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tion, yet a few of the following varieties always sell : Maurice 

 Vilmorin, General Murray, and William Ingram. 



Leedsii. — Though the tenderest section of this class, yet it 

 possesses several good varieties of great beauty, such as Duchess 

 of Westminster, Madge Matthews, Minnie Hume, Gem, Beatrice, 

 and Acis. 



Class 6. — Humei, Backhousei, Nelsoni, Montanus, Macleai, 

 Sabini, Bebnakdi, and Tkidymus. 



In this class the only section that has any market value is 

 Nelsoni, and they are all fairly good. 



Class 8. — Bubbidgei, Poeticus, and Odobus. 



Burbidgei.— Though the varieties in this section are not 

 very popular, yet if well grown a limited number will always sell, 

 such as Constant, Falstaff, John Bain, and Mary. 



Poeticus. — The most popular of all, and perhaps the most 

 plentiful ; and here ornatus is foremost in every respect. But 

 to secure a continuance of bloom grandiflorus, poetarum, and 

 recurvus are indispensable. 



Odorus and o. rugulosus are both favourites, and can be 

 sold in large quantities. 



Class 10. — Doubles. 



Sulphur Crown, Orange Phoenix, incomparabilis pi., Tela- 

 monius pi., and double white poeticus may all be grown in 

 large quantities. I have never heard that anyone has succeeded 

 in forcing the latter, but if it could be done it would greatly add 

 to its value. And anyone who has land that would grow 

 cernuus pi. and capax, would be sure to find a ready sale for 

 them. In adding to those named the cultivator need not fear 

 to select varieties with long stems, large bloom, decided colour, 

 and those that stand well when cut. 



The Cultube. 



This may to some growers be very simple— to others very 

 difficult ; but it may be taken for granted that no one can grow 

 a collection of Daffodils with equal success on one plot of land. 

 In 1881 I planted a collection in a bed of strong heavy land. 

 After remaining there for two years it was found at lifting time 



