12 J; M. THORBURN & CO.'S CATALOGUE OF BULBS 



NARCISSUS 



ARE READY FOR 

 IN SEPTEMBER 



DELIVERY 



Narcissus are among the most popular and largely 

 grown of spring-flowering bulbs, and deservedly, too. Their 

 exquisite grace, beauty and charm of habit have been im- 

 mortalized in the poetry of all times. No garden should 

 be without them. 



They are all of the easiest cultivation, thriving in al- 

 most any soil and situation, and they may be left alone for 

 several years after once being planted. They do best, how- 

 ever, in a deep and somewhat stiff soil, and in a partially 

 shaded position. They are well adapted for planting by the 

 sides of streams, lakes, or ponds, and in mixed flower or 

 shrubbery borders. They are also suitable for naturalizing 



in the grass, by the side of woodland walks, or in open 



spaces between trees and shrubs. 



For growing in pots, they require about the same treat- 

 ment as hyacinths, three or four bulbs in a 5-inch pot and 

 they are valuable for this purpose. Some of the varieties 

 are grown in large numbers by florists for winter cut-flowers. 

 With the exception of the Polyanthus section, they are all 

 perfectly hardy. 



SINGLE NARCISSUS, or DAFFODILS 



Ard Righ (Irish King). Magnificent gol- Each 

 \ den yellow trumpet ; very large and 



\ graceful. One of the earliest and fin- 



_^ est for forcing $0 10 



Barri Conspicuus. Lovely shape ; broad, 

 sulphur petals, heavily stained 



orange-scarlet. Very long-stemmed and graceful. Fine for cutting 



Bicolor Horsefieldii. " Queen of Daffodils." Rich golden vellow trumpet ; pure white and well- 

 expanded perianth. A magnificent flower. Fine forcer 



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



trumpet. An excellent forcer 



Bicolor Victoria. Yellow trumpet ; creamy white perianth. Fine for pot^ 



Biflorus. White ; two or three on a stem. For planting in grass or wood walks 



Bulbocodium (Hoop Petticoat). Rich golden yellow. For forcing 



Bulbocodium citrinus. Citron-yellow 



Bulbocodium Monophyllum. or Ciusii. Pure white ; very early. Fine for pots 



Countess of Annesley. Sulphur perianth, long rich well-expanded yellow trumpet 



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

 strong, stately habit ; splendid for cutting 



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