Tlalcissi and DaUodiL 
The genus Narcissi comprises a large family of 
varied species of bulbous plants. They are related 
to, and botanically belong to the Amaryllidaceae gen¬ 
era, but distinct from the commoner form of these. 
The name Narcissi, or Narcissus, comes down to 
\is 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 beau¬ 
tiful types of flowers we now know by this name. 
Through common usage the large trumpet varie¬ 
ties 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. 
DAFFODILS ARE HARDY 
DAFFODIL TYPES AND CLASSES 
There has been much neglect in the use and general planting of 
these beautiful spring flowers, no doubt due to the erroneous im¬ 
pression that they are not entirely hardy. This is not the fa'ct, how¬ 
ever, as Daffodils are among the hardiest of bulb flowers, fully as 
hardy as Tulips, and better suited to severe climatic conditions 
than any other of the bulbous flowers. Strong, robust bulbs are 
essential in order to get best results, and satisfactory results should 
not be expected from cheap, undersized and inferior bulbs. 
There are innumerable types and classes of Daffodils, which 
are generally classified according to the size of the trumpet, cup or 
crown in proportion to the perianth segments, while some kinds de¬ 
rive their classification from their parentage. Under each heading 
will be found a brief description of the characteristics of the type. 
ellotv 'Trumpets 
Alasnam —Very broad, deeply frilled and fluted trumpet of 
pure deep yellow, with the perianth a shade lighter. A 
massive flower that faces upward. Has great substance 
and keeping qualities. Each 30c; Doz. $2.50; 100 $17.00 
Ben Hur —A glorious ''loud speaker'' trumpet, deeply frilled 
of pure Roman gold, 2V2 inches across at the mouth. In 
spite of its immense size the whole flower is finely propor¬ 
tioned, and one of the very best of the new giant trum¬ 
pets _Each 60c; Doz. $5.75 
Cleopatra —A splendid flower that has won many awards 
and is well known everywhere. Lemon-yellow perianth 
overlapping petals, trumpet light yellow. Very late. 
Doz. $1.60; 100 $11.00 
Diotima —Considered by many experts as 
the very best of the new super-giant yel¬ 
low trumpets. Despite its huge 
size (perianth being from five to six 
inches across) the whole flower is 
beautifully proportioned and is car¬ 
ried gracefully on two flat tapering 
stems. Entirely free from the 
amaryllis-like stiffness of many of 
the giant trumpets. The broad over¬ 
lapping petals form a star-shaped 
perianth of medium deep primrose 
with trumpet somewhat deeper in 
color. Undoubtedly one of the top- 
notchers for many years to come. 
Each 90c; Doz. $9.50 
Emperor —Large golden-yellow trumpet, deep 
primrose-yellow perianth. Very large flower 
with great substance. One of the best for the 
garden-Doz. $1.40; 100 $8.00 
Engleheart --A fine trumpet Daffodil of great substance and keeping qual¬ 
ity. Trumpet and perianth exquisite canary yellow. 
Doz. $1.60; 100 $11.00 
Golden Harvest —Large, deep golden-yellow trumpet, with broad over¬ 
lapping, rich golden-yellow segment petals. This is another of the sen¬ 
sational new giant yellow trumpets. Early flowering. 
Each 60c; Doz. $6.00 
King Alfred- -Intense, deep golden-yellow of uniform color throughout. 
Very wide trumpet deeply frilled and recurved. The most popular of all 
trumpet Daffodils. Double nosed bulbs_Doz. $1.75; 100 $11.50 
King Alfred —MAMMOTHS. Very largest mother bulbs. 
Each 25c; Doz. $2.60; 100 $18.50 
DAFFODILS MULTIPLY RAPIDLY 
The so-termed double nose (D. N.) and larger (mother) bulbs 
will produce two, three and often more flowers the first season, and 
if left in the ground will multiply rapidly from year to year, produc¬ 
ing an increasing number of flowers each season. 
The trumpet is as long, or longer than the perianth segments. 
Trumpet and segments usually vary from each other in the yellow 
shades, but does not include white. 
Aerolite —A large beautifully proportioned golden-yellow flower, 
without any harsh tones, and that gives an impression of grace¬ 
fulness despite its large size. Perianth deep primrose-yellow, and 
a pure golden-yellow trumpet. Perianth petals very broad and 
rounded_Doz. $1.60; 100 $11.00 
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