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Naturalising Daffodils in Grass, Etc. — continued. 
(very pretty in grass), Johnstoni 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, grass, 
or meadowland 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 
Plemp, Mrs. Thompson ; of the chalice-cupped varieties the following are best suited to the purpose 
— Incomparabilis Beauty, Frank Miles, Stella superba, Sir Watkin; Leedsii M. M. de 
Graaff, Duchess of Brabant, Minnie Hume, and Mrs. Langtry; Barrii conspicuus, Flora 
Wilson, Crown Prince, Ellen Barr, Falstaff, John Bain, Odorus and O. rugulosus ; of 
the Poets’ Narcissi for planting in grass we recommend Poeticus ornatus, Almira, Grandiflorus, 
Herrick, and Poktarum 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 be 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— Odorus 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, and 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 for this work our Special Bui.b 
Planter (see illustration, page 37). 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 2% 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 Barr's Special Bulb Planter, see page 37.) 
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. — Pot 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 (which 
should be pulled to pieces by the hand and not passed through a sieve , so as to retain in the soil as 
much old root fibre as possible), and one-third old decayed leaf soil, with a sprinkling of sharp silver 
sand, adding i£ lbs. of bone meal or i 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. Barr’s Fertilised Fibre, Shell and Charcoal may also be used ; it is light and cleanly 
to handle, and is a suitable medium for growing all kinds of spring-flowering bulbs in pots or vases, either 
for indoor decoration or for cutting. (See page 38.) 
The Pots should be carefully washed or wiped clean before using. Never pot in dirty or wet pots. 
Good Drainage should be secured by placing three or more pieces of broken crocks over the hole, 
placing the crocks with bevelled sides uppermost, then cover crocks with a little rough fibre from the 
loam. When boxes are used, the slit at bottom of box should be covered with crocks, a good layer 
of rough fibrous loam placed at bottom of box, or a layer of leaf soil to ensure perfect drainage. 
In potting, 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 so as to allow of watering when in growth. The small bulbs 
of the miniature species should be 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 of 
ashes or gravel path to prevent the entrance of worms. The pots should be plunged bodily in Cocoa 
Fibre, old decayed leaf soil, or very old ashes, free from sulphur, so as to be surrounded with the 
covering material and with their tops 2 inches below the surface. 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. 
