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DAFFODILS

IRIS

AND

OTHER BULBS

Time -honored Integrity '

TERMS OF SALE

Prices of all offers are quoted net, and subject to market fluctuations.

All goods are sold f. o. b. New York, except Gladiolus, Spiraea and Montbretia, which are sold f. o. b. Salisbury, Maryland, and Narcissus which are sold f. o. b. Brown’s Wharf, Va. They travel for