
Daffodils-Narcissi - 4xechs Leaders - Fall 1945 


Croesus (Incomparabilis) 10 for $1.35 
Croesus 

King Alfred (Large Trumpet) 10 for $1.90 

10 for $1.35 
Cheertulness (Double) 
LEEDS! DAFFODILS 
These charming Daffodils have pure white perianths with cups or crowns which may be 
white, cream or pale citron, sometimes tinged with pink or apricot. The cups are variable 
in length but are always shorter than the length of the perianth segments. 
HERA. Broad-petaled, creamy white, star-shaped perianth and a long deeply frilled cup 
of creamy white, dainti!y edged with primrose. One of the most beautiful of all Daffodils 
3 for 40c; 10 for $1.20; 25 for $2.80; 100 for $10.55. 
MRS. NETTE O’MELVENY. Pure white perianth and short cup of clear lemon-yellow, with 
orange picotee. 3 for 40c; 10 for $1.20; 25 for $2.80; 100 for $10.55. 
QUEEN OF THE NORTH. Round, overlapping perianth of snowy white with a short, 
daintily fluted, lemon cup. 3 for 40c; 10 for $1.20; 25 for $2.80; 100 for $10.55. 
SILVER STAR. Perfectly formed flower; creamy white star-shaped perianth and wide- 
mouthed trumpet of primrose, changing to cream-white. Very free flowering. 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.55; 25 for $3.70; 100 for $14.10. 






















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The Famous 
Pink Daffodil 
Mrs. R. O. Backhouse 
(Large Trumpet) 
Each $1.85 
Chinese Sacred Lily 
10 for $1.40 

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Moonshine (Hybrid) 10 for $1.55 

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Yellow Poppy 
(Incomparabilis) 
10 for $1.35 

50 BULBS, 10 of Each Variety, 
100 BULBS, 20 of Each Variety, $14.75 
150 BULBS, 30 of Each Variety, $21.00 
Francisca Drake (Incomparabilis) 

Mrs. Walter H. Brewster (Barri) 
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The five beautiful varieties pictured here. 
King Alfred 
Cheerfulness 
Yellow Poppy 
Francisca Drake 
15 BULBS 3 of each (not individually labeled) $2.40 
In the following collections the varieties are all packaged separately 
and named. 
$7.70 
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10 for $2.10 

NARCISSI FOR 
INDOOR GROWING ONLY 
EARLY PAPER-WHITE. (Illustrated.) The 
popular cluster-flowered variety so often 
seen growing in pebbles and water. 
Large bulbs, 3 for 40c: 5 for 55c; 10 for 
95c; 25 for $2.25; 100 for $7.50. 
Jumbo bulbs, 3 for 55c; 5 for 85c; 10 for 
$1.50; 25 for $3.50; 100 for $12.00. 
GRAND SOLEIL DOR. (Illustrated.) Golden 
yellow form of the above. 3 for 50c; 5 for 
75c; 10 for $1.40; 25 for $3.25; 100 for 
$11.50. 
CHINESE SACRED. (lllustrated.) Similar; 
white with tiny yellow cups. 3 for 50c; 
5 for 75c; 10 for $1.40; 25 for $3.25; 100 
for $11.50. 
Grand Soleil d’Or 
10 for $1.40 
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10 tor $1.40 

BOSTON 9, MASS. 

Paper-White Narcissi 
10 for 95c 

Red Shadow (Incomparabilis 
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name for the group of Narcise? \ T Daffodils) listed below under the 
heading "Jonquils.” The NM ,, onquils’’ should never be applied 
to the large golden "King Alfred” (pict ired to the left) nor to m of 
the ‘Large Trumpet” group: Bis often dc ne, but it is definite 7 



LARGE TRUMPET DAFFODIL 


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perianth segments. 


