NARCISSUS — DAFFODILS, continued 
Group 4: Leedsii Narcissus 
Perianth white; cup white or pale citron, 
sometimes tinged with pink or apricot. 
These Iack the majesty of the Giant 
Trumpets, but the soft coloring of the 
trumpets is pleasing to all lovers of Narcis- 
sus. Flowers are borne on 12 to 15-inch 
stems. 
Daisy Schaeffer. Flower 414 inches across, 
with cup nearly 2 inches. Perianth pure 
white, with cup opening primrose and turning 
to light canary-yellow; long, [emon-yellow 
stigma and styles. 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 
12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25. 
E. H. Wilson. Broad, pure white perianth, 
distinctly star shaped, with pointed petals. 
Shallow crown, fluted at margin, of light yellow 
passing to ivory. Of lovely form and perfect 
texture, lasting unusually well; for show pur- 
poses and home decoration. 3 for 95c; 6 for 
$1.75; 12 for $3.00. 
Gertie Millar. Pure white perianth and a 
beautifully proportioned, pale primrose cup, 
deeply fluted and frilled. Unusually long 
pistils and anthers match these colors per- 
fectly. A most handsome flower. 3 for $1.00; 
6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50. 
Mrs. R. O. Backhouse. This is the famous 
“pink Daffodil.” Fine informal perianth of 
ivory-white; well-proportioned, slim long 
trumpet of apricot-pink, changing to shell- 
pink at the deeply fringed edge. Delicately 
beautiful but of exceptional substance; long 
lasting. 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75; 12 for $3. DS 
25 for $5.50. 
Silver Star. Perfect broad-petaled, star-shaped 
perianth of pure cream-white; well propor- 
tioned, wide-mouthed trumpet of primrose 
color che anging to cream-white, just a shade 
deeper than the perianth. Extra fine; very 
fragrant. 3 for 85c; 6 for $1.50; 12 for ‘$2.75; 
25 for $5.25. 
Tunis. A large, tall, robust-growing Leedstii. 
Broad, waved, white pertanth and large, bold, 
Ivory crown with serrated brim, retaining a 
flush of pale coppery gold at the edge. 3 for 
75c; 6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.25. 
White Horse Eagle. White perianth; small 
cup, opening sulphur-yellow and fading to 
almost pure white. 3 for 85c; 6 for $1.50; 
12 for $2.75. 
Group 5: Triandrus and Triandrus 
Hybrid Narcissus 
Rather dwarf plants with slender, rush- 
like foliage and dainty, small trumpet flow- 
ers with reflexed petals. Delightful sub- 
jects for the partly shaded rockery or for 
filling any odd, partly shaded spot. 
Albus (Angel’s Tears). Drooping, creamy white 
flowers with reflexing perianth. They make 
beautiful pot plants and also do well in the 
rock garden, where they form a graceful 
picture. 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00. 
Thalia. Two or three lovely pure white flowers 
per stem, 2 inches or more across, making a 
beautiful cluster. Very suitable for the rock 
garden or flower border and for forcing. 3 for 
85c; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.75; 25 for $5.00. 
Group 6: Cyclamineus and Cycla- 
mineus Hybrid Narcissus 
Trumpets rich yellow, straight and tube- 
like, with perianths reflexed as in a cy- 
clamen. Very early. 
Beryl. A lovely little Cyclamineus hybrid bear- 
ing gracefully drooping flowers with primrose- 
yellow, slightly reflexing perianth and small, 
globular, bright orange cup shading to gold. 
Ideal for rock gardens and for potting. Height 
10 inches. 3 for 95c; 6 for $1.75; 12 for $3.00. 
February Gold. Perianth golden yellow; trum- 
pet fringed orange. Very early. 3 for 75c; 
6 for $1.25; 12 for $2.25; 25 for $4.00. 
