NARCISSUS or DAFFODILS 
Outdoor Culture of Daffodils 
Culture of Daffodils in Pots or Boxes 
Daffodils thrive in good garden soil, preferably deep well-drained 
loam. Deep preparation of the soil is necessary, and old rotted manure 
or compost may be worked in 16 to 18 inches below the surface, but 
must not come in direct contact with the bulbs. Fresh manure 
should never be used. 
Plant in the early fall, especially Poeticus types. The more vigor¬ 
ous, larger varieties may be planted as late as December, but early 
planting is best. 
In medium soils, cover the bulbs about twice their depth, and a 
little deeper in lighter soils. The average for most sorts is 3 to 4 inches 
from the top of the bulb. Set the bulbs at a uniform depth; otherwise 
they may flower irregularly. 
Naturalizing 
Daffodils planted in clusters in the foreground of shrubbery, or 
sown broadcast through woodlands, along hillsides, in meadows or 
lawns, and planted where they fall, give a most pleasing natural 
effect. They will increase in beauty and number without special care 
and become permanently established. 
In heavy soils the most vigorous varieties should be used. More 
pleasing effects result from grouping the various types, such as all 
trumpet types, all Poeticus types, etc. 
Note. —In describing Daffodils, Narcissus, etc., we have referred to the “peri¬ 
anth” and “trumpet,” “crown” or “cup.” The “perianth” is the surrounding row 
of petals or wings, and the other terms apply to the central funnel-like tube. 
Daffodils should be potted in September or October in good loamy 
soil, adding a little sand or leaf-mold and a small amount of bone- 
flour. (About 2 pounds to the bushel of soil.) 
The old pots must be washed thoroughly and allowed to dry before 
using. New pots should be soaked. Provide drainage by placing 
pieces of charcoal or fragments of pots over the drainage hole. A 
little ground peat in the bottom regulates drainage. 
After ten to twelve weeks they may be moved indoors for flowering. 
Do not bring them into a warm temperature—50° to 60° is best at 
first. Do not give any bottom heat. Later, when the flower-buds 
are well advanced, the temperature may be increased to 65°. 
When the pots are first brought to the light, the tender shoots may 
be covered for a day or two with an inverted flower-pot to prevent 
injury from light or drafts. A little weak liquid manure once a week, 
until buds burst, will hasten the flowers after growth has started. 
Always give them plenty of light and air. 
CLASSIFICATION OF DAFFODILS 
Of the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 
IA. Yellow Trumpets. Trumpet 
and perianth pure yellow. 
IB. White Trumpets. Perianth and 
trumpet white or nearly so. 
IC. Bicolor Trumpets. Perianth 
white, trumpet yellow. 
2A. I nco m pa ra bi I is. Yellow 
perianth. 
2B. I n co m pa ra b i I is . White 
perianth. 
3A. Barrii. Yellow perianth. 
3B. Barrii. White perianth. 
4A. Giant Leedsii. Large cup. 
4B. Leedsii. Small cup. 
5. Triandrus Hybrids. 
6. Cyclamineus Hybrids. 
7. Jonquilla Hybrids. 
8. Tazetta and Tazetta Hybrids. 
Mostly bunch-flowered. 
9. Poeticus. 
10. Double Varieties. 
11. Various. Botanical species. 
Giant Trumpet Narcissus. Includes New and Rare Sorts 
Division 1 . Distinguishing character, trumpet or crown as long or longer than the perianth. 
AEROLITE. A short, bright yellow trumpet 
of lovely form is backed by great broad 
primrose-yellow petals, making a flower of 
unusual character. 
20 cts. each; $1.50 for 10; $11.00 per 100 
ALASNAM. Fine, erect Daffodil with wide, 
short, densely frilled trumpet of pure deep 
yellow; perianth just a shade lighter. 
30 cts. each; $2.75 for 10; $25.00 per 100 
BEERSHEBA. A magnificent pure white 
flower. Large, perfectly flat perianth; 
trumpet long and beautifully flanged at the 
mouth. A flower of great size, measuring 
nearly 5 inches across. Vigorous grower 
and a grand exhibition variety. 
Jumbo Bulbs. $2.00 each; $18.00 for 10 
DAWSON CITY. Splendid exhibition va¬ 
riety with a broad, flat perianth and a 
shapely, straight trumpet. The color is 
golden yellow. 
30 cts. each; $2.75 for 10; $25.00 per 100 
DIOTIIVIA. Perfect form characterizes this 
super-giant. The deep primrose perianth 
measures nearly 6 inches across and carries 
a great trumpet on 2-foot stems. A variety 
that will stand out for years to come; one 
of the finest for exhibition. 
Jumbo Bulbs. $2.00 each; $18.00 for 10 
EMPEROR. Perianth deep primrose-yellow; 
trumpet rich yellow. An old favorite, still 
extremely popular. 
Double-nose Bulbs 
Jumbo. 15c. each;$1.25 for 10; $9.00perl00 
lst-size. 10c. each; 90c. for 10; $7.00 per 100 
EMPRESS. White perianth, contrasting 
well with a rich chrome-yellow trumpet. 
Companion variety to Emperor. 
