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Title: Bulbs & seeds : autumn 1914
Identifier: bulbsseedsautumn1914dmfe (find matches)
Year: 1914 (1910s)
Authors: D. M. Ferry & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Detroit, Mich. : D. M. Ferry & Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 11 NARCISSUS OR DAFFODIL Ready for delivery in September The graceful and charming Narcissus, whose distinctive feature is the conspicuous trumpet, crown, short tube or cup in the throat of the corolla or perianth, has been developed by its many enthusiastic ad- mirers until the sorts offered are almost without number. There are, however, four rather distinct classes, of which representative sorts are the well known Yellow Daffodil or Trumpet Narcissus, both in single and in double forms, the white-flowered or Poet's Narcissus, and fourth, theTazetta or Polyanthus Narcissus. Tlie first three classes include many of the hardiest and most desirable spring garden plants. When once established they do not need to be reset for several years, and will thrive in almost any soil. A cool and grassy place is favorable for naturaUzing. They are desirable not only for the garden, but equally so for pot and pan culture for the house. One to four bulbs set in a five-inch pot will bloom even in the smoky atmosphere of the city, where their beauty and fragrance are doubly welcome. The Polyanthus varieties need some protection through winter in the north, but will do finely without it in the south. They are exceedingly valuable for flowering in pots in the house. The Paper White Grandiflora and the Double Roman may be made to come into bloom in December, and tliis, with other varieties of Narcissus, will give a continuous succession of profuse bloom until spring. They thrive best in a cool temperature. Pot as soon as received, in good turfy loam, but let no manure, rotted or otherwise, touch the bulbs. Set in a cool, dai'k room, and keep moderately moist for one or two months, so that they may root: then remove to the window or conservatory for flowering. Do not cultivate too strongly, as an extra vigor of growth is detrimental to the purity of the color of the flower. Plants twelve to sixteen inches high depending upon conditions of growth and the variety. hi describing Narcissus reference is made to the â perianth'" and ^'trumpet.'" The latter is the long center, funnel-shaped tube and the 'â¢perianth" is the outer row of petals or icings.
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BICOLOR VICTORIA Single Trumpet (Ajax) The Ajax Narcissus or Large Trumpet Daffodils, both the all yellow sorts and the bicolor or "white winged" varieties, in- clude some of the most elegant and beautiful of spring flowers. They are of large size and much substance with spreading wing- like petals often three to four inches across, and are graceful- ly poised on long stiff stalks. Bicolor Victoria. Broad creamy white perianth; rich yellow trumpet; delicately perfumed; fine and lasting bloomer, and a splendid forcer. Similar to Hors- fieldi, but stronger grower. (See ad) 5c. each; 50c. per doz. Emperor. Large golden yel- low trumpet and broad prim- rose yellow perianth. Early and splendid for forcing or planting out of doors. 6c. each; 6oc. per doz. Golden Spur. Very desirable for pot or garden culture. Large, spreading, deep yel- low perianth and wide trum- pet of golden yellow, very early and free flowering. One of the very best for cutting. 5c. each: 50c. doz. Single and dozen prices include postage. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates.

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