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J. M. THORBURN & CO.— CATALOGUE OF BULBS 



NARCISSUS 



Narcissi are %eady for Delivery 

 in September 



The very beautiful species and va- 

 rieties of Narcissus are among the 

 most popular and largely grown of 

 spring-flowering bulbs, and that de- 

 servedly, too, for they are certainly 

 "the fairest among them all." Their 

 exquisite grace, beauty and charm 

 of habit have been immortalized in 

 the poetry of all times. No garden 

 should be without them. To know 

 them is to love them, and to love 

 them is a liberal education. 



They are all of the easiest cultiva- 

 tion, thriving in almost any soil and 

 situation, and they may be left alone 

 for several years after once being 

 planted. They do best, however, 

 in a deep and somewhat stiff soil, 

 and in a partially shaded position. 

 They are well adapted for planting 

 by the sides of streams, or lakes, or 

 ponds, and in mixed flower or shrub- 

 bery borders. They are also suitable 

 for naturalizing in the grass, by the 

 side of woodland walks or in open 

 spaces between trees and shrubs. 

 With the exception of the Polyanthus 

 section, they are all perfectly hardy. 



Narcissi are also very suitable for 

 growing in pots, requiring about the 

 same treatment as hyacinths, with 3 

 or 4 bulbs in a 5-inch pot. Some of 

 the varieties are grown in large num- 

 bers by florists for winter cut-flowers. 



SINQLI. NARCISSUS, or DAFFODILS 



If ordered by mail, add 13 cents per dozen for postage. 



Each Per doz. 100 



Ard Righ (Irish King). Magnificent golden yellow trumpet; very large and graceful. One 



of the earliest and finest for forcing $0 10 $1 00 $6 00 



Barri Conspicuus. Lovely shape ; broad sulphur petals, heavily stained orange-scarlet. Very 



long-stemmed and graceful, fine for cutting 06 50 2 50 



Bicolor Horsfieldii. " Queen of Daffodils." Rich golden yellow trumpet ; pure white and well- 

 expanded perianth ; a magnificent flower ; fine forcer 08 65 4 00 



Bicolor Empress. One of the largest and most beautiful ; white perianth and rich golden 



yellow trumpet ; an excellent forcer 10 i co 600 



Bicolor Rugilobus. Sulphur perianth and golden trumpet 08 60 300 



Biflorus. White; 2 or 3 on a stem ; for planting in grass and wood walks 05 25 i 25 



Bulbocodium (Hoop Petticoat). Rich golden yellow ; for forcing 10 100 650 



" citrinus. Citron-yellow 10 i 00 6 50 



" Nonophyllum, or Clusii. Pure white, very early ; fine for pots 10 i 00 600 



Countess of Annesley. Sulphur-yellow petals, yellow trumpet 15 i 50 9 00 



Emperor. Flowers of great size and substance, primrose petals, rich lustrous yellow trumpet ; 



strong stately habit ; splendid for cutting 08 65 4 00 



Etoile d'Or (Golden Star). Bright yellow ; very pretty 08 65 4 00 



Bolden Spur. Distinguished by its enormous flower, wide trumpet and rich golden color; very 



early, and fine for forcing or outdoors 08 65 4 00 



Grandee Naximus. Extra large flower, clear yellow trumpet, white perianth ; dwarf 08 65 4 00 



Henry Irving. Large, golden yellow ; one of the best for cutting 08 65 4 00 



Incomparabilis. Single; yellow; early; fine for cutting 05 25 i 25 



Cynosure. Bright orange cup, large white perianth ; early 05 30 i 50 



Types of Narcissi. 



