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j. M. THORBURN & CO.'S CATALOGUE OF BULBS 



NARCISSUS 



NARCISSUS ARE READY 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 deservedly, 

 too. Their exquisite grace, beauty and 

 charm of habit have been immortalized 

 in the poetry of all times. No garden 

 should be without them. 



They are all of the easiest cultivation, 

 thriving in almost any soil and situa- 

 tion, and they may be left alone for sev- 

 eral years after once being planted. 

 They do best, however, in a deep and 

 somewhat stif? 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 

 shrubbery borders. They are also suit- 

 able 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. 



Narcissus are also very suitable for 

 growing in pots, requiring about the 

 same treatment as hyacinths, with three 

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

 the varieties are grown in large num- 



SINGLE AND DOUBLE NARCISSUS bers by florists for winter cut-flowers. 



SINGLE NARCISSUS, or DAFFODILS , ^ 



' Each Doz. 100 

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



the earliest and finest for forcing $0 10 $0 90 $5 50 1 



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



long-stemmed and graceful. Fine for cutting 05 35 2 00 ^ 



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



expanded perianth. A magnificent flower. Fine forcer 05 40 2 50 



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



trumpet. An excellent forcer 06 50 3 00 



Bicolor Victoria. Yellow- trumpet ; creamy white perianth. Fine for pots 07 60 3 50 g 



Biflorus. White ; two or three on a stem. For planting in grass or wood walks 05 35 2 00 S. 



Bulbocodium (Hoop Petticoat). Rich golden j-ellow. For forcing 08 70 4 50 



Bulbocodium citrinus. Citron-yellow 09 75 5 00 g- 



Bulbocodium Monophyllum, or Clusii. Pure white ; very early. Fine for pots 10 90 6 00 



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



strong, stately haV:)it ; splendid for cutting 07 60 3 50 o 



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



early, and fine for forcing or outdoors 06 45 3 00 



Grandee Maximus. Extra-large flower, clear yellow trumpet, white perianth ; dwarf 05 40 2 50 "« 



Henry Irving. Large, golden yellow. One of the best for cutting 05 40 2 50 



Incomparabilis. Single; yellow; early. Fine for cutting 05 30 i 25 S 



" Cynosure. Bright orange cup ; large, white perianth ; early 05 30 i 25 ^ 



" Figaro. Cup orange ; perianth yellow ; very large 05 30 i 25 o 



" Sir Watkin (Giant Welsh Chalice Flower). Golden crown ; primrose perianth. ^ 



Largest of all, often over 5 inches across 06 50 2 75 o 



" Stella. W' hite, with orange cup 05 30 1 25 ^ 



Leedsii. Pure white, star-shaped, sweet-scented flowers. Fine for cutting 05 30 i 25 Qjo 



Duchesse de Brabant. White perianth, lemon cup. Good for forcing 05 30 i 25 J 



