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NARCISSUS, DAFFODILS and JONQUILS 



AMERICAN 

 GROWN 



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. 



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 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 

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



GIANT TRUMPET VARIETIES 



Albicans Tnis varlet y is also known as the "White Spanish 

 rtion,aua. Daffodil." It is creamy white, with a silver white 

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



on stems 14 Inches high 



EmDeror. Color richest yellow; trumpet and perianth im- 

 ■ " mense in size often measuring 3 X A inches across 



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

 per 1000 



Empress. 



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. - per 1000 



Kin? Alfred. One of the largest pure yellow Daffodils immense 



B flowers 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, veryfree- 



^ v **<i»~^-<r. c a nd exceptionally hardy. This is also 



ranked as a leading cutflower variety. Height 16 inches 



Robert Sydenham. A grand hardy variety. Perfect sul 



a phur yellow perianth, exceptionally 



large yellow trumpet, handsomely frilled, consistent winner at the 



shows", height 18 inches. (See illustration.) 



Sir Francis Drake. clear yellow, large, very early, long 

 . stemmed cut flower and show variety 



also a fine bedding sort, height 18 inches. . 



Van Waveren's Giant. Perianth primrose, bright yellow 

 .^ — — — — trumpet, one of the best in our 



"Giant" class., height 20 inches 



Victoria. A good bicolor famous for large and durable flowers 

 * perianth very broad, creamy white in color; large 

 fluted trumpet rich yellow, height 18 inches. $130.00 per 1000 



MEDIUM TRUMPET VARIETIES 



Sir Watkin. ^ ncomj ' ara '"' !S '' 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. $133.00 per 1000 



Lucifer. llncomparabilis). A very attractive hardy variety, 

 — — — — large white perianth with glowing orange-red cup, 



height 18 inches 



Barri ConspicUUS. (Barri). 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. Barri Consplcuus has a broad spreading yellow peri- 

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



height 20 inches. $110.00 per 1000 



Bath's Flame. (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 



Sea Gull. (Barri). One 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, pale 



primrose cup passing to white afterwards; 



flowers 3 J4 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. Langtry 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. (.Leedsii). 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 turns white. Height 

 15 inches 



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



13 1.50 12.00 

 undred Rate 



