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HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia, Pa. . Fall, 1936 
DAFFODILS, DIVISION I, continued 
Golden Chief. A huge, perfectly formed flower of pure 
golden yellow. The perianth is 5 inches across, the petals 
broad, flat, and overlapping; trumpet in fine proportion 
with beautifully frilled and recurved brim. A superior 
flower and ideal for exhibition. $1.75 each. 
Golden Spur. A very good variety, both perianth and trum¬ 
pet being of a rich yellow color. Of robust habit and un¬ 
surpassed for garden, pots, or forcing. Doz. ioo 
Large bulbs.$0 85 $6 00 
Mammoth bulbs. 1 10 7 50 
Selected jumbo bulbs. 1 50 10 00 
King Alfred. Strong grower, with magnificent frilled trumpet 
and large perianth, all of a uniform rich golden yellow. 
Although a comparatively old variety it is still one of the 
best. Unexcelled for forcing and fine in the garden. 
Doz. 100 
Extra heavy bulbs.$1 25 $9 00 
Mammoth bulbs. 1 75 12 00 
Selected jumbo bulbs. 2 50 17 50 
Liberty. Fine, large, golden yellow perianth, with wavy 
petals and long, deep golden trumpet. Of enormous size, 
larger than King Alfred, and forces as early. Very early in 
garden. $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Lord Wellington. One of the best of yellow trumpet Daffo¬ 
dils. The enormous flower is of rich golden yellow, with 
broad petals, large trumpet, and carried on a tall, strong 
stem. Though the flower is very large, it is, on account of 
its perfect form, refined in appearance. $5 per doz.; $35 
per 100. 
Muriel Evans. An early, clear yellow Daffodil remarkable 
for its wonderful trumpet, which is deep, wide and flaring 
with the brim elegantly rolled back and frilled. The whole 
flower presents a striking appearance. (Color illustration, 
page 30.) $7 per doz.; $50 per 100. 
Olympia. This remarkably fine Daffodil might briefly be 
described as an improved Emperor, being much larger 
and of a richer, deeper color. $1.75 per doz.; $12 per 100. 
Robert Sydenham. Sulphur-yellow, well-formed perianth; 
beautiful, large, yellow, wide-open trumpet, with a fine 
deeply frilled brim. A splendid exhibition variety for 
forcing after February 1. $2.25 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
Tresserve. One of the largest Daffodils. Large flowers of a 
beautiful light yellow color. Highly recommended for 
exhibition purposes. A valuable variety for forcing or 
planting out. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
Van Waveren’s Giant. Perianth soft primrose-yellow, with 
an immense bright yellow trumpet fringed at the rim. 
Vigorous grower, and just as satisfactory for growing in 
pots as in the garden. $2.25 per doz.; $16 per 100. 
Giant Trumpets in Mixture. This is a mixture of the 
Large Trumpet varieties that are suitable for naturalizing 
in the shrubbery border and woodlands. $1.15 per doz.; 
$8 per 100; $75 per 1000. 
White or Nearly White Varieties 
Class B. Varieties with white trumpet and perianth, in¬ 
cluding pink or apricot trumpets. 
Beersheba. Considered the best white trumpet. Large 
flower, magnificently proportioned, of almost pure white 
throughout. Sturdy grower and tall stems. $4 each. 
Eve. Of good size, but of such perfect proportions that the 
name suits it absolutely. A harmony in white and old ivory, 
with even the pistil and stamens blending into the color 
scheme. The green and gold shading at the outer base of 
the trumpet adds to the flower’s delightful charm. $4.50 
per doz.; $32.50 per 100. 
Imperator. Striking creamy white llower with very broad, 
frilled, and recurved trumpet. The perianth is flat and over¬ 
lapping, completing a most beautiful ensemble. $1.75 each. 
La Vestale. Giant trumpet type with pure ivory-white 
perianth, of informal design, with trumpet of deep cream- 
yellow. Tall. Fine for small groups or naturalizing in dim 
shade. Delicate appearance, but of extra-good substance 
and lasts well. Very early. $2.75 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
Lovenest. One of the very few members of the “Pink Daf¬ 
fodil” class, and among the daintiest of all trumpets. 
Medium in height, with a starry-shaped perianth of in¬ 
formal type; nicely proportioned trumpet of saffron-yellow 
turning to apricot-pink. Delightfully charming at all stages. 
Very early. 80 cts. each; $8 per doz. 
Mme. Krelage. Broad, overlapping white perianth and 
long creamy white trumpet with elegantly recurved mouth. 
(Color illustration, page 30.) $2.25 per doz.; $16.50 per 100. 
Mrs. John Bodger. Considered by many the most exquisite 
of the new trumpets. A semi-dwarf hybrid of medium size, 
with a pure white star-shaped peiianth and a good trumpet. 
Wonderful variety for the rock-garden or the front of the 
border. $2 each. 
Mrs. R. O. Backhouse. This is the famous “Pink Daffodil.” 
Fine informal perianth of ivory-white and beautifully pro¬ 
portioned; slim long trumpet of apricot-pink, changing to 
shell-pink at the deeply fringed edge. Delicately beautiful 
but of exceptional substance; long lasting. Early. Belongs 
to every collection. (Color illustration, page 30.) $2.50 each. 
Sylvester. Pure white throughout, finely formed, and of 
good substance. The long, straight trumpet is gracefully 
frilled at the mouth. A most beautiful and satisfactory 
variety. $3.75 per doz.; $27.50 per 100. 
Bicolor Varieties 
Class C. Bicolor varieties; those having white or cream 
perianth and trumpet of yellow, lemon, or primrose. 
Aeolus. Extremely large flower with broad, pure white 
perianth and finely formed yellow trumpet. A giant in this 
class; grand for exhibition. $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
Empress. White perianth of great substance; trumpet rich 
chrome-yellow. Showy for border or naturalizing. Does 
equally well forced. Doz. ioo 
Large bulbs.$0 85 $6 00 
Mammoth bulbs. 1 10 7 50 
Selected jumbo bulbs. 1 50 10 00 
Jefta. Very delicately colored giant trumpet of moderate 
size; cream-colored perianth and pale lemon trumpet, 
slightly recurved at mouth. King Alfred seedling. Early. 
$2.25 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
Marie. A finely formed and softly colored Daffodil of large 
size. The perianth is white with trumpet of deep cream. 
A most charming variety. $1.25 per doz.; $9 per 100. 
Robert E. Lee. A striking new giant Bicolor with frilled 
lemon-yellow trumpet, having a wide-open mouth, 2 inches 
across. The perianth is broad and overlapping, of a pale 
citron shade. Of outstanding merit, this splendid variety 
should be in every worth-while collection. $4.50 each. 
Spring Glory. Clear white perianth with long petals of 
splendid form; the long trumpets of deep yellow are well 
reflexed at the brim. (Color illustration, page 30.) 
Doz. 100 
Mammoth bulbs.$1 25 $9 00 
Selected jumbo bulbs. 1 75 12 50 
Sylvanite. A striking variety with broad, overlapping peri¬ 
anth of creamy white, and light canary trumpet. Strong 
grower, but graceful in habit. $2.25 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
