Page 44 New and Rare Daffodils 
Preamble (Bicolor Trumpet lb), F.C.C. 1949, A.M., R.H.S. 1948, it is a first early, well contrasted 
clean bicolor of superb quality, opening with smooth, flat, pure white perianth and very rich bright 
chrome-yellow trumpet which has a little neat flange; as the flower ages the rich colour of the trumpet 
fades out a little bit, becoming more lemon in tone but never goes white. Excellent exhibition variety. 
$ 6.00 each 
Principal (Yellow Trumpet la), F.C.C., R.H.S. 1937, this is one of the best yellow trumpets up to 
date, it has a perfectly balanced self yellow trumpet of great substance, quality and smooth texture. 
Very broad flat circular perianth; trumpet beautifully finished with an evenly flanged mouth, flower 
well posed on a tall strong stem. Grand show flower. 35 cts. each; $ 3.50 per doz. 
Ramillies (Large-Cupped 2a), A.M. 1944, a noble flower of medium size, but of the very highest 
quality, much overlapping and flat clear golden-yellow perianth, the expanding crown is deep yellow 
with a distinctly marked ribbon edge of deep scarlet and has great lasting qualities. 
40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
Rapallo (Small-Cupped 3a), very attractive flower of fine quality, smooth deep lemon yellow perianth 
and much expanding flat crown with a sharply defined red band at margin, a very fine show flower. 
$ 1.25 each 
Red Hackle (Large-Cupped 2b), A.M., R.H.S. 1948, a really magnificent and most brilliant large red 
and white of splendid form and habit, broad rather pointed pure-white perianth, very slightly 
reflexing, frilled bowl-shaped crown of solid intense deep orange-red, holds colour well, good stem 
and neck and free flowering. 70 cts. each; $ 7.00 per doz. 
Rococo (Large-Cupped 2b), a striking effective show flower of solid texture and outstanding quality, the 
broad well-overlapped perianth segments are pure white, whilst the well proportioned flat crown is 
soft yellow with a broad orange ribbon edge, a very vigorous plant (see illustration page 45). $ 8.00 each 
Rouge (Large-Cupped 2a), a striking novel and very distinct break in colouring, the widespread peri- 
anth is yellow overlaid pinkish buff, while the expanded cup is deep brilliant rather brick-red, it 
invariably elicits much admiration and comments at shows. It is early and free flowering. 
50 cts. each; $ 5.00 per doz. 
Royal Crown (Large-Cupped 2a), very large flower of distinct character with broad sulphur-white 
perianth and a beautifully, heavily fringed and spreading crown of soft apricot. It is well poised on a 
strong stem, an ideal garden plant lasting long in perfect condition. $ 2.30 per doz.; $ 16.00 per 100 
Royal Mail (Large-Cupped 2a), a fine vigorous variety of recent introduction, broad smooth over- 
lapping perianth of a rich golden-yellow, large vivid orange-red crown, frilled at mouth. 
40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
Rustom Pasha (Large-Cupped 2a), A.M., R.H.S. and Haarlem, no other variety of this section enjoys 
such world-wide admiration as this with its large striking flowers of georgeous colour, widespread 
pointed clear deep golden perianth, cup opens dull orange and developes to vivid tangarine scarlet, 
one of the very best for growing in pots when it comes with splendid colour and a first class variety for 
garden decoration on account of its sunproof colour, recommended. 35 cts. each; 3.50 per doz. 
Samite (White Trumpet Ic), F.C.C., R.H.S. 1940, another recent introduction of superlative quality 
an exquisite self-ivory-white flower of most perfect form and balance and the very finest and 
smoothest thick velvety texture, tall vigorous plant. 60 cts. each; $ 6.00 per doz. 
Scapa (White Trumpet Ic), A.M. Haarlem 1949, a splendid and immense flower of wonderful texture, 
uniform white throughout, smooth overlapping perianth and well proportioned, neatly flanged trum- 
pet, vigorous grower. 60 cts. each; $ 6.00 per doz. 
Silver Chimes (Triandrus 5b), a very lovely thing to grow in pots in a cold greenhouse, with its stiff 
dark green foliage and strong stem, carrying nine or more beautifully formed small flowers with white 
perianth and creamy lemon cups. Late. 80 cts. each; $ 8.00 per doz. 
Sincerity (Bicolor Trumpet 1b), F.C.C., R.H.S. 1940, one of the most perfect show flowers yet seen, 
faultlessly regular and beautiful in form and finish, having broad flat, clean-cut, pointed white 
perianth of flawless smoothness and clear lemon trumpet with a most beautifully rolled-back brim, 
the flower is of exquisitely fine texture and quality throughout. 60 cts. each; $ 6.00 per doz. 
Spellbinder (Yellow Trumpet la), a large flower of the most wonderful and entirely distinct clear 
luminous, greeny sulphur-lemon. When fully developed the inside of the flanged trumpet passes 
almost to white, while the outside of the trumpet retains its colour, and the serrated brim is tipped 
with sparkling lemon, most attractive and always much admired. $ 7.00 each 
Spencer Tracy (Large-Cupped 2b), F.C.C., Haarlem 1949, a magnificent garden plant of striking 
beauty, broad overlapping pure white perianth and a very large flat crown of vivid orange, wonder- 
fully frilled, colour deepening at edges, ideal for indoor cultivation. $ 1.00 each 
