New and Rare Daffodils Page 43 
Polindra (Large-Cupped 2b), F.C.C., R.H.S. and Haarlem, an amazingly beautiful flower, with 
broad flat well overlapping pure white perianth of great substance and smoothest texture, large well- 
finished clear yellow crown, much admired for its well proportioned flower; recommended for 
Exhibition as well as for the garden. 25 cts. each; $ 2.50 per doz. 
Preamble (Bicolor Trumpet 1b), F.C.C., R.H.S., 1949, 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 
becoming more lemon in tone but never goes white, excellent Exhibition variety. (See illustration 
page 40). $ 5.00 each 
Principal (Yellow Trumpet la), F.C.C., R.H.S., one of the best yellow trumpets up to date, 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. 30 cts. each; $ 3.00 per doz. 
Ramillies (Large-Cupped 2a), A.M., Haarlem, 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), A.M., Haarlem, 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 short neck free flowering. 55 cts. each; $ 5.50 per doz. 
Rococo (Large-Cupped 2b), F.C.C., Haarlem, 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 44). $ 6.00 each 
Rouge (Large-Cupped 2a), A.M., Wisley 1952, a striking novel and very distinct break in colouring, the 
widespread perianth is yellow overlaid pinkish buff, while the expanded cup is deep brilliant rather 
brick-red, it invariably elicits much admiration at Shows, early and free flowering. 
45 cts. each; $ 4.50 per doz. 
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. 
30 cts. each; $ 3.00 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 gorgeous colour, widespread 
pointed clear deep golden perianth, cup opens dull orange and develops to vivid tangerine 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. 30 cts. each; $ 3.00 per doz. 
Samite (White Trumpet Ic), F.C.C., R.H.S., 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. 50 cts. each; $ 5.00 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. 40 cts. each; $ 4,00 per doz. 
Silver Chimes (Triandrus 5b), a very lovely flower 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., 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.M., R.H.S. and Haarlem, 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. $ 5.00 each 
Spencer Tracy (Large-Cupped 2b), F.C.C., Haarlem 1949, a magnificent garden flower 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. 80 cts. each; $ 8.00 per doz. 
Sun Chariot (Large-Cupped 2a), A.M., R.H.S. 1951, a large and striking flower of enormous size, the 
broad flat rather pointed perianth is deep golden yellow and the well proportioned goblet-shaped cup 
is solid glowing orange-red, sunproof and very long lasting. $ 8.00 each 
