BARR’S Gold Medal Daffodils, 1899. 
Anncsley, Golden Spur, Henry Irving, Obvallaris, Spurius, Thomas Moore, English Lent Lily, Princeps, 
Scoticus, Variiformis, Albicans, Pallidus Praecox, Moschatus of Haworth (very pretty in grass), and Poeticus 
of the Pyrenees. The Varieties underlined we do not recommend for the cultivated border, as they 
deteriorate the second year, while in grass or meadowland they flourish. 
Hints on Naturalising in Grass. — All daffodils may he planted in grass with perfect success. 
To produce the best effect the three groups should be kept separate : thus the Star Narcissi should not 
be mixed with the Great Trumpets, nor the Poet’s Narcissi with the Star Narcissi. In arranging, make 
the breaks large and bold, scattering the bulbs over the ground broadcast with the hand, and dibbling 
into the ground where they fall. Avoid symmetrical lines or formal circles as far as possible, as these are 
never found in nature. 
Method of Planting in Grass. — Take a stout wooden dibber (like a potato dibber) with a strong 
tread ; make the hole in the ground about six or seven inches deep, and fill up with a good mixture of pre- 
pared soil consisting of two-thirds loam and one-third old leaf soil ; into this press the bulb, and cover up 
the hole with same compost ; this will give the bulbs a fair start, and success is sure to follow. In planting 
under trees, avoid places where the drip from the branches is greatest, also where the main roots come 
close to the surface. For price of Special Dibber, see page 24. 
CULTURE INDOORS BN POTS, &c. 
Of the stronger growing sorts use three to six bulbs, according to size of bulb for a 4J to 6-in. pot ; of 
the small growing kinds such as N. Minimus, Nanus, Minor, Cyclamincus, Triandrus, Juncifolius, and 
Corbularias use twelve to eighteen bulbs for a 4 1 to 6-inch pot. These small-flowered dwarf-growing species 
are most charming in pots or little shallow pans. The following may easily be had in bloom in January - 
N. minimus, minor, nanus, and Cyclamincus, and these may be mingled with Chionodoxas, as both 
bloom at the same period and produce a charming contrast. The White Hoop Petticoat Narcissus 
should be potted in almost pure sand kept well moist, and may be had in bloom shortly after Christmas. 
(See Rock Garden Collection of Daffodils, page 6.) 
If Daffodils are wanted in quantity for cutting early in the season, plant thickly in boxes five to six 
inches deep, and only just cover the bulbs with soil, using ordinary potting soil. The pots or boxes should 
then be placed out of doors on a firm bottom such as a bed of ashes or a gravel path and be covered with six 
inches of ashes or cocoa-nut fibre. When the bulbs have filled the pots or boxes with roots and made an 
inch or two of lop growth, portions should be removed indoors in succession, selecting first those w hich 
flower naturally early. They should be first placed in a cold frame or cool greenhouse and then shifted to 
a slow forcing house when they should have abundance of water and plenty of air. The plants should be 
kept as near to the glass as possible, and not allowed to get drawn from an insufficient supply of light or air. 
ON CUTTING DAFFODILS FOR DECORATION. 
To obtain very fine blooms Daffodils should be cut in a young state, just when the bud has well broken 
and is expanding from the spathe. Place in water and allow the flowers to open in a cool greenhouse or 
sitting r join. The blooms opened in this way are larger than those which develop out of doors. 
DAFFODIL COLOURED PLATES. 
These Daffodil Plates can be had, post-free, at the following charges — 
No. 1. A large Uncoloured Illustration, representing a Group of Yellow Trumpet Daffodils, drawn 
and arranged for the ‘ Gardener's Chronicle’ by Agnes Ban-. 6 d. 
No. 3. Coloured Plate of Daffodils, representing Incomparabilis Gloria Mundi, Incomparabilis 
Princess Mary , and Leedsii Beatrice. 1 s. 
No. 6. Coloured Plate of Daffodils, representing a Group of Poeticus and Burbidgci varieties, is. 
No. 7. Coloured Plate of a Group of Daffodils, including Ccrnutts pulchcr, Johnstoni Queen of Spain, 
Bicolor J. B. M. Camm, Leedsii Superbus, Nelsoni varieties, &c. is. 
No. 8. Coloured Plate of a Group of Barr’s Beautiful New Daffodil ‘ Queen of Spain.’ 6d. 
No. 9. Coloured Plate of a Group of Daffodils, including Barrii conspicuus, Triandrus albus, Leedsii 
Mrs. Langtry, . Bicolor J. B. M. Camm, Johnstoni Queen of Spain, Cyclamineus major, and 
Minimus, is. 
No. 10. Coloured Plate of Daffodil Lncomparabilis Sir Walkin. 6d. 
A Complete Set of the amove Plates sent, post-paid, for 4 s. 6d. 
‘YE NARCISSUS or DAFFODYL.’ By Peter Barr and F. W. Burbidge. 
A few copies still remain of ‘ Ye Daffodyl,’ price lx. This is a record of the First Daffodil Conference, 
1884, and contains a great deal of very interesting matter connected with the History and Literature 
of the Daffodil, with notes on culture and hybridisation; also, a complete descriptive list of all 
Daffodils, ancient and modern, known up to 1884. 
