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CLIBRANS, IMPORTERS AND GROWERS OF FLOWER BULBS 
Daffodils on Nancissus — Continued. 
Of all Spring flowers the Narcissi 
claim precedence as the most graceful 
and beautiful, and the extraordinary in- 
terest that has been shown in their 
cultivation and improvement during the 
past few years is a significant and well- 
deserved tribute to their wondrous beauty. 
Their large and increasing popularity, 
both for indoor and outdoor culture, 
during the past few years, has resulted 
in a marvellous reduction in prices. In- 
deed, in the case of such varieties as 
Emperor, Empress, Horsfieldi, Barri 
Conspicuus, Mrs. Langtry, &c., a hun- 
dred may be purchased for what, but a 
few years ago was tbe price of a dozen. 
The practice of planting them extensively 
in parks, woods, &c., now receiving so 
much attention, cannot be too strongly 
advocated, as in such situations they 
are seen at their best, the beauty of tbe 
flowers being enhanced by tbe green car- 
pet of turf. Many of the earlier varieties 
are suitable for planting in lawns, but care 
must be taken that the grass is not cut 
until after the Daffodil foliage has died 
down, or the bulbs will rapidly de- 
teriorate. They may be successfully 
grown in any well-drained, well-worked 
garden soil, and most of the varieties 
rapidly make themselves at home in 
almost any situation. They naturally 
prefer a fairly rich soil, but under no 
circumstances should ever have farm- 
yard manure directly applied to them. 
Almost all the varieties are invaluable 
for early forcing, and no other class of 
flowers are so well adapted for natural- 
isation in grass, shrubberies, under trees, 
&c. A choice mixture for this pur- 
pose we offer on page 31. 
The list of varieties offered below 
could readily be much extended, but the 
result to our customers would probably 
be disappointing, as many varieties 
similiar to each other are to be found 
in the lengthy lists of Daffodils now 
issued. We know our patrons desire 
sorts distinct, beautiful, and not high in 
price, unless distinct. Often it is found 
that the new kind resembles a variety 
that might be bought for as many pence 
as it has cost shillings. 
In order to obtain the most satis- 
factory results with Narcissi, we would 
specially impress upon our patrons the 
necessity of early planting. The sooner 
the bulbs can be got into the ground 
after the end of August, the more 
Photo] narcissus liarrii conspicuus — see page 28 [Clibrans. readily will they become established in 
their new quarters. 
Clibrans’ Special Collections of Daffodils. 
The following selections include the best and most distinct sorts enumerated in the following sections, which are successional in 
flowering, distinct in form of flower, and of various shades of colour : — 
50 Daffodils in 1 0 choice varieties! 4/-, 5/6 and 
( Our Selection ) ... ... ... ...i 7/6 
50 Daffodils in 25 choice varieties) ? , 6 and 1{ -, 
( Our Selection) ... ... ... ...I 
1 OO Daffodils in 1 O choice varieties! 7/6, 
(Our Selection)... ... ... ... ...) 1 0/- & 15/- 
1 0O Daffodils in 25 choice varieties) 1 5/- 
(Our Selection)... .../ 21/- & 25/- 
NOTE. — We are pleased to state that the leading varieties of Narcissus are again this season offered at very much 
lower rates. This, we trust, will be an inducement for growers of these lovely Spring flowers to extend their 
planting, and thereby ensure a grand display of bloom. Compare our prices with other firms. 
