SELECT BULBS FOR FALL PLANTING 11 
NARCISSI, DAFFODILS, JONQUILS 
The difference between Narcissi, Daffodils and jonquils is this: Narcissus is the 
botanical name of all of the plants of this group, whether they have large flowers with 
trumpets like Emperor and Golden Spur, small flowers like the Poeticus, or two or 
more flowers on a stem as in the Jonquils, the Chinese Lilies and their European sisters. 
All are Narcissi, alike. A Daffodil is a Narcissus with a single flower on a stem, whether 
with large or small trumpet; Jonquils are Narcissi with two or three shallow, cupped 
flowers of a pleasing yellow, and quite fragrant. The Jonquil comes from juncus, or 
rushes, because the leaves resemble that plant. Polyanthus Narcissi arc all of the sorts 
which, like the Chinese Sacred Lily, have the flowers in bunches. The Polyanthus 
class is the most common of the family, and probably the most variable; they are 
not so hardy as the others, and need a little more attention — but they are worth it. 
DAFFODILS WITH LONG TRUMPETS 
These are the great favorites among Daffodils, and are grown in immense numbers, 
both in the garden and pots. All are fine as cut-flowers, and the first to come into flower 
is Golden Spur, the yellow Daffodil, a rich, solid yellow. Later comes Emperor, with a 
much larger flower, in a lighter but very pleasing yellow; while Empress (see picture 
below) is in two colors, the trumpet being yellow, perianth while. Victoria resembles 
Empress, but is made pleasingly distinct by a broader trumpet. .Ml are among the 
flowers best worth growing, and at the same price for good bulbs — 5 els. each, 50 cts. 
per doz., $3 per 100. 
Of Emperor and Empress I have line, solid bulbs, sure lo give line flowers, al $2 
per 100. At that price you can afford a good bed. These arc the two sorts of which 
you want plenty. 
Like a giant Golden Spur is Glory of Leyden, one of the largest of all Daffodils, and 
makes a glorious show. Il is worth 15 cts. each, or Si. 50 per doz. 
DAFFODILS WITH CUP-SHAPED TRUMPETS 
1 am rather partial lo these 
of the previous section, but the sic 
my liking, they make much better 
cut-flowers. There is no sameness 
in their forms. Each has some little 
individuality that endears il to you 
and as you come lo know them in- 
timately you particularly note these 
peculiarities. 
Barrii conspicuus, for instance, 
has a canary-yellow flower illumi- 
nated by a scarlet cup, and is very 
long-stemmed. Il lasts long and 
becomes almost white, and its great 
merit is its adaptability to natural- 
izing. Fine flowering bulbs at 3 els. 
each, 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100. 
Cynosure, too, is a good thing, 
and the flowers are light yellow, the 
cup just edged scarlet, making a 
brilliant combination. Its price is 
the same as the preceding variety. 
Both are so cheap that they should 
be found in every California garden. 
Sir Watkin is in a class by itself. 
It is about as large as the giant 
long trumpets, and is a great, light 
yellow wheel. Some of the flowers 
are 5 inches across. It is also known 
as the "Welsh Giant", and can be 
had lor 4 els. each, 40 cts. per doz., 
$3 per 100; with fine, solid bulbs, 
sure to flower, at $2 per 100. 
With the exception 
;tems are long, the I 
if Sir Watkin, they lack the size 
owers gracefully poised, and, to 
Narcissi, Empress 
