DAVID J. SCOTT, Corfu, N. y. 
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Narcisssi — Daffodils—Jonquils 
CLASSIFICATION 
For the information of those interested, we give the following simple explana¬ 
tion of the classification of the better known groups of Daffodils. 
Division 1. TRUMPET DAFFODILS. Distinguishing character— T r umpet 
as long or longer than the perianth segments.* 
Division 2. INCOMPARABILIS. Distinguishing character— Cup or crown not 
less than one-third, but less than equal to the length of the perianth segments. 
Division 3. BARRI. Distinguishing character— Cup or crown less than one- 
third the length of the perianth segments. 
Division 4. LEEDSII. Distinguishing character—Perianth white and cup or 
crown white, cream, or pale citron, sometimes tinged with pink or apricot. 
Cup or crown less than equal to the perianth segments. 
*As these perianth segments resemble the petals in regularly formed flowers, 
in our descriptions of varieties, we refer to them as the perianth petals. 
OUTDOOR CULTURE OF DAFFODILS 
Daffodils thrive in any 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 16 or 18 inches below the surface, so as not to come in direct 
contact with the bulbs. Fresh manure should never be used. 
Plant in the early fall, September and October. The more vigorous, 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 the lighter soils. The average for most sorts is four to five 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 broad¬ 
cast through woodlands, along hillsides, or in meadows, and planted where they 
fall, give a most pleasing natural effect. They will increase in beauty and num¬ 
ber without special care, and become permanently established. 
CULTURE OF DAFFODILS IN POTS OR BOXES. 
Daffodils should be potted in October or November in good garden soil. 
The old pots should be washed 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. 
During the period when the bulbs are rooting, they should be kept in a cool 
place—buried in a sheltered spot in the garden—placed in a coldframe with 
some protection—or placed in a cool room in the cellar where the temperature 
is under 45. Keep uniformly moist—not wet—and in a semi-dark position. 
After ten or twelve weeks they may be removed indoors for flowering. Select 
the earliest varieties first, thus extending the flowering season. 
Do not bring them into a warm temperature. 50 to 60 degrees is best at first. 
Do not give any bottom heat. Later when the flower buds are well advanced, 
the temperature may be increased to not more than 65 degrees. 
