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■ BULBS FOR AUTUMN PLAIMTIIM n^l 



HIGH CI 



NARCISSUS, DAFFODILS and JONQUILS. 



REMEMBER our Daffodil Bulbs are selected largest flowering size, not "seconds" or "planting size" that are sold at lower prices. 



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

 cludes Daffodils 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 

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

 on page 21) 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 semi- 

 shaded paths. The flowers of the different types are of endless beautiful 

 and graceful forms with a variety of color combinations and many are de- 

 lightfully 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. With a selection of mid-season and late flowering kinds an 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 of 

 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, Dajfodils, etc., we have referred to the " Peri- 

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

 like 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) very late. 



THE AJAX NAKCISSUS 



Or TRUMPET 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. t 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. 



NARCISSUS AJAX or ALL YELLOW TRUMPET 

 DAFFODILS. 



For free delivery add 12c. per doz. or SI. 00 per 100 to price. Each. Doz 



Conqueror (2). A grand new variety, immense long stemmed 

 flowers, often 5 inches from tip to tip of perianth; splendid 

 long well flanged trumpet of golden yellow j perianth pale 

 primrose; very free; 13 in 



Diadem (1). One of the earliest; large megaphone like 

 trumpet of deep rich yellow, well filled at the mouth 

 perianth canary yellow splendid for either the garden or 

 forcing 



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 3} inches across; 20 in. high 



Emperor, Mammo h Double Nose 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 Bell (2). A splendid new Irish variety, large wide 

 mouthed well frilled trumpet of bright yellow; gracefully 

 twisted perianth petals of canary yellow; tall large and 

 free; 14 in 



Golden Spur (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 



Goldea Spur, Mammoth Double Nose Bu bs 



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

 for either pot culture, forcing, garden cultivation or 

 naturalizing; very early; broad round yellow perianth 

 petals and large yellow trumpet; 18 in. high 



King Alfred (2). The largest and finest pure yellow daffodil 

 in commerce; immense flowers of intense yellow; trumpet 

 large and open with a deeply filled mouth, vigorous and 

 free; 24 in 



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 .... 



Single Von Sion (Spurius Major) (1). Flower large and 

 of a uniform deep golden. Highly prized as an early- 

 forcing sort and largely planted for outside bedding; 15 in. 

 high 



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NARCISSUS AJAX BICOLOR, 

 "WHITE WINGED" TRUMPET DAFFODILS. 



For free delivery add 12c. per doz. or $1.00 per 100 to price. 



Agrippine (2). A fine new bicolor. Broad overlapping 

 perianth petals of pure white; large rich yellow trumpet 

 similar to Horsfieldi but larger and finer 



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. . . . 



Empress, Mammoth Double Nose Belbs 



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

 the petals of which are wide and overlapping; tube a 

 magnificent yellow, beautifully imbricated; a flower of 

 great substance and grand for cutting; 12 in. high 



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

 yellow, trumpet. Very stately and beautiful. The 

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

 blooming; a grand cut flower, 14 in. high 



Horsfieldi, Mammoth Double Nose Bulbs 



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

 and of most refined and symmetrical form. Trumpet opens 

 rich yellow, changing 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 ih. First class 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 re- 

 ceived an Award of Merit from the Royal British So- 

 ciety for its size and bea-uty. 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 in. 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 



Princeps Maximus Mammoth Double Nose Bulbs 



Vanilla (2). A very tall robust growing and free blooming 

 bi-color. with immense rich yellow trumpet and looy 

 narrow perianth petals of creamy yellow; slightly fragrant 



Victoria (2). A bi-color famous for its large and durable 

 flowers, which stand boldly erect; broad perianth of cream- 

 white; large, broad, fluted trumpet of rich yellow; a strong 

 grower with massive flowers; 18 in. high 



Victoria Mammoth Double Nose Bulbs 



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2.50 

 3.50 



NARCISSUS AJAX WHITE, 

 ALL WHITE TRUMPET DAFFODILS. 



For free delivery add 10c. per doz. or 80c. per 100 to price. 



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

 white, with a silvery-white trumpet slightly flushed with 

 primrose and elegantly recurved at brim; 14 in. high. . . . 



L'Innocence (2). A new large flowering white; trumpet 

 broad at the mouth tapering megaphone like to a narrow 

 base; height, 20 in 



Mme. de Graaff (4). One of the largest and finest of whiti 

 trumpet Daffodils; perianth pure white; trumpet crearr 

 white; a most refined and beautiful flower of graceful 

 carriage; strong grower; 16 in. high 



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

 variety with graceful " swan's neck " carriage. Trum- 

 pet large and creamy white, perianth wings broad anr 

 white. A flower of splendid substance, lasting well 

 when cut; height 12 inches. First class certificate R. H. S. 



Mrs. Thompson (2). An extra fine pure white variety, 

 large and handsome, with an elegantly frilled trumpet. 

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

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

 high 



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NEW ROOK Narri««lK Oaffnrlilc q nrl Hnu? in Cirrwv Thpm Written by a Narcissus lover who has made a hobby of their culture for many years and whose collection 

 HEW DUUft. KdrUSMli, IJdIIOailS ana DOW TO UrOW inem. , varietie s is prob ably the most extensiveof any in America. Price, net, $1.10; or postpaid for $1.20. 



