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The past few years have seen tremendous progress in the 
development of the Daffodil. Magnificent new varieties are 
now available and if you are a lover of Daffodils may we 
suggest you plant a few bulbs of such kinds as Lord Louis 
Mountbatten, Lovenest, Mrs. R. O. Backhouse, John 
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Division la: Trumpet as long or longer than perianth 
segments, trumpet lemon, yellow or sulphur colored, with 
perianths of same shade but not of white. 
♦Areolite. $1.90 per 12; $12.2? per 100. 
Here is a golden Daffodil that is sure to replace many 
of the present varieties as it becomes available; the large 
flower is beautifully proportioned, giving the impres- 
sion of gracefulness, despite its size; perianth deep prim- 
rose, with a pure medium-yellow trumpet which is left 
in bold relief by the broad pointed star formed by the 
flat opening outer petals, an inch and a half wide; 
medium early, but remains until late, and is one of the 
longest lasting of all Daffodils in the garden or after be¬ 
ing cut. (Color illustration, page 27). 
♦Alasnam. 3?c each; $2.9? per 12. 
Wide, short, densely frilled trumpet of pure deep yel¬ 
low, a shade deeper than the perianth; finely ; placed 
with good neck; flower “looks you in the eye”; excel¬ 
lent for landscape groups, also for forcing; very early. 
(Color illustration, page 27). 
♦Cleopatra. $1.9? per 12; $13.00 per 100. 
A splendid flower which has won many awards and is 
well known everywhere; lemon-yellow perianth, over¬ 
lapping petals; trumpet light yellow; very late. 
Duchanel. 60c each; $?.2? per 12. 
A beautifully balanced flower of giant size—a strikingly 
clear self yellow, widely flaring trumpet is deeply frilled. 
Especially valuable as it is very late, an outstanding 
show flower. 
♦Emperor. $1.1? per 12; $8.7? per 100. 
Double Nosed Bulbs. $1.2? per 12; $9.2? per 100. 
Perianth primrose, trumpet darker, a forcing and bed¬ 
ding flower of proven merits. 
Giant Killer. $2.70 per 12; $18.7? per 100. 
Long, straight frilled trumpet, rich yellow, lighter at 
base, and with deep primrose perianth; somewhat simi¬ 
lar to Van Waveren’s Giant but deeper in color; vig¬ 
orous grower. 
Golden Spur. $1.1? per 12; $8.7? per 100. 
Uniform yellow, a most popular Daffodil for forcing 
or for the garden. 
♦King Alfred. $1.7? per 12; $11.7? per 100. 
Double Nosed Bulbs. $1.9? per 12; $13.00 per 100. 
One of the finest of all; the new super-giant of the 
Yellow Trumpets. 
Matamax. 3?c each; $2.70 per 12. 
A strong grower and exceptionally tall; clean, golden 
color, fine substance; very late. 
♦Olympia. $1.7? per 12; $12.00 per 100. 
A much improved and enlarged Emperor, free-flower¬ 
ing and hardy. 
Treserve. $1.?0 per 12; $10.2? per 100. 
One of the leaders among the new giant trumpets; 
deep canary-yellow with a paler perianth, the segments 
of which reach forward about the trumpet, producing 
a flower of distinct individuality; the trumpet mouth, 
2 inches across, is deeply laciniated. 
Warwick. 3?c each; $2.70 per 12. 
Another of the striking new King Alfred seedlings out¬ 
standing in every way and very early; refined stem and 
neck bearing a star-shaped perianth of great substance; 
golden yellow, with trumpet a shade deeper in color. 
Evelyn, Loudspeaker, or Moonshine. Many of our friends 
are growing some, selling the yearly increase to acquain¬ 
tances, making a handsome profit on their investment as 
well as having a pleasant hobby. 
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Division lb: Varieties with white perianth and white or 
nearly white trumpet, including pink or apricot trumpets. 
♦Eve. ?0c each; $?.00 per 12. 
Of good size but of such perfect proportions that the 
name suits it absolutely; a harmony in white and old 
ivory, with even the pistil and stamens blending into 
the color scheme; the green and gold shading at the 
outer base of the trumpet adds to the flower’s delight¬ 
ful charm. (Color illustration, page 26). 
♦La Vestale. $2.30 per 12; $14.2? per 100. 
Giant trumpet type with pure ivory-white perianth, of 
informal design, with trumpet of deep cream-yellow, 
tall, fine for small groups or naturalizing in dim shade; 
though of delicate appearance, it is of good substance 
and lasts well; early. (Color illustration, page 27). 
Lovenest. $1.0? each; $10.00 per 12. 
One of the very few members of the “pink Daffodil” 
class; among the daintiest of all the trumpets; medium 
in height with a starry shaped perianth of informal 
type; nicely proportioned trumpet of saffron-yellow 
turning to apricot-pink; delightfully charming at all 
stages; very early. 
♦Madame de Graaff. $1.?? per 12; $11.00 per 100. 
This lovely graceful Daffodil was the first of a new 
class and most famous of the white trumpets. 
♦Mrs. E. H. Krelage (White King Alfred). 
Each, 2?c; $2.40 per 12; $16.00 per 100. 
A charming visitor standing before a bed of this ex¬ 
quisite variety asked us: “Is this the White King Al¬ 
fred?” That question conveys quite satisfactorily the 
impression its flowers make. The pristine purity of this 
regal flower, the play of light on its balanced petalage, 
the graceful curve of the trumpet’s brim are unfor¬ 
gettable. An excellent grower. Easy to force, long 
stemmed. Has no rival at the shows. 
Mrs. John Bodger. $2.00 each; $24.00 per 12. 
Considered by many the most exquisite of the new 
white trumpets; a semi-dwarf hybrid of medium size, 
with a pure white star-shaped perianth and a good 
trumpet; wonderful variety for the rock garden or the 
front of the border: sure to become a great favorite as 
it has been enthusiastically received at every show. 
♦Mrs. R. O. Backhouse. $4.00 each; $4?.00 per 12. 
This is the famous “pink Daffodil”; fine informal peri¬ 
anth of ivory-white, and beautifully proportioned, slim 
long trumpet of apricot-pink, changing to shell-pink at 
the deeply fringed edge; delicately beautiful but of ex¬ 
ceptional substance; long lasting; early, belongs in every 
collection. (Color illustration, page 26). 
President Carnot. 40c each; $2.9? per 12. 
A self-colored creamy white trumpet of the Olympia 
type, with perianth petals slightly twisting and reach¬ 
ing forward, adding beauty of form to the charming 
color harmony. 
Tricolor ^Daffodils 
Division lc: Bicolor Trumpet Daffodils, with white or 
whitish perianth and a yellow, lemon or pale primrose 
trumpet. 
Jefta. 40c each; $2.9? per 12. 
Very delicately colored giant trumpet of moderate size; 
cream-colored perianth and pale lemon trumpet slightly 
recurved at mouth; early. 
No Other Varieties Except Those Preceded by a Star (*) are Carried in Stock in the Autumn. 
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