Narcissi Classification 
Narcissi, more popularly named Daffodils, represent such 
a varied number of forms and types, that it is more than 
interesting to make a study of these and learn to distinguish 
the proper type, when you see the flower. 
The official classification of the Narcissi by the Royal 
Horticultural Society of England has been generally recog- 
nized and is used in this catalogue. 
According to this classification the Narcissi are divided 
into eleven divisions and five of these are subdivided to bring 
out characteristic differences in color or size of cup. 
The pictures give you a fair idea of the different classes, 
but it takes a good deal of study of the actual flowers to 
become proficient in recognizing the right division and the 
many new varieties, originated by crossing two divisions, do 
not make it any easier. 
How and Where fo Plant 
When you think that you just have no suitable spot for 
flowers, when you think that the soil is bad, that nothing will 
grow, because of too much shade, too many trees or stones, 
it is high time that you acquaint yourself with the possibilities 
every type of garden, woodland, orchard or meadow affords 
to Narcissi. 
Although in certain cases a little expert advice might be 
necessary, any garden soil will be suitable and may be 
improved by applications of ordinary bone meal or well rotted 
cow manure and compost. Proper drainage is a must. 
No special working of the soil is necessary, but the holes 
should be dug in such a manner, that the top of the bulb is 
three to four inches below the surface, that the soil around 
the bulb is loose and the bulb should be set firmly in the soil, 
so that the new roots are in immediate contact with it. The 
bulbs should never touch manure or fertilizer. Plant six to 
eight inches apart. 
Narcissi have a short dormant period and should be 
planted early, not later than the end of October; this does not 
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