




Mrs. R. O. Backhouse 
Exhibition Collection 
of NARCISSUS 
Archeron Croesus Lucinius 
Beats All Double Campernelle Orange Cup 
Cheerfulness Francisca Drake Robt. Sydenham 
Inglescombe 
3 Each of 10 varieties (30 bulbs) $ 4.60 
6 Each of 10 varieties (60 bulbs) 8.50 
12 Each of 10 varieties (120 bulbs) 16.00 
25 Each _ of 10 varieties (250 bulbs) 30.00 



John Evelyn 
Narcissus or Daffodils—Continued 
CROESUS. (Incomparabilis.) Perianth light canary-yellow, opening flat, with 
broad, fluted cup of rich orange to base; free flowering and desirable in every 
way. Received a First Class Certificate as well as an Award of Merit. 40c 
per 3; $1.35 per doz.; $9.50 per 100. 
CROWNED BEAUTY. (Barri.) A novelty Narcissus, with a golden yellow 
perianth, the long petals producing a starlike effect. The deeply frilled cup of 
dark orange blends to a golden yellow at the throat. A large, open and airy 
flower. $1.80 per 3; $6.00 per doz. 
DIANA KASNER. (Barri.) This variety is considered one of the most valuable 
of recent introductions, and cannot be recommended too highly. Pure white 
perianth, with a large fluted yellow cup, frilled blood-red, very free-flowering 
and an excellent forcer. 40c per 3; $1.40 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
DICK WELLBAND. An exhibition variety of great excellence, this variety stands 
out even in the largest collection of Daffodils. The perianth is pure white, and 
the cup a brilliant flame-orange, and the startling contrast between petals and 
cup makes this variety a great beauty. The color does not fade, but rather 
intensifies with age, and the flower has unusual lasting qualities. Highly recom- 
mended. $2.25 per 3; $9.00 per doz. 
EMPEROR. (Yellow Trumpet.) Perianth deep primrose-yellow, with rich yellow 
trumpet. Large flowers of remarkable substance. 40c per 3; $1.35 per doz.; 
$9.50 per 100. 
FIRETAIL. (Barri.) A new variety of importance, broad-petaled, creamy white 
perianth, and large orange cup with scarlet-orange frill. Received an Award of 
Merit, and First Class Certificate. 75c per 3; $2.50 per doz.; $19.00 per 100. 
FRANCISCA DRAKE. (Incomparabilis.) We cannot adequately describe the 
beauty of this distinctly new type. The pure white perianth petals are of un- 
usual substance, an inch and a half wide, and tinted gold at the base, which 
shows through on the outside; the cup, wide and deep, is golden yellow at the 
base, changing gradually to flame-orange at the densely frilled edge; the flowers 
are held well above the fine foliage, giving the effect of white seagulls taking 
flight. Strong-growing and very free-flowering; received an Award of Merit. 
75c per 3; $2.50 per doz.; $18.50 per 100. 
GLORIOUS. (Poetaz.) Tall flower, delightfully informal habit, creamy white, 
round perianth with brilliant orange-scarlet cup. Fine for semi-shade. Received 
an Award of Merit and First Class Certificate. 90c per 3; $3.00 per doz.; 
$22.00 per 100. 
GOLDEN SCEPTER. (Jonquil Hybrid.) More gracefully proportioned than the 
Giant Trumpets, a medium sized perfectly built flower of deep jonquil-yellow, 
three or more inches in diameter, star-shaped perianth, slightly lighter than the 
trumpet, which is slightly rolled and flared at the edge; long-lasting qualities. 
Received an Award of Merit, and First Class Certificate. 40c per 3; $1.35 per 
doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
GOLDEN SUNRISE. (Trumpet.) A perfect flower of giant proportions. Golden 
yellow perianth and flaring trumpet. Surely one of the most outstanding new 
Giant Trumpet varieties; early bloomer. $2.10 per 3; $7.00 per doz. 
HELIANTHUS. (Barri.) Soft yellow perianth with a short, wide open cup, 
and a distinct edge of clear orange-red, extending golden yellow to the throat. 
The flower is medium in size, but very striking in its unusually fine and brilliant 
appearance. A real novelty. $1.20 per 3; $3.60 per doz. 
HER GRACE. (Leedsi.) Unusually lovely variety with a silvery white perianth, 
cup of delicate sulphur-yellow, passing off white, which is deeply frilled at 
mouth. $2.25 per 3; $7.50 per doz. 
IMPERATOR. (Trumpet.) This lovely, graceful Daffodil is considered one of 
the finest varieties. Perianth and cup purest white. $1.10 per 3; $3.75 per doz.; 
$27.50 per 100. 

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