12 



M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



NARCISSUS OR DAFFODIL 



Ready for delivery in September 



The graceful and charming Narcissus, 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 number. There are, however, four rather distinct 

 classes, of which representative 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 Poly- 

 anthus 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 pot and pan culture for the house. 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 protection through winter in the north, but will do finely without it in the south. 

 They are e.xceedingly valuable for flowering in pots in the house. The Paper Wliite Grandiflora and the Double Roman 

 may be made to come into bloom in December, and this, with other varieties of Narcissus, will give a continuous 

 succession of profuse bloom until spring. They thrive best in a cool temperature. 



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 remove to the window or 

 conservatory for flowering. Do not cultivate too stronglj', 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 high depending upon con- 

 ditions of growth and the variety. 

 In describing Narcissus reference 

 is made to the ''perianth"' and 

 '■'trnnipet.'' The latter is the long 

 center, funnel shaped tube and the 

 ''perianth'' is the outer roio of petals 

 or icings. 



Single Trumpet (Ajax) 



The Ajax Narci.ssus or Large 

 Trumpet Daffodils, both the all- 

 yellow sorts and the bicolor or 

 "white winged" varieties, in- 

 clude some of the most elegant 

 and beautiful of spring flowers. 

 They are of large size and much 

 substance with spreadingwing- 

 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. 8c. each; 6oc. per 

 lo; I5.00 per 100. 

 Emperor. Large golden yel- 

 low trumpet and broad prim- 

 rose yellow perianth. Early 

 and splendid for forcing or 

 planting out of doors. 8c. 

 each; 6oc. per 10; Is-oo 

 per 100. 

 Empress. Large, white per- 

 ianth of great substance; 

 bright yellow trumpet. One 

 of the best bicolors for cut- 

 ting. 8c. each; 6oc. per 10; 

 |4.75per 100. 

 Golden Spur. Very desirable 

 for pot or garden culture. 

 Large, spreading, deepyellow 

 perianth and wide trumpet 

 of golden yellow, very early 

 and free flowering. One of 

 the very best for cutting. 

 8c. eaoh; 60c. per 10; ^5.00 

 per 100. 



Single and ten prices include 

 postage. The 100 rate is by express 

 at purchaser's expense. Not less 

 than 5 of any one variety supplied 

 at 10 rates, and not less than ^5 at 

 BICOLOR VICTORIA 100 rates. 



