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NARCISSUS POETAZ new hybrid polyanthus narcissi. 
(Hybrids of Polyanthus Narcissi, best forms, and Narcissus poeticus ornatus). 
A very decorative new class of Nosegay Daffodils or Polyanthus Narcissi, growing taller than 
the old varieties, with a less stifl habit, and larger flowers, while at the same lime they are quite hardy, 
and may be grown on in the garden from year to year, like the Daffodil. They also lend themselves to 
culture in pots and jardinets, and will bear gentle forcing. To cut for vases or bouquets, these new 
Narcissi will be found of great value. The flowers are all delightfully fragrant. er doz each 
Elvira, bearing on long stems three to four large elegant flowers with broad white s- / s. <1 
petals of great substance, cup gulden yellow finely edged orange, very graceful, 
lit. 24 in. Award of Merit R.H.S., April 19 tii, 1901 per too, 12/6 1 9...0 2 
Ideal, a pretty showy variety bearing four to six flowers on a stem, perianth white, 
cup brilliant orange, height 21 in per 100, 30/- 4 0...0 5 
Irene, bearing a head of five to six flowers with pale primrose perianth and deep 
golden cup prettily fluted, lit. 21 in per too, 30/- 4 0.. .0 5 
Jaune a Merveille, a handsome vaiicty, four to six flowers on a stem, with 
large broad soft primrose perianth and bright yellow cup, thinly edged orange, of good 
form, lit. 21 in 15 o... I 6 
Louise, flowers four to five on a stem, with bread white pciianth and golden cup, very 
prettily fluted, ht. 21 in per 100, 30/. 4 0...0 5 
Triumph, bearing about three large flowers on a stem, perianth broad and snowy 
while, cup golden-yellow prettily fluted, ht. 18 in 7 6...0 8 
THE SACRED, OR GOOD LUCK LILY of China and Japan. 
Called by the Chinese “ Jos Flower,” or “ Flower of the Gods,” and “ Water Fairy Flower.” 
This species of Polyanthus Nar- 
cissus, which we annually import from 
Northern China, is prized for the abundance 
of its flowers and its marvellously rapid 
growth. The flowers are white, with 
yellow cup, and very fragrant ; they are 
mostly single, but a few doubles are some- 
times found amongst them. Each bulb 
produces several flower-spikes, bearing 
many flowers. In China and Japan the 
bulbs are grown in the living-rooms in fancy 
bowls filled simply with pebbles and water, 
and the natives compete with one another 
in growing the finest specimens for their 
New Year’s Festival, successful culture 
being regarded as an emblem of “Good 
Luck.” The bulb in this country can be 
grown as successfully as in China, and it is 
most interesting to watch its rapid growth, 
which is about 20 inches in forty days ; 
place in a sunny window by day and on a 
table near the centre of the room by night, 
as frost destroys the flower-buds. The 
howls of the Chinese sacred lily. natural atmosphere of a warm greenhouse 
is of course most suitable, and we can 
strongly recommend this flower fur Christmas Forcing. Fuller particulars of culture sent with the 
bulbs. Orders now booked for immediate delivery on arrival, which we expect to be early in 
October. ' each— x. d 
Very Large Bulbs, expected to arrive in October per doz 5/6 o 6 
Fine Large Bulbs ,, ,, ,, ,, „ 3/6 o 4 
Fancy Decorated Japanese Bowls, same as used by the Chinese for growing the “ Good Luck 
Lily ” in. 6 inches diameter (suitable for i bulb), 1/3; 7 in. dia. (for 1 bulb), 1/9; 8| in dia. 
(for 2 or 3 bulbs), 3/ ; 9.I in. dia. (for 3, 4, or 5 bulbs), 4/ ; 10J in. dia. (for 0 to 8 bulbs), 6/ ; 
12 in. dia. (for 10 bulbs), 8/6. 
Barr’s Doulton Ware Bulb Yases may also be used. See page 2. 
Small Pebbles for growing the “ Good Luck Lily ” in, per quart, 6 d. ( one quart required for 3 bulbs). 
Barr’s Fertilised Fibre and Charcoal Mixture also recommended ( see p'ge 2). 
NARCISSUS or DAFFODILS. See Daffodil Catalogue. eth- t 
NERINE, greenhouse bulbous plants of remarkable beauty. Established in pots they produce 
annually their handsome umbels of bloom. In potting use a rich sandy loam soil, encourage 
a free foliage growth during Winter, and in Spring gradually reduce watering so that the 
bulbs may go to rest. In August they should be started again into growth for autumn 
flowering. 
COrusca. major, a handsome variety of sarniensis , producing a close umbel of brilliant 
fiery orange-scarlet flowers with protruding scarlet stamens 2 6 
flexuosa alba. See Novelty List , page 8. 
