helps. When growth ceases in late fall rest them by giving them less water. But 
keep moist enough to prevent wilting of foliage. At this time they should have 
a cool room with temperatures from above 32° to not much over 50°. Pots should 
be 8” for a small plant up to 12” for larger. As they grow and increase, do not 
divide but shift to larger pots. Drainage must be perfect. Potting soil is described 
under “General Culture Directions.” pH 7 is about right. One cannot guarantee a 
Clivia to flower the first year after moving tho they usually do. 
The foliage of our Clivias, grown outside in the ground, will not be as perfect 
as that of pot grown plants. But when potted, they replace the old foliage in a 
few months and become specimen plants. 
Clivia miniata. Wide open flowers of soft yellow orange. Hardiest, $2.75. 
C. miniata hybrids. Similar to the species ‘‘miniata” in foliage, hardiness, 
wide open flowers, etc., but there is some variation in color and form of flower. 
Most of them are in light orange tones. A few are dark and a few have a white 
throat. Do not express your color preference for any Clivia hybrids as we cannot 
tell the color from the plant. Blooming size, $4.00 each. 
C. nobilis hybrids. Again we can offer a few. These have wider foliage and 
are less tapering at tip. The flowers are larger, with more rounded petals and 
many are darker red-orange in color. Blooming sizes, $6.50 ea. 
DAFFODILS AND NARCISSUS 
both belong to the genus Narcissus of the Amaryllidaceae. 
Culture. All Daffodils except the Polyanthus Narcissus are hardy both in 
the mild climate of the south as well as in the colder northern states. In the 
north especially it is best to plant the bulbs rather deep where the frost does 
not reach. Six inches is about right. Smaller bulbs may go more shallow and 
be mulched. In California too and all the south there is an advantage in deep 
planting. Plant September to November. 
Sandy loam is the best soil, but any good rich garden soil will do. Use no 
fresh manure. The addition of lime to the soil is good, especially if leaf mould 
is used in sandy soils. 
In pots. Daffodils force easily. Pot the bulbs early for earlier flowers, 
Sept. to Oct. The soil should be 2/3 sandy loam, 1/3 leaf mould and perfectly 
decayed dairy manure (use both or either one). Water the pots well. To start 
Daffodils, plunge the pots in a cold frame or pit outside in the shade, after the 
first watering, and cover pots with 6” of sand, surrounding the sides well. 
Thus they will be cool and roots will develop. The sand will prevent evapora- 
tion. 
As soon as they are well rooted (10 to 12 weeks will be required), they can 
be brought inside. Examine the pots first in about 6 weeks. The roots should 
penetrate the soil to the sides of the pot. By reversing and tapping edge of pot 
one can with care lift a pot up to see if roots have reached the proper stage. 
There is no use to try to force the bulbs before abundant root development is 
reached. Only failure results. 
The room temperature for forcing can be about 55° at night. Not much 
warmer during day. Set pots in a sunny window. Shift Daffodils to the garden 
when through blooming as they cannot be forced two years in succession. 
Trumpet Daffodils are hardy north and south but as they do not succeed in 
the tropics, do not plant in S. Fla. The following list of superb varieties are 
offered in large round bulbs. Plant one or more of each and really learn about 
Daffodils. If not stated, the price per doz. is 10 times the price per bulb. In 
the description, E. means early; M., mid season, and L., late blooming. 
Aerolite. Pure golden daffodil. Very large but beautifully proportioned 
and graceful. Medium early. 30c ea. 
Alasnam. Wide, densely frilled trumpet of pure deep yellow, a shade deeper 
than perianth. Much earlier and better than King Alfred. 25c ea. 
Dawson City. Golden yellow. Broad flat flower of smooth substance, with 
flanged trumpet. Fine garden and exhibition variety. L. 30c 
Dick Wellband. (Incomp.). Exceptionally fine white with orange cup. 35c. 
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