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NARCISSUS, DAFFODILS m JONQUILS 



REMEMBER our Daffodil Bulbs are selected largest flowering size, not "seconds" or "planting size" that are sold at lower prices. 



Among spring flowering bulbous plants the narcissus family — which includes 

 Daffodils and Jonquils — is one of the most important and of world-wide popularity. 

 The recent wonderful creations in the way of new varieties having awakened a 

 new interest amounting to enthusiasm with flower lovers particularly in Europe. 

 With the exception of the Polyanthus varieties (offered on page 24) all are as hardy 

 as rocks, grow, increase and flower year after year in any ordinarily good soil. 



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, stream side banks and along semi-shaded paths. The 

 flowers of the different types are of endless beauty and graceful forms with a variety 

 of color combinations and many are delightfully fragrant. 



The early sorts commence blooming in March, some in favored locations even 

 in February. Their waving masses of silver and gold are not only enchantingly 

 beautiful but doubly welcome appearing as they do just after bleak winter. With 

 a selection of mid-season and late flowering kinds an endless succession of bloom 

 may be enjoyed well into May. 



But it is not only in the open that Narcissus. Daffodils and Jonquils may be 

 grown, for they are equally valuable for winter flowering in greenhouse or window 

 garden, thriving in pots, pans or flats, and some of them in glasses of water like 

 hyacinths or in bowls of moss or cocoanut fibre and water. The earliest sorts may 

 be flowered in the house by Christmas, the later varieties following in succession 

 throughout the winter. As cut flowers Narcissus are especially useful being of 

 lasting quality and vasing beautifully. 



NOTE. — In describing Narcissus, Daffodils, etc., we have referred to the "Peri- 

 anth." and " trumpet." " crown," or " cup." The latter is the centre funnel-like 

 tube and the "perianth" is the surrounding row of petals or wings. 



The figure following the name of the variety indicates its relative earliness; 

 (1) first early; (2) 2d early; (3) mid-season; (4) late; (5) very late. 



NARCISSUS AJAX, 



OR ALL YELLOW TRUMPET DAFFODILS. 



THE AJAX NAKCISSUS, 



OR TRUMPET DAFFODILS. 



The " Trumpet " section of the Narcissus family is perhaps the most 

 popular of all. The flowers are of large size; the perianth or spreading 

 wing-like petals measure according to the variety, from 2\ to 4 inches 

 across and the trumpets vary from 2 to 4 inches in length. The flowers are 

 of much substance, and being gracefully poised on long, stiff stalks, are 

 especially beautiful for vases. 



For Free delivery add 12c. per doz. or SI 00 per 100 to pric 



Conqueror (2). A grand now variety, immense long-stemmed 

 flowers, often 5 inches from tip to tip of perianth; splendid 

 long well-flanged trumpet of golden yellow; perianth pale 

 primrose; very free- height 13 inches 



Diadem (1). One of the earliest; large megaphone-like trumpet 

 of deep rich yellow, well frilled at the mouth; perianth 

 canary yellow; splendid for garden or forcing 



Emperor (3). One of the finest Daffodils in cultivation; entire 

 flower of the richest yellow, trumpet of immense size, and the 

 petals of the perianth are so broad they overlap and measure 

 3} inches across; height 20 inches 



Emperor, Mammoth Double-Nose Bulbs 



Glory of Leiden (4). New; immense flowers of great substance 

 long, large, fluted trumpet of full rich yellow; full, broad, over 

 lapping perianth petals of bright yellow; sturdy stems and 

 broad leathery foliage; strong healthy grower; height 14 

 inches 



Golden Bell (2). A splendid new Irish variety, large wide 

 mouthed, well-frilled trumpet of bright yellow; gracefullj 

 twisted perianth petals of canary yellow; tall large and free 

 height 14 inches 



Golden Spur (1). One of the grandest Daffodils, with extra 

 large, bold rich yellow flowers, foliage very broad and striking 

 It is of unusually robust habit, and unsurpassed for gardens, 

 pots or forcing. Early and extremely free flowering; height. 

 18 inches. Large selected bulbs 



Golden Spur, Mammoth Double-Nose Bulbs 



Henry Irving (1). A first-class and popular old variety foi 

 either pot culture, forcing, garden cultivation or naturalizing 

 very early; broad round yellow perianth petals and large 

 yellow trumpet; height 18 inches 



King Alfred (2). The largest and finest pure yellow daffodil in 

 commerce; immense flowers of intense yellow; trumpet large 

 and open with a deeply filled mouth; vigorous and free; 

 height 24 inches 



Lord Roberts (3). A grand new yellow trumpet daffodil. The 

 flowers are of immense size with broad massive perianth and 

 a noble trumpet; color, pure rich golden yellow throughout; 

 tall, strong grower and a free bloomer; height 23 inches 



Shakespear (3). An extra fine new seedling; a beautiful erect 

 and bold flower with large broad light yellow perianth petals 

 and an immense golden-yellow trumpet 



Single Von Sion (Spurius Major) (1). Flower large and of a 

 uniform deep golden. Highly prized as an early-forcing sort 

 and largely planted for outside bedding; height 15 in 



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