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M. FERRY & CO 



DETROIT, MICH 



NARCISSUS, OR DAFFODIL 



Ready for delivery in September 



There are several quite distinct classes of Narcissus; the old yellow Daffodil, or Trumpet Narcissvis, the white 

 flowered Pheasant's Eye or Poet Narcissus, and the Polyanthus Narcissus. The first two are among the hardiest and 

 most desirable plants of the garden, and give more satisfaction with less care than almost any other plant. 



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 naturaliziui?. 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 beautiful color 

 and delicate 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 Granditiora 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. Plants usually twelve to sixteen inches 

 high, depending upon conditions of growth and 

 the variety. - 



In describing Narcissus reference is made 

 to the '"''jperiantJi'''' and '"'trumpet.'''' The latter 

 is the long center, funnel-shaped tube and the 

 ''"perianth" is t/ie outer row of petals or ivings. 



Single Trumpet (Ajax) 



Narcissus, or 



Daffodil 



The Ajax Narcissus or Large Trumpet Daffo- 

 dils, both the all yellow sorts and the bicolor or 

 ''white winged" varieties, include some of the 

 most elegant and beautiful of spring flowers. 

 They are all of large size and much substance 

 with spreading wing-like petals often from three 

 to four inches across, and are gracefully poised 

 on long stiff stalks. 



EACH DOZ. 



Bicolor Horsfieldi. Light 

 creamy white perianth with 

 large, fine yellow trumpet. 

 This variety comes into bloom 

 early, and is very stately and 

 beautiful; grand for cutting. .4 |io 40 



Bicolor Victoria. Broad creamy 

 white perianth; rich yellow 

 trumpet; delicately perfumed; 

 fine and lasting bloomer, and 

 a splendid forcer. Similar to 

 Horsfieldi, but a stronger 

 grower 5 



50 



EMPEROR 



Emperor. A magnificent flower 

 of great substance, having an 

 immense trumpet of clear 

 golden )"ellow, andbroad prim- 

 rose yellow perianth, very 

 early; splendid for forcing or 

 planting out of doors (See cut) 5 



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 5 



50 



50 

 Single and dozen prices include postage. Not less than six of any orie variety 'supplied at dozen rates. 



