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(very pretty in grass), Queen of Spain (in our opinion the most beautiful of all for this purpose) and 
all varieties of Poeticus, including the old Double White. The Varieties underlined we do not 
recommend for the cultivated border, as they deteriorate the second year, while in woodlands, crass or 
meadowlancl they flourish. 
Varieties for Naturalising in Grasslands, Parks, Meadows, on Lawns, etc. — The following 
fine trumpet varieties are all good strong growers, as well as being distinct and effective— Emperor, 
Empress, P. R. Barr, Golden Spur, Queen of Spain, W. P. Milner, Horsfieldii, Madame 
1 lump, Mrs. Thompson; of the chalice-cupped varieties the following are best suited to the purpose 
— INCOMFARABILIS BEAUTY, FRANK MlLES, STELLA StIPERBA, SlR W ATKIN ; LEEDSII M. M. DE 
Graaff, Duchess ot' Brabant, Minnie IIume, and Mrs. Langtry j Barrii conspicuus, Flora 
Wilson, Crown Prince, Ellen Barr, Falstaff, John Bain, Odorus and O. rugulo’sus ; of 
the Poets’ Narcissi for planting in grass we recommend Poeticus ornatus, Almira, Grandiflokus 
Herrick, and Poetarum and the late Pheasant’s Eye (Poeticus recurvus); of the double-flowered 
daffodils, the Old Double Yellow (Telamonius plenus), Butter and Eggs, Eggs and Bacon and 
Codlins and Cream may he used. 
For Lawns and Tennis Courts which have to be mown early we recommend the dainty Minimus 
Cyclamineus, Minor, Nanus, and Lobularis. Being very early varieties the grass may be safely mown in May! 
Varieties for Planting by the Water Side. — Daffodils produce a charming effect when growing 
at the water’s edge. The following varieties we can strongly recommend for this purpose— Odom* and 
Odorus rugulosus, with their rush-like foliage and graceful golden flowers ; Duchess of Westminster, 
fohn Bain, and the old late Pheasant's Eye Narcissus ( Poeticus recurvus ), with their graceful starry 
flowers ; Emperor, P . R. Barr, and Empress, three noble trumpeters ; Sir Watkin, Barrii conspicuus, 
Stella superba, Beauty, Frank Miles , ami the Double White Poeticus or Gardenia-flowered Narcissus’, 
etc. In choice spots near the water’s edge the charming little Cyclamineus should be planted, as also 
the sulphur-coloured Hoop Petticoat Narcissus (N. Bulbocodium citrinum), both of which luxuriate in 
moist grassland. 
Method of Planting Daffodils in Grass. — We recommend lor this work our Special Buib 
Planter (see illustration, page 38). By the use of this implement the trouble of planting bulbs in 
grass is reduced to a minimum. It takes out a clean, circular piece of turf 2 to 2k inches in diameter, and 
of sufficient depth. On making the second hole this piece of turf is released from the planter and lies ready 
on the ground to cover the bulb with. The soil is not in any way tightly pressed and made hard, which 
is the case when an ordinary dibber is used, and the appearance of the grass is not spoilt ; in fact, after 
planting 10,000 bulbs with this tool on a greensward, one could hardly detect that the grass had been touched. 
If the ground is very poor and thin, a compost of fresh soil with an abundance of Crushed Bones (7 lbs. 
to a bushel) should be made and dropped into each hole before placing in the bulb, a little more should 
be given as a covering, and then the sod of turf be replaced and pressed down. The bulbs will then be 
given a fair start in their new quarters. (For price of Barrs Special Bulb Planter, see page 38.) 
The Best Time for Planting in Grass is with the advent of the autumn rains, when the ground 
is in a fairly moist condition, it being impossible to plant whilst the ground is hard and solid from the 
summer heat ; moreover, nothing is gained by planting in hot dry ground, to say nothing of the cost and 
labour of planting. 
Cutting Daffodils for Decoration. 
To obtain very fine blooms Daffodils should be cut in a young state, just when the bud is bursting, 
placed in water and allowed to expand in a greenhouse or sitting-room. The blooms opened in this 
way are larger and finer in texture and purer in colour than those which develop out of doors. 
Culture of Daffodils in Pots or Boxes. 
Time OF Potting. — P ot as early in autumn as possible to obtain the finest results and earliest blooms. 
The best Compost to pot Daffodils in is a mixture of two-thirds good fibrous loam, and one- 
third old decayed leaf soil, with a sprinkling of sharp silver sand, adding li lbs. of bone meal or 1 lb. 
Phytobroma (see page 38) to every bushel of soil, which mix well together before using. In all cases the 
soil used should be fresh and sweet ; never pot in soil that is wet or sticky. In order to destroy all 
injurious insect life it is a good plan to partly sterilise potting soil before adding the Phytobroma or 
bonemeal. This can be easily done by placing a bushel of soil in a sack, pouring over it a large kettle of 
boiling water and then spreading out the soil to dry. This will prevent a great deal of after trouble from 
worms or insects attacking the bulb roots. Another method of freeing soil of insect life is to use 
Vaporite (small tin, 9 d. ; 7 lb. tin, 2 s. ; 28 lb., 4.0 6d.). 
The Pots should be carefully washed out with boiling water or wiped dry before using. Never tot 
in dirty or wet pots. 
Good Drainage should be secured by placing three or more pieces of charcoal (in preference to 
broken crocks) over the drainage hole, covering the charcoal or crocks with a little rough fibre from the 
loam. When boxes are used, the slit at bottom of box should be covered with pieces of charcoal, a 
good layer of rough fibrous loam or leaf soil placed at bottom of box to ensure perfect drainage. 
Covering the Bulbs. — The larger bulbs need not be quite covered with soil, the level of which 
should be half an inch below the rim of the pot to allow of watering when the bulbs are in growth. 
Bulbs of the miniature species should he covered with half an inch of soil. 
After potting, stand the pots or boxes outside in the open, on a firm bottom such as a bed 01 
ashes or a gravel path to prevent the entrance of worms. They should then be surrounded and com- 
pletely covered with Cocoa Fibre, old decayed leaf soil, or very old ashes (free from sulphur), the 
top of the pots being 2 inches below the surface of the covering material. This will secure a natural 
and moist condition to the bulbs and encourage root action. So long as the pots remain buried they 
will require no watering. 
