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ST. OLAF. Leedsii. 3. Very broad, well rounded perianth, of 

 unusually clear white; wide crown, quite flattened, of soft 

 creamy yellow, with sulphur margin. Very large flower, and 

 one of the sensations of the English shows two years ago. 

 Height 16 in. Single bulb, $3; 10 bulbs, $25. 



SUNBEAM. Barrii. 3. Creamy perianth, shaded sulphur 

 at center; rather flat cup of deep chrome-yellow with orange 

 rim. A very distinct variety in color. Height 16 in. 10 

 bulbs, $2.20; 100 bulbs, $20. 



TENNYSON. Poeticus. Large flower, with pure white perianth 

 of rounded form and thick substance; large eye of lemon- 

 yellow, edged wine-red. A very distinct flower of perfect 

 character; perhaps the finest Poeticus yet raised. Height 16 

 in. Single bulb, |4. 



THELMA. Poeticus. 4. Snowy white perianth, with closely 

 overlapping petals of splendid substance; large cup, light 

 yellow, with narrow edge of bright crimson, A very large 

 flower, noteworthy for the fine color in the cup. Height 15 in. 

 10 bulbs, $2.40; 100 bulbs, $22. 



VANILLE. Bicolor Trumpet. 2. Spreading, creamy white 

 perianth, with rather narrow, pointed petals; bright yellow 

 trumpet well expanded at the brim. This variety is noteworthy 

 because it has a strong vanilla-like perfume. Height 16 in. 

 10 bulbs, 60 cts.; 100 bulbs, $5.25; 1,000 bulbs, $47. 



VAN SIGN; syn., TELAMONIUS PLENUS. Double Trumpet. 

 3. Golden yellow; the most popular Double Trumpet Daffodil 

 for forcing. Outdoors, Van Sions are very green the second 

 year after planting, there being something in our soil or 

 climate which affects the color of this Daffodil. Height 13 in. 

 Strong mother bulbs only. 10 bulbs, 50 cts.; 100 bulbs, $4.25; 

 1,000 bulbs, $35. 



VAN WAVEREN'S GIANT. Bicolor Trumpet. 1. Broad prim- 

 rose perianth of campanulate form; bright yellow trumpet, 

 with very large, open mouth, flanged at brim. A very large 

 flower of vigorous habit. Height 17 in. 10 bulbs, $2.40; 

 100 bulbs, $22. 



VICTORIA. Bicolor Trumpet. 3. Broad, creamy white peri- 

 anth, with closely lapping petals; clear, rich yellow trumpet, 

 very large and frilled at mouth. A very beautiful Daffodil, 

 unsurpassed for forcing. Height 16 in. 10 bulbs, 55 cts.; 

 100 bulbs, $4.50; 1,000 bulbs, $40. 



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