Hendrik Ibsen. A real “golden daffodil.” Pure self color and of most graceful 
conformation. Free flowering and very early. 35c ea. 
King Alfred. Pure deep golden yellow. Beautifully frilled trumpet. The standard 
for florists’ flowers and home gardens. You can and should plant it in quantity. Round 
bulbs 15c and 20c ea. Per doz., $1.35 and $1.75. Per 100, $7.25 and $8.75 f.0.b. 
(Express, not prepaid.) 
Mrs. E. H. Krelage. The trumpet is at first a pale yellow but quickly changes to 
ivory white like the perianth. Beautiful form. 35c. 
Mrs. R. O. Backhouse. The best of the famous pink daffodils. Perianth ivory 
white. Long slim trumpet of apricot pink, with shell pink, frilled edge. $2.25 ea. 
Polyanthus Narcissus 
Flowers in clusters. Hardy only in south and middle south but very desirable for 
pots in the north. Pot very early and place directly in a sunny window. 
Soliel d’Or. Deep golden yellow and very bright and lovely winter flowers. 12c 
ea. 90c doz. 
Paper White. Pure snow white. Very early and usually in flower in early Dec. 
12c ea. 90c doz. 
Poetaz Hybrids 
Improved Polyanthus Narcissus, being crossed with Poets Narcissus. Fine in pots 
and more hardy than Polyanthus. 
Aspasia. Pure white, yellow cup. Very large flowers. 10c ea. $1.00 doz. 
Nerine. This genus is seldom seen in America, altho it is one of the most beautiful 
and varied of the Amaryllids. Formerly Lycoris radiata, Red Spider Lily, was mistaken 
here for Nerine sarniensis and the error persisted for probably 40 years or longer. The 
influence of this error may still disguise the true Nerines. 
They are all fall or early winter bloomers. They can be grown in the south in gardens 
and are among the most desirable of bulbs for pot culture in the north. The soil 
should be slightly acid and it is usually necessary to add leaf mould and peat to a sandy 
loam both for pots and garden. 
Many growers in Calif., both amateur and commercial, find difficulty in growing 
Nerines and often lose valuable bulbs. The trouble is too much alkali. The remedy is 
simple and sure. Give 50% peat to the soil and make sure they are well drained. Don’t 
try to grow them where the water level is only a few feet under soil surface if soil is 
alkaline. But a raised bed might help. A few sorts are evergreen as indicated in 
descriptions. These need water the entire year. Others not indicated as “evergreen” 
rest usually thru the summer and in that period water should be entirely withheld. 
Plant at a depth in proportion to size of bulb and with top of bulb at least an inch 
under surface. Give full sun exposure. When foliage of potted bulbs dies turn pots 
over on the sides until about Sept. 1. But don’t forget that the bulb must have as long 
a period of growth after flowering as possible. Liquid manure will help to achieve a 
vigorous growth. 
Nerine Bowdenii. About 10 or more large rose pink flowers in an umbel 9” across 
on a 15”-18” stem or scape. One of the most choice and very easy to grow. This species 
is an exception in the culture requirements of Nerines. As it is almost evergreen it 
can be kept growing all summer. They may be dried off a little after flowering but 
need no long dormant period. Dry bulbs ready in Jan. $1.00 and $1.50 ea. In Nov. - 
Dec. we can send selected bulbs with a bud showing for $2.00 ea. These require extra 
care in wrapping, more expense, hence cost more. 
N. Bowdenii, var. Pink Beauty. Larger and finer than Bowdenii, in fact the best 
of all Nerines. It grows luxuriously and increases rapidly. $5.00 ea. Budded bulbs 
about Dec., $6.00 ea. 
N. filifolia. A lovely little Nerine with evergreen, grass like foliage. The carmine 
pink flowers on a 12” stem are fine for cutting. Plant a dozen bulbs in a 5” pot as 
they flower better when crowded. Bloom in Sept. Not because they are of little value 
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