| 
| 
Page 45 
New Pink Daffodils 
There is no official section of these Pink Daffodils registered in the R.H.S. classification, but their beauty 
and popularity seem to ask that they should be offered in a special group to assist Customers to make 
their selections. It should be remembered that most varieties of Pink Daffodils do not show their colour 
until the flower is fully developed. 
Cannes (2b), a wonderful flower of perfect form, pure white somewhat reflexing perianth, medium 
sized cup of soft canary-yellow with pretty pink ruffles on edge. 30 cts. each; $ 3.00 per doz. 
Champagne (2b), a refined novelty with pure white overlapping perianth, large cup of pale cream, 
broadly edged apricot-pink turning salmon-pink as flower ages. 75 cts. each; $ 2.00 per 3 
Lady Bird (2b), a handsome flower, well formed white perianth, with trumpet-shaped cup of lovely 
apricot-pink throughout, one of the jewels of this section. 60 cts. each; $ 1.50 per 3 
Louise de Coligny (2b), a very distinct flower with a delicious fragrance, slightly reflexing pure white 
perianth and a charming trumpet-shaped crown of apricot-pink. 80 cts. each; $ 2.00 per 3 
Menton (2b), A.M., Haarlem, a fine variety, large slightly fringed cup with pink flush on outside, 
deeper inside, edged orange and rose turning to almost clear pink. 30 cts. each; $ 3.00 per doz. 
MRS. R. O. BACKHOUSE (THE PINK DAFFODIL) (2b), one of the choicest that may be 
seen in the garden, a variety of quite unique colouring, large trumpet shaped crown of a 
full shell-pink shaded deep pink at brim, perianth ivory-white and slightly reflexed, long 
lasting, it should not be missed in any collection (see illustration opposite page 49). 
$ 2.30 per doz.; $ 16.00 per 100 
Pink Fancy (2b), A.M., Haarlem, a splendid free flowering variety, with overlapping white perianth 
and apricot cup broadly margined soft pink, very valuable for cutting and for the garden, very free 
increaser. $ 2.30 per doz.; $ 16.00 per 100 
Pink Favourite (2b), a unique and really attractive flower with white perianth of good form, trumpet- 
shaped cup is of a most beautiful apricot-pink, somewhat darker inside. 40 cts. each; $ 1.00 per 3 
Pink Glory (2b), a very handsome flower of great interest with graceful overlapping pure white 
perianth, and an exquisite large crown of pale yellow, quickly turning a beautiful pink when fully 
developed, inside of crown deep apricot-pink. 40 cts. each; $ 1.00 per 3 
Pink Rim (2b), A.M., Haarlem, this variety has solid white well-formed perianth, cup soft yellow with 
a distinct pink rim, a valuable introduction and good garden plant, (see illustration opposite 
page 49). 40 cts. each; $ 1.00 per 3 
Pink Select (2b), another fine pink novelty, opening pale yellow but quickly turning to a lovely 
apricot-pink when fully developed, producing a long trumpet and well-formed, pure white perianth, 
flowers are held on strong stems. 50 cts. each; $ 1.25 per 3 
Rosario (2b), a most charming flower of nearly trumpet character and measurements, having broad 
smooth pure white perianth, the trumpet-shaped crown which is gracefully flanged and frilled is of 
very pale soft primrose shell-pink, in good seasons it becomes almost entirely pink. $ 5.00 each 
Rose of Tralee (2b), A.M., Haarlem 1950, this remarkable flower is of beautiful form and quality, 
having pure white perianth pointed at the tips, long nicely flanged crown of rosy apricot-pink right 
down to the base passing off white before the flower dies. $ 1.25 each 
Rosy Sunrise (2b), F.C.C. Haarlem, this lovely variety with its trumpet shaped cup can be described 
as one of the most beautiful of the pink varieties, the perianth is of a primrose white, while its cup is 
creamy yellow with a heavily frilled very delicate apricot-rose edge. $ 1.00 each; $ 2.75 per 3 
Salmon Trout (2b) F.C.C., R.H.S. 1952. Undoubtedly one of the finest pink Daffodils. yet raised, a 
perfect show-flower of moderate size and faultless form, having broad flat perianth of solid texture 
which stands at right angles to the well proportioned trumpet-shaped vivid pink crown, a variety 
of unequalled beauty. $ 80.00 each 
Siam (2b), pure white perianth, well-formed and of good substance, wide expanding frilled cup 
of an apricot-tinted changing into soft pink, a most attractive and striking fragrant flower, carried 
on a strong stem. 40 cts. each; $ 1.00 per 3 
Topic (2b), a really vigorous pinky crowned flower and a first rate garden plant, broad white perianth 
and large almost trumpet-shaped crown well flushed with pink, a valuable introduction. 
65 cts. each; $ 6.50 per doz.; 
TOSCANINI (2b), a beautiful variety of great distinction and noble form, broad pure white, 
much overlapping perianth of splendid substance, the ivory-white crown with a broad 
apricot-pink band gives the nicely proportioned flowers a very distinguished appearance, 
a very fine garden and exhibition variety. (see illustration opposite page 41). 
$ 2.40 per doz.; $ 17.00 per 100 
Wild Rose (2b), P.C., 1946, R.H.S., a real advance in pink colouring as the cup is a quite definite 
rosy-pink to the base, the colour being in the main retained till the flower dies. The pinkest cup yet 
raised, not a large flower but of pleasing form. Attractive novelty. $ 1.50 each 
