
Narcissus or Daffodils 
In order to have a beautiful bulb garden, Narcissi should be planted very 
freely. They thrive in practically any climate in the United States, and are 
not only excellent for outdoors, but millions are used every year for forcing 
indoors. Their graceful form, beautifully shaped trumpets and cups, and 
the long straight stems have made them favorites for cut flower purposes 
with every American gardener. 
Many new varieties have been added to the old favorites. For a real 
revelation you should try some of the newer types, they are really exquisite. 
In order to understand the different types coming under the Daffodil 
classification, the explanation below should be read. 
The term Trumpet Daffodils means that the trumpet is as long or longer 
than the perianth segments, regardless whether the color is lemon. 
yellow or white. 
The term Incomparabilis means that the cup or crown measures 
from one-third to nearly the length of the perianth segments. 
The term Leedsi means that the perianth is white, the cup is short, 
either white, citron or sometimes pink or apricot. 
The term Barri means that the cup or crown measures less than 
one-third the length of the perianth segments. 
The term Jonquil means that the foliage is very long and narrow, or 
round, in other words, rushlike; the flowers buttercup yellow, small, but 
very fragrant. 
The term Poetaz means the bunch-flowering type, producing from six 
to twelve flowers per stem, and in all cases deliciously fragrant. 
Albatross. (Barri.) White perianth, pale citron-yellow cup, edged orange: 
red. 30c per 3; $1.05 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Archeron. (Barri.) Outer petals open cream color, which turns almost 
pure white as the flower ages. The cup is of a deep orange color, a very 
strong and long lasting variety for outdoor planting. Received an Award 
of Merit. 75c per 3; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
Beats All. (Incomparabilis.) A novelty of recent introduction, perianth 
of light sulphur-yellow with a crown of chrome-orange. An outstanding 
late and free flowering variety of robust growth. $1.20 per 3; $4.00 
per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 
Beersheba. Perianth and trumpet of magnificent proportions. Sturdy foli- 
age and stem. Height 20 to 22 inches. Its color is not pure white, yet is 
expressive of purity in the highest sense. Those who are forming collec- 
tions of fine Narcissus rate Beersheba at the top of the large white 
Trumpets. Each, $1.50; $4.00 per 3. 
Bernardino. (Incomparabilis.) Large, creamy white 
perianth, cup of pale lemon-yellow flushed with pink- 
ish apricot, heavily frilled. $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 
per 100. 
Glorious 
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John Evelyn 

King Alfred 




