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BARR’S GOLD MEDAL DAFFODILS, 1914. 
Barr’s General List of Daffodils 
for 1914. 
For Alphabetical Index, see page 2 of Cover. 
The following list of Daffodils embraces the highest class 
and most distinct varieties, surpassing in beauty and diversity 
all other assortments offered to the public. It represents the 
cream of our Collection (over 500 kinds), and the best of the 
newest varieties in commerce up to 1914, several being offered 
to the public for the first time. 
During the p ast few years we have rejected many of the o lder 
kinds which we consid ere d had been superseded by better sorts at 
equally moderate prices ; we can, however, generally supply such if 
required. 
Classification. — In the following pages we have practically adopted the 1910 
classification of the R.H.S. Narcissus Committee which we hope will be of assistance 
to exhibitors of Daffodils and to amateurs who desire to make a selection of distinct 
types. As will be seen, 10 distinct divisions have been made together with a section 
(Div. XI.) at the end to take in a few unclassed species and hybrids. With each 
division we have given its distinguishing character. 
Time of Flowering. — The relative period of flowering of the different varieties 
and species out of doors we have denoted by means of numbers after the names, thus : 
( 1 ) 1st early, flowering from February to early March. 
(2) 2nd early, flowering in March. 
(3) Flowering in mid-season, or early in April. 
(4 & 5) Late-flowering, from middle to end of April. 
(6) Yery late-flowering, opening in May. 
The actual period of blooming depends upon the season and district : thus in early 
districts (1) would commence in January and early February, while in colder districts 
end of February or beginning of March ; but the natural rotation would remain the same. 
Height. — In most cases we give also the heights in inches as recorded at our 
Nurseries. 
Quality of Flower. — Each season we go carefully over our Daffodil collection 
with a view to recording the quality of each variety. This we indicate by x, xx, xxx, 
and xxxx, giving the most marks to those we judge to be the finest. We trust this 
record may be found useful to amateurs in making their selections. 
Cultural Marks. — * The varieties marked thus * thrive best under the shade of 
deciduous trees, naturalised in grass in shady nooks, or on grassy slopes facing north. 
t indicates those kinds which should be selected where Daffodils are grown in pots 
or for exhibition ; they are, however, in most cases also splendid border varieties. 
§ indicates those Daffodils which, besides being fine border plants, make a pretty 
effect when naturalised in grass ; they are all strong growers and free bloomers. 
Any Daffodil not offered in this Catalogue we can generally supply, if required. 
