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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 
admirers 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, the Tazetta or Poly- 
anthus 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 for 
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. ; p : . ; aye 
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 Grandifiora 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, 
dark room, and keep moderately moist for one or two months, so that they may root; then remove to the window or 
conservatory for flowering. Do not cultivate too strongly, as an extra vigor of growth is detrimental to the purity of 
the color of the flower. Narcissi 
attain a height of twelve to sixteen 
inches high depending upon con- 
ditions of growth and the variety. 
In describing Narcissus reference 
is made to the “perianth’? and 
“trumpet.” The latter is the long 
center, funnel shaped tube and the 
“perianth” is the outer row of petals 
or wings. 
Single Trumpet (Ajax) 
The Ajax Narcissus or Large 
Trumpet Daffodils, both the all 
yellow sorts and the bicolor or 
‘‘white winged”’ varieties, in- 
clude some of the most elegant 
and beautiful of spring flowers. 
They are of large sizeand much 
substance with spreading wing- 
like petals often three to four 
inches across, and are grace- 
fully poised on long stiff stalks. 
Bicolor Victoria. Broad 
creamy white perianth; rich 
yellow trumpet; delicately 
perfumed; fine and lasting 
bloomer, and a_ splendid 
forcer. 8c. each; 75e. per 
doz.; $6.00 per Ioo. 
Emperor. Large golden yel- 
low trumpet and broad prim- 
rose yellow perianth, Early 
and splendid for forcing or 
planting out of doors. 7c. 
each; 60c. per doz.; $5.00 
per Ioo. 
Empress. Large, white per, 
ianth of great substance; 
bright yellow trumpet. One 
of the best bicolors for cut- 
ting. 7c. each; 6oc. per doz. ; 
$5.00 per Ioo, 
Golden Spur. Very desirable 
for pot or garden culture. 
Large,spreading,deep yellow 
perianth and wide trumpet 
of golden yellow, very early 
and free flowering. One of 
the very best for cutting. 
Se, cach: 75e. = Per xclO7Z, * 
$6.00 per Ioo, 
Single and dozen prices include 
postage. Thei00 rate is by express 
at purchaser’s expense. Not less 
than six of any one variety supplied 
at dozen rates, and not less than 25 
BICOLOR VICTORIA at 100 rates. 
