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HENDERSON'S AUTUMN BULB CATALOGUE— 1927 



AMERICAN 

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NARCISSUS, DAFFODILS and JONQUILS 



Among spring flowering bulbous plants the Narcissus family — which includes Daffodils and Jonquils- 

 is one of the most important and of world-wide popularity. With the exception of the Polyanthus varietie 

 (offered on page 17) all are as hardy as rocks, grow, increase and flower year after year. They may b 

 grown in garden beds, among hardy plants in herbaceous borders, or "naturalized," that is, grown as 

 wild in outlying portions of the lawn or grounds, on tcrraeed slopes, stream side banks and along sei 

 shaded paths. The flowers of the different types are of endless beauty and graceful forms with a variety i 

 color combinations and many are delightfully fragrant. 



The early sorts commence blooming in March, some in favored locations even in February. Their wavir 

 masses of silver and gold are not only enchantingly beautiful, but doubly welcome appearing as they do jus 

 after bleak winter. Witn a selection of mid-season and late flowering kinds an endless succession of bloom 

 may be enjoyed well into May. As cut flowers Narcissus are especially useful being of lasting quality an< 

 vasing beautifully. 



Narcissus and Daffodils thrive in all ordinary garden soils and if they can be grouped in the partial shad 

 furnished in the hardy border of shrubs and herbaceous plants the conditions will be ideal. The bulbs should 

 be planted as early as convenient in the autumn to make root growth before winter sets in, though we have 

 planted bulbs as late as December with satisfactory results. The bulbs may be left undisturbed for several 

 years on good loamy soils. The depth to plant varies according to the size of the bulbs — a covering of 2 to 

 3 inches of soil is about the average — a good rule is to cover the bulb once and half its own depth. On light 

 sandy soils plant deeper than on heavy soil. The distance apart should be 3 to 6 inches according to the 

 size of the variety. For greenhouse or window culture treat same as Hyacinths, but plant three or more in a 

 pot. instead of single bulbs. Send for our pamphlet "How to Grow Bulbs" sent free. 



XOTE. — The "perianth" is the surrounding row of petals or wings. The trumpet "crown" or "cup" is the 

 center portion of the /lower. 



The figures following the name of the variety indicates its relative earliness: (1) 1st early; (2) 2nd 

 early; (3) mid-season; (4) late; (5) very late. 



GIANT TRUMPET VARIETIES 



Albicans (?") All White Single Trumpet Daffodil. This variety is also known as the "White Spanish 



v ** ' ' Daffodil." It is creamy white, with a silver white trumpet elegantly re-curved at the 



brim. The flowers are borne on stems 14 inches high. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 



Double Von Sion ( 21 Double Trumpet Daffodil. This is the true "Double Yellow Daffodil" so 

 y '' highly prized in old fashioned gardens. Both the perianth and trumpet is 

 rich golden yellow in color. Height about 18 inches. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 



EmDeror (3) ^ Yellow Single Trumpet Daffodil. The entire flower is of the richest yellow color. 

 " V / • The trumpet is very large, and the perianth is immense in size often measuring 3'/i 



inches across. The stiff stems are 20 inches in height. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 



EmDress Ci} Bicolor Single Trumpet Daffodil. One of the most beautiful varieties known, and the 



" ^ ' ' best of the two-colored trumpet varieties. The perianth is white, and the trumpet rich 



yellow; the entire flower is of great substance and is carried on strong stems 20 inches high. 20c. each; 

 $2.00 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 



Kinff Alfred (2) -111 Yellow Single Trumpet Daffodil. The largest and finest pure yellow Daffodil 



5 \ / ■ m commerce; immense flowers of intense yellow; trumpet large and open with a 



deeply filled mouth; vigorous and free; height 21 inches. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Victoria (2) Bicolor Single Trumpet Daffodil. A good bicolor famous for large and durable flowers. 

 ^ ~ ' ' The perianth is very broad, creamy white in color; and the large fluted trumpet is rich 

 yellow in color. The stems are 18 inches in height. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 



MEDIUM TRUMPET VARIETIES 



Sil* Watkin (2^) All Yellow Incomparabilis Narcissus. This is an old and popular variety, perfectly 

 ^ ' ' hardy, and will thrive well either in the garden, or for culture indoors during the 

 winter. The flowers of Sir Watkin, which often measure 5 inches across, have a deep primrose yellow 

 perianth, and a more deeply tinted yellow cup or trumpet. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 



Rarri ConSDicilUS (•i-') Crown Daffodil Narcissus Barri. It thrives in gardens, and for natural- 



" \ / • izjng in grass or semi-wild places it is magnificent. For winter flowering 



in pots or pans of soil it is beautiful. Barri Conspicuus has a broad spreading yellow perianth; crown 



edged with orange-scarlet; a robust strong grower; height 20 inches. 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 



100. 



^4rs LanfftrV (i) Chalice Cup Daffodil Narcissus Leedsii. The fragrant "Silver Winged" Leedsii's 

 \ s J V / • are hybrids between white Trumpet Daffodils and Poeticus. Mrs. Langtry 



is a free-flowering variety, each bulb usually producing several flowers; broad white perianth, and white 



cup opening pale primrose. 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Sea Gull (2) Crown Daffodil Narcissus Barri. One of the largest and most beautiful daffodils in 



\ -/' this class. The spreading perianth is pure white, and the cup is canary color edged 



apricot. Height 21 inches. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 



White Ladv ( 4) Chalice Cup Daffodil Narcissus Leedsii. A grand new giant flowering_ variety 



" ' ' ' concededlv one of the best in commerce 



erce. It is virtually a white "Sir Watkin.' 

 The broad perianth is pure white surrounding a pale citron frilled cup which turns white. Height 15 inches. 

 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 



Six Bulbs of a Variety Sold at the Dozen Rate, 25 at the Hundred Rate. 