Group 7: Jonquilla and Jonquil 
Hybrid Narcissus 
Jonquils have narrow, upstanding foliage 
and long stems. Most of them bear de- 
liciously fragrant flowers, which are popular 
in the garden and useful for forcing. 
Jonquilla Flore Pleno. The true old double 
sweet Jonquil produces [ittle heads of rich 
yellow double flowers in May. Very fragrant. 
6 for 75c; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.25. 
Jonquilla Simplex. The true single sweet 
Jonquil, of light elegant growth, bearing 
charming clusters of numerous small rich yel- 
low flowers of delicious scent in May. 6 for 
75c; 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.25. 
Golden Sceptre. Deep jonquil-yellow, 3 inches 
or so in diameter. The perianth is star-shaped; 
trumpet slightly flaring. Vigorous. 3 for 65c; 
6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.75. 
Trevithian. An extremely fine, free-flowering 
variety producing two or more sweetly scented 
flowers on a stem. Broad, overlapping peri- 
anth and shallow crown of a pale self lemon- 
yellow. 6 for 95c; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25. 
Group 8: Poetaz or Bunch- 
flowered Narcissus 
Poetaz Narcissus are hardy and excellent 
in the garden. All have pleasing mild fra- 
grance with graceful foliage and blooms. 
6 of any one variety for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 
25 for $2.75; $9.00 per 100 
Cheerfulness. A double Poetaz. Creamy 
white; occasional orange petals im center. 
Good for forcing and very free flowering. 
Early Perfection. White perianth; light yellow 
cup. Early forcer. 
Geranium. White perianth; lovely orange-red 
cup. Recommended. 
Glorious. Round, flat, pure white perianth; 
brilliant orange-scarlet cup. Extra. 
Halvose. Primrose perianth; deep orange cup. 
Red Guard. Perianth apricot, shaded yellow; 
bright orange cup. 
Scarlet Gem. Primrose perianth; deep orange 
cup. 
MIXTURE. 25 for $2.50; $8.00 per 100. 
Group 9: Poeticus Narcissus 
The true Poet’s Narcissus, thriving 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 substance 
and good form. The very large eye is broadly 
margined with dark red. 6 for 85c; 12 for 
$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. 
Polar Ice. Pure white with fringed, nearly 
white crown. A very attractive novelty. 65c 
ea.; 3 for $1.65; 6 for $3.00. 
White with Green Eye. Large, pure white 
perianth with small yellow and green cup. 
a 65c each; 3 for $1.65; 6 for $3.00; 12 for 
5.50. 
Group 10: Double Narcissus 
This group includes all varieties with 
double flowers. Many of the finest 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. 6 for 85e: 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
Cheerfulness. See Poetaz group. 
Daphne. Pure white. Good for forcing and the 
garden. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
Holiland’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. 
Mary Copeland. Creamy white; deep orange 
center. 3 for 95c; 6 for $1.70; 12 for $2.75. 
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. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
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 included 
under the preceding headings, with several 
miniatures suitable only for rock gardens 
or 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 extra attention. 
Bulbocodium Conspicuus. The yellow Hoop 
Petticoat. Flowers rich golden yellow, of 
hoop petticoat form, with rush-like foliage. 
Height 6 inches. It blooms the end of Feb- 
ruary. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75. 
Canaliculatus. Small flower. Yellow perianth 
with clear yellow cup. 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 the rock garden. It has small, rich yellow 
flowers, 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. 
Narcissus for Growing in Water 
with Pebbles 
Popular for growing in the house in 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. 
Paper-White Grandiflora. The popular bunch- 
flowering, pure white Narcissus. Very fra- 
grant. 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.85; 25 for $3.50. 
Chinese Sacred Narcissus. The ‘Chinese 
Sacred Lily.’ 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. Exquisite deep yellow, 
with an orange-yellow cup. Much easier 
to grow and prettier than Paper-White 
Narcissus. 3 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 stx bulbs 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. 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25; 
12 for $2.25. 

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CARROLL GARDENS, 
WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND 
