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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— BULBS. 



NARCISSUS 



EMPRESS. 



Fro7jt a photo- 

 graph of one bulb 

 hearing fourteen 

 Jfoit'ers. 



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HE wonder.'ul creations in the way of new varieties have awakened 

 an interest and enthusiasm among the luvers of flowers that has 

 placed this, ** The Flower of the PoetS," n the front 

 rank of popularity, and they merit all the praise that can, be be- 

 stow ^^d upon them. Appearing, as they do, just after bleak win- 

 ter the\ turn our gardens lawns and woodland walks into gorgeous masses of gold and 

 siKer, with a fra^^rance that is enchanting. They are equally valuable for growing in 

 pots for wmter flowering and are piized for pot culture, flowering in the house with the 

 Hyacmth, 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 forc- d in immense quantities by florists for cut flow trs in winter. Nar- 

 cissus are of the easiest culture, and all excepting the Pilanthus varieties, on page 20, are 

 perfectly hardy, though the latter live through the severe ivinters — if ivell protected — 

 and prodtice larger and more abii7tdant floivers than ivhen grown in the preenhouse , 

 Our collection has been much enriched, and embraces, in addition to the old favorites, 

 many magnificent new hybrids. 



NOT£. — In describing Narcissus ite ha" e referred to the ^'' periafith '' and " trumpet.' 

 M-nd the ^''Perianth *' ts the surrounding row of Petals or leaves. 



The latter is the lo7ig ce'ntre^ funnel-like iube^ 



Large Trumpet Narcissus. 



ALL YELLOW VARIETIES. 



1/ desired by mail, add at the rate of be. per dozen for postage. Single bulbs mailed free. 



Countess of Annesley. A very vigorous and fine large flower- 

 ing variety perianth light canary yellow, large well expanded trumpet 

 of rich golden yellow 20c each, §' 00 per dozen 



Emperor. One of the finest Daffodils in cultivation, entire flower of the 

 richest yellow, trumpet of immense size, and the petals of the perianth are 

 so broad they overlap and measure 3^ inches across. Grand for cutting 

 {See colored ilitistraiion on the front cover.) 25c. each, $2 50 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 unsur- 

 passed forjiardens. pots or forcing. Early and extremely 

 tree flowering. (See cut.) icc. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 

 per 100. 



"Hale's Beaten Gold, or Maximus. One of 



the largest and most beautiful of this class. Very large 

 -flower of rich deep golden yellow. Remarkable for an ele- 

 gantly twisted perianth, trumpet deep golden, large well 

 ilanged and deeply fluted. The darkest and richest 

 yellow of all daffodils. (See cut.) 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., 

 $6.00 per 100. 

 -lenry Irving A magnificent flower, with beautifully 

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

 irich golden yellow color. The petals of the perianth are 

 •very wide, overlapping, color bright yellow. A most per- 

 fect flower, received a first-class certificate, icc. each, 

 $1.00 per doz., §6.00 per 100. 



ObvallarJUS. The famous "Tenby Daffodil." Ele- 

 gantly formed medium-sized flower i f rich yellow. One of 

 the earliest and excellent for forcing. One of the most 

 perfect flowers in this family, and we recommend it highly 

 for any purpose. 5c. each, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 10^. 



.Rugilobus A very free bloomer — broad petaled flower 

 3 inches across, of pale yellow, large trumpet of golden yel- 

 low, a beautiful variety. 5c. each. 50c. per doz., §^3. 50 per 100. 



Trumpet Major. Flower large and almost of a uni- 

 form deep golden. Highly prized as an early forcing sort 

 and largely p. anted for outside bedding. 3 for icc., 30c. 

 per doz , $2.00 per loc. 



COLLECTIONS ALL YELLOW LARGE 

 TRUMPET NARCISSUS. 



8 bulbs, I each of the above 8 sorts for $0 75 postpaid. 



24 ■' 3 " " " 8 " " 2 00 " 



48 " 6 " " " 8 " "..■.... 3 7S 



N.\RCISSL'S GOLDEN SPUR. 



<8 sold at dozen rates, 25 at 1 OO rates. 1,000 rates on application. Postage free, except v/here noted. 