AEROLITE. A magnificent, large, golden yellow trumpet, with a deep, 
primrose perianth. A beautifu proportioned | m; graceful de 
spite i ize. 3 for 65¢7 10 for $1.90; 25 for $4.50; 100 for $17.15. 
DAWSON CITY. A perfect flower; golden yellow throughout. Broad 
flat perianth, with smooth trumpet flcnged at the mouth. 3 for 70c; 
10 for $2.10; 25 for $5.10; 100 for $19.35. 
KING ALFRED, (lllustrated.) A magnificent Daffodil with a broad 
perianth and large, frilled trumpet of a rich golden yellow through 
out. The most popular and most widely used variety for rein 
Mammoth bulbs, 3 for 65c7 10 for $1.90; 25 for $4.50; 100 for $17.15. 
Jumbo bulbs, the largest and finest that the season produces, 
3 for 80c: 10 for $2.35; 25 for $5.65; 100 for $21.55. 
LOVENEST. The 
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daintiest of all the Trumpets and one of the few 
‘Pink Daffodil’ class. Star-shaped white perianth; 
w turning to apricot-pink. 3 for $1.15; 10 for 
for $8.00; 100 for $30.35. 
MRS. E. H. KRELAGE. (Illust 5) ey 
¢ Vilusirdie iltless blooms of an almost pure 
white color. The trumpet is*-: 3 wee ae Sv euOEOnrnce 
white. Each 50c; 3 for $1.35; 10 for § 
trumpet saffron-y 
$3.35; 2 
perianth pure, snowy 
5 for $9.95. 
MRS. R. O. BACKHOUSE. (Ulustrated.) The famous Pink Daffodil 
Long slim trumpet of apric« tpink, changing to shell-pink at the 
deeply fringed edge; perianth ivory-white. Delicately beautiful 
variety of exceptional substance. Each, $1.85; 3 for $5.00. _ 
VAN WAVEREN’S GIANT. A gorgeous bloom 1 ieeson 
yellow perianth and a huge, golden yellow tru ( 
tallest. 3 for $1.15: 10 for $3.35; 25 for $8.00; 100 for $30.35. 
POETICUS NARCISSI 
The fragrant Poet's Narcissi have snowy perianths and flattened 
cups margined with crimson or scarlet. 
ACTAEA. (lIllustrated.) The largest flowered Poeticus. Beautifully 
formed snow-white perianth; large eye, broadly margined with dark 
red. 3 for 55c; 10 for $1.65; 25 for $3.95; 100 for $14.95. 
ALBUS PLENUS ODORATUS. (Illustrated.) The double-flowered Poet- 
icus. Pure white and very fragrant. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.40; 25 
for $3.35; 100 for $12.75. 
RECURVUS. True Poet's Narcissus, often called "'Pheasant's Eye.” 
3 for 40c; 10 for $1.20; 25 for $2.80; 100 for $10.55. 
SNOW KING. Icy white perianth with exceptionally broad petals. 
up broadly edged red. An outstanding variety. 3 for 50c; 10 for 
$1.40; 25 for $3.35; 100 for $12.75. 
POETAZ NARCISSI 
The flowers are carried in clusters of three to six, and six or eight 
bulbs grown in a pot or bulb pan will make a grand display. 
CHEERFULNESS. ([Illusirated.) Medium-sized, double-flowered, creamy 
white. Extremely beautiful. 3 for 45c; 10 for $1.35; 25 for $3.25. 
KLONDYKE. One of the finest|of the yellow Poetaz. Rich yellow peri- 
anth with a darker cup. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.40; 25 for $3.35. 
LAURENS KOSTER. Handsome, white flowers, with deep golden cups. 
3 for 40c; 10 for $1.20; 25 for $2.80; 100 for $10.55. 
BARRI DAFFODILS 
The varieties in this dainty group may have either white or yellow perianths. ( 
crown may be of the same color or of a contrasting color but it is never longer than one-third 
the length of the perianth segments. 


ALCIDA. Large flower, creamy star-shaped perianth, broad deep yellow cup with blood- 
orange frill. Wonderfully free flowering. 3 for 55c: 10 for $1.65; 25 for $3.95. 
BATH’S FLAME. A deep yellow perianth with a shallow cup of a deeper shade, edged 
orange-red. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.40; 25 for $3.35; 100 for $12.75. 
BONFIRE. The broad, ivory perianth is flamed with yellow, paling to cream, while the deep 
yellow cup is edged burntorange. 3 for $5c; 10 for $1.50; 25 for $3.60; 100 for $13.65. 


