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Ajax 



Narcissus 



Trumpet 

 Daffodils 



NARCISSUS 



DAFFODILS and JONQUILS 



i A , mo " 8 Jl ,rin « 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 va- 

 rieties (offered on page 21) all are as hardv as rocks, grow, increase and 

 flower year after year in any ordinarily good soil. 



They may be grown in garden beds, "among hardv plants in herbaceous 

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

 the awn 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 Mixer 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 enioyed 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, Daffodils, etc., :cc have referred to the 

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

 funnel-like tube, and the "perianth " is the surrounding raw of petals or wings. 



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 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 24 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 esDec- 

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

 over a week. 



NARCISSUS AJAX or ALL YELLOW TRUMPET 

 DAFFODILS. 



ForFree Delivery add 12c. perdoz. or SI. 00 per lOOto price Each. Doz 



Lmperor (3). One of the finest Daffodils in cultivation- 

 entire flower of the richest yellow, trumpet of immens; 

 size, and the petals of the perianth are so broad they 

 overlap and measure 34 inches across; 20 in. high. . . . 



Emperor, Mammoth Double Nose Bulbs 



(ilory 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 



floldcn Spur. (1) One of the grandest Daffodils, with 

 extra large, bold, rich yellow flowers, foliage 

 broad and striking. It is of unusually robust habit, 

 and unsurpassed for gardens, pots or forcing. Early 

 and extremely free flowering; IS in. high. Large 

 elected bulbs 



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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; IS in. high 



Ru^ilobus (2). A very free bloomer — broad-petale 

 flower. :-! 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 yell. 

 anth petals and an immense golden-yellow trumpet. 



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

 of a uniform deep golden. Highly prized as an early 

 forcing sort and largely planted for outside bedding 

 15 in. high 



Trumpet Atavimus ('-). One of the most beautiful of this 

 class; rich, deep golden-yellow. Trumpet large, well- 

 flanged and deeoly fluted. The darkest and richest 

 vellow of all Daffodils; IS in. high 



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