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Narcissus— continued. 
and in assisting us to correct the confusion which exists in the nomenclature. For the benefit of our readers wc 
have adopted Mr. Baker’s arrangement in our Catalogue, and our great regret is that we cannot offer all the 
different Narcissi described by the eminent authorities we have named ; for assuredly our ancestors possessed 
varieties of great beauty which are not now to be had. We have, however, done what wc could, in making our 
collection as complete as possible, and have made several important additions. 
N.B . — Should any of our Readers be possessed of scarce varieties of Narcissi, we shall be happy to exchange 
with them or become purchasers. To this end wc invite them to send cut flowers enclosed in a small box by post. 
Culture, Adaptation, and Use. — The Narcissus succeeds in almost any situation and soil, but 
undoubtedly the right place for it is a position not too much exposed to the mid-day sun, as the expanded 
flowers sustain less injury by severe frost, by the withering March wind, or the coldest rain, than by a few days 
of hot dry sunshine. They should therefore be planted on the margins of copses or amongst the grass, in orna- 
mental plantations, woodland walks, carriage drives, and shrubberies. The roots multiply year by year ; there- 
fore they should be occasionally lifted, the ground enriched, and the roots replanted. This will increase the 
supply of cut flowers, as the Narcissus is one of the most valuable in Spring for furnishing vases, table 
bouquets, etc., lasting a long time in water, while in beauty of flower and variety of form it vies with the best of 
our indoor plants, and the Incomparable or Peerless section compares favourably with the Camellia and the Rose. 
OUR OWN SELECTIONS FROM GROUPS I., II., AND III. 
321 
too in 12 or more varieties .. 
. 10 16, 15/, 
or 
21 
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324 
12 in 12 varieties 
3 
322 
50 in 12 
ditto 
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or 
10 
6 
I 325 
Choice mixed 
.per 100, 12/6 ; per doz. 
2 
323 
25 in 12 
ditto 
■ • 3/ fi . 4/6. 
or 
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Fine ,, 
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Group I.— Magni-coronatse, crown as long or rather longer than the divisions of the perianth. 
The varieties under this heading consist of Haworth's Ajax (the Trumpet Narcissus), and his Corbularia. 
(the Hoop- Petticoat Narcissus). The variety No. 344 is what Parkinson calls Pseudo- Narcissus aureus Anglicus 
maximus , or Mr. Wilmer's Great Double Daffodil ; and which Parkinson says he and " Mr. Wilm’er of Stratford 
Bowe, Esquire,” received from Vincent Sion of Flanders, 14 an industrious and worthy lover of fair flowers." In 
the Garden, vol. i., p. 455, D. T. F., in describing two Daffodil Gardens composed of this variety, speaks of the 
effect as 44 waving seas of Daffodils," “ surpassing apples of gold in baskets of silver," “flowers and leaves 
springing forth from amid the tender grass," etc. No. 336, Parkinson calls the Prince of Daffodils and the Glory 
of Daffodils, and names it Pseudo-Narcissus aureus maximus jlore plcno, sive roscus Tradcscanti. There arc 
several other double forms described by Parkinson. One of these he tells us is natural to our country, 44 for Mr. 
Gerrard found it in a poor woman’s garden in the West of England,” and after that he heard that it was found 
wild in the Isle of Wight. This is doubtless the double form of the Pseudo-Narcissus of our woods, but which 
of the double varieties we have is this, we have not yet been able to determine. The beautiful Double White 
Trumpet Narcissus, illustrated by Sweet, we have secured a supply of bulbs this season, and of the White 
Bulbocodium (Corbularia Clusii) we can offer fine healthy roots ; wc have a goodly stock of the scarce species 
M. Minor of Linnaeus, and of the beautiful early flowering N. Telamonius we have a fine stock, which we believe 
is exclusively in our hands. In the succession of flowering, Maximus with its large beautiful golden yellow 
trumpet-shaped flowers succeeds Telamonius. This again is succeeded by Emperor and Empress, conspicuous 
for their immense Golden Trumpets and Silver Shields. But in speaking of these sons of Anak of the Magni- 
coronatae. section, we must not forget the little Minimus, which expands its flowers while yet freeing itself from 
its winter covering of soil ; or N. Cernuus, the Silver Trumpet Narcissus. • 
per ico. per doz. per IO °- P cr & oz - 
s. d. s. d. *• d. s. d. 
327 Bulbocodium (Corbularia con- 
spicua), the beautiful golden yel- 
low Hoop Petticoat , or Medusa's 
Trumpet. Charming in pots and 
as an edging 15 0...2 6 
328 Bulbocodium monophyllum (Cor- 
bularia Clusii), the beautiful white 
Hoop Petticoat, very rare, is. 6</.each 16 o 
329 Bicolor, golden yellow crown, and 
white perianth, is. each 12 o 
330 Bicolor maximus (var. Empress), 
same as N. bicolor, in colour and 
form, but nearly twice as large ; a 
noble variety, 2 s. 6 d. each 
331 Cernuus, crown and perianth while, 
very beautiful 18 0...2 6 
332 Cernuus pienus, splendid double 
white, very rare , 2 s. and 2 s. 6d. 
each, and per dozen 21 s. and 27J 
333 Lorifolius, golden trumpet, and 
primrose perianth, is. 6 d. each 
334 Lorifolius maximus (var. Emperor), 
same as N. lorifolius in colour and 
form , but nearly twice as large ; a 
noble variety, 2 s. 6 d. each 
335 Maximus, crown and perianth deep 
golden yellow, very large 10 6...1 6- 
336 Maximus grandiplenus, the great 
rose-flowered, double yellow daffo- 
dil, 6d. each 4 6 
337 Minor of Linnaeus, fine golden yel- 
low, rare, 9 d. each 7 6 
338 Nanus, rich yellow crown, prim- 
rose perianth, a fine dwarf variety 18 0...2 6 
339 Nanus minimus, rich yellow, prim- 
rose perianth, very dwarf 18 0...2 6 
340 Nanus pienus, rich yellow, dwarf, 
very double and showy 18 0...2 6 
341 Nanus pienus monstrosus, like 340, 
but with a larger and more double 
flower 3 6 
342 Pseudo - Narcissus, yellow crown 
and sulphur perianth 5 6...1 o 
343 Telamonius, crown yellow, perianth 
primrose, very large and early, 
very rare, 9 d. each 7 6 
344 Telamonius pienus, the large double 
yellow daffud it 7 6 . . . 1 o 
Group II. — Medii-coronatse, crown half as long as the divisions, or in one or two exceptional cases three 
quarters as long. 
The first in this galaxy of beauty is Incomparabilis, which Parkinson calls Narcissus latifolius omnium 
maximus amplo calice flavo, sive Nompareillc , the Great Nonsuch Daffodil, and which Haworth calls Queltia. 
There are several varieties of this. The white one Parkinson calls the Peerless Daffodil ; it has two double forms — 
one white, with a rich orange nectary, which is sometimes called Butter and Eggs; and the other white, with a 
sulphur nectary. If the planting of these two last is delayed till the beginning of January, they bloom in May, 
with flowers as large and as perfect as that Queen of flowers the Rose. Next in importance is the Philogyne of 
Haworth, or what Parkinson calls the Lady Mattenesse, or Lesser Nonpareil Daffodil; it is exceedingly graceful, 
and to cut for vases or table bouquets is most valuable. The double variety (the first time we have been able to 
offer it), is a plant of rare beauty. Macleai is a miniature Bicolor. Triandrus, Juncifolius, and Montanps, are 
very distinct and very beautiful, and will be most highly prized by those who are fond of rarities. 
