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The Glory of Early Spring 
How to Select the Proper Daffodils and Narcissi 
The term “Narcissus” is actually the Latin or Botanical name for this entire group of plants, 
whereas “Daffodil” and “Jonquil”, as commonly used, are English names referring to certain 
types. This classification is based on the standards set by the Royal Horticultural Society of 
England, and primarily consists of differerices in length of the Trumpet (Crown or Cup) in 
relation to the Perianth (the broad expanded portion of the flower). 
There is no difference in time of bloom between groups, but varieties within each group will 
vary — being either early, mid-season or late. 
Division 1—Trumpet Daffodils—Page 30 
Trumpet or crown as long or longer than the 
perianth segments. Pure whites, and creams; pure 
yellow, and bicolors. 
Division 2—Large-Cupped Narcissi—Page 32 
Cup or crown more than one-third, but less than 
the length of the perianth segments. Various color 
combinations, and pure colors. 
Division 3—Short-Cupped Narcissi—Page 36 
Cup or crown not more than one-third the length 
of the perianth segments. Various color combina- 
tions, and pure colors. 
Division 4—Double Narcissi—Page 37 
Fully double flowers. 
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Division 5—Triandrus Hybrids—Page 42 
All varieties obviously derived from hybridization 
with Narcissus Triandrus. 
Division 6—Cyclamineus Hybrids—Page 41 
All varieties obviously derived from hybridization 
with Narcissus Cyclamineus. 
Division 7—Jonquils & Jonquil Hybrids—Page 38 
Flowers of varying yellow shades borne in clusters. 
Deliciously scented. Slender rush-like foliage. 
Many interesting variations. 
Division 8—Poetaz Narcissi—Page 39 
Flowers produced in clusters of 2 or more per 
stem. Sweetly scented. Easily forced. Various color 
combinations. 
Division 8 
Division 9—Poeticus Narcissi—Page 40 
All varieties have a pure white perianth and a 
very small cup, usually yellow edged with fiery red. 
Division 10—Miniature Species, Wild Forms, and 
Hybrids—Page 41 
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Division 6 
Division 3 
Division 1 
Division 2 
