God Almighty first planted a garden, and, indeed, 
it is the purest of human pleasures. It is the great¬ 
est refreshment to the spirits of man, without which 
buildings or palaces are but gross handiworks. And 
a man should ever see that when ages grove to civil¬ 
ity and elegancy men come to build stately sooner 
than to garden finely, as if gardening were the 
greater perfection. —Lord Bacon. 
The daffodils offered herein are new and standard varieties 
of the better kinds, comprising the best of the European origina¬ 
tions. By planting a suitable selection, including the earliest and 
latest varieties, you can have Daffodils blooming in your garden 
from 6 to 8 weeks. 
Plant Daffodils in early September, if possible, as they make 
root growth in early fall, but they may be planted at any time 
after digging in July until the ground freezes. In a mixed 
border plant three or more bulbs of a variety 6 to 8 inches apart 
and 4 to 5 inches deep, according to size of bulb and character 
of soil—deeper in light than in heavy soils. Leedsiis, white 
Trumpets, Poets, and bicolors produce the finest flowers when 
grown in partial shade. 
Breeding daffodils is my hobby, and each year several thou¬ 
sand seedlings come into bloom. Inspection is invited during the 
blooming season in April of the seedlings from controlled crosses, 
as well as the collection of 400 varieties. All the oopular classes, 
but especially the Triandrus hybrids, are represented among the 
seedlings by many outstanding individuals. The entire stock 
(cion) of new seedling varieties is offered at moderate prices. 
Double-nosed Daffodil bulbs will be supplied, and prices are 
per bulb unless otherwise stated. Orders accepted subject to 
crop and previous sale. If any variety is sold out I will sub¬ 
stitute a variety of similar character and value unless the 
purchaser instructs otherwise. 
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