DIANA KASNER. A beautiful v 
edged with red. 
iriety with a pure white perianth; large, 
3 for 40c; 10 for $1.20; 25 for $2.80; 100 for $10.35. 
fluted yellow cup, 
LADY DIANA MANNERS. Pure white, wide, overlapping petals and deep lemon-yellow, 
3 for 70c; 10 for $2.10; 25 for $5.00; 100 for $19.15. 
MRS. WALTER H. BREWSTER. (Illustrated.) One of the finest varieties. Pure white perianth; 
lemon-yellow cup, edged with oxblood. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.40; 25 for $3.35; 100 for $12.75. 
flaring cup, edged red-orange. 
INCOMPARABILIS DAFFODILS 
These Daffodils are all fairly high crowned; the cup or crown being always at least one- 
third as long o h segments but never equal to them in length. The perianths may 
be white of yellow; from pale primrose to deep gold; the cups too are yellow 
but may be tinte stained with orange or scarlet. 



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BERNARDINO. Beautiful, creamy flower with a large, ruffled cup of pale 
10 for $1.50; 25 for $3.60; 100 for $13.65. 
3 for 50c; 
yellow. 
CROESUS. (Illustrated.) A light canary-yellow perianth. The cup is of rich orange, and 
broadly fluted. 3 for 45c; 10 for $1.35; 25 for $3.25; 100 for $12.40. 


FRANCISCA DRAKE. trated.) A lovely flower with a pure white perianth of unusual 
substance, tinted ld at the base. The cup is wide and deep, golden yellow at the base 
changing gradually to flame-orange at the densely frilled edge. 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.10; 
25 for $5.10; 100 for $19.35. 

HELIOS. Deep golden yellow perianth with a light orange cup 3 for 55c; 10 for $1.65; 25 
for $3.95; 100 for $14.95. 

JOHN EVELYN. A rounded perianth of sparkling white; cup large and deep, tinted rich 
tangerine. 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.10; 25 for $5.10; 100 for $19.35. 
RED CROSS. An extra-large, strong-flowering Daffodil, famous throughout the werld. Prim- 
rose-yellow perianth; deep yellow cup densely frilled with deep orange. 3 for 70c; 10 
for $2.10; 25 for $5.10; 100 for $19.35. 


d.) A most attractive flower of bold appearance. Creamy yellow 
cup, vividly margined orange-red. 3 for 80c; 10 for $2.35; 25 


RED SHADOW. ((Illustr 
perianth and dark ys 
for $5.65; 100 for $21.55. 

SIR WATKIN. (lIllustrated.) Bright primrose with a rich golden yellow cup. An old-time 
favorite for forcing and for outdoor culture. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.40; 25 for $3.35. 
YELLOW POPPY. (lllustrated.) Clear, soft yellow perianth; cup of the same shade, 
yellow. 3 for 45c: 10 for $1.35; 25 for $3.25; 100 for $12.40. 

edged brighter 
JONQUILS 
These true Jonquils should not be confused with the larger Trumpet Narcissi often 
offered as Jon»uils in florists’ shops. Most of them are small, sweetly scented, cluster- 
flowered Narcissi with interesting tushlike foliage. 
JONQUILLA SIMPLEX. The true single, sweet-scented Jonquil with graceful clusters 
of tiny, pure golden flowers. 3 for 40c; 10 for $1.20; 25 for $2.90; 100 for $11.00. 
CAMPERNELLE RUGULOSUS. Very rich, deep golden flowers, two to four on a stem. 
Very lovely and deliciously fragrant. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.40; 25 for $3.35. 
GOLDEN SCEFIHE. ‘7 very lovely, large-flowered Jonquil hybrid bearing blooms with 
large trumpets of at tich yellow and perianths a shade lighter in color 
fully proportioned ond Very attractive. 3 for 40c: 10 for $1.20; 25 for $2.80. 
LADY HILLINGDON. Lovely cluster-flowering Jonquil. Perianth cl 
outer petals open flat like a Trillium while the inner one 
Jonquil-yellow trumpet. Ideal for cutting as well as for go 
10 for $1.65; 25 for $3.95; 100 for $14.95. 

