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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 Narcissus, 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. 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 Grandiflora and the Double Roman 

 may be made to conie into bloom in December, and this, with other varieties of Narcissus, will give a continuous suc- 

 cession 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. 



Note— In describing Narcissus 

 reference is made to the ''peri- 

 anth''^ and "trumpet.'' The 

 latter is the long center, funnel- 

 shaped tube and the ''perianth'" 

 is the outer roic of petals or wings. 



Single Trumpet 



Narcissus, or 



Daffodil 



Bicolor Horsfieldi, cream 

 white perianth with large, 

 fine yellow trumpet. This 

 variety comes into bloom 

 early, and is very stately 

 and beautiful; grand for 

 cutting. 4c. each; 35c. per 

 doz. 



Bicolor Victoria, broad 

 creamy white perianth; 

 rich yellow trumpet; deli- 

 cately perfumed; fine and 

 lasting bloomer, and a 

 splendid forcer. Similar to 

 Horsfieldi, but a stronger 

 grower. (See ad) 5c. each; 

 50c. per doz. 



Emperor, a magnificent 

 flower of great substance, 

 having an immense trum- 

 pet of clear golden yellow, 

 and broad primrose yellow 

 perianth, very early; splen- 

 did for forcing or planting 

 out of doors. 5c. each; 

 50C. per doz. 



Qolden Spur, an extra large, 

 bold, richly perfumed 

 flower of robust habit, and 

 unsurpassed for pot or gar- 

 den culture. It is distin- 

 guished by its large, 

 spreading, deep yellow 

 perianth and w4de trumpet 

 of golden yellow, very 

 early and free flowering. 

 5c. each; 50c. per doz. 



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



BICOLOR VICTORIA 



