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Narcissus Bicoloi' Victoria. 



NARCISSUS 



OR 



DAFFODILS 



THERE are no hardy bulbous plants which 

 have moie points of merit than the Nar- 

 cissus or Daffodils. Perfectly hardy, 

 growing and doing well in almost any and every 

 position, sun or shade, moist or dry. All con- 

 ditions seem to suit it, although they have a 

 preference for a good deep soil and a semi- 

 shaded position, and every vacant corner in the 

 garden, amongst the grass, under the trees, etc., 

 etc., could not be used to better advantage than 

 by filling with Narcissus. They are equally 

 desirable for pot culture for winter Howering. 

 Three or four bulbs can be put into a 5-inch or 

 6-inch pot, and, with the same treatment as 

 given to Hyacinths, the dull winter and early 

 spring months can be made bright with their 

 exquisite gold and silver blossoms. But it is 

 outdoors that Narcissus do best, and once 

 planted need no further attention, the clumps 

 multiplying and giving larger and finer results 

 each year, and from an original planting of a 

 few hundred bulbs in two or three years may 

 be cut thousands of flowers without missing 

 them. 



A'O TE. — We offer . Narcissus under 7 

 distinct heads or types : first, the large trumpet 

 varieties, like Emperor and Empress ; second, 

 the medium trumpet sorts, of which Sir Watkiti 

 and Mrs. Langtry are examples ; third, the 

 small trumpet kinds or the Poeticus group ; 

 fourth, the Hoop Petticoat sorts, which really 

 belong in the large trumpet class ; fifth, the 

 Jonquils ; sixth, the Polyanthus or manyfiow- 

 ered; seventh, the double- flowering sorts. 



In describing Narcissus it is usual to give the 

 color of the trumpet or crown and the color of 

 the perianth or petals surrounding the trumpet. 



I^ARGB TRUMPET NARCISSUS. 



The four varieties which we illustrate en the front cover of th 

 of the genus, and also the most useful, growing easily either ind 

 are deserving of extensive planting, and you can set out any of 

 blossoms in the spring. 



If ziiantzd hy mail, add \0 ce>iis per doz. on Large Trurnpet 

 Albicans "The Great Spanish Daffodil." Perianth white, 



large, bold primrose trumpet, changing to pure white ; a 



beautiful, chaste flower; delicatelv musk scented. 6 cts. 



each; 50 cts. per doz.; §3.00 per lO'O ; $25.00 per 1000. 

 Bicolor Qrandee. Flowers of the largest size with broad, 



pure whit petals and yellow trumpets, flowering about two 



weeks later than Empress and valuable for succession. 4 cts. 



each; 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100 ; §15.00 per 1000. 



Bicolor Victoria. .\ new variety, perianth creamy white, 

 trumpet rich yellow delicately perfumed ; unsurpassed for 

 pot culture and alwavs satisfartorv out of doors. 7 cts. each ; 

 60 cts. per doz.; §400 pei 100; '§35.00 per 1000. 



Emperor. A magnificent flower; perianth deep primrose; 

 trumpet rich golden-yellow. Should be largely grown in 

 flower beds, borders, or naiuialized in grass ; it is ona of the 

 finest Daffodils in cultivation and much prized for cutting. 

 See illustration on upper left side of the front cover. 6 cts. 

 each ; 50 cts. per doz.; §2.75 per 100 ; $25.00 per 1000. 



is catalogue are typical flowers of this class, which is the showiest 

 oors or in the open ground. Every one of the twelve sorts offered 

 them with full assurance that you will get a bountiful harvest of 



Narcissus for postage. Siiigle bulbs mailed free at prices given. 



Empress. Perianth snow-white, trumpet rich yellow, serrated 

 and flanged at the edges, large in outline, and of rare beauty 

 for cutting. See illustration on the front cover. 6 cts. each; 

 50 cts. per doz.; §2.75 per 100; §25.00 per 1000. 



Qiant Princeps. One of the most popular; perianth sulphur 

 white ; trumpet rich yellow. As a forcing variety it is superior 

 in every way, and a fine sort for naturalizing. 3 cts. each ; 

 25 cts. per doz.; §1.25 per 100 ; §10-00 per 1000. 



Golden Spur. Large, spreading full, deep rich yellow 

 perianth and trumpet. A charming, richly perfumed flower, 

 and one of the very best of the Golden Trumpets, flowering 

 early and freely. See illustration on front cover. 5 cts. 

 each ; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100 ; §22.00 per 1000. 



Glory of Leiden. " The King of Daffodils." Well named 

 and deserving of the title, being the most massive of all the 

 yellow trumpets, flowers held boldly erect on stout, strong 

 stems, and, unlike many floral aristocrats, it is of the easiest 

 culture, and is as much at home grown in pots as out in the 

 garden. You cannot be considered to have a good collection 

 of daffodils without Glory of Leiden. See illustration on 

 front cover. 20 cts. each ; §2.00 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. 



Indoors or out Narcissus always pay a large dividend of gold and silver blossoms. 



