MICHELL’S SUPERB NARCISSUS 
The letters following the varieties indicate their relative time of flowering, the B’s being the earliest to bloom, the C’s the latest. 
If Narcissus Bulbs are wanted by Parcel Post, add 30c. per 100 for postage, to the first and second zones; 
for other zones, please see parcel post table on second cover page. 
, Poetaz Narcissus, Laurens Koster 
NARCISSUS POETAZ 
CLUSTER FLOWERED NARCISSUS 
This type is a cross between the old Poeticus and Polyanthus 
varieties; they are hardy, free-flowering and fragrant. Excellent 
for house culture as well as for the garden border. 
Cheerfulness. C. An excellent double flowering type, a real 
double white with a faint suggestion of pale yellow at base; 
medium to late forcing flower, a little later than Laurens 
Koster. Each 20c.; $2.00 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
Elvira. B. The blooms are pure white with delicate yellow cup 
and come 3 to 4 to a long stem and from 2 to 3 stems are produced 
from a single bulb; fragrant. 3 for 35c.; $1.15 per doz.; per 100, 
$8.00; $75.00 per 1000. 
Helios. C. Creamy yellow, pure yellow cups; very free flowering 
and an excellent cut flower; it is early and has strong stems, 
with 5 to 8 large florets. This variety is a great favorite wher¬ 
ever grown. 3 for 45c.; $1.50 per doz.; per 100, $10.00. 
Laurens Koster. B. Flowers large, perianth pure white, with 
deep orange yellow cup; frequently 4 or 5 flowers are produced 
on a stem. Large bulbs, 3 for 35c.; $1.15 per doz.; per 100, 
$8.00; $75.00 per 1000. 
Orange Cup. C. Creamy white, conspicuous orange cups, a 
most exquisite color combination, which deserves a prominent 
spot in your garden; 6 to 8 florets are usually produced on a 
stem and two stems per bulb. 3 for 35c.; $1.15 per doz.; per 
100, $8.00; $75.00 per 1000. 
YOUR LAWN 
Autumn is an ideal time to renovate and re-seed worn 
out turf. See pages 54 and 55. 
NOTE.—Monster bulbs will be supplied in all 
varieties, except where specified. 
NARCISSUS POETICUS 
POET’S OR PHEASANT EYE NARCISSUS 
This is the old favorite type, excellent in the open border or 
naturalized in grass; perfectly hardy and once planted take care of 
themselves. Can also be grown indoors in pots or pans with 
excellent results. 
Poeticus, Horace. One of the best in the new Poet’s type; 
perianth is pure white and of large size; has a very conspicuous 
red eye; free flowering and strong stemmed. 3 for 35c.; $1.15 
per doz.; per 100, $8.00; $75.00 per 1000. 
Poeticus Ornatus. C. A much improved form of the ordinary 
Poeticus, producing larger flowers and blooming two weeks 
earlier; flowers pure white, saffron cup margined scarlet; 
valuable for forcing and cutting. Mammoth bulbs, 3 for 30c.; 
$1.00 per doz.; per 100, $7.00; $65.00 per 1000. 
POETICUS ORNATUS, MAXIMUS 
Extremely broad, overlapping petals, recurving from 
typical Pheasant’s Eye cup; unsurpassed for naturalizing. 
3 for 45c.; $1.50 per doz.; per 100, $10.00. 
SPECIAL NOTICE 
When comparing prices, please bear in mind that bulbs 
such as ours are produced under careful supervision of expert 
growers; only select quality, large size and the most up-to-date 
packing methods are employed. Forty-five years of successful 
distribution and service is your guarantee. 
See page 12A for list of Narcissus Bulbs most suitable 
for the rock garden. 
Poeticus Narcissus, Horace 
See page 8 for special list of bulbs for the rock garden 
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