16 PETER HENDERSON & CO.—WHOLESALE LIST OF BULBS. 
HENDERSOWS SUPERB NARCISSUS. 
Daffodills, Daffadillies, Daffadowndillies. é 
The wonderful creations in the way of new varieties, has awakend an 
interest and enthusiasm among the lovers of flowers that has placed this, 
“The Flower of the Poets,” in the front rank of popularity, and 
they merit all the praise that can be bestowed upon them. Appear- 
ing, as they do, just after bleak winter. they turn our gardens, lawns 
and woodlawn walks into gorgeous masses of gold and silver, with a 
fragrance that is enchanting. They are equally valuable for growing 
in pots for winter flowering. and some of the varieties are forced in 
immense quantities by florists for cut flowers in winter Narcissus wit i (i. 
are of the easiest culture, and all excepting the Polyanthus varieties Wy py SN . 
on page 20 are perfectly hardy. Our collection has been much en- SAR a\ Bid SN 
riched and embraces in addition to the old favorites. many new varie- * H bea . ) J i | 
ties, including the magnificent new hybrids We are also im- \\ <4 ay é 
porting direct from China. some of the genuine and wonderful 3 
“Chinese Oriental Narcissus,” called by 
the natives “Joss Flower,” or *’Flowcr of 
the Gods.” (See paye 20.) 
Giant Flowered 
llarcissus or Daffodils. 
NOTE.—In describing Narcissus we have z a> aoe : j Z Z Uj F 4 
referred to the ‘‘perianth” and “trumpet,” : Toes — € Lif, 
the latter ts the long centre funnel-like tube (fase Wi ; ‘ sce ITT 
and the ‘‘perianth” is the surrounding 
PORE ELAIS aE MeaUes. Vase of various types of Daffodils 
([f desired by mail add at the rate of roc. per 
doz. for postage.) 
Ard-Righ or Irish King. This is the earliest and most vigorous ‘‘Giant Trumpet Daffodil” in cultivation. Fine bold 
flowers of immeuse size. Color, both of perianth and trumpet, full rich yellow. It is an extra sort for pot culture and forcing. 
15c. each; $1.25 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $68.00 per reoo0. ; 
Emperor. One of the finest Daffodils in cultivation, entire flowers of the richest yellow, trumpet of immense size, and the 
petals of the perianth are so broad they overlap and measure 34 inches across. 50c. each; $5.00 per doz; $35.00 per 100, 
Golden Spur. One of the grandest Daffodils, with extra large, bold, rich yellow flowers; foliage very broad and striking. It is 
of unusual robust habit and unsurpassed for gardens or forcing. (See cut.) 0c. each; $1. per doz.; $6. per 100; $55. per 1000. 
Golden Plover or Golden Princeps. Perianth and trumpet of rich golden yellow. Nearly as early for forcing as Ard-Righ, 
and as large as Golden Spur. Extra fine. toc. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Henry Irving. A magnificent flower, with long 
beautifully frilled trumpet, nearly two inches wide 
at the mouth, of rich golden yellow color. The 
petals of the perianth are very wide, overlapping, 
color bright yellow, a most perfect flower and re- 
ceived a first-class certificate. 15c. each; $1.50 per 
doz; 10.00 per 100. 
Sir Watkin. ‘ The Giant Chalice Flower,” or 
‘‘Big Welshman.” Immense flowers, sometimes 
measuring 54 inches across, being the largest variety 
grown. Color a rich sulphur, witha yellow trumpet 
H| tinged with orange. 45c. each; $4.50 per doz. 
| $30.00 per 100. 
(For some new and rare Narcissus see novelties.) 
COLLECTIONS OF GIANT NARCISSUS 
OFFERED ON THIS PAGE. 
No. 71—72 bulbs, 12 each of the 6 sorts, $13 00 
ae 72— I 8 oe 3 ae ae 4 00 
ae 73 — 6 ae I ae ae I 75 
They are all excellent for cutting, 
lasting in water from 10 to 12 days. 
dozen for postage. 
Henderson’s Bulb Culture gives full instruc- 
tions about growing Narcissus. both in the house 
and in the garden, and also tells how to grow all 
bulbs for winter flowering in the window, green- 
house or conservatory, or spring flowering in the 
garden; it also treats on summer flowering bulbs— 
tells how to force bulbs, etc., etc. It is given 
GIANT NARCISSUS GOLDEN SPUR. free with orders of $4.00 and over. 
IS" Florists’ Forcing Bulbs, Condensed List, on yellow pages A and B. 
Tf desired by mail add at the rate of ro cts. per 
