POETAZ NARCISSUS 
These are hybrids from Poeticus and Poly¬ 
anthus Narcissus. All are very hardy, very 
fragrant, and bear their flowers in clusters. 
ALSACE. M. Large pure white perianth and 
bright yellow cup. Four to six blooms to the 
stem; has a delightful, spicy fragrance. 
Each 8c; doz. 75c. 
CHEERFULNESS. L. The double Elvira, a 
very distinct and decorative variety. Erect 
stems, each bearing a cluster of small blooms 
with broad, rounded, creamy white perianth 
and full double center of creamy white and 
yellow. Cheerfulness is well named and 
makes friends instantly. Each 10c; doz. $1.00. 
GLORIOUS. M. The name describes the whole 
flower perfectly. Very large overlapping 
perianth of satiny cream white. The cup is 
brilliant orange scarlet. Two and three flow¬ 
ers per stem but very free flowering. Has 
received more awards than any flower in 
this class. Each 50c. 
GOLDEN PERFECTION. M. A perfect peri¬ 
anth with wide overlapping segments, deep 
citron-yellow with mica sheen and cup of 
pure gold perfectly proportioned to balance 
of flower; calix grey - green flecked with 
gold; a Giant Poetaz. with several blooms on 
each stem. Unique in its class. Each $1.50. 
KLONDYKE. M. Four to 7 flowers on a stem; 
perianth a rich yellow; cup is a shade darker. 
A fine garden variety. Each 10c, doz. $1.00. 
LAURENS ROSTER. M. Creamy white peri¬ 
anth and lemon yellow cup, usually 5 to 7 
on a stem. An old standby and the best white 
poetaz for forcing. Each 8c, doz. 75c. 
MEDUSA. M Two to 3 very large flowers on a 
very long stem. Perianth is broad and pure 
white; the fiery orange scarlet cup is nicely 
fluted. Destined to become immensely popu¬ 
lar when stocks become more plentiful. Each 
10c; doz. $1.00. 
POETICUS NARCISSUS 
Perianths are snow white; cups are small 
and flat with yellowish eyes, edged scarlet or 
crimson. All are sweet scented and unequalled 
for naturalizing. 
ACTAEA. L. Largest poeticus in existence. 
Broad snow white perianth of great sub¬ 
stance and good form. Very large eye broadly 
margined with dark red. Considered the most 
beautiful Poeticus and wonderful exhibition 
flower. Each 25c; doz. $2.50. 
EDWINA. L. A giant poeticus with broad 
overlapping perianth: the yellow cup, edged 
red, is very flat. Fine form and substance. 
Each 10c; doz. $1.00. 
LAUREATE. L. Snow white perianth, orange 
cup with red rim. Each 8c; doz. 75c. 
SNOW KING. L. Glistening white perianth 
with exceptionally broad petals; cup with 
broad red edge. An outstanding variety, tall 
growing and good neck. Each 15c; doz. $1.50. 
RUPERT BROOKE. One of the finest of the 
new Poeticus varieties. Beautifully propor¬ 
tioned; small Pheasant’s Eye reddish cup. 
pure white perianth. Each 10c; doz. $1.00. 
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