETIES. 



(If desired by ntai\\ add at the rate of 10c. f>er dozen for postage. 

 Single bulbs mailed free.) 



Ard-Righ or Irish King. This is the earliest and most 

 vigorous " Giant Trumpet Daffodil " in cultivation. Fine bold 

 flowers of immense size. Color both of perianth and trumpet, full 

 rich yellow. It is an extra fine sort for pot culture and forcing. 

 10. each; §1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100, (See Cut.) 



Emperor. One of the finest Daffodils in cultivation, entire flow- 

 ers of the richest yellow, trumpet of immense size and the petals 

 of the perianth are so broad they overlap and measure 3U inches 

 across. 40c. each; $4.00 per doz. 



Golden Spur. One of the grandest Daffodils, with extra large, 

 bold, rich yellow flowers, foliage very broad and striking. It is of 

 unusually robust habit and unsurpassed for gardens, pots or forc- 

 ing. 8c. each; 80c. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Henry Irving. A magnificent flower, with long beautifully 

 frilled trumpet, nearly two inches wide at the mouth, of rich 

 golden yellow color. The petals of the perianth are very wide, 

 overlapping, color bright yellow, a most perfect flower and received 

 a first-class certificate, ice. each; §1.00 per doz.; §7.00 per 100. 



Hale's Beaten Gold or Maximus. Very large flower 



of rich yellow. Remarkable for an elegantly twisted perianth, 

 trumpet deep golden, large and well flanged. 8c. each; 85c. per 

 doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Obvallarius. The famous '■ Tenby Daffodil."' Elegantly form- 

 ed medium-sized flower of rich yellow. One of the earliest and 

 best for forcing. 5c. each: 50c. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 



Trumpet Major. Flower large and almost of a uniform deep 

 golden. Highly prized as an early forcing so.'t. 5c. each; 50c. 

 per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



Narcissus Ard-Righ or Irish King. 



6 sold at dozen rates; 25 at 1 OO rates, 1 OOO rates quoted on application. 



