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AMERICAN 

 GROWN 



NARCISSUS, DAFFODILS and JONQUILS 



Anionic spring flowering bulbous plants the Narcissus family is one of the most important and of world-wide popularity. With tho exception 

 of the Polyanthus varieties (offered on page 22) all are as hardy as rocks, grow increase and flower year after year. They may be grown in 

 •'ard(<n Ixxls, among hardy plants in herbaceous borders, or" naturalized," that is. grown as if wild in outlying portions of the lawn or grouildsi 

 on terraced slopes, and along semi-shaded paths. As cut flowers Narcissus are especially u-seful being of lasting ([uality and vasing l)(>autifully. 



CULTURE. The bulbs should be planted as early as convenient in the autumn to 

 make root growth before winter sets in. The bulbs may be left undisturbed for. 

 several years on good loamy soils. The depth to plant varies according to the size> 

 of the bulbs — a covering of 2 to 3 inches of soil is about the averag(^ The distance:' I 

 apart shotild be .3 to 6 inches according to the size of the variety. For greenhouse or; [ 

 window culture treat sam(i as Hyacinths, but plant three or more in a pot, instead of 

 single bulbs. Send for our pamphlet " How to Grow Bulbs" sent free. 



NOTE. — The "perianth" is the surrounding row of petals or wings. The trumpet 

 "crown" or "cup" is the center portion of the flower. 



GIANT TRUMPET VARIETIES 



Albicans T'his variety is also known as the "White Spanish 



.* Daffodil." It is creamy white, with a silver white 



trumpet elegantly re-curved at the brim. The flowers arc borne 

 on stems 14 inches high. 



Emueror. Color richest yellow; trumpet and perianth im- 

 '^ mense in size often measuring 3 >2 inches across. 



The stiff stems are 20 inches in height. (Sec illustrution.) 



per 1000 



r_.____g^ The best of the two-colored trumpet varieties. 

 " -* The perianth is white, and the trumpet rich yel- 



low; the entire flower is of great substance and is carried on strong 

 stems 20 inches high 



Kinff Alfred. ^^^ of the largest pure yellow Daffodils immense 

 ° flowers of intense yellow ; trumpet large and open 



with a deeply filled mouth; vigorous and free: height 24 inches. 

 moia ^ much improved and enlarged Emperor, very free- 

 ^ - flowering and exceptionally hardy. This is also 



Oly 



ranked as a leading ctufiower variety. Height 16 inches 



Robert Sydenham, a grand hardy variety. Perfect sul- 



^ phur yellow perianth, exceptionally 



large yellow trumpet, handsomely frilled, consistent winner at the 



shows, height 18 inches. (.SV<; itlustralinn.) 



Sir Francis Drake. <^l'^ar yellow, large, very early, long 

 ____-^^_^— .— ^— — ^— stemmed cut flower and show variety 



also a fine bedding sort, height 18 inches 



Van Waveren's Giant. Pwianth primrose, bright yellow 

 _^__^_^_— .^— — ^^— trumpet, one of the best in c 



"Giant" class., height 20 inches 



Victoria ^ good Vjlcolor famous for large and durable flowers; 

 ' perianth very broad, creamy white in color; large 

 fluted trumpet rich yellow, height 18 inches. $150.00 per 1000. 



MEDIUM TRUMPET VARIETIES 



Sir Watkin. ^^"''"'"''°'^°'"''''' This is an old and popular 

 ' variety, perfectly hardy, and will thrive well 

 either in the garden, or for culture indoors during the winter. The 

 flowers of Sir Watkln, which often measure 5 inches across, have a 

 deep primrose yellow perianth, and a more deeply tinted yellow 



cup or trumpet. S13S.00 per 1000 



Lucifer. (IncmnparabHis). A very attractive hardy variety, 

 ' large white perianth with glowing orange-red cup. 



height 18 inches. . . 



Barri Conspicuus. 



(Harri). It thrives in gardens, and for 

 naturalizing in grass or semi-wild places 

 it is magnificent. For winter flowering in pots or pans of .soil it is 

 beautiful. Barrl Conspicuus has a broad spreading yellow peri- 

 anth; crown edged with orange-scarlet; a robust strong grower: 



height 20 inches. $110.00 per 1000 



gofj^'c plarnc. (Barrii). Yellow perianth, deep yellow cup 

 ^——^—^—^^ with broad edge of orange red. The petals 

 are very long and pointed, giving the flower a distinct and out- 

 standing character, height 18 inches 



SeaOulL (Barrl). One of the largest and most beautiful daf- 



1 1 fodils in this class. The spreading perianth is pure 



white, and the cup is canary color edged apricot. Height 21 inches 



Crystal Oueen. (.I^e^'dsH). Pure white perianth, pale 



I ^ ' primrose cup passing to white afterwards: 



flowers 3|^ inches aero.ss, a giant Leedsii, height 15 inches 



Mrs. Lanfftry. *^''''''*'''- The fragrant "Silver Winged" 

 Lccdsii's are h.vbrids between white Trumpet 

 Daffodils and Poc^icus. Mrs. Lan^try is a free-flowering variety, 

 each bulb usually producing several flowers: broad white perianth, 

 and white cup opening pale primrose, height 16 inches. $110.00 



per 1000 



Southern Gem. (L-cfdsH). Beautiful pure white petals, 

 ——-^■^^—^——— large lemon yellow crown, a splendid 



flower of rare symmetry, forces well, height 16 inches 



White Lady. (I^^dsH). a grand new giant flowering variety, 



' concededly one of tho best in commerce. It is 



virtually a white ".Sir Watkin." The broad perianth is pure white 



surrounding a pale citron frilled cup which turns white. Height 



1.5 inches 



Six Bulbs of a Variety Sold at the Dozen Rate. 25 at the 



Each 

 $0.3S 



.15 



.13 

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.30 

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$3.50 



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.40 

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.15 

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Per 

 100 



$25.00 



14.00 



1.73 



14.00 



3.00 



22.00 



2.30 



18.00 



3.00 



22.00 



3.00 



22.00 



3.00 



22.00 



2.00 



iei«6 



1.75 

 1.50 



1.50 



.4.00 

 2.00 

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1.50 

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1.50 



14.00 

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12.00 



30.00 

 16.00 

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12.00 

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12.00 



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