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SECTION II. continued 



Narcissi and Daffodils 



Narcissi and Daffodils are atiiDng the earliest-flowering bulbs, and are alike 

 useful for cut-flowers and decorative purposes. The most useful for early forcing is 

 the well-known Paper White Narcissus varieties (Irandiflora and Multiflora. They 

 are pure white, chaste and beautiful, and are borne on long stems, sometimes as 

 many as fifteen to a st- ni. 



Cultural Directions. — Plant bulbs in shallow pans or boxes, about 2 inches 

 apart, and store in cellar or shed till thoroughly rooted. Do not allow frost to reach 

 thern. If wanted for Christmas, bring into the light about the second week in Novem- 

 ber, and after that successively (alxmt a month to six weeks), and you will have 

 Narcissus in bloom till nearly Easter. For general cultivation of Narcissus under 

 glass, see Hyacinths, page 24 



Paper White Narcissus can also be grown in water with pebbles in shallow 

 dishes and bowls, the same as the Sacred Chinese Narcissus. 



Paper White 

 Narcissi 



Grandiflora. The well-known 

 variety ; large-sized bulbs. 

 40 cts. per doz., $2 per lOO, 

 S15 per 1 .000, 

 Grandiflora multiflora. This 

 variety is a great improve- 

 ment over the Grandiflora ; 

 is a vigorous grower, with 

 fine spike, which carries 

 larger trusses, and in greater 

 abundance than the old varie- 

 ties. 50 cts. per doz., $2.50 

 per 100, $20 per 1,000. 



Narcissus, Paper White Grandiilora 



Other Polyanthus Narcissi 



Double Roman. Large trusses of white flowers, with double Doz. 



yellow cup; very early and e.xcellent forcer So 30 



Grand Soleil d'Or. Dark yellow ; orange cup ; splendid bedder. 40 

 Grand Monarque. Large, white flowe s, with yellow cup; an 



old favorite 40 



Grand Primo. Beautiful white; citron cup 40 



States General. Large white flowers, borne very profusely .. . 40 



Double Narcissi, or Daffodils 



Von Sion (True Double Daffodil). Large selected double-nosed Doz. 



mother bulbs 



Large selected double-nosed bulbs 



Extra first size bulbs 



1st size bulbs. 25 cts. per doz., 

 $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. 

 Alba plena odorata( Gardenia- 

 flowered Daffodil). Double 

 snow-white flowers; very 

 sweet-scented ; late-flowering. 

 25 cts. per doz ,$1.25 per 100, 

 $10 per 1 ,000. 

 Incomparablis fl. pi. (Butter 

 and Eggs). Rich yellow and 

 white; very double ; good 

 forcer or for outside. 25 cts. 

 per doz., $1.50 per 100, $12 50 

 per 1,000. 

 Orange Phoenix (Bacon and 

 Eggs). Beautiful while and 

 orange Narcissus. 30 cts. per 

 doz., $2 per 100, $17.50 per 1,000 

 Sulphur, or Silver Phoenix (Codlins and Cream). Creamy white, with pale 

 sulphur center. 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. 



CHINESE SACRED NARCISSUS 



(Joss Flower, or Oriental New Year's Lily) 



These may be grown in pots of earth, but are more interesting and very satisfactory 

 in bowls partially filled with pebbles and water. As the roots develop they form a net- 

 work about the pebbles, thus sui)porting the plant when in bloom. They should be 

 started and grown in bright light, but caiefully protected from drafts. The flowers are 

 mostly white with yellow cups, and are very fragrant. Extra large selected bulbs, loc. 

 each, $1 per doz.; very large mother bulbs, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. By mail, add 

 5 cts. per bulb for postage. 



100 

 jSi 50 

 2 50 



2 50 

 2 50 

 2 50 



65 $4 50 

 50 3 00 

 JO 2 50 



1,000 

 $12 50 

 22 50 



22 50 

 22 50 

 22 50 



1 ,000 

 $40 00 

 27 50 

 20 00 



Narcissus Double Von Sion 



Chinese Sacred Narcissus, as grown in a bowl 



