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



NARCISSUS 



NARCISSUS ARE READY FOR DELIVERY IN SEPTEMBER 



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 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 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 posi- 

 tion. 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 treatment 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 

 aie all perfectly hardy. 



SINGLE NARCISSUS, or 

 DAFFODILS 



Ard Righ (Irish King). Magnificent gol- 

 den yellow trumpet; very large and 

 graceful. One of the earliest and finest 

 for forcing. 8 cts. each, 70 cts. per doz., 

 S4.50 per 100. 

 Barri Conspicuus. Lovely shape; broad 

 sulphur petals, heavily stained orange- 

 scarlet. Very long-stemmed and grace- 

 ful. Fine for cutting. 5 cts. each, 30C.J 

 per doz.. Si. 75 per 100. I 

 Blcolor Horsfieldii. "Queen of Daffo- 

 (Jils." Rich golden yellow trumpet ; 

 pure white and well-expanded perianth. 

 .\ magnificent flower. Fine forcer. 

 5 cts. each, 35 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. 

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



yellow trumpet. An excellent forcer 



" Victoria. Yellow trumpet; creamy white perianth. Fine for pots 



Grandee (Maximus). Extra-large flower, yellow trumpet, white perianth; dwarf. . 



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



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



citrinus. Citron-yellow 



Monophyllum, or Clusii. Pure white; very earlj-. Fine for pots 



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



Emperor. Flowers of i?:reat size and substance; primrose petals, rich lustrous yellow trum 



net ; .strong, stately habit ; splendid for cutting 



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



very early and fine for forcing or outdoors 



Henry Irving. Large golden yellow. One of the best for cutting 



Incomparabilis. Single; yellow; early. Fine for cutting 



Cynosure. Bright orange cup; large, white perianth; early 



" Figaro. Cup orange; perianth yellow; very large 



'* Sir Watkin (Giant Welsh Chalice Flower). Golden crown; primrose peri- 

 anth. Largest of all, often over 5 inches across 



Stella. White, with orange cup 



Leedsii. Pure white, star-shaped, sweet-scented flowers. Fine for cutting 



Duchesse de Brabant. White perianth, lemon cup. Good for forcing 



Duchess of Westminster. Perianth white, with long canary-yellow cup suffused 



with orange. Exceedingly fine 



" Mrs. Langtry. White perianth; large, white cup, edged golden yellow; beautiful.. 



" Queen of England. Large, pure white perianth; lemon cup 



Obvallaris Maximus (Tenby Daffodil). Early; yellow; large. Fine forcer 



Poeticus (Pheasant's Eye). Pure white, with red cup. Fine for cutting . . .2 for 5 cts.. . 



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