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New and Rare Daffodils 
We offer the following list of very choice and rare Daffodils and Narcissi, which should be of special 
interest to the Connoisseurs. The Bulbs offered are top sized and orders for these particular varieties 
should reach us as early as possible, not later than the 15th of September, after which date we 
replant our stock. The earlier the Bulbs are planted the better the results. The Standard varieties of 
Daffodils and Narcissi enlisted further in the catalogue can, of course, be ordered through the season. 
Amateur (Small-Cupped 3b), A.M., Haarlem, a splendid flower with immense thick very broad snow- 
white perianth and a flat expanding orange crown, the perfect balance of the flower makes it very 
attractive, strong grower. 40 cts. each; $ 4.00 per doz. 
Ardclinis (White Trumpet Ic), one of the very finest White-Trumpets up to date, a large flower of 
most perfect form, balance, quality and fine carriage, broad smooth flat perianth and perfectly 
proportioned neatly flanged trumpet of clear white throughout of very durable substance and fine 
waxy texture, thrives well. 45 cts. each; $ 4.50 per doz. 
Armada (Large-Cupped 2a), F.C.C., R.H.S. 1947, an outstanding and magnificent novelty raised by 
Mr. Guy L. Wilson and caused a real sensation, a well posed 41% inches in diameter flower with 
smooth, broad much overlapping intense deep yellow perianth and deep tangerine red-orange cup- 
shaped crown, | in. long and about 1% in. in diameter at its frilled and expanded mouth, truly a most 
striking and early flower, vigorous grower. $ 6.00 each 
Bahram (Large-Cupped 2a), A.M., R.H.S. and Haarlem, in our opinion one of the finest yellow-red 
flowers up to date, flowers are of large size and perfect form, shortnecked on strong stems, flowers 
having broad smooth wide-spread, rich clear yellow perianth and perfectly proportioned rather 
shallow intense vivid deep orange-red crown, finely frilled at edge. 25 cts. each; $ 2.50 per doz. 
Bastion (Yellow-Trumpet la), A.M., R.H.S. and Midland Daffodil Society, a late flowering deep 
self-golden trumpet of fine quality and substance, having very broad flat smooth perianth standing at 
right angles to the rather long straight-sided trumpet, shortnecked on a stout stem, vigorous grower 
with very broad foliage, splendid for exhibition. 70 cts. each; $ 7.00 per doz. 
Beecher Stowe (Small-Cupped 3b), a very fine large flower of purest white throughout, with broad 
rounded flat perianth and a vivid orange-red crown, a flower of great beauty and refinement, an 
excellent show-flower. 70 cts. each; $ 7.00 per doz. 
Belisana (Large-Cupped 2b), F.C.C., Haarlem 1952, in our opinion the largest of the 2b section yet in 
cultivation producing flowers of enormous size, pure white well proportioned perianth with gigantic 
expanding flat yellow crown with appealing frilled orange edge, attracted much attention when 
showed. $ 10.00 each 
Bermuda (Large-Cupped 2a), F.C.C., Haarlem, very large overlapping and smooth soft yellow 
perianth and a large spreading crown of clear orange, an immense flower of fine form and substance, 
early flowering. 50 cts. each; $ 5.00 per doz. 
Binkie (Reversed Bicolor 2d) A.M., Haarlem 1950, a curious and most distinct attractive variety, 
flowers are of excellent form, balance and fine substance, having broad flat-pointed perianth and a 
well-proportioned crown on first opening the whole flower is a most pleasant clear sulphur-lemon, 
but the crown gradually passes to almost pure white. $ 1.50 each; $ 15.00 per doz. 
Birma (Large-Cupped 2a), a very striking variety of great substance and brilliant colouring, well 
overlapping golden yellow perianth and neat, vivid orange-scarlet cup. A flower of great durability, 
strong and vigorous grower. $ 1.00 per 3; $ 3.50 per doz. 
Bizerta (Large-Cupped 2b), A.M., R.H.S., 1947, and Haarlem 1949, a Show flower similar to Polindra, 
but of unusual and distinct colouring, pure white thick perianth, cup rich apricot chrome with 
slightly paler frill at mouth, flower has great lasting qualities. $ 1.50 each 
Blarney (Small-Cupped 3a), F.C.C., R.H.S. 1946, large flower, having firm, satin smooth, snow-white 
perianth and flat apricot-orange crown with a narrow primrose rim, a most charming flower of fine 
quality and balance and a favourite for the show-table. 60 cts. each; $ 6.00 per doz. 
Bravura (Small-Cupped 3b), a novelty of superb quality and substance, producing large Poeticus- 
white flowers of perfect smoothness and well-balanced vivid orange-scarlet crown; the finest red and 
white of this type yet introduced; strong vigorous plant. $ 3.00 each 
