CULTURAL NOTES (cont.) 
flowers, and naturally these flowers will not be as large as tho there were only 2 or 
4. So if you want your share of Blue Ribbons each year, it is best to plan on lift- 
ing, dividing and re-setting your bulbs,- in a different location,- every end.year. 
NATURALIZING: if you have a suitable location for naturalizing daffodils, 
and would share the ecstasy of the poet ifordsworth at beholding "a host of golden 
daffodils, Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing inthe breeze", 
following are some pertinent suggestions. 
By planting the bulbs deeply (6 to 8 inches), they will increase very slow- 
ly, and will continue to present their annual springtime show, a picture of indescrib- 
able beauty, year after year, ten, fifteen years or more in the same spot. To create 
the proper effect, it is necessary that there be nothing regular or symmetrical about 
the planting, but rather that it should appear to be the handiwork of Nature. If the 
area is large enough, a winding path, preferrebly 6 feet or more in width, should be 
made; this will give a vantage point from which to view your "picture", and add to 
it's effectiveness, especially if it be in woodland. 
The bulbs should be planted in large clumps or drifts, putting from 50 to 
100 or more in each, placing the bulbs not less than 6 inches apart, preferrably 
more. The drifts may be outlined by placing crooked branches on the ground, around 
each contemplated drift, and making the outline of the planting conform to that made 
by the branches. These drifts should be of various shapes and sizes. The planting 
may be done with a trowel, spade or post-hole digger. 
The most effective plantings are those in which each clump or drift is 
made up wholly of one variety, rather than a mixture; and the medium or short cupped 
varieties are preferrable to the Trumpets, tho some of them, especially Emperor, are 
very satisfactory. Another thing to consider is that real early kinds, like Sir Wat- 
xin, Helios, February Gold etc,., will fade while the later ones are still at their 
best, so they should be planted where their fading flowers will not mar the beauty 
of the others. 
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DESCRIPTIONS used with the following varieties are, in most instances, 
those of the originator, and describe the variety as seen in his garden, in England 
or Ireland. In our less favorable climate, this perfection of form and coloring is 
not always attained, tho it should be in a cool rainy spring, or if these conditions 
can be simulated by shading and watering. 
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SELECTED | VARIETIES 
agit, 1, L1..TRUMPET DAFFODILS ° -, 
Pere ae iasts the trumpet, or crown, as long as or longer than ite 
perianth aaa petals.) 
ADA FINCH - 2 (deGraaff) 1927 - One of the earliest daffodils to flower. Pure white 
overlapping perianth, large finely proportioned trumpet, with deeply flanged and 
rolled rim. The immense flower is carried on a tall stiff stem. F.C.C. 1930 
ALASNAM - 2 (deGraaff) 192% - Wide short densely frilled trumpet, of pure deep yel- 
low, a shade deeper than the perianth. Finely placed flower, with good neck, fac- 
ing upward. Earlier and better than King Alfred; splendid for borders etc. 
BEERSHEBA — 2 (Engleheart) 1923 - A magnificent flower; large perfectly flat peri- 
anth, trumpet long and beautifully flanged at mouth. The whole flower is pure white, 
of first class substance, and holds it's head well up; very free bloomer and vig- 
orus grower. Especially outstanding in cooler climates. 
BROUGHSHANE (Wilson) 1938 - A glorious giant white of perfect form and balance. The 
trumpet is widely flanged, reflexed and frilled, but does not overbalance the im- 
mense perianth, which is fully five and one-half inches in diameter. The great flow- 
er, which is of unusual substance and exceptionally durable, is carried on a strong 
stem, well over two feet in height. Very vigorus. A.M. 194% 
DAWSON CITY - 4 (Van Tubergen) 1925 - A fine garden variety of excellent quality, 
and of value for exhibition. Smooth overlapping perianth and well formed trumpet, 
both of rich golden yellow. A.M. 1930 
