NARCISSUS — DAFFODILS — JONQUILS 
The terms “Narcissus” and “Daffodils” are interchangeable: there exists a tendency to 
apply the name “Daffodil” to the varieties in which the trumpet or crown is as large or larger 
than the petals (perianth); while the name “Narcissus” is usually used for the varieties having 
small cups or crowns. Jonquils are also a type of Narcissus; they usually bear their flowers 
in clusters and have rush-like foliage. Many of the Jonquil Hybrids have only the single 
flower and ordinary foliage. The name “Narcissus” is correct for any or all of the different 
types. 
A Few Suggestions for Growing Daffodils 
They will thrive in any well drained garden soil. Prepare the soil deeply, 12 inches or more 
is best. Plant at least 6 inches deep, extra large bulbs are better planted 7 or 8 inches deep. 
(Some varieties make larger bulbs than others.) No manure should come in contact with the 
bulb. If the soil needs fertility, use bone meal at the rate of one-fifth pound to the square 
yard. This should be thoroughly mixed with the soil under the bulb. 
A mulch of straw or leaves will be beneficial in very severe climates. If the mulch is 
applied after the first freeze, it will prevent thawing and heaving. 
Indoor Culture 
Pot the bulbs as soon as received in a good loam soil. Some sand and peat moss mixed with 
the soil will be beneficial, also a small amount of bone flour; about two pounds to a bushel 
of soil. 
Old pots should be washed thoroughly, new ones should be soaked. Place a few pieces of 
charcoal or fragments of broken pots over the drainage hole. A little ground peat in the bot¬ 
tom regulates drainage and retains moisture. 
Bury the pots outside under six inches of soil or ashes, water well. In 10 or 12 weeks 
move to the cellar, or any cool dark place for about two weeks. For a succession of bloom 
bring pots in at weekly intervals, bringing in the earlier varieties first. 
Tops should now be several inches above the soil and buds showing. Pots may now be 
brought inside to a temperature of 50 to 60 degrees. Later when the flower buds are well 
advanced the temperature may be increased to not over 65. To put where the heat is greater 
may cause the buds to come “blind”. A little liquid manure once a week will hasten the 
blooming, and improve the quality. 
NOVELTY 
DAFFODILS 
Orders for Novelty Daffodils, 
priced at 75c each or more, 
should be in my hands before 
October 1st. When ordering these 
newer Daffodils at a later date, 
it would be well to name a sub¬ 
stitute, in case your order could 
not be filled completely. 
The scale at left shows at a 
glance how deep to plant 
and space bulbs. 
for fine flowers. 
September planted daffodils produce much finer 
flowers than later plantings. Extras will be given 
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