
NARCISSUS —DAFFODILS 
Narcissus are among the earliest spring-flowering bulbs and as suc 
h are most welcome. Their gay 
yellow and white and cream and orange blooms seem to be the very essence of the new season. It is well to 
plant them where they will have shrubs or evergreens as a 
rock garden, and for a superb spring picture there is nothing to sur 
These bulbs are very hardy an 
well-drained location. Plant the bulbs 4 to 
flowers after a few years indicate that the bu 
Group 1: Trumpet Daffodils 
Trumpet or crown as long or Jonger than 
the perianth segments. These are the 
giant-flowered varieties with long trumpets 
and wide perianths of various shades. 
Aerolite. The large flower is beautifully pro- 
portioned, giving the impression of graceful- 
ness, despite its size. Perianth deep primrose, 
with a pure medium yellow trumpet left in 
bold relief by the broad-pointed star, formed 
by the flat opening outer petals, 114 inches 
wide. Medium early but remains until late 
and is one of the longest lasting of all Daffodils 
either in the garden or after being cut. 6 for 
95c; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25. 
Beersheba. The famous white Daffodil. A 
magnificent flower. Large, perfectly flat 
perianth; trumpet long and beautifully flanged 
at mouth. Of great size, measuring nearly 
5 inches across. A vigorous grower and a 
grand exhibition variety. 3 for $1.35; 6 for 
$2.50; 12 for $4.50. 
Ben Hur. A glorious ‘‘Joud speaker” trumpet, 
deeply frilled, of pure Roman gold, 244 inches 
across at the mouth. In spite of its immense 
size the whole flower is finely proportioned. 
One of the best of the new trumpets. 3 for 
$1.35; 6 for $2.50; 12 for $4.50. 
Diotima. Considered by many experts as the 
very best of the new super-giant yellow trum- 
pets. Despite its huge size (perianth being 
5 to 6 inches across), the whole flower is well 
proportioned and is carried gracefully on flat- 
tened tapering stems 2 feet tall. The broad 
overlapping petals form a star-shaped per- 
ianth of medium deep primrose, trumpet 
somewhat more deeply colored. Undoubtedly 
one of the top-notchers for many years to 
come. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 
d may be left in the ground un 
Golden Harvest. One of the largest trumpet 
varieties in existence. The perianth is well 
formed and overlapping; the trumpet is of 
good shape and proportion, rolled back at the 
brim. The color is deep golden yellow. 3 for 
65c; 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
Imperator. White perianth; large cream trum- 
pet. 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 12) for $2-25; 
25 for $4.25. 
King Alfred. The popular yellow Daffodil. 
6 for 95c; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25. 
Lord Wellington. A magnificent deep golden 
yellow trumpet Daffodil with broad petals 
and Jong graceful trumpet carried on a stiff 
stem. 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00; 
25 for $3.75. 
Lovenest. One of the very few members of the 
“pink Daffodil” class; among the daintiest of 
all the trumpets. Medium m height, with a 
starry-shaped perianth of informal type; 
nicely proportioned trumpet of saffron-yellow 
turning to apricot-pink. Delightfully charm- 
ing at all stages; very early. 75c each; 3 for 
$2.00; 6 for $3.75. 
Mrs. Ernest H. Krelage. Really a pale bi- 
color, but changing to a uniform ivory-white. 
Smooth, waxy texture and good form. 6 for 
95c; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25. 
Nanus. A charming miniature yellow trumpet 
Daffodil, larger than Minimus but smaller than 
Minor. Flowers rich full yellow, very dwarf 
and early. A gem for the rock garden and for 
naturalizing on grassy banks. Height 41% 
inches. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
Rembrandt. Pale golden yellow flower of 
perfect form and_ substance. This is one of 
the most attractive varieties m this color. 
3 for 65c; 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
Roxane. A large creamy white trumpet with 
round, overlapping, pure white perianth. 
3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25, 
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Visit Carroll Gardens this fall and see one of the largest collections of hardy 
Chrysanthemums grown 
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background. Smaller kinds are very effective in the 
pass a large planting of naturalized Narcissus. 
disturbed for several seasons. They need a 
5 inches deep, as early as possible in the fall. Smaller and fewer 
Ibs need to be dug up and replanted 
Spring Glory. Still a favorite both for the 
garden and for forcing. Pure yellow trumpet, 
white perianth. Excellent stem and always 
ae blooming. 6 for 95c; 12 for $1.75; 25 for 
25s 
W. P. Milner. A charming, free-flowering 
variety. Pure white when forced. Highly 
recommended for rock gardens and naturaliz- 
ing, etc. Only 10 inches high. 6 for 95c; 
12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25. 
Group 2: Incomparabilis Narcissus 
Cup or crown not less than one-third 
but less than equal to the length of the 
perianth segments. In these Intermediates 
are to be found some of the most pleasing 
varieties of the entire Narcissus family. 
The trumpets are shorter than in the pre- 
ceding class, beng mere cups In_ many 
cases, and the flowers are not so heavy. 
The rich coloring of the chalice cups against 
the pale perianths is delightfully pictur- 
esque, and whether used as cut flowers or 
left on the plants for the glory of the gar- 
den, these Narcissus will bring the owner 
much pleasure. The following is a top- 
notch list of the newer and better varieties. 
Dick Wellband. One of the finest. A very 
strong grower and exceptionally free-flowering. 
The perianth is pure white and the cup flame- 
orange. One of its most remarkable qualities 
is that the color does not fade but rather 
intensifies with age. The flower lasts un- 
usually long. Its great beauty lies in the 
startling contrast between petals and cup, 
which makes it stand out in the largest col- 
lection of Daffodils. A worthy companion to 
Francisca Drake. 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 
12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25. 
CARROLL GARDENS 
