Daffodils blend in with any kind of landscape, 
whether woodland, meadow, orchard, along the brook, 
on the slopes or around the lake. 
They will thrive in shady as well as sunny positions, 
are not too particular as to soil, provided there is proper 
drainage and in most cases bone meal will sufficiently 
restore soil requirements, but a complete fertilizer or 
bulb food, applied after flowering, will insure good bulb 
growth and large flowers. 
Narcissi have a short dormant period and should 
be planted early, from late September until the end of 
October. Depending upon the weather, later plantings 
are feasible but not advisable. 
No special working of the soil is necessary, but the 
holes should be dug in such a manner that the soil 
around the bulb is loose; when extensive plantings are 
contemplated a grub axe is the best tool. 
Oh, my brave daffodils, my golden army, 
That took the hill so gayly yesterday! 
—T., GARRISON. 
