NARCISSUS — DAFFODILS — JONQUILS 
The terms ‘‘Narcissus’’ and ‘‘Daffodils’’ are 
interchangeable; there exists a tendency to 
apply the name “Daffodil” to the varieties in which ‘the trumpet or crown is as large or larger 
than the petals (perianth); while the name ‘‘Na.cissus’’ is usually used for the varieties having 
small cups or crowns. 
in clusters and have rush-like foliage. 
flower and ordinary foliage. The name 
types. 
Jonquils are also a tyre of Narcissus; they usually bear their flowers 
Many of the Jonquil Hybrids have only the single 
‘“‘Naicissus’”’ is correct for any or all of the different 
YELLOW TRUMPET DAFFODILS 
Letters following varieties represent the time of blooming. 
AEROLITE. E. The large flower is beauti- 
fully proportioned, giving the impression of 
gracefulness, despite its size; perianth deep 
primrose, with a pure yellow trumpet which 
is left in bold relief by the broad pointed 
star formed by the flat opening outer petals 
an inch and a half wide. A splendid keeper 
either in the garden or after being cut. 
Each 15¢e; doz. $1.25. 
CLEOPATRA. L. A splendid flower with large 
light yellow trumpet; lemon yellow perianth 
with overlapping petals. Very late and a 
splendid keeper. Each 15c; doz. $1.25. 
DIOTIMA. E. Considered by many to be the 
best of the new super-giant yellow trumpets. 
The flower is beautifully proportioned and 
is carried gracefully on flattened tapering 
stems, two feet tall. The broad overlapping 
petals form a star-shaped perianth of med- 
ium deep primrose, 5 to 6 inches across; 
trumpet slightly deeper in color. One of the 
top-notchers for many years. Each %5e. 
DUCHANEL. L. A beautifully balanced flow- 
er of giant size. A striking clear self yellow, 
widely flaring trumpet is deeply frilled. Es- 
pecially valuable as it is very late; an out- 
standing show flower. Each 20c; doz. $2.00. 
H—early, M—medium, L—late. 
EMPEROR. M. Deep yellow trumpet and 
primrose perianth. An old favorite for gar- 
den planting and a dependable forcer, though 
rather late. Excellent for naturalizing. Each 
8e; doz. 7dc. 
GIANT KILLER. M. Long, straight frilled 
trumpet, rich yellow. lighter at base. Deep 
primrose perianth with overlapping petals. 
Somewhat similar to Van Waveren’s Giant 
but deeper in color. Vigorous grower. Each 
20e; doz. $2.00. 
KING ALFRED. E. A deep golden yellow 
flower of wonderful substance, on stiff two- 
foot stems. Trumpet deeply frilled and re- 
curved at the mouth. By far the best all 
yellow in its price class. The universal fav- 
orite for the cut flower trade. Produces 
wonderful, large, hard bulbs. Each 10¢; doz. 
$1.00. 
MUSTAPHA. E. Perianth and trumpet uni- 
form deep golden yellow. Excellent form, 
long stems. Each 10¢; doz. $1.00. 
THE FIRST. E. Perianth and trumpet. of sul- 
phur yellow. A robust grower and valuable 
as a cut flower variety, due to its earliness. 
Deserving of its name. Each 10¢; doz. $1.00. 
ROCK GARDEN NARCISSUS (Species) 
BULBOCODIUM CONSPICUUS. The yellow 
Hoop Petticoat, flowers r.ch golden yelow, 
trumpet hoop-petticoat form with tiny re- 
fiexed petals. Height 6 inches. It biooms 
from the end of February to early March, 
and prefers a sandy peat soil with a fair 
amount of moisture while in growth, but not 
in summer; no manure should be given. These 
little daffodils are most charm.ing for rock 
garden, edgings, or small beds. Hach 10¢c; 
doz. $1.00. 
CANALICULATUS (Tazetta). M. A dainty little 
Polyanthus narcissus for the rockery, height 
6 inches. Has narrow erect bluish green 
foliage and bears heads of three to five flow- 
ers with white perianth and globular golden 
cup; small and very sweetly scented. Each 
10¢c; doz. $1.00. 

BULBOCODIUM CONSPICUUS 
(Hoop Petticoat) 

FEBRUARY GOLD (Cyclamineus Hybrid). E. 
Perianth golden yellow, trumpet fringed or- 
ange. The trumpet is straight and tube-like 
and the perianth reflexed as in a cyclamen. 
Very early flowering. Each 20¢, doz. $2.00. 
TRIANDRUS ALBUS (Angel’s Tears). The 
dainty littie ‘‘Angel’s Tears’? d>fioais w re 
found by the late Mr. Peter Barr on the 
mountains of Spain and Portugal, growing in 
very hard, firm, fine gritty soil, sometimes in 
the narrowest fissures of granite slatestone 
rocks. They make beautiful pot-plants and 
do very well in the rock garden where they 
form a picture of grace and beauty with their 
wh.te fiowers, and drooping habit. Tney pre- 
fer shade, a gritty soil and a well-drained po- 
sition: no manure should be given. Hach 39¢; 
3 for 90c. 
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