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NARCISSUS 



DAFFODILS and JONQUILS 



Among spring flowering btilbous 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 va- 

 rieties (offered on page 26) all are as hardy as rocks, grow, increase and 

 flower year after year in any ordinarily good soil. 



Ihey 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 wat«-. 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. 



XOTE. In describing Narcissus, Daffodils, etc., we have referred to tlte 

 " perianth," and " trumpet," " crown " or " cup." The latter is the centre, 

 funnel-like tube, and the " perianth " is the surrounding row of petals orwings. 



The figure following the name of the variety indicates its relative earli- 

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



THE AJAX NARCISSUS 



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. The flowers are of 

 much substance, and being gracefully poised on long, stiff stalks, are espec- 

 iallj' beautiful when cut for vases and table decorations, lasting in water for 

 o\'er a week. 



NARCISSUS AJAX, or 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 .3V inches across; 20 in. high. . 



Emperor, Mammoth 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 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 unsurpassed 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 

 naturalizing; very early; broad round yellow perianth 



petals and large yellow trumpet; 18 in. high 



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 Ught 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 



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

 beautiful of this class; rich, deep golden-yellow. Trum- 

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

 and richest yellow of all Daffodils; 18 in. high 



Prices, Delivered 

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i^'REMEMBER: Our Daffodil Bulbs are selected largest flowering size, 



not " seconds " or " planting size " 

 that are sold at lower prices. 



