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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK,— BULBS. 



Narcissus 

 Empress. 



From a photo- 

 graph of i bulb 

 bearing 14. flowers 



the latter is the long centre funnel-like tut 



HE wonderful creations in the way of new varieties, has awakened 

 an interest and enthusiasm among the lovers of flowers that has 

 placed this, "The Flower of the Poets," in the front 

 rank of popularity, and ( they merit all the praise that can be bestowed 

 upon them. Appearing, as they do, just aft r bleak winter, they turn our 

 gardens, lawns and woodland walks into gorgeous masses of gold and 

 silver, with a fragrance that is enchanting. They are equally valuable for growing in pots 

 for winter flowering and are prized for pot culture, flowering in the house with the Hy- 

 acinth, and should be cultivated in the same way, three roots at least in a 4 cr 5 inch pot. 

 The cut flowers of Daffodils are much in demand for bouquets and vases, and some of the 

 varieties are forced in immense quantities by florists for cut flowers in winter. Narcissus 

 are of tht easiest culture, and all excepting the Polyanthus varieties on page 22 are per- 

 fectly hardy. Though the latter have lived through the severe 'winter of t8qi in Mas- 

 sachusetts — well protected — ajid produced larger and more abundant flowers the past 

 spring than when grown in the greenhouse. Our collection has been much enriched and 

 embraces in addition to the old favorites, many magnificent new hybrids. 



NOTE. — In describing Narcissits we have referred to the "perianth" and ii truMpct'" > 

 nd the "perianth " is the surrounding row of petals or leaves. 



Narcissus or Daffodils. 



MIXED HARDY NARCISSUS. 



For growing in masses in flower borders and grass. 

 or to naturalize by woodland w T alks, in woods and 

 shrubbery, and by streams and lakes. We strongly 

 recommend them, all being vigorous, free growing 

 varieties. We offer them at an exceptionally low 

 price to encourage liberal plantings. They are per- 

 fectly hardy and will flouish and increase. The 

 mixture includes both double and single varieties. 

 Price, 3c. each; 25c. per doz ; $1.50 per 100; $10.00 

 periooo. (If by mail add toe. per dozen forpostage.) 



A II Narcissus on this page are hardy for garden 

 planting and also excellent for Winter flowering 

 in the house. 



LARGE TRUMPET VARIETIES. 



ALL YELLOW. 



(If desired by mail add at the rate of 10c. per 

 dozen for postage. ) 



Ard-Righ or Irish King. Thisisthe earliest 

 and most vigorous " Giant Trumpet Daffodil" in 

 cultivation. Fine bold flowers of immense size. 

 Color, both of perianth and trumpet, full rich 

 yeuow. It is an extra fine sort for pot cultureand 

 forcing, 15c. each: $1.50 per doz.: $8.00 per 100. 

 (See cut.) 



Emperor. One of the finest Daffod Is in cultiva- 

 tion, entire flowers of the richest yellow, trumpet 

 of immense size, and the petals of the perianth 

 are so broad they overlap and measure 3J< inches 

 across. 60c. each; $7.00 per doz. 



Golden Spur. One of the grandest Daffodils, 

 with extra large, bold, rich yellow flowers; foliage 

 very broad and striking. It is of unusually robust 

 habit and uusurpassed for gardens, pots, or forc- 

 ing. 12c. each; $1 50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Henry Irving. A magnificent flower, with long 

 beautifully frilled trumpet, nearly two inches 

 wide at the mouth, of rich golden yellow color. 

 The petals of the perianth are very wide, over- 

 lapping, color bright yellow, a most perfect flower 

 and received a first-class certificate, 15c. each- 



-J $1.30 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Ard-Righ or Irish King Narcissus 



