iV lercssgs or Daffodils 
The terms Narcissus and Daffodil are interchangeable, although there exists a 
tendency to apply the term Narcissi to the small-flowering groups like Poeticus, 
Leedsii, Barrii and Incomparabilis; while the larger-flowered Trumpet varieties are 
most frequently referred to as Daffodils. 
Soil and its Treatment. Narcissi will thrive in any ordinary garden soil, but prefer a 
deep, rather moist, sandy loam. When the soil is of a dry and sandy nature, it 
should be deeply dug, if possible at least a season before planting the bulbs, com- 
posted leaves or well-rotted cow manure being added and a vegetable or annual 
crop grown on the ground. Before the bulbs are planted a sprinkling of lime should 
be spread on the surface and then raked in. It is also beneficial to add bone meal at 
the rate of 13 oz. to the square yard while digging the soil. Never use fresh manure 
of any kind at planting time—it burns the roots! On very poor and dry sandy soils 
we recommend the addition of about | oz. per square yard of sulphate of potash 
to be sprinkled over the surface of the ground, after planting. 
Naturalizing in Grass, etc. All Narcissi will grow equally well in the open or in partial 
shade. In the flower-border, to obtain the best effect, they should be planted in 
large groups of irregular outline, each group or clump to contain one variety only; 
avoid straight lines, circles, and symmetrical designs. Masses of Narcissi should 
always appear in the hardy flower border, where they can be planted between the 
clumps of herbaceous plants, which hide as well as shelter the foliage later in the 
season. 
All varieties of Narcissi are listed in the logical order of their respective merits, regardless 
of price. The variety which in our opinion is the choicest of its class, is listed at the head 
of its class, the second best coming second, etc. 
The number after each variety name indicates the relative time of flowering. 
Drumpet Vhecisn 
Trumpet or crown as long as or longer 
DIOTIMA 3: 
Considered one of the very best of the new 
yellow trumpets. Despite its huge size, the 
whole flower is beautifully proportioned 
than the perianth segments. 
We offer only finest quality Double 
Nosed Extra Selected bulbs true to 
name and nothing else! We guarantee 
that every one hundred bulbs will pro- 
duce from 200 to 300 flowers, depend- 
ing on the variety. Please consider this 
factor when comparing prices. 
Yellow 
LORD WELLINGTON 3: 
The largest and most beautiful Daffodil 
ever introduced. Both trumpet and perianth 
are rich golden yellow. The flowers are 
enormous in size, extraordinarily well 
formed and of good substance. The tall 
stems and broad foliage compare well with 
the exceptionally large flowers. $5.25 per 
dozen, $40 per 100. 
INSURPASSABLE 3: 
Winner in the race among the super giant 
yellow trumpets wherever shown. The 
enormous flower is beautifully proportioned, 
long. bold, rich golden-yellow trumpet with 
overlapping petals in the same color. Tall 
strong stem. $2.50 each, $25 per dozen. | 
and gracefully carried on its tapering stem. 
The broad overlapping petals form a star- 
shaped perianth of medium deep primrose. 
Trumpet is more deeply colored. $2 each, 
$20 per dozen. 
KING ALFRED 1: 
Considered the best among the yellow 
trumpets. Large, long lasting golden yellow 
flower of distinctly refined shape and deeply 
frilled trumpet elegantly recurved at mouth. 
One of the earliest and most valuable for 
forcing and the garden. $2 per dozen, $15 
per 100. 
Specially prepared selected bulbs for early 
forcing. $2.75 per dozen, $20 per 100. 
CONCORDIA 2: 
Huge flower. Both the perianth and very 
bold trumpet are golden yellow. Large open 
mouth deeply flanked at brim. Good carly 
forcer. $3.50 per dozen, $25 per 100. 
ROBERT SYDENHAM 2: 
The trumpet is a beautiful golden yellow 
of immense size, heavily frilled and glitter- 
ing as though sprinkled with gold dust. 
Soft, sulphur-yellow perianth of exceptional 
symmetry. $3.50 per dozen, $25 per 100. 
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