12 D. (Mi hWFERRY* &2 CO.,ODET ROIT MICH. 
_ NARCISSUS 
DAFFODIL 
Ready for delivery in September 
The graceful and charming Narcis- 
sus, whose distinctive feature is the 
conspicuous trumpet, crown, short tube 
or cup in the throat of the corolla or 
perianth, has been developed by its 
many enthusiastic admirers until the 
sorts offered are almost without num- 
ber. There are, however, four rather 
distinct classes, of which representa- 
tive sorts are the well known Yellow 
Daffodil or Trumpet Narcissus, both 
in single and in double forms, the 
white-flowered or Poet’s Narcissus, and 
fourth, the Tazetta or Polyanthus 
Narcissus. 
The first three classes include many of the 
hardiest and most desirable spring garden 
plants. When once established they do not 
need to be reset for several years, and will 
thrive in almost any soil. A cool and grassy 
place is favorable for naturalizing. They are 
desirable not only for the garden, but equally 
so for potand pan cultureforthehouse. One 
to four bulbs set in a five-inch pot will bloom 
even in the smoky atmosphere of the city, 
where their beauty and fragrance are doubly 
welcome. 
The Polyanthus varieties need some pro- 
tection through winter in the north, but will 
do finely without it in the south, They are 
exceedingly valuable for flowering in pots in 
the house. The Paper White Grandifilora and 
the Double Roman may be made to come 
into bloom in December, and~ this, with 
other varieties of Narcissus, will give a con- 
tinuous suecession of profuse bloom until 
spring. They thrive best in a cool tem- 
perature. 
Pot as soon as received, in good turfy 
loam, but let no manure, rotted or otherwise, 
touch the bulbs. Set in a cool, dark room, 
and keep moderately moist for one or two 
months, so that they may root; then rémove 
to the window or conservatory for flowering. 
Do not cultivate too strongly, as an extra 
vigor of growth is detrimental to the purity 
of the color of the flower. Narcissi attain a 
height of twelve to sixteen inches highdepend- 
ing upon conditions of growth and the 
variety. 
In describing Narcissus reference is made 
é to the ‘‘perianth” and “‘trumpet.” The latter 
a ae is the long center, funnel shaped tube and the 
‘“‘nerianth” is the outer row of petals or wings. 
Single Trumpet (Ajax) 
The Ajax Narcissus or Large Trumpet Daffodils, both the all-yellow sorts and the bicolor or ‘‘white 
winged”’ varieties, include some of the most elegant and beautiful of spring flowers. They are of large 
size and much substance with spreading wing-like petals often three to four inches across, and are grace- 
fully poised on long stiff stalks. 
Bicolor Victoria. Broad creamy white perianth; rich yellow trumpet; delicately perfumed; fine and 
lasting bloomer, and a splendid forcer. toc. each; 8oc. per 10; $6.00 per I00. 
Emperor. Large golden yellow trumpet and broad primrose yellow perianth. Early and splendid for 
forcing or planting out of doors. toc. each; Soc. per 10; $6.50 per 100. 
Empress. Large, white perianth of -great substance; bright yellow trumpet. One of the best bicolors 
for cutting. loc. each; 80c. per 10; $6.00 per Ioo. 
Golden Spur. Very desirable for pot or garden culture. Large, spreading, deep yellow perianth and 
wide trumpet of golden yellow, very early and free flowering. One of the very best for cutting. Ioc. 
each; 80c. per 10; $6.00 per Ioo. 
King Alfred. Golden yellow perianth and trumpet, the latter of beautiful form with deeply frilled 
mouth, large bold flower, strong grower. 25c. each; $2.00 per Io. $18.00 per 100. 
Single and ten prices include postage. The 100 rate is by exjsress at purchaser's expense. Not less than 5 of any one 
variety supplied at 10 rates, and not less than 25 at 100 rates. : ; 
