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alcissi 
Mrs. Barclay, Barri Narcissus 
Red Chief, Barri Narcissus 
Eagle, Poeticus Narcissus 
The genus Narcissi comprises a large family of varied species of bulbous plants. 
They are related to, and botanically belong to the Amaryllidaceae genera, but dis¬ 
tinct from the commoner form of these. 
The name Narcissi, or Narcissus, comes down to us from mythology, and was 
the name given a wild flower belonging to this species, and from which has been 
developed through the centuries the many beautiful types of flowers we now know 
by this name. 
Through common usage the large trumpet varieties are generally referred to 
as "Daffodils," the short-cupped kinds are usually termed "Jonquils," and the white 
and cluster-flowered are just "Narcissi" without further distinction. 
With the exception of the Polyantha types (see page 16), which are best suited 
for indoor culture in the north, the varieties listed here are hardy, and will adapt 
themselves to the garden, multiplying from year to year, and where their gay, 
cheerful flowers are a most refreshing note of early spring. 
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF NARCISSI 
Barri—The cup or crown measures less than one-third the length of the perianth 
segments or petals. 
Camparnils—Smaller flowers in clusters of three to six. 
Incomparabilis—Cup or crown measuring one-third to nearly equal the length of 
the perianth segments or petals. 
Leedsi—Comprises all the low or short-cupped crowns with white or silvery peri¬ 
anth, the crown white or slightly colored. 
Poetaz—Flowers resulting from crosses between the Poeticus and Polyanthus 
Narcissus. Flowers in clusters, perianth petals fleshy. 
Poeticus—Snowy-white perianth with bright, short flattened crown or eye. 
Polyantha—These are the cluster-flowered type usually tall growing, and with a 
very strong fragrance. 
Trumpet—Trumpet or crown as long as or longer than the perianth petals. 
Aerolite (Trumpet)—Here is a beautifully proportioned golden yellow daffodil, without any 
harsh tones, and that gives an impression of gracefulness, despite its large size. Peri¬ 
anth deep primrose-yellow, and a pure golden yellow trumpet. Perianth petals very 
broad and rounded. One of the longest lasting daffodils in cultivation. 
Doz. $1.60; 100 $11.50 
Autocrat (Incomparabilis)—Perianth and cup deep sunny yellow. An excellent variety 
for naturalizing __Doz. 90c; 100 $7.00 
Barri Conspicuus (Barri)—Soft yellow perianth, short cup edged bright orange-scarlet. 
Doz. 90c; 100 $6.50 
Bath's Flame (Barri)—Bright primrose perianth, broad yellow cup, edged deep orange- 
red. A superb variety_Doz. $1.10; 100 $7.50 
Bernardino (Incomparabilis)—Creamy white perianth, very large frilled and fluted prim¬ 
rose cup with orange and apricot on edges_Doz. $1.10; 100 $7.50 
Camparnil Gigantheus (Camparnil)—Deep golden yellow flowers in clusters of four to six. 
This is the improved true sweet scented Jonquil_Doz. 90c; 100 $3.50 
Camparnil Regulosus Flo. Pleno (Camparnil)—Double rich deep golden yellow flowers in 
clusters of four to six. The double sweet scented Jonquil_Doz. $1.10; 100 $8.00 
Cheerfulness (Poetaz)—Clusters of 3 to 5 double creamy-white fragrant flowers on tall 
stems. A very showy garden variety _Doz. $1.50; 100 $10.50 
Croesus (Incomparabilis)—Broad overlapping round-petaled perianth of soft canary-yellow, 
very wide fluted orange cup. Very free flowering and a free propagator. One of the 
finest and most outstanding kinds for exhibition or the garden_Doz. $1.20; 100 $9.00 
Dante (Poeticus)—Pure white perianth, cup margined bright red. The earliest flowering 
of all Poeticus Narcissi _Doz. 90c; 100 $7.00 
Diana Kasner (Barri)—Very large, creamy white perianth with large fluted yellow cup 
that has a pretty blood-red frilled edge. This is an excellent variety. It is very free 
flowering and valuable for both forcing and the garden_Doz. $1.25; 100 $9.50 
Eagle (Poeticus)—Very large, broad-petaled snow-white perianth with intensely brilliant 
orange-scarlet cup. The best of the Poeticus group_Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.00 
Emperor (Trumpet)—Large golden-yellow trumpet, deep primrose-yellow perianth. Very 
large flowers with great substance. One of the best for the garden_Doz. $1.25; 100 $9.00 
Empire (Leedsi)—Creamy white perianth, with large, fluted, soft primrose-yellow cup. 
Early and free flowering _Doz. $1.50; 100 $10.50 
Firebrand (Barri)—Perianth creamy-white shading to soft yellow at base, cup intense 
fiery-red. Very brilliant flower_Doz. $1.00; 100 $7.00 
Firetail (Barri)—Large, broad-petaled creamy-white perianth. Large deep orange cup 
with brilliant orange-scarlet frilled edge_Doz. $2.00; 100 $13.50 
Glory of Sassenheim (Bi-Color Trumpet)—A glorious bi-color of the largest size, broad 
creamy-white perianth, large, deep golden-yellow trumpet_Doz. $1.10; 100 $8.00 
Golden Beauty (Bi-color Trumpet)—Soft ivory perianth, brilliant, deep orange-yellow 
trumpet. Very fine large flower, late flowering_Doz. $1.10; 100 $8.00 
Helios (Incomparabilis)—One of the most exquisite Narcissi that has been introduced 
to date. A large refined flower. The perianth is a soft creamy-yellow with very broad 
overlapping petals, wide beautifully frilled orange cup. Early flowering. 
Doz. $1.25; 100 $9.50 
NOTE—Please add 12c per dozen for Narcissus bulbs to be sent by Parcel Post 
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