NARCISSUS or DAFFODILS 
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 applied the term Daffodil to 
the giant 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 
smaller or medium trumpet Daffodils are the Barrii, 
Incomparabilis, Leedsii, Poeticus, Poetaz, Polyanthus 
and Miniature types, ^me gardeners apply the name 
Jonquil to the giant trumpet Daffodils, but this is mis¬ 
leading, 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 per¬ 
ennial border or in the foreground of shrubbery. For 
naturalizing in large quantities, no other flower is more 
suitable. Narcissus are also ideal, easily grown sub¬ 
jects for winter blooming in the house. 
Burpee’s Bulbs 
are Guaranteed 
How to Grow Daffodils 
Outdoors: For best results plant bulbs as early in the 
fall as possible, 4 to 8 in. deep and 6 to 10 in. apart 
according to their size. In very cold locations, after the 
ground is frozen hard, cover with leaves, straw or coarse 
litter to a depth of 4 to 6 in. 
Indoors: Put several bulbs, about 1 in, apart (same 
variety), in a pot; cover with 1 in. of soil, water thor¬ 
oughly, and put in a cold-frame or heel-in in the 
garden for 8 to 10 weeks to force root development 
before bringing indoors for winter blooming. 
King Alfred 
The always popular 
Giant Yellow Trumpet Daffodil 
Giant Trumpet Narcissus 
Flowers of the ever-popular giant or, perhaps better named. Long 
Trumpet Daffodils have trumpets as long as, or longer than, the 
length of the perianth petals. Strong, stiff stems, 1 ft. or more high. 
Giant Yellow Trumpet Varieties 
We offer below those varieties which have yellow, lemon or sulphur-colored trumpets and perianths of the same shade or 
lighter, but not white. The trumpet is the funnel-like center, the perianth the surrounding row of petals. 
9402 A.erollt0 Broad, flat, deep primrose perianth 
petals; pure rich yellow trumpet. Extra large, graceful 
flowers. 20^ each; 3 for 50^; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00. 
9408 Cleopatra Broad light lemon-yellow overlap¬ 
ping perianth petals; bold rich yellow trumpet, well frilled 
at the brim. A splendid flower which has won many awards. 
18^ each; 3 for 45^; 12 for $1.60; 100 for $11.00. 
9401 Emperor Deep primrose-yellow perianth; deeper 
yellow trumpet. Early. An older variety but still most 
popular. 3 for 25^; 12 for 85^; 100 for $6.00. 
9407 Golden Spur Golden yellow perianth and 
trumpet. One of the earliest flowering and a general 
favorite. 12^ each; 3 for 30^; 12 for 90^; 100 for $6.50. 
9508 Harold Beale Primrose perianth; darker yel¬ 
low trumpet. Flowers are of very large size and clear color. 
20^ each; 3 for 50^; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00. 
9534 Hector Treub Trumpet and perianth are 
uniform golden yellow; immense, early and free flowering. 
20)!' each; 3 for 50)z!; 12 for $1,80; 100 for $13.00. 
9509 tiolin 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. 
20^ each; 3 for 50^; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00. 
9417 King Alfred Both perianth and trumpet are 
rich golden yellow. The trumpet is deeply frilled and ele¬ 
gantly recurved. Quite large, long-stemmed and most re¬ 
fined. 156 each; 3 for 40^; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00. 
9525 IVLataniSIX Trumpet is clear golden color; peri¬ 
anth is slightly lighter. Strong and exceptionally tall 
grower, with very large flowers of great substance. 
20^ each; 3 for 508!; 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 35^; 12 for $1.15; 100 for $8.00. 
9524 Prince of Wales (Shown in color on second 
cover) A giant flower with bold golden yellow flaring 
trumpet, slightly outcurving at brim and fairly frilled; 
broad, overlapping light canary-yellow perianth petals. 
15^ each; 3 for 40^; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00. 
9419 Robert Sydenbam Very large flowers with 
soft sulphur-yellow perianth petals and deep golden yellow, 
open trumpet which is frilled at brim; glitters as if sprinkled 
with gold dust. Of unusual beauty. 
15^ each; 3 for 40^; 12 for $1.40; 100 for $10.00. 
9543 TreSServe Deep canary yellow trumpet with 
slightly lighter colored perianth segments which reach for¬ 
ward, producing a flower of distinct individuality. The bold 
trumpet, with large open mouth, is deeply laciniated. 
15^ each; 3 for 40^; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00. 
9544 ^Vhistler Bold, glistening, deep chrome-yellow 
trumpet flaring at the brim; wide, overlapping, soft chrome- 
yellow perianth petals. Giant flowers of the most refined 
form. 25^ each; 3 for 656; 12 for $2.25; 100 for $16.00. 
Special Collection Offers 
Four of the Finest 
Giant Trumpet Daffodils 
Aerolite and Whistler (Yellow trumpet). 
La Vestale (White trumpet). 
Van Waveren’s Giant (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 
(Giant White and Bicolor Trumpet Daffodils are offered on next page.) 
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