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.HENDERSON'S SUPERIOR; 



NAKCISSUS, DAFFODILS AND JONQUILS.. 



Among spring flowering bulbous plants the narcissus family — which in- 

 cludes uaffodils and Jonquils — is one of the most important and of world-wide 

 popularity. The recent wonderful creations in the way of new varieties having 

 awakened a new interest amounting to enthusiasm with flower lovers par- 

 ticularly in Europe. With the exception of the Polyanthus varieties (offered 

 on page 23) all are as hardy as rocks, grow, increase and flower year after year 

 in any ordinarily good soil. 



They may be grown in garden beds, among hardy plants in herbaceous 

 borders, or " naturalized," that is, grown as if wild in outlying portions of the 

 lawn or grounds, on terraced slopes, stream side banks and along seir.i-shaded 

 paths. The flowers of the different types are of endless beautiful. and graceful 

 forms with a variety of color combinations and many are delightfully fragrant. 



The early sorts commence blooming in March, some in favored locations 

 even in February. Their waving masses of silver and gold are not only en- 

 chantingly beautiful but doubly welcome appearing as they do just after bleak 

 winter. vVith a selection of mid-season and late flowering kinds and endless 

 succession of bloom may be enjoyed well into May. 



But it is not only in the open that Narcissus, Daffodils and Jonquils may 

 be grown, for they are equally valuable for winter flowering in greenhouse or 

 window garden, thriving in pots, pans or flats, and some of them in glasses o f 

 water like hyacinths or in bowls of moss or cocoanut fibre and water.The 

 earliest sorts may be flowered in the house by Christmas, the later varieties 

 following in succession throughout the winter. As cut flowers Narcissus are 

 especially useful being of lasting quality and vasing beautifully. _ 



NOTE. — In describing Narcissus, Daffodils, etc., ive have referred to the ' peri- 

 anth." and " trumpet." " crown " or " cup." The latter is the centre, funnel-hie 

 tube, and the " perianth" is the surrounding row of petals or wings. 



The figure following the name of the variety indicates its relative earliness; 

 (1) first early; (2) 2d early; (3) mid-season; (4) late; (5) vers - late. 



THE AJAX NARCISSUS or TRUMPET 

 j*** DAFFODILS* <*&<* 



The " Trumpet " section of the Narcissus family is perhaps the most popular 

 of all. The flowers are of large size; the perianth or spreading wing-like petals 

 measure according to the variety, from 2j to 4 inches across, and the trumpets 

 vary from 2 to 4 inches in length. The flowers are of much substance, and 

 being gracefully poised on long, stiff stalks, are especially beautiful when cut 

 for vases and table decorations, lasting in water for over a week. 



All Yellow Trumpet Daffodils. 



Emperor (3). 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 3J inches across; 20 in. high 



Emperor Double Nose. Mammoth bulbs 



Glory of Leiden (4). New; immense flowers of great sub- 

 stance; long, large, fluted trumpet of full rich yellow; 

 full, broad, overlapping perianth petals of bright yellow; 

 sturdy stems and broad leathery foliage; strong healthy 

 grower; 14 in. high 



Golden Spir, (1). 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 for gardens, pots or forcing. Early and extremely 

 free flowering; 18 in. high. Large selected bulbs 



Golden Spur, Mammoth Double Nose Bulbs 



Henry Irving (1). A first-class and popular old variety for 

 either pot culture, forcing, garden cultivation or natu 

 ralizing; very early broad round yellow perianth petals 

 and large yellow trumpet; 18 in. high 



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Rugilobus (2). A very free bloomer — broad-petaled flower 

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

 yellow; a beautiful variety; 15 in. high 



Shakespear (3). An extra fine new seedling; a beautiful 

 erect and bold flower with large broad light yellow peri- 

 anth petals and an immense golden-yellow trumpet .... 



Trumpet Major, Improved (11. Flower large and of a uni- 

 form deep golden. Highly prized as an early-forcing 

 sort and largely planted for outside bedding. 15 in. high 



Maximus, or Hale's Beaten Gold (2). One of the most beau- 

 tiful of this class; rich, deep golden-yellow. Trumpet 

 large, well-flanged and deeply fluted. The darkest and 

 richest yellow of all Daffodils; 18 in. high 



Willie Barr (3). Medium sized flowers with a " swan's 

 neck " carriage; trumpet wide mouthed; almost bell like 

 and of bright yellow, perianth petals soft yellow. A fine 

 bedder and sturdy grower; height 15 in 



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"White Winged'' Trumpet Daffodils 



Empress (3). A magnificent large variety, bold and erect. 

