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H. A. Hyde Company 
DAFFODILS—NARCISSUS 
VARIETIES—The varieties here are but a few of the many hundreds available from 
the northern fields. We have carefully prepared this selection as representing full value for 
their cost and have tested their adaptability to gardens of the Pacific Coast. Write for prices 
on other varieties with which you may be familiar. 
A few bulbs of the higher priced novelties will give unlimited satisfaction for many 
years to come. They are investments which grow to better volume year after year. 
FLOWERING SEASONS (California Conditions) 
As a general rule, the Polyanthus Narcissus are the first to flower, starting in December 
and followed first by the early Yellow Trumpets, then in order the Jonquils and Jonquil 
Hybrids, Poetaz, Incomparabilis, Leedsii and Late Trumpets, ending the season with the 
Barrii and Poeticus. The long flowering season of the Narcissus family extends from early 
December through April. 
CULTURE 
NOTE—Planting depth throughout this book refers to the depth of soil covering the bulb. 
Our interest in your order goes beyond the shipping operation. We are anxious that 
the bulbs shall not only arrive in your hands in the best of condition, but we wish them to 
be planted right. Your strict adherence to a few simple rules of proper planting and care 
should give the greatest of joy and satisfaction in the results. 
PLANTING—Our experience has taught us the following method as the simplest and most 
expedient method for garden planting. Remove with a shovel the soil from the bed or area to 
the proper depth (six to ten inches in the case of Daffodils) and spade the bottom of the ex¬ 
cavation. 
With the bed so prepared, set the bulbs at their proper spacing and cover with loose soil. 
This method sets the bulbs at a uniform depth and should be more easily accomplished than by 
planting in individual holes with a trowel or spade. It is not only simpler but does a really 
first-class job. 
In cooler climates, daffodils should be planted on an average of six inches deep. Heavy soils 
should be lightened by spading in peat to a depth of ten inches. Never let manure come in 
contact with the bulbs, although it is helpful to mulch the top of the ground with well 
rotted cow manure and Gaviota Fertilizer after planting. 
CULTURE—Daffodils should do well in either sun or partial shade in cool climates. In 
warmer locations partial shade is preferable, and the bulbs should be planted at least eight 
inches deep. The ground should not be allowed to dry out after planting. 
After flowering, the foliage must be left until thoroughly ripe; removing it before will 
jeopardize bloom the following year. If it becomes unsightly, it may be tied down and inter- 
planted ground covers will help to hide the foliage during the curing period. When thor¬ 
oughly ripened, the tops may then either be cut off or the bulbs may be lifted and stored 
in a cool, well ventilated place until ready for replanting. 
Protect the bulbs from sunburn while they are out of the ground. 
Daffodils left in the ground, however will multiply and the ordinary summer watering 
will not affect them. If left in the flower border, they should be lifted and separated after 
three years. At such times, the bulbs should dry after digging for about three weeks; then 
separate the loose side bulbs. However, you should understand that ruthless division of the 
clumps injures the root bases. Unless the main bulbs and off-shoots almost fall apart during 
the digging and handling, they should be replanted without separating. Daffodils which are 
used entirely for naturalizing effects should be left undisturbed indefinitely. 
Many of these varieties are novelties and greatly limited in supply. Early orders will 
insure delivery. SUBSTITUTIONS will be made in case we are sold out of the variety you 
order unless you specify “no substitutions.” 
The following prices, except where noted are for No. 1 size double-nose bulbs, all of 
which should flower with two or more flower-stalks. You will find some varieties listed 
