T)affodUs 



Direct from the Fields 



INCE we are situated right in the 

 midst of the greatest Daffodil and 

 Tulip growing section of America, we 

 are in a position to supply our cus- 

 tomers with a splendid assortment of these 

 eagerly sought bulbs. Many of the Daffodils 

 in our list this year are very rare and are 

 available from very few sources. If you have 

 never grown such things as Dick Wellbanci, 

 Fortune, Beersheba, Carlton, Mrs. Back- 

 house, Tunis or Mount Royal, you certainly 

 should add a few to your garden this year. 

 And such things as Campfire, Lady Kestevan, 

 Sherman, Veronica, Hades, Eskimo and 

 Scarlet Leader will simply bowl you over! 

 Of course it is not within the 

 means of everyone to afford 

 many such novelties, but 

 varieties like Actaea, Fire- 

 tail, John Evelyn, Francisca 

 Drake, Lovenest, Red 

 Shadow and so on will give 

 the uninitiated many a thrill 

 at very reasonable cost. 



Daffodils are probably the 

 most appreciated of all 

 flowers. They bring the first 

 real splash of color to the 

 garden, and the familiar 

 shades of yellow are now en- 

 livened with orange, white, 

 scarlet and cream . . . yes, 

 and even pink! 



No orders accepted for Daf- 

 fodils after October 15 th, 

 but don't delay because you 

 might find them all gone! 

 We plant all unsold stock of 

 Novelties after September 

 1st, so please have your order in before that 

 date for varieties priced at $1 .00 ea. or over. 



NO ORDER FOR DAFFODILS AND 

 TULIPS COMBINED WILL BE SENT 

 PREPAID UNLESS IT TOTALS $2.00 

 OR MORE. Please add 25c for partial trans- 

 portation if less than $2.00. 



EXTRA BULBS SENT IF YOU PAY 

 EXPRESS CHARGES! 



Narcissus, Daffodils, Jonquils 



The terms "Narcissus" and "Daffodils" are inter- 

 changeable; there exists a tendency to apply the 

 name "Daffodil" to the varieties in which the 

 trumpet or crown is as large or larger than the 

 petals (perianth); while the name "Narcissus" is 

 usually used for the varieties having small cups or 

 crowns. Jonquils are also a type of Narcissus; they 

 usually bear their flowers in clusters and have 

 rush-like foliage. Many of the Jonquil Hybrids 

 have only the single flower and ordinary foliage. 

 The name "Narcissus" is correct for any or all of 

 the different types. 



FORTUNE 



Suggestions for Growing DAFFODILS 



They will thrive in any well-drained garden soil. Prepare the 

 soil deeply, 12 inches or more is best. Plant at least 6 inches 

 deep, extra large bulbs are better planted 7 or 8 inches deep. 

 (Some varieties make larger bulbs than others.) No manure 

 should come in contact with the bulb. I f the soil needs fertility 

 use bone meal at the rate of one-fifth pound to the square 

 yard. This should be thoroughly mixed v\ ith the soil under 

 the bulb. 



A mulch of straw or leaves will be beneficial in very severe 

 climates. If the mulch is applied after the first freeze, it will 

 prevent thawing and heaving. 



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