Double-nose Bulbs 
Jumbo. 15c. each; $1.25for 10; $9 per 100 
lst-size. 10c. each; 90c. for 10; $7.00 per 100 
GLORY OF SASSENHEIM. One of the 
best of the older Bicolors. Perianth pure 
white; trumpet rich yellow, nicely frilled. 
Double-nose Bulbs 
Jumbo. 15c. each; $1.25 for 10; $9 per 100 
lst-size. 10c. each; 90c. for 10; $7.00 per 100 
GOLDEN HARVEST. A Giant among the 
Giants. An early variety with both trum¬ 
pet and perianth a rich deep yellow. 
Jumbo Bulbs. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10 
KING ALFRED. A king among the fine 
varieties. Rich, lustrous golden yellow 
throughout. Extremely vigorous in habit. 
Perianth often measures 4 inches across, 
trumpet fully 2 inches. 
Double-nose Bulbs 
Jumbo. 20c. each; $1.80 for 10; $15 per 100 
lst-size. 15c. each; $1.30 for 10; $11 per 100 
Early cured for December forcing. 
20 cts. each; $1.80 for 10; $15.00 per 100 
LA VESTALE. Pure ivory perianth, with 
trumpet of deep creamy yellow. Early 
flowering and exceptionally tall and vigor¬ 
ous. 25c. each; $2.25 for 10; $20.00 per 100 
LIBERTY. Perianth and trumpet an even 
shade of rich yellow. A fine strong-growing 
variety of good size. 
15 cts. each; $1.40 for 10; $12.00 per 100 
LORD WELLINGTON. This and Diotima 
are the largest and most outstanding of 
the yellow Trumpets. The flower is a rich 
self golden yellow with broad perianth 
petals and large trumpet. 
40 cts. each; $3.50 for 10; $30.00 per 100 
LOVE NEST. A delightfully charming 
example of the “Pink Daffodil.” Starry 
shaped perianth of informal type; trumpet 
saffron-yellow, turning apricot-pink. Me¬ 
dium height, and early. Most unusual. 
70 cts. each; $6.50 for 10; $60.00 per 100 
MME. VAN WAVEREN. A decided acqui¬ 
sition to the large Trumpet varieties. 
When well grown it is a flower of gigantic 
size. Deep golden yellow trumpet with 
broad overlapping perianth of the purest 
white. A leading exhibition variety. 
50 cts. each; $4.50 for 10; $40.00 per 100 
MRS. R. O. BACKHOUSE. The famous 
original “Pink Daffodil.” Beautifully pro¬ 
portioned perianth of ivory-white; long, 
graceful trumpet of apricot-pink, changing 
to shell-pink at the deeply fringed edge. 
Beautiful. long lasting, and early flowering. 
Jumbo Bulbs. $2.00 each; $18.00 for 10 
MRS. ERNEST H. KRELAGE. Considered 
one of the finest pure white Trumpet 
Daffodils. Even tone of pure white through¬ 
out. Free flowering and of outstanding 
vigor. Double-nose Jumbo Bulbs. 
20 cts. each; $1.80 for 10; $15.00 per 100 
OLYMPIA. Perianth light chrome-yellow; 
huge trumpet of deep chrome-yellow, 
heavily ruffled. Fully equal to King Alfred. 
15 cts. each; $1.30 for 10; $10.00 per 100 
ROBERT E. LEE. Huge lemon-yellow 
trumpet, beautifully frilled, 2 inches across; 
perianth pure white. Excellent stem; free- 
flowering. Splendid exhibition variety. 
$3.00 each; $28.00 for 10 
ROBERT SYDENHAM. Very broad and 
overlapping perianth of a clear primrose- 
yellow; long, bold, beautifully imbricated 
trumpet of deep, rich yellow. Jumbo Bulbs. 
20 cts. each; $1.80 for 10; $15.00 per 100 
ROXANE. One of the newer white varieties 
that promises to be more popular when 
stocks are larger. Large, creamy white 
trumpet with round, overlapping, pure 
white perianth. 75 cts. each; $7.00 for 10 
SPRING GLORY. Clear white informal 
type perianth; long trumpet of deep yellow, 
reflexing at the edge. 
Double-nose Bulbs 
Jumbo. 15c. each; $1.25 for 10; $9 per 100 
lst-size. 10c. each; 90c. for 10; $7.00 per 100 
THE FIRST. Sulphur-yellow trumpet with 
perianth of the same color. A very early 
variety and a robust grower. Excellent for 
early forcing. 
20 cts. each; $1.80 for 10; $15.00 per 100 
TRESERVE. Perianth primrose-yellow; 
large canary-yellow trumpet. Double-nose 
Jumbo Bulbs. 
15 cts. each; $1.25 for 10; $10.00 per 100 
VAN WAVEREN'S GIANT. Huge semi- 
Bicolor Trumpet. Perianth creamy white; 
trumpet bright, rich yellow. Vigorous and 
showy. Double-nose Jumbo Bulbs. 
20 cts. each; $1.80 for 10; $15.00 per 100 
WHISTLER. A giant deep yellow trumpet 
with a somewhat lighter perianth. Ex¬ 
hibition. 
25 cts. each; $2.25 for 10; $18.00 per 100 
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