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. AI] of them have pleasing mild 
fragrance with graceful foliage and blooms. 
Cheerfulness. 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 Perfectior. 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. 

Actaea 
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 in existence. 
Broad snow-white perianth of great sub- 
stance and good form. The very large eye 1s 
broadly margined with dark red. A most 
beautiful exhibition flower. 6 for 85c¢; 12 tor 
$1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
Old Pheasant’s Eye. Perianth pure white and 
reflexing eye margined deep orange-red. Very 
fragrant. A favorite old variety. 6 for 85c; 
12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
HERMAI NARCISSUS 
A new strain preducing two or three large 
Barrii-like flowers on a stem. 
Janet Paige. Pure white with red-rimmed 
yellow cup. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for $6.50. 
Normandy. Pure white with deep orange-red- 
aie cup. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50; 6 for 
Group 10: Double Narcissus 
This group includes all varieties with 
double flowers. Many of the fimest 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. 
aly flowering. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for 
Dei De 
Cheerfulness. A double Poetaz. Creamy 
white, with orange petals in center. Good for 
forcing and very free flowering. 6 fer 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. 
Mary Copeland. Creamy white; deep orange 
center. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75. 
Odorus Rugulosus FI. Pl. 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. $3.00 each 
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- 
cluding 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 
larger and more familiar relatives. Prob- 
ably as desirable as any of this group ts the 
aptly named Hoop Petticoat, Narcissus 
bulbocodium. 
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 moisture 
while in growth, but not in summer. No 
manure should be given. 6 for 85c; 12 for 
$1.50; 25 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 sprmg. Flowers are 
deliciously sweet-scented and bloom very 
freely. To have a contmuous 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 arcissus. 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 
Narcissus in habit but is of an exquisite 
deep yellow color, with an orange- -yellow 
and prettier 
cup. Much easier to grow 
than the common Paper-White Narcissus. 
3 for 75c: 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.25; 25 for 
$4.25. 
Se el 
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 wee ks and then 
bring into light. Or put stx bulbs 1 in a shallow 
5-inch flower pot with ez arth in October; keep 
pot moist and in dark cool pl: ice for six weeks, 
the nh . bring into lig ht. ad ou ll hz ave doze ns of 
small golden Daffodil blooms in no time. 
Several plantings will give you a continuation 
f blooms. 3 for 85c; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.85. 

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