Narcissus, or more affectionately, Daffodils, are fast becoming as popular in this country as in England, where they are 

 prized next toRoses. To select a list of the different classes that will do well under general circumstances and describe the 

 same is most exquisitely tantalizing ; as Mr. Ellwanger, in his delightful book, says, one is " met with apples of gold in pic- 

 tures of silver." " Daffodils running the entire gamut from yellow to white ; Daffodillies with trumpets flanged, expanded, 

 gashed, lobed, serrated and recurved; Daf- 

 fodowndillies with perianths twisted, dog- 

 eared, stellated, reflexed, imbricated, chan- 

 neled and hooded. Then the multitudinous 

 divisions and classes. Hoop-petticoat Daf- 

 fodils, single and dwarf trumpets, bicolor 

 and shortened bicolor trumpets, white trum- 

 peters, coffee-cups, tea-cups and tea-saucers, 

 musk-scentedandEucharisDaffodils.jonquil- 

 scented and rush-leaved, goblet-shaped Daf- 

 fodils, Polyanthus or Tazetta, early and late 

 poet's Daffodils, Jonquils, double Daffodils, 

 and how many more of the gilded host." "To 

 add to golden numbers golden numbers!" 

 A colony of five or a dozen bulbs will 

 produce an abundance of richly colored 

 flowers, which, waving and blowing in the 

 breezes of early Spring, dehght the senses 

 with exquisitely graceful and gay beauty. 

 Narcissus give unequaled pleasure and satis- 

 faction planted in clumps at tlie edge of 

 shrubbery or some such prominent position, 

 where they can remain undisturbed from year 

 to year, being entirely hardy and succeeding 

 with little or no attention. They are also 

 easily grown in the house or conservatory 

 where they should be treated the same as 

 Hyacinths. Our collection offered below 

 includes only the best varieties. 



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Cernuus Plenus Elgantissimus.— 

 This is the rare Double Wliite Swan's Neck 

 Daffodil; beautiful waxy white. ^1.25 each. 

 Dean Herbert ( TV?!-*? Stock'). — \ mag- 

 nificent new variety; superb yellow trumpet, 

 large and bold in outline; perianth full prim- 

 rose. 6octs. each; 2 for gi. 



Emperor. — Grand yellow trumpets of 

 great substance ; one of the finest varieties 

 in cultivation. 60 cts. each ; 2 for ^i. 



Horsfleldi. — The ' ' Garden 's Story ' ' says : 

 " Can any Daffodil born or yet unborn excel 

 the glorious bicolor of the Lancashire 

 weaver, John Horsfieldi? The flowers 

 exhale a rich Magnolia-like odor ; each flut- 

 ters its pure white perianth and great golden 

 corona over the luxurious foliage like some UPPER FLOWER, TRUMPET MAJOR— TRUMPET LEDA, IN GRASS, 



gorgeous butterfly, rather than a perfumed 



flower " sS cts. each ; 3 for 90 cts. Capax Plenus ( Queen Anne's Double Daffodil). — A very 



rare and handsome variety ; pale lemon-colored flowers, con- 

 sisting of six rows of six petals each. 40 cts. each. 



Leda (see cut). — Probably the finest white Trumpet Daf- 

 fodil in cultivation; the exquisite pure white perianth, trum- 

 pet pale sulphur, changing to pure white. 40 cts. each. 



Trumpet Major (see cut). — Splendid deep golden flowers; 

 very early, free flowering, grand for cut flowers; try a half dozen 

 in a six-inch pot. 6 cts. ea^li ; 6 for 30 cts. ; 12 for 60 cts. 



Maximas, or Hale's Vase of Beaten Gold.— A 

 valuable and noted variety ; perianth and trumpet rich orange 

 yellow; extra fine. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts. ; 6 for gi. 20. 



Pseudo, or Lent Lily. — A lovely variety sulphur white 

 perianth, with light yellow cups. 6 cts. each; 7 for 30 cts. 



Von- Zion ( Telamonius Plenus) (see cut). — This is the 

 grand old " Double" yellow Daffodil, and should be in every 

 garden ; fine for massing, also one of the very best for house 

 culture in pots; large, double, yellow trumpet flowers. 8 

 cts. each; 3 for 20 cts. ; 6 for 40 cts. ; 12 for 70 cts. 



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Orange Phcenix (^Eggs and Bacon). — Very handsome 

 double white flowers, with orange nectary. 10c. each ; 6 for 50c. 



Stella. — A really beautiful variety ; large white perianth, 

 with golden yellow cap, star shaped; one of the most popular 

 for pot culture. 5 cts, each ; 6 for 25 cts.; 12 for 50 cts. 



Sir 'Watkin ( 7>^ Giant WelsAman). -—Upward of 5K 

 inches across ; perianth rich sulphur yellow, orange-tinged 

 trumpet; new and valuable, 75 cts, each; 2 for ^1,40. 



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