D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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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 ad- 

 mirers 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, theTazetta 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 f oi 

 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 ai'e exceeilingly valuable for flowering in pots in the house. The Paper White 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, 

 darkroom, and keep moderately moist for one or two months, so that they may root: then remove to the window oi 

 conservatory for flowering. Do not cultivate too strongly, as an extra vigor of growth is detrimental to the purity ol 

 the color of the flower. Narcissi attain a height of twelve to sixteen inches high depending upon conditions of growth 

 and the variety. 



In describing Narcissus reference is made to tiie '■'perianW and '"triDnjjet.'' The latter is the long center, funnel- 

 shaped tube and the '"'•perianth'" is the outer roio of petals or icings. 



GOLDEN SPUR 



Single Trumpet 



(Ajax) 



The Ajax Narcissus or Large 

 Trumpet Daffodils, both the 

 all yellow sorts and the bicoloi 

 or "white winged" varieties, 

 include some of the most ele- 

 gant 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 gracefully 

 poised on long stiff stalks. 



Bicolor Victoria. Broad 

 creamy white perianth; rich 

 yellow trumpet; delicately 

 perfumed: fine and lasting 

 bloomer, and a splendid 

 forcer. Similar to Hors- 

 fieldi, but stronger grower. 

 4c. each; 40c. per doz. 



Emperor. Large golden yel- 

 low trumpet and broad prim- 

 rose yellow perianth. Early 

 and splendid for forcing or 

 planting out of doors. 5c. 

 each; 50c. per doz. 



Empress. Large, white peri- 

 anth of great substance; 

 bright y^ellow trumpet. One 

 of the best bicolors for cut- 

 ting. 5c. each; 50c. per 

 doz. 



Golden Spur. Very desirable 

 for pot or garden culture. 

 Large, spreading, deep yel- 

 low perianth and wide trum- 

 pet of golden yellow, very 

 early and free flowering. 

 One of the very best for 

 cutting. {See ad) 5c. each; 

 50C. per doz. 



Single and dozen prices include 

 postage. Not less than six of any 

 one varietii sunvlied at dozen rates. 



