NARCISSUS or DAFFODILS 
Outdoor Culture of Daffodils 
Culture of Daffod ils in Pots or Boxes 
Daffodils thrive in 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 to 18 inches below the surface, but 
must not come in direct contact with the bulbs. Fresh manure 
should never be used. 
Plant in the early fall, especially Poeticus types. The more vigor¬ 
ous, 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 lighter soils. The average for most sorts is 3 to 4 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 broadcast through woodlands, along hillsides, in meadows or 
lawns, and planted where they fall, give a most pleasing natural 
effect. They will increase in beauty and number without special care 
and become permanently established. 
In heavy soils the most vigorous varieties should be used. More 
pleasing effects result from grouping the various types, such as all 
trumpet types, all Poeticus types, etc. 
Note. —In describing Daffodils, Narcissus, etc., we have referred to the “peri¬ 
anth” and “trumpet,” “crown” or “cup.” The “perianth” is the surrounding row 
of petals or wings, and the other terms apply to the central Junnel-like tube. 
Daffodils should be potted in September or October in good loamy 
soil, adding a little sand or leaf-mold and a small amount of bone- 
flour. (About 2 pounds to the bushel of soil.) 
The old pots must be washed thoroughly 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. A 
little ground peat in the bottom regulates drainage. 
After ten to twelve weeks they may be moved indoors for flowering. 
Do not bring them into a warm temperature—50° to 60° is best at 
first. Do not give any bottom heat. Later, when the flower-buds 
are well advanced, the temperature may be increased to 65°. 
When the pots are first brought to the light, the tender shoots may 
be covered for a day or two with an inverted flower-pot to prevent 
injury from light or drafts. A little weak liquid manure once a week, 
until buds burst, will hasten the flowers after growth has started. 
Always give them plenty of light and air. 
CLASSIFICATION OF DAFFODILS 
Of the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 
IA. Yellow Trumpets. Trumpet 
and perianth pure yellow. 
IB. White Trumpets. Perianth and 
trumpet white or nearly so. 
IC. Bicolor Trumpets. Perianth 
white, trumpet yellow. 
2A. Incomparabilis. Yellow 
perianth. 
2B. Incomparabilis. White 
perianth. 
3A. Barrii. Yellow perianth. 
3B. Barrii. White perianth. 
4A. Giant Leedsii. Large cup. 
4B. Leedsii. Small cup. 
5. Triandrus Hybrids. 
6. Cyclamineus Hybrids. 
7. Jonquilla Hybrids. 
8. Tazetta and Tazetta Hybrids. 
Mostly bunch-flowered. 
9. Poeticus. 
10. Double Varieties. 
11. Various. Botanical species. 
Giant Trumpet Narcissus. Includes New and Rare Sorts 
Division 1. Distinguishing character, trumpet or crown as long or longer than the perianth. 
ALASNAM. Fine, erect Daffodil with wide, 
short, densely frilled trumpet of pure deep 
yellow; perianth just a shade lighter. 
30 cts. each; $2.70 for 10; $25.00 per 100 
CLEOPATRA. Primrose-yellow perianth; 
trumpet rich yellow and unusually long, 
nicely frilled at the brim. Better than 
Emperor. 
15 cts. each; $1.40 for 10; $12.00 per 100 
DIOTIMA. Perfect form characterizes this 
super-giant. The deep primrose perianth 
measures nearly 6 inches across and carries 
a great trumpet on 2-foot stems. A variety 
that will stand out for years to come; one 
of the finest for exhibition. 
$2.50 each; $22.50 for 10; $200.00 per 100 
DUKE OF BEDFORD. White, spreading 
perianth, contrasting markedly with a deep 
yellow trumpet. Splendid for exhibition. 
15 cts. each; $1.40 for 10; $12.00 per 100 
EMPEROR. Perianth deep primrose-yellow; 
trumpet rich yellow. An old favorite, still 
extremely popular. 
Double-nose Bulbs 
Jumbo. 10c. each; 90c. for 10; $8.00 per 100 
lst-size. 10c. each; 70c. for 10; $6.00 per 100 
EMPRESS. White perianth, contrasting 
well with a rich chrome-yellow trumpet. 
Companion variety to Emperor. 
Double-nose Bulbs 
Jumbo. 10c. each; 90c. for 10; $8.00 per 100 
lst-size. 10c. each; 70c. for 10; $6.00 per 100 
GLORY OF SASSENHEIM. One of the 
best of the older Bicolors. Perianth pure 
white; trumpet rich yellow, nicely frilled. 
Double-nose Bulbs 
Jumbo. 10c. each; 90c. for 10; $8.00 per 100 
lst-size. 10c. each; 70c. for 10; $6.00 per 100 
GOLDEN GLORY. A seedling of King 
Alfred. Flower same color, but brim of 
trumpet is more elegantly recurved. 
15 cts. each; $1.40 for 10; $12.00 per 100 
GOLDEN SPUR. The earliest outdoor 
Daffodil. Rich golden yellow throughout. 
