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A 2!5!8S N NARCISSUS, DAFFODILS and JONQUILS 



Among Spring flowering bulbous plants the Narcissus family is one of the most important and of world-wide popularity. With the 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 

 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, and along semi-shaded paths. As cut flowers Narcissus are especially useful being of lasting quality and vasing beautifully. 



CILTIRE. 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 average. The distance 

 apart should be 3 to 6 inches according to the size of the variety. For greenhouse or 

 window culture treat same 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 

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



GIANT TRUMPET VARIETIES 



Albicans. T1,is variefe y is also known as the "White Spanish Each 



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 



Emoeror. Color richest yellow: trumpet and perianth im- 



«^ mense in size often measuring 3 H inches across. 



The stiff stems are 20 inches in height. (See illustration.) $130.00 



per 1000 



Emoress "^he host of t,l(> tw °- co,oref i 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. 5150.00 per 1000 



rCin? Alfred. Gnc of the largest pure yellow Daffodils immense 



° " Mowers of intense yellow: trumpet large and open 



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

 OlvmDia. A mucn improved and enlarged Emperor, very free- 



y S- 1 flowering and exceptionally hardy. This is also 



leading cutflower variety. Height 16 inches 



A grand hardy variety. Perfect sul- 

 phur yellow perianth, exceptionally 

 large yellow trumpet, handsomely frilled, consistent winner at the 



shows, height IK inches. (See illustration.) ' 



Sir Francis Drake. c,( ' ar >'^"" w . !ar ge. very early, long 



$0.20 $2.00 



.20 



ranked as 



Robert Sydenham. 



also a fine bedding sort 



Van Waveren's Giant. 



stemmed cut flower and show variety, 



height 18 inches 



Perianth primrose, bright yellow 

 trumpet, one of the best in our 



(Barri). It thrives in gardens, and for 

 naturalizing in grass or semi-wild places 



.20 



.35 



"Giant" class . height 20 inches 



Victoria. * good bicolor 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. Uncomparabilis). 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 Watkin. which often measure 5 inches across, have a 

 deep primrose yellow- perianth, and a more deeply tinted yellow 



cup or trumpet. $150.00 per 1000 



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

 large white perianth with glowing orange-red cup,| 

 height 1* inches 



Barri Conspicuus. 



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

 beautiful. Barri Conspicuus has a broad spreading yellow peri-j 

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



height 20 inches. $110.00 per 1000 



Bath's Flame. (Parrii). 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 IS inches 



Sea Gull. (Ba r '' ,) - ° ne of the largest and most beautiful daf- 



fodils in this class. The spreading perianth is pure 



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



Crystal Queen. (Leedsii). Pure white perianth, palej 



- primrose cup passing to white afterwards:! 



flowers 3 L 2 inches across, a giant Leedsii, height 15 inches . . 

 Mrs. Langtry. {Leedsii). The fragrant "Silver Winged" 

 Leedsii's are hybrids between white Trumpet 

 Daffodils and Poeticus. Mrs. l.anrftry 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. (Lee&Sii). Beautiful pure white petals. 

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



flower of rare symmetry, forces well, height 16 inches 



White Lady. (Leedsii). A grand new giant flowering variety. 



concededly one of the best in commerce It is 



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

 surrounding a pale citron frilled cup which turn-; white. Height 

 IS inches | 



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



.40 



.20 



.20 2.00 16.00 

 undred Rate 



