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Giant Trumpet Daffodil 



Narcissi or Daffodils 



Rivaling the sunshine with their shining yellow, the Daffodils, or 

 Narcissi, are true emblems of light and cheer. In many respects they are 

 the most satisfactory of all spring flowers. They bloom early, following 

 the Crocuses; they are not particular as to soil; they thrive in sun or 

 shade; they are perfectly hardy; and most of them will live from year to 

 year if left undisturbed in the garden. 



The different classes and varieties vary greatly as to size of bulb, and 

 a good rule to be guided by in planting is to cover the bulb one and one- 

 half times its depth, allowing 3 to 4 inches between the bulbs on the 

 smaller sorts and 5 to 6 inches for the larger ones. 



In the spring, after the bulbs have bloomed, care should be taken 

 that the leaves are not cut off until they have turned brown as it is by 

 means of the leaves that strength is stored up for the following year. 



When grown in pots indoors, follow the same general directions given 

 for hyacinths, placing three to six bulbs, depending on size, in a 6-inch pot. 

 Allow twelve weeks in the cold and dark to make roots. (Paper-White 

 and Chinese Sacred Narcissi are described on pages 4 and 5.) 



NOTE. — By ruling of the Federal Horticultural Board the importa- 

 tion of Narcissus bulbs is prohibited after January I, 1926. Some bulbs 

 are being raised in this country, but from progress made up to this time 

 we feel certain that Narcissus bulbs will be scarce and high in price for 

 some years to come. 



Prices are very reasonable this year, and we suggest that you take 

 care of your requirements for the next few years this fall. 



If you object to the above ruling on the part of the Federal Horti- 

 cultural Board, write your Senators and Representatives, protesting the 

 Narcissus embargo under Quarantine No. 37. 



