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 Polyantnus Narcissus. 



The first three classes include niany 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 not only desirable for the 

 garden, but equally so 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 beauti- 

 ful color 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 exceedingly 

 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 un- 

 til 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 x-emove to the window or 

 conservatory for flowering. Do not cultivate too 

 strongly, as an extra vigor of growth is detri- 

 mental to the purity of the color of the flower. 

 Plants twelve to sixteen inches high, depending 

 upon conditions of growth and the variety. 



In describing I^ai'cissus reference is made to 

 the '"'perianth''' and '''trumpet.'' The latter is the 

 long center, funnel-shaped tube and the '■'peri- 

 anth'" is the outer row of petals or tvings. 



Single Trumpet (Ajax) 



Narcissus, or 



Daffodil 



The Ajax Narcissus or Large Trumpet 

 Daffodils, both the all yellow sorts and the 

 bicoloror "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 gracefully poised on long stiff stalks. 



EACH DOZ. 



Bicolor Victoria. Broad creamy 

 white perianth; rich yellow 

 trumpet; delicately perfumed; 

 fine and lasting bloomer, and a 

 splendid forcer. Similar to 

 Horsfieldi, but stronger grower. 5 ^50 



Emperor. A magnificent flower 

 of great substance, having an 

 immense trumpet of clear 

 golden yellow, and broad prim- 

 rose yellow perianth, very 

 early; splendid for forcing or 

 planting out of doors 6 



Golden Spur. An extra large, 

 bold, richly perfumed flower 

 of robust habit, and unsur- 

 passed for pot or garden cul- 

 ture. Distinguished by its 

 large, spreading, deep yellow 

 perianth and wide trumpet of 

 golden yellow, very early and 

 free flowering {See cjit) 5 



60 



50 



Not 



GOLDEN SPUR 



Single and dozen prices include postage. 



than six of any one variety suppliedatdozenrutes. 



