Daniels Bros ., Norwich , Autumn , 1893 
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Narcissi or Daffodils. 
The prominence given to these beautiful hardy flowers at many of 
our Spring Mower Shows in recent years, and the many choice and 
extremely beautiful varieties lately introduced and exhibited, have led 
to a wonderful increase in their popularity amongst the horticultural 
public; and it may be fairly assumed that no one having a garden 
can dispense with at least some few of the many choice sorts, now 
procurable at a moderate price. The Narcissi are extremely hardy, 
easy of cultivation, suitable alike for the greenhouse or the open 
gardon, and especially valuable as cut flowers for Church or Home 
decoration, in which it must be admitted they are possessed of a 
charming beauty beyond almost any other Spring flower, imparting 
an air of finish and refinement unattainable by any other hardy plant 
in existence. 
Cultivation Out of Doors. — The cultivation of Narcissi in 
the open garden is extremely simple, indeed, where the soil is fairly 
rich, and the position favourable, they merely require to be planted 
and left undisturbed for several years, to ensure the most pleasing 
results. Planted in partially shaded positions under trees, or in front 
of shrubs, they are equally at home, but never appear to greater 
advantage than when growing in substantial clumps of six or eight 
roots in a clump, in association with other Spring-flowering plants, 
and where their elegance and beauty is most attractive. Planting in 
the open ground should take place as early as convenient in Autumn, 
and the bulbs should be planted six or eight inches apart, with their 
crowns three or four inches below the surface, selecting if possible a 
partially shaded position, where the bulbs are not likely to be disturbed 
for a few years. Should the soil be poor, it may be enriched by the 
addition of some well-decayed cow dung, the best that can be used for 
this purpose. A top-dressing to the beds in Winter of some short 
manure will greatly add to their vigour, and by a few waterings with 
weak liquid manure, when the plants are breaking through the ground 
in early Spring, some grand flowers for exhibition may be had. 
Every third or fourth year in August or September — August for 
choice— the bulbs should be carefully taken up, the clumps divided 
and replanted in the manner suggested. 
Cultivation in Pots.— All the varieties contained in the following list are suitable for pot culture, and grown in this way 
may be had in bloom much earlier. Use a light rich soil, and pot firmly three or five, according to size, in a six-inch pot. Plunge 
the pots in some light material in the way recommended for Hyacinths, and when the roots are formed and growth has commenced 
at the top, remove for a few days to a cool pit, after which transfer to the greenhouse, keeping them close as convenient to the glass 
After being in the greenhouse for a week or ten days, those required for early blooming may be plunged in a good bottom-heat, and 
if kept well supplied with tepid water, may be had 'in bloom in a very short time, whilst those remaining in the greenhouse or cool 
pit will afford a later succession. Weak doses of liquid manure may be given with advantage whilst the plants are growing, but 
should be discontinued before the flowers expand. The beautiful little white N. triandms and the miniatures juncifolius and 
cyclamineus , having very small bulbs, should be planted eight to twelve in a six-inch pot, and have a very pretty ^ effect when in 
bloom. Blooms required for decoration are best cut just before they expand, and placed with their stems in water in a cool room . 
they will soon open to their fullest extent, and will retain their freshness and beauty for a much longer time than if remaining 
on the plant. 
Choice Narcissi in Collections. 
Prom a. horticultural point of view, nothing can be more interesting than a well-grown collection of tlxese beautiful hardy Hewers. 
We have therefore much pleasure in recommending the following choice collections of Narcissi, which are caretully made up to 
ensure the best variety, and according to price, will include such fine varieties as Horsfieldi, Emperor, Pallidus praecox, Sir TV atkin, 
Itugilobus, Moscliatus, Barri conspicuus, Empress, Countess of Annesley, Princess Mary, Princeps, Obvallaris, Bulhocodium, 1 oeticus 
ornatus, and other fine sorts, from the Leedsi, Incomparahilis, and Trumpet sections. 
100 in 25 extra choice named sorts 
£ 
3 
8. 
10 
d. 
0 
60 
in 10 good named sorts 
£ 
.. 0 
s. 
10 
a. 
0 
100 in 25 choice named varieties 
... 2 
10 
0 
36 
in 12 choice named sorts 
1 
1 
0 
100 in 10 choice named varieties 
... 1 
10 
0 
36 
in 12 fine named sorts 
0 
15 
0 
100 in 10 fine named varieties ... 
.. 1 
0 
0 
36 
in 12 good named sorts 
0 
10 
6 
100 in 10 popular named varieties 
0 10 
6 
12 
in 12 extra fine named varieties 
.. 0 16 
0 
50 in 25 very choice named sorts 
... 1 
10 
0 
12 
in 12 very choice named varieties 
.. 0 
10 
6 
50 in 10 very choice named sorts 
... 1 
1 
0 
12 
in 12 choice named sorts 
. 0 
6 
0 
60 in 10 good named sorts 
0 
15 
0 
12 
in 12 good sorts, named varieties 
.. 0 
4 
0 
Choice Mixed Narcissi, including the most popular and showy, from the Incomparahilis, Poeticus, and Trumpet sections 
per 1000 45s. ; per 100, 5s. ; per doz. 9d. 
