NARCISSI OR DAFFODILS 
The terms Narcissus and Daffodil are interchangeable, although there exists a tendency to apply the 
term Narcissi to the small-flowering groups like Poeticus, Leedsii, Barrii and Incomparabilis; while the 
larger-flowered Trumpet varieties are most frequently referred to as Daffodils. 
Soil and its Treatment. Narcissi will thrive in any ordinary garden soil, but prefer a deep, rather moist, 
sandy loam. When the soil is of a dry and sandy nature, it should be deeply dug, if possible at least a season 
before planting the bulbs, composted leaves or well-rotted cow manure being added and a vegetable or 
annual crop grown on the ground. Before the bulbs are planted a sprinkling of lime should be spread on 
the surface and then raked in. It is also beneficial to add bone meal at the rate of I| oz. to the square yard 
while digging the soil. Never use fresh manure of any kind at planting time—it burns the roots! On very 
poor and dry sandy soils we recommended the addition of about I oz. per square yard of sulphate of potash 
to be sprinkled over the surface of the ground, after planting. 
Naturalizing in Grass, etc. All Narcissi will grow equally well in the open or in partial shade. In the 
flower-border, to obtain the best effect, they should be planted in large groups of irregular outline, each 
group or clump to contain one variety only; avoid straight lines, circles, and symmetrical designs. Masses 
of Narcissi should always appear in the hardy flower border, where they can be planted between the clumps 
of herbaceous plants, which hide as well as shelter the foliage later in the season. 
All varieties of Narcissi, Tulips and Hyacinths are listed in the logical order of their respective merits, 
regardless of price. The variety which in our opinion is the choicest of its class, is listed at the head of its 
class, the second best coming second, etc. 
The number after each variety name indicates the relative time of flowering. 
TRUMPET NARCISSI 
Trumpet or crown as long as or longer than the 
perianth segments. 
We offer only finest quality Double Nosed Extra 
Selected bulbs true to name and nothing else! We 
guarantee that every one hundred bulbs will pro¬ 
duce from 200 to 300 flowers, depending on the 
variety. Please consider this factor when com¬ 
paring prices. 
YELLOW 
LORD WELLINGTON 3: 
The largest and most beautiful Daffodil ever intro¬ 
duced. Both trumpet and perianth are rich golden 
yellow. The flowers are enormous in size, extraordina¬ 
rily well formed and of good substance. The tall stems 
and broad foliage compare well with the exceptionally 
large flowers. $4.50 per dozen, $35 per 100. 
INSURPASSABLE 3: 
Wiimer in the race among the super giant yellow 
trumpets wherever shown. The enormous flower is 
beautifully proportioned, long, bold, rich golden- 
yellow trumpet with overlapping petals in the same 
color. Tall strong stem. $5 each, $50 per dozen. 
DIOTIMA 3: 
Considered by many as one of the very best of the 
new yellow trumpets. Despite its huge size, the whole 
1 
flower is beautifully proportioned and gracefully 
carried on its tapering stem. The broad overlapping 
petals form a star-shaped perianth of medium deep 
primrose. The trumpet is more deeply colored. $2 
each, $20 per dozen. 
Double-nosed Narcissus bulbs often bear two or more 
floivers each. All our bulbs are hand-picked specimens. 
