CHESTER JAY HUNT 
Daffodils 
ELVIRA. Poetaz. 3. Pure white perianth with bright yellow eye; 
three to four flowers on a good stem. One of the most permanent 
in this class for the border. 20 in. 
10 bulbs, 85 cts.; 100 bulbs, $7.50. 
EMPEROR. Yellow Trumpet. 2. Deep primrose-yellow perianth, 
broad at base; rich yellow trumpet rather straight. A flower 
of good size and an old favorite for garden purposes. 20 in. 
10 bulbs, 8 5 cts.; 100 bulbs, $7.50. 
EMPRESS. Bicolor Trumpet. 3. Milk-white perianth with some¬ 
what pointed petals; chrome-yellow trumpet. Another standard 
variety for the border. 18 in. 10 bulbs, $1; 100 bulbs, $8. 
EVANGELINE. Leedsii. 3. White perianth with round petals of 
fine substance; open cup of citron-yellow. For naturalizing this 
old variety is hard to beat. 18 in. 10 bulbs, $1; 100 bulbs, $8. 
EVE. White Trumpet. 2. Milk-white perianth with broad, pointed 
petals, overlapping and pointing forward; long, funnel-shaped 
trumpet of soft creamy yellow, slightly recurving at brim. A 
distinct flower, not large, but well proportioned and of free- 
flowering habit. 17 in. 10 bulbs, $4.20; 100 bulbs, $40. 
EXPECTATION. Leedsii. 3. Extra-large perianth with milk- 
white petals beautifully overlapping, broad and of leathery sub¬ 
stance; small cup of deep yellow crimped and frilled in a distinct 
manner. A flower of faultless form, lasting long in bloom. 20 
in. 10 bulbs, $1; 100 bulbs, $8.50. 
FAIRY QUEEN. Leedsii. White perianth of transparent quality 
with slightly incurving petals; straight cup of pure white, nicely 
frilled. An improved Mrs. Langtry and a good variety for 
naturalizing. 14 in. 10 bulbs, $1; 100 bulbs, $8. 
FIRETAIL. Barrii. 3. Deep creamy perianth when opening, chang¬ 
ing to snowy white, with broad, overlapping petals of perfect 
shape; medium-sized cup of brilliant scarlet-crimson, retaining 
its color well. A remarkably beautiful variety, very tall, and a 
superb thing when seen in late afternoon. 22 in. 
10 bulbs, $1.40; 100 bulbs, $12. 
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