M. VAN WAVEREN & SONS, INC. 
101 West 31st Street, New York City 
NARCISSUS MULTIFLORA 
Under this arbitrary classification we list only two varieties for the present. We placed them under Incomparabilis 
last year but as they produce from 2 to 5 flowers per stem, they would fit better under Poetaz, were it not for the fact 
that the florets are so large that there is no comparison with the usual Poetaz varieties. 
Per 100 
STELLA POLARIS. In color, size and form it 
suggests Sir Watkin unmistakably, also in 
length of stem and foliage. Sir Watkin prob¬ 
ably was one of the parents and a Poetaz for 
the other, as it has the latter’s mild perfume. 
Produces 3 to 5 handsome flowers per stem. 
When Mr. Louis Dupuy of Whitestone, L. I., 
picked a dozen stems on our fields he thought 
it the best flower value per dozen stems he 
had ever seen. Individual stems very long_ 10.00 
Per 100 
FAIR ALICE (GOLD ELSE). Evidently the 
result of crossing a yellow Incomp, with a 
yellow Poetaz variety. It produces from 3 to 
5 flowers per stem. The size and color are on 
the order of Incomp. Homespun but with a 
longer crown, and the mild perfume of the 
Poetaz. The bulb is large with a smooth skin, 
healthy under all conditions and propagates 
rapidly. Recommended for pans_ 10.00 
POETAZ VARIETIES 
Per 100 
ADMIRATION. This beautiful cluster-flowered 
daffodil is especially lovely in full sunlight, as it 
has a transparent character, but the flowers 
viewed in shade do not look poor or papery. 
The perianth, which is a sulphur yellow, seems 
rather to be of the quality of the soft, taffeta 
silk which, in the old days, was known as “sar¬ 
senet,” and the petals are slightly ridged 
lengthwise. The corona is of rich orange scarlet 
and there are usually about six flowers to a 
stalk ---..- $16.00 
Per 100 
GRACE FORBES. In Poetaz varieties occur 
the loosely built type and the broad petaled 
broad crowned type. The latter produce much 
more effect in the garden. They give more 
color value for money expended than the other 
type. Grace Forbes has pure white petals, 
heavily crinkled yellow cups with orange 
shading towards the edges. When in bloom a 
few days a distinct white line divides the 
yellow and orange color, an interesting feature. 
Good for late February forcing. Strong bulbs 7.50 
ASPASIA. Far superior to Elvira. It has more 
florets per stem and the perianth is purer 
white, also larger than Elvira. For forcing 
Aspasia is greatly to be preferred. There are 
larger stocks of Elvira than of Aspasia al¬ 
though these varieties are of about the same 
age, but Elvira is a more rapid propagator and 
therefore more profitable to the grower. We 
have worked up a wonderfully vigorous stock 
of Aspasia because of its superior character. 
Note the exquisite form and purity expressed 
in the camera reproduction on page 16. $45.00 
per 1,000 strong bulbs_ 
CHEERFULNESS. Double white Poetaz 
hybrid, 3 to 4 large flowers on a strong stem. 
While the general effect of the coloring is 
white, there is a suggestion of pale yellow at 
the base of the petals which seems to give 
character to the entire flower. It certainly 
stands out as one of the best and most charm¬ 
ing introductions of recent years. A wonderful 
show variety, and proven hardy in New Eng¬ 
land. Beautiful color plate with every order 
upon request _ 
HELIOS. Creamy yellow, pure yellow cups, 
fine, very floriferous and excellent cutflower 
variety. It is early and has strong stems with 
5 to 8 large florets. This variety was a favorite 
in the New York and Boston markets before 
the quarantine. We can again offer these bulbs 
at pre-quarantine price, having succeeded in 
working up a strong stock in Virginia, per 
1,000 $55.00 ___ 6 00 
5.00 JOCONDE. Pale yellow petals, deep golden 
cups, 4-5 large flowers on long stems, ideal 
cutflower and exquisite show variety_ 10.00 
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LA FIANCEE, Exceptionally free flowering. 
Snow white guards joined into a perfectly 
smooth circle, very deep golden yellow crowns. 
Highly recommended for its early easy forcing 
and splendid effect. 5-7 florets carried on 
strong stems, well above the foliage. 
Each $0.50 ___ 45.00 
9.00 
EARLY PERFECTION. An improved Elvira, 
handsomest of all the white and yellow Poetaz 
varieties; can be forced to bloom early in 
January _______ 8.00 
LAURENS KOSTER. Pure white, orange 
yellow cups, 5-7 blooms per stem, popular 
florist variety, per 1,000 $30.00 _ 4.00 
ELVIRA. Pure white, yellow eyes, 3-4 large 
flowers per stem, fine for midseason forcing, 
per 1,000 $30.00........... 
MIGNON. White, sharply contrasted by the 
bright orange scarlet edge of the cups, 4-5 
4.00 florets per stem; a very striking variety... 
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13.00 
