Narcissus or Daffodils 
King Alfred 
Always popular 
In a general way, Daffodil and Narcissus mean the same thing; Daffodil is 
the common name and Narcissus the botanical name. Common usage 
among garden makers in this country has ap¬ 
plied the term Daffodil to the large trumpet 
varieties, while the smaller or medium trumpet, 
as well as the Cluster-flowered and Poet’s types, 
are referred to as Narcissus. Botanically these 
are the Barrii, Incomparabilis, Leedsii, Poeticus, 
Poetaz, Polyanthus and Miniature types. Some 
gardeners apply the name Jonquil to the large 
trumpet Daffodils, but this is misleading as 
Jonquils are small flowered, sweet-scented, have 
grass-like foliage and belong to the rush¬ 
leaved group of Narcissus. 
We are listing the different classes separately, 
describing the distinguishing characters of 
each, and in so doing hope it will be of some 
help to you in selecting the varieties 
you want in your garden. 
As Narcissus bloom early, last a long 
time, and may be had in so many lovely 
varied forms, they have few equals as 
garden flowers. They are most desirable 
for any garden purpose—in masses in 
beds or borders, in groups of 12 or more 
here and there in the hardy perennial 
border or in the foreground of shrub¬ 
bery. For naturalizing in large quanti¬ 
ties, no other flower is more suitable. Nar¬ 
cissus are also ideal, easily grown subjects 
for winter blooming in the house. 
In descriptions we refer to the trumpet 
and perianth: the trumpet is the funnel¬ 
like center, the perianth the surrounding 
row of petals. 
DAFFODILS 
9470 Large and Medium Trumpet 
Choice Varieties Mixed 
3 for lOjzf; 33 for $1.00; 100 for $3.00. 
In our advertisements this year we are making this special 
offer of Daffodils to make new friends; we repeat it here so 
that old friends, as well as new, may take advantage of this 
bargain. This offer does not apply to any other varieties. 
For the most satisfactory results, plant Nar¬ 
cissus Bulbs outdoors as early in the fall as 
possible; if planted too late, they may not 
produce good flowers in the spring. Plant 
bulbs 4 to 8 in. deep and 6 to 10 in. apart, 
according to their size. 
Large Yellow Trumpet Varieties 
Flowers of the ever-popular Large or, perhaps better named, Long Trumpet Daffodils are very large, the 
trumpets being as long as, or longer than, the length of the perianth petals. Flowers are borne on strong, stiff 
stems, from 12 to 18 in. high. We offer below those varieties which have yellow, lemon or sulphur colored 
trumpets and perianths of the same shade or lighter, but not white. 
9402 Aerolite Broad, flat, deep primrose perianth 
petals; pure rich yellow trumpet. Very large, graceful 
flowers. 20 i each; 3 for 50?f; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00. 
9408 Cleopatra Very broad lemon-yellow overlap¬ 
ping perianth petals; bold rich yellow trumpet, well frilled 
at the brim. A splendid flower which has won many awards. 
20^ each; 3 for 50*f; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00. 
9401 Emperor Deep primrose-yellow perianth; deeper 
yellow trumpet. Early. An older variety but still very 
popular. 3 for 25^; 12 for 70^; 100 for $5.00. 
9407 Golden Spur Golden yellow perianth and 
trumpet. One of the earliest flowering and a general 
favorite. 10^ each; 3 for 25^; 12 for 75^; 100 for $5.50. 
9508 Harold Beale Primrose perianth; darker yel¬ 
low trumpet. Flowers are of very large size and clear color. 
3 for 50^f; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00. 
9534 Hector Treub Both trumpet and perianth 
are a uniform golden yellow; very large, early and free 
flowering. 3 for 45jz i; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00. 
9509 John Cairns Remarkably clear yellow peri¬ 
anth and trumpet. A first-class “Giant," and a superb 
decorative garden variety. Flowers are long stemmed and 
last a long time either when cut or when left on the plant. 
3 for 40^; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00. 
9417 King Alfred Both perianth and trumpet are 
rich golden yellow. The trumpet is deeply frilled and 
elegantly recurved. Very large, long stemmed and most 
refined in appearance. A great favorite. 
15jzf each; 3 for 35^!; 12 for $1.20; 100 for $8.50. 
9525 l\4£ttcUn£lX Trumpet and perianth a clean golden 
self color. Strong and exceptionally tall grower, with very 
large flowers of great substance and fine form. Rather late 
blooming. 20£ each; 3 for 50jzf; 12 for $1.80; 100 for $13.00. 
9415 Olympia Deep primrose-yellow perianth; rich 
yellow trumpet frilled at brim. Very showy; immense 
blooms. 3 for 30^f; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.50. 
9524 Prince of Wales {Shown in color on back cover) 
A giant flower with bold golden yellow flaring trumpet, 
slightly outcurving at brim and fairly frilled; broad, over¬ 
lapping light canary yellow perianth petals. 
3 for 40^; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
9419 Robert: Sydenham Very large flowers with 
soft sulphur-yellow perianth petals, and deep golden yellow, 
open trumpet heavily frilled at brim, glittering as if 
sprinkled with gold dust. Of unusual beauty. 
3 for 40^; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.75. 
9543 Tresserve Deep canary yellow trumpet with 
slightly lighter colored perianth segments which reach for¬ 
ward about the trumpet, producing a flower of distinct 
individuality. The bold trumpet, with large open mouth is 
deeply laciniated, adding to the attractiveness of this splen¬ 
did variety. 3 for 30^; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.50. 
9544 Whistler Bold, glistening, deep chrome-yellow 
trumpet flaring at the brim; wide, overlapping, soft chrome- 
yellow perianth segments. Giant flowers of the most refined 
form. 25^ each; 3 for 65^; 12 for $2.25; 100 for $16.00. 
Special Collection Offers 
Four of the Finest 
Large Trumpet Daffodils 
Aerolite and Whistler (Yellow trumpet), 
La Vestale (White trumpet), 
and Sir Ernest Shackle ton (Bicolor). 
9050— 4 Bulbs (1 of each, value $0.90) for $0.75 
9051— 12 Bulbs (3 of each, value 2.30) for 2.00 
9052— 24 Bulbs (6 of each, value 4.05) for 3.50 
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Large White Trumpet and Bicolor varieties are offered on opposite page 
