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Six million Daffodil blooms at our Mile-Front Daffodil Farm at Islip, L 
NARCISSUS or DAFFODILS 
T he garden enthusiast, accustomed to the magnificent displays of Daffodils staged in England and 
Holland, will be glad to know that the growers who have developed Daffodil culture in America 
since the embargo went into effect in 1926, have several hundred varieties in cultivation. High-grade 
bulbs of standard varieties may be obtained at 5 cents a bulb, or rare Novelties at $5 per bulb. 
The interest taken in our displays at the New York Flower Show at the Grand Central Palace the past 
two years has encouraged us to offer a complete list of all types. We cordially invite our patrons to visit 
our Mile-Front Daffodil Farm at Islip, Long Island, where we grow 35 acres of these lovely plants. They 
are usually in full bloom from April 20 until May 5 each year. 
Outdoor Culture of Daffodils 
Culture of Daffodils in Pots or Boxes 
Daffodils thrive in good garden soil, preferably deep well-drained 
loam. Deep preparation of the soil is necessary, and old rotted manure 
or compost may be worked in i6 to i8 inches below the surface, but 
must not come in direct contact with the bulbs. Fresh manure 
should never be used. 
Plant in the early fall, especially Poeticus types. The more vigor¬ 
ous, larger varieties may be planted as late as December, but early 
planting is best. 
In medium soils, cover the bulbs about twice their depth, and a 
little deeper in lighter soils. The average for most sorts is 3 to 4 inches 
from the top of the bulb. Set the bulbs at a uniform depth; otherwise 
they may flower irregularly. 
Naturalizing 
Daffodils planted in clusters in the foreground of shrubbery, or 
sown broadcast through woodlands, along hillsides, in meadows or 
lawns, and planted where they fall, give a most pleasing natural 
effect. They will increase in beauty and number without special 
care and become permanently established. 
In heavy soils the most vigorous varieties should be used. More 
pleasing effects result from grouping the various types, such as all 
trumpet types, all Poeticus types, etc. 
Note. — In describing Daffodils, Narcissus, etc., we have referred to the ‘‘peri¬ 
anth" and “trumpet," “crown" or “cup." The “perianth” is the surrounding 
row of petals or wings, and the other terms apply to the central funnel-like tube. 
Daffodils should be potted in September or October in good loamy 
soil, adding a little sand or leaf-mold and a small amount of bone- 
flour. (About 2 pounds to the bushel of soil.) 
The old pots must be washed thoroughly and allowed to dry 
before using. New pots should be soaked. Provide drainage by 
placing pieces of charcoal or fragments of pots over the drainage hole. 
A little ground peat in the bottom regulates drainage. 
After ten to twelve weeks they may be moved indoors for flowering. 
Do not bring them into a warm temperature—50° to 60° is best at 
first. Do not give any bottom heat. Later, when the flower-buds 
are well advanced, the temperature may be increased to 65°. 
When the pots are first brought to the light, the tender shoots may 
be covered for a day or two with an inverted flower-pot to prevent 
injury from light or drafts. A little weak liquid manure once a week, 
until buds burst, will hasten the flowers after growth has started. 
Always give them plenty of light and air. 
CLASSIFICATION OF DAFFODILS 
Of the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 
lA. Yellow Trumpets. Trumpet 
and perianth pure yellow. 
IB. White Trumpets. Perianth and 
trumpet white or nearly so. 
IC. BIcolor Trumpets. Perianth 
white, trumpet yellow. 
2A. Incomparabilis. Yellow 
perianth. 
2B. Incomparabilis. White 
perianth. 
3A. Barrii. Yellow perianth. 
3B. Barrii. White perianth. 
4A. GiantLeedsii. Large cup. 
4B. Leedsii. Small cup. 
5. Triandus Hybrids. 
6. Cyclamineus Hybrids. 
7. Jonquilla Hybrids. 
8. Tazetta and Tazetta Hybrids. 
Mostly bunch-flowered. 
9. Poeticus. 
10. Double Varieties. 
11. Various. Botanical species. 
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