Grace- 
ar butter-yellow 
2 toward the deep 
3 for 55c; 


cur 
den display 

ORDER EARLY 
TO AVOID 
DISAPPOINTMENT 

pure cream-white with a golden ray d 
ALBUS PLENUS ODORATUS. (Illustra 
variety flowering long after most Nc 

CHEERFULNESS. (Illustrated.) 
double, medium-sized snow-white b 
of the flower. Very beautiful and « 
$3.25; 100 for $12.40. 
THE PEARL. Very charming semi-d 
sulphur-yellow, deepening towards 
$2.80; 100 for $10.85. 
TWINK. An attractive flower wl 
alternate a soft primrose and 
flower a striking appearance. | 
garden variety. 3 for 70c; 10 for $ 
VAN SION. A familiar old variety 

ink 
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) 10 for $2.35 
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of lemon and brilliant orange, giving a 3-colc 
10 for $2.75; 25 for $6.75; 100 for $25.60. 
cissi have gone 
scented. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.40; 25 for $3.35; 100 for $12.75. 
A double-flo 






with blooms of clear golden yell 
for either forcing or naturalizing. 3 for 45c; 10 for $1.35; 25 for $3.25. 
Huge yellow and 
Therefore please 
10 for $1.40 
NARCISSUS SPECIES and 
HYBRIDS 
BULBOCODIUM CONSPICUUS (The Yellow 
Hoop-Petticoat). 6 inches. Dainty little 
blooms of rich golden yellow with slender 
rushlike foliage. Very charming for the rock 
garden or for small groups at the front of 
flower borders. 3 for 35c; 10 for $1.00; 25 
for $2.30; 100 for $8.80. 
FEBRUARY GOLD. 13 inches. A very hand- 
some Daffodil with clear yellow, slightly 
reflexed perianth and a bright orange-yellow 
trumpet, deeply frilled at the margin. Very 
interesting and attractive variety. 3 for 45c; 
10 for $1.35; 25 for $3.25; 100 for $12.40. 
MOONSHINE. (Illustrated.) 12 inches 
tiful Triandrus hybrid with gracefully dr 
ing star-shaped flowers of creamy white; 
often three to a stem. A great favorite, espe- 
cially for the k garden and for naturaliz 
ing in the shade. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.55; 
25 for $3.70; 100 for $14.10. 
THALIA (The Orchid Narcissus). 12 inches. 
Another lovely Triandrus hybrid with ex- 
quisite, nodding, creamy white bells borne 
3 to 4 on a stem, making a beautiful flower 
cluster. Very suitable for the rock garden 
or for forcing. 3 for 5c; 10 for $2.75; 25 for 
$6.75; 100 for $25.60. 
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Albus Plenus Odoratus (Double) 
10 for $1.40 
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Double DAFFODILS 
MARY COPELAND. ((Illustrated.) One of the most striking doubles 
The longer petals are 
iorter petals 
3 for 85c; 
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3 for 40c; 10 for $1.20; 25 for 

“100 for $19.35. 
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BULBS 
ARE POSTPAID 
ANYWHERE 
IN U. S. A. 
Breck’s Bulbs for Fal! Plantin 
85 FRANKLIN STREET 


Sir Watkin (Incomparabilis) 
Breck SUPER-DELUXE Daffodil Collection 
A really superb, carefully balanced mixture of 
big bulbs, many of which, as individual varieties, 
are highly prized by collectors. 
two-toned trumpet varieties together with a vast 
assortment of radiantly colored and dainty short- 
cupped types. This mixture is limited in quantity 
and cannot be duplicated later. 
order early to avoid disappointment. 
PLANT THE BEST IN DAFFODILS—NOW 

Giant 
00 sic: 
10 for $1.20 
25 for $2.80 

Mrs. E. H. Krelage 
(Large Trumpet) 
3 for $1.35 

100 for $10.55 
250 for $25.00 
1000 for $96.00 
Actaea (Poeticus) 



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Plant Daffodils to Grow Like (Wildflowers 
BRECK’S SPECIAL MIXTURE FOR NATURALIZING 
Giant trumpet varieties in their clear yellow shades; medium trumpets, and short cupped varie- 
ties brightened with orange or blazing scarlet cups. All are in this superb mixture. 
You can plant Daffodils in the same alluring manner as pictured above and get the same fascinat- 
ing effects. In other words, plant Daffodils to grow like wildflowers. Such plantings are permanent. 
They will grow in beauty each year. 
10 for 75c; 25 for $1.75; 100 for $6.60; 250 for $15.75; 1000 for $60.00. 

10 for $1.65 


Mary Copeland (Double) 
10 for $2.75 
