
NARCISSUS — DAFFODILS, continued 
Group 8: Poetaz or Bunch- 
flowered Narcissus 
In this group are the Poetaz Narcissus 
hybrids of Narcissus tazetta and N. 
poeticus ornatus and the Tazettas them- 
selves. The Poetaz or Bunch-flowered 
Narcissus are hardy and excellent in the 
garden. All of them have pleasing mild 
fragrance with graceful foliage and blooms. 
Cheerfulnmess. A double Poetaz. Creamy 
white; occasional orange petals in center. 
Good for forcing and very free flowering. 
6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
Early Perfection. White perianth; light yel- 
low cup. Early forcer. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 
25 for $2.75. 
Geranium. White perianth; lovely orange-red 
cup. Recommended. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 
25 for $2.75. 
Glorious. Round, flat, pure white perianth; 
brilliant orange- -scarlet cup. Extra. 6 for 85c: 
12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
Halvose. Primrose perianth; deep orange cup. 
6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75, 
Red Guard. Apricot, shaded yellow perianth; 
bright orange cup. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 
25 for $2.75. 
Scarlet Gem. Primrose perianth; deep orange 
cup. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 

Group 9: Poeticus Narcissus 
The true Poet’s Narcissus. They thrive 
best In moist situations in a little shade. 
They may be recognized by their snow- 
white petals, flat yellow or lemon eye or 
crown, and the fact that the blooms are 
usually borne one on a stem. 
Actaea. The largest Poeticus m existence. 
Broad snow-white perianth of great sub- 
stance and good form. The very large eye is 
broadly margined with dark red. A most 
beautiful exhibition flower. 6 for 85c; 12 for 
$1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
Old Pheasant’s Eye. Perianth pure white and 
redexing eye margined deep orange-red. Very 
fragrant. A favorite old variety. 6 for 85c; 
12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
Ornatus Maximus. Very early. A much- 
improved Ornatus, excellent for forcing and 
the garden. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
Group 10: Double Narcissus 
This group includes all varieties with 
double flowers. Many of the fmest and 
newest are listed here. They are interesting 
and beautiful, excellent as cut flowers, and 
easily grown in the garden. 
Albus Plenus Odoratus. Snowy white, sweet 
scented. Highly recommended. Gardenia- 
like blossoms, good for bedding and cutting. 
Late flowering. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for 
$2.75. 
Cheerfulness. A double Poetaz. Creamy 
white, with orange petals in center. Good for 
forcing and very free tlowering. 6 for 85c; 
12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75 
Daphne. Pure white. Good for forcing and the 
garden. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
Holland’s Glory. Sulphur-yellow sport of 
Emperor. Same good habit. 3 for 65c; 6 for 
$1.10; 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
Inglescombe. Beautiful soft yellow. An im- 
proved Primrose Phoenix. 3 for 75c; 6 for 
$1.25; 12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25. 
Insulinde. Creamy white petals; brilliant 
orange-scarlet inner petals. Highly recom- 
mended. 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.25; 
25 for $4.25. 
Irene Copeland. Double, well-filled flower of 
Ivory-white with small, creamy yellow inner 
petals; strong stem. Excellent for forcing or 
bedding. 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.25; 
25 for $4.25. 
Jonquilla Flore Pleno. Golden yellow, sweet 
scented. 6 for 75c; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.25. 
Mary Copeland. Creamy white; deep orange 
center. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75. 
Odorus Rugulosus FI. PI. Large, pure yellow, 
from two to three flowers. Deliciously scented. 
6 for 75c; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.25. 
Shirley Temple. Pure white. The most lovely 
double white variety ever offered. Recom- 
mended for the garden. 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 
12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25. 
Texas. Large, well-filled flower of beautiful 
yellow, with pronounced orange-red inner 
petals. Tall and strong. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 
6 for $3.75. 
Twink. Creamy yellow and red; strong stem. 
Early. 6 for 95c; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25. 
Group 11: Various Species 
and Hybrids 
Here belong all the species not taken 
care of under the preceding headings, in- 
cludirg several miniatures suitable only 
for rock gardens or specially selected and 
protected spots. Lovers of the rare and 
unusual get a great deal of pleasure from 
these Narcissus, even though some of them 
do require a little more attention than their 
Jarger and more familiar relatives. Prob- 
ably as desirable as any of this group is the 
aptly named Hoop Petticoat, Narcissus 
bulbocodium. 
Bulbocodium Citrinus. The large sulphur 
Hoop Petticoat. Very beautiful pale citron 
flowers. Height 6 to 8 inches. Delights in a 
damp sandy peat soil; no manure should be 
given. 3 for 85c; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.75. 
Bulbocodium Conspicuus. The yellow Hoop 
Petticoat. Flowers rich golden yellow, of 
hoop petticoat form and with rush-like foliage. 
Height 6 inches. It blooms from the end of 
February to early in March, and prefers a 
sandy peat soil with a fair amount of ee 
while in growth, but not In summer. 
manure should be given. 6 for 85c; 12 for 
$1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
Bulbocodium Monophyllus. The white Hoop 
Petticoat, native of North Africa, producing in 
water little snowy white flowers of exquisite 
beauty. Charming in the rock garden or may 
be grown in pots in a coldframe or cool room. 
As soon as signs of growth are seen, give water 
freely. Height 6 inches. On no account should 
manure be given. 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75. 
Canaliculatus. Small flower. Yellow perianth 
with clear yellow cup. This is a miniature 
Polyanthus Narcissus. 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.10; 
12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
Juncifolius. The miniature rush-leaved Daf- 
fodil, a charming and elegant species for pots 
or select spots in the rock garden. It has 
small, rich yellow flowers, rather smaller than 
a Jonquil, with a dainty little flattish crown. 
Delicately fragrant. Height 3 to 4 inches. 
3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.50. 

Paper-White Narcissus 
Narcissus for Growing in Water 
with Pebbles 
Popular for growing in the house during 
the winter and early spring. Flowers are 
deliciously sweet-scented and bloom very 
freely. To have a continuous display, make 
successive plantings two or three weeks 
apart. Place bulbs in shallow jardinieres 
or saucers with clean white pebbles ar- 
ranged around them to hold them in 
position. Keep in a cool dark place from 
ten to twelve days at a temperature of 
from 40 to 60°. Then move to a warmer 
temperature of from 60 to 70°. Water 
sufficiently to keep the roots submerged. 
Paper-White Grandiflora. The popular bunch- 
flowering, pure white Narcissus. Splendid 
decorative foliage. 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.85; 
25 for $3.50. 
Chinese Sacred Narcissus. Often referred to 
as “‘Chinese Sacred Lily.’’ Similar to the above 
variety but having clusters of white flowers 
with yellow cups. 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 
12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25. 
Soleil d’Or. Resembles the Paper-White Nar- 
cissus in habit but is of an exquisite deep 
yellow color, with an orange-yellow cup. 
5 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25. 
February Gold. This is one of the easiest 
Daffodils to grow indoors. Start a few bulbs 
in pebbles and water in November; keep bowls 
in a dark cool place for three weeks and then 
bring into light. Or put six bulbs 1 in a shallow 
5-inch flower pot with earth in October; keep 
pot moist and in dark cool place for six weeks, 
then bring into light. You'll have dozens of 
small golden Daffodil blooms in no time, 
Several plantings will give you a continuation 
of blooms. 3 for 85c; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.85, 

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