 A rare beauty. Some give this the palm of being the best 

 of the two-colored trumpets. Perianth white and of great 

 substance, trumpet rich yellow; 20 in. high 



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Grandee (5). Flowers large, with broad white perianth, the 

 petals of which are wide and overlapping; tube a mag- 

 nificent yellow, beautifully imbricated; a flower of great 

 substance and grand for cutting; 12 in. high 



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Horsfieldi (2). Very large flower of pure white, with rich 

 yellow trumpet. Very stately and beautiful and one of 

 the most elegant for ladies' corsage wear. The flowers 

 are the largest of this class, very early and free-bloom- 

 ing; a grand cut flower, and eagerly sought after as one 

 of the finest; 14 in. high 



J. B. M. Camm (3). A lovely Daffodil of great substance 

 and of most refined and symmetrical form. Trumpet 

 opens rich yellow-, ageing to light canary ; perianth petals 

 creamy white. The plant is a robust grower, free bloomer 

 and most desirable for either garden or pot culture 

 height 12 inches. First-cla* Certificate R. H. S 



Mme. Plemp (4). New; a splendid bi-color;. large pure white 

 perianth, golden-yellow trumpet; very large well-formed 

 flower of splendid substance; 16 in. high 



Mrs. Walter Ware (3). This splendid new seedling received 

 an Award of Merit from the Royal British Society for its 

 size and beauty. The white perianth petals are broad 

 and large, the trumpet long, well expanded and frilled 

 at .the brim; a strong grower and free bloomer; 16 

 high 



Princeps Maximus (1). Very early. This is one of the most 

 popular winter-flowering and forcing varieties grown, on 

 account of its low price. Flowers large, perianth sulphury ; 

 rich yellow trumpet; 15 in. high 



Victoria (2). New; a bi-color famous for its large and dur 

 able flowers, which stand boldly erect; broad perianth ol 

 creamy white; large, broad, fluted trumpet of rich yellow; 

 a strong grower with massive flowers; 18 in, high. . . . 



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All White Trumpet Daffodils, 



Albicans (2). The " White Spanish Daffodil." Creamy white, 

 with a silvery-white trumpet slightly flushed with prim- 

 rose and elegantly recurved at brim; 14 in. high 



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Mme. de Graaff (4). New; one of the largest and finest of all 

 white trumpet Daffodils; perianth pure white; trumpet 

 pale cream passing to white; a most refined and beautifu 1 

 flower of graceful carriage; strong grower; 16 in. high. . . 



Airs. Camm (4). A most beautiful large, flowering white 

 variety with graceful "swan's neck" carriage. Trurrpet 

 large and creamy white, perianth wings broad and white 

 A flower of splendid substance, lasting well when cut 

 height 12 inches. First class certificate R. H. S 



Mrs. Thompson (2). A new and extra fine pure white variety, 

 large and handsome, with an elegantly frilled trumpet. 

 It is a strong grower, early and free bloomer; splendid fOT 

 pot culture, forcing and the garden border; 14 in. high. . . 



Princess Ida (2). Medium sized flowers, good form, but a 

 very free bloomer, broad petalled perianth of pure white; 

 trumpet cream white distinctly edged at the mouth with 

 yellow; unique and beautiful; 14 in. high 



Wm. Goldring (3). A " Swan's Neck " Daffodil — a graceful 

 pendantly poised flower with long snow-white perianth 

 petals curving towards the mouth of the large cream-white 

 trumpet; of good constitution and a free mid-season 

 bloomer very beautiful; 16 in. high 



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jtjtjfi NEW BOOK J-&& 

 Narcissus, Daffodils, and How to Grow Them, 



written by a Narcissus lover who has made a hobby of their cultivation for 

 many years and whose collection of varieties is probably the most extensive 

 of any in America. 



Price, net, SI. 10; or mailed for 81.21. 



«@-REMEMBER: Our Daffodil Bulbs are selected largest flowering size, "^hi^widrtV^lJricS?. 6 " 