May be had in bloom indoors in January, 
though not as large a flower as King Alfred. 
10 cts. each; 80 cts. for 10; $7.00 per 100 
KING ALFRED. A king among the fine 
varieties. Rich, lustrous golden yellow 
throughout. Extremely vigorous in habit. 
Perianth often measures 4 inches across, 
trumpet fully 2 inches. The most popular 
variety for forcing and the garden. 
Double-nose Bulbs 
Jumbo. 15c. each; $1.40 for 10; $12 per 100 
lst-size. 15c. each; $1.20 for 10; $10 per 100 
Early cured for December forcing. 
20 cts. each; $1.80 for 10; $15.00 per 100 
LA VESTALE. Pure ivory perianth, with 
trumpet of deep creamy yellow. Early 
flowering and exceptionally tall and vigor¬ 
ous. 20c. each; $1.90 for 10; $18.00 per 100 
LORD WELLINGTON. This and Diotima 
are the largest and most outstanding of 
the yellow Trumpets. The flower is a rich 
self golden yellow with broad perianth 
petals and large trumpet. 
$1.00 each; $9.00 for 10; $85.00 per 100 
LOVE NEST. A delightfully charming 
example of the “Pink Daffodil.” Starry 
shaped perianth of informal type; trumpet 
saffron-yellow, turning apricot-pink. Me¬ 
dium height, and early. Most unusual. 
$1.00 each; $9.00 for 10; $85.00 per 100 
MME. VAN WAVEREN. A decided acqui¬ 
sition to the large Trumpet varieties. 
When well grown it is a flower of gigantic 
size. Deep golden yellow trumpet with 
broad overlapping perianth of the purest 
white. A leading exhibition variety. 
$2.00 each; $19.00 for 10; $180.00 per 100 
MRS. ERNEST H. KRELAGE. Considered 
one of the finest pure white Trumpet 
Daffodils. Even tone of pure white through¬ 
out. Free-flowering and of outstanding 
vigor. Double-nose Jumbo Bulbs. 
20 cts. each; $1.90 for 10; $18.00 per 100 
MRS. R. O. BACKHOUSE. The famous 
original “Pink Daffodil.” Beautifully pro¬ 
portioned perianth of ivory-white; long, 
graceful trumpet of apricot-pink, changing 
to shell-pink at the deeply fringed edge. 
Beautiful, long lasting, and early flowering. 
An acquisition to any collection, however 
rare. 
$2.00 each; $19.00 for 10; $180.00 per 100 
OLIVER CROMWELL. A fine Bicolor. 
Perianth sulphur-yellow; trumpet chrome- 
yellow. Free-flowering and good forcer. 
15 cts. each; $1.20 for 10; $10.00 per 100 
OLYMPIA. Perianth light chrome-yellow; 
huge trumpet of deep chrome-yellow, 
heavily ruffled. Fully equal to King Alfred. 
Double-nose Jumbo Bulbs. 
15 cts. each; $1.40 for 10; $12.00 per 100 
PETER BARR. Fine white Trumpet va¬ 
riety of perfect form. One of the best. 
40 cts. each; $3.50 for 10; $30.00 per 100 
ROBERT E. LEE. Huge lemon-yellow 
trumpet, beautifully frilled, 2 inches across; 
perianth pure white. Excellent stem; free- 
flowering. Splendid exhibition variety. 
$4.00 each; $35.00 for 10; $325.00 per 100 
ROBERT SYDENHAM. Very broad and 
overlapping perianth of a clear primrose- 
yellow; long, bold, beautifully imbricated 
trumpet of deep, rich yellow. Jumbo Bulbs. 
20 cts. each; $1.80 for 10; $15.00 per 100 
SPRING GLORY. Clear white informal 
type perianth; long trumpet of deep yellow, 
reflexing at the edge. A vigorous grower 
and excellent for forcing. 
Double-nose Bulbs 
Jumbo. 10c. each; 90c. for 10; $8.00 per 100 
lst-size. 10c. each; 80c. for 10; $7.00 per 100 
TRESERVE. Perianth primrose-yellow; 
large canary-yellow trumpet. Double-nose 
Jumbo Bulbs. 
15 cts. each; $1.20 for 10; $10.00 per 100 
VANILLA. Fine, bold trumpet of deep yel¬ 
low, with paler perianth. Delicate fragrance. 
10 cts. each; 90 cts. for 10; $8.00 per 100 
VAN WAVEREN’S GIANT. Huge semi- 
Bicolor Trumpet. Perianth creamy white; 
trumpet bright, rich yellow. Vigorous and 
showy. Double-nose Jumbo Bulbs. 
25 cts. each; $2.25 for 10; $18.00 per 100 
VICTORIA. Perianth white; broad, yellow 
trumpet. Largely used for forcing. 
10 cts. each; 90 cts. for 10; $8.00 per 100 
WEARDALE PERFECTION. Perianth 
milk-white with broad, overlapping seg¬ 
ments; long primrose-yellow trumpet. 
25 cts. each; $2.20 for 10; $20.00 per 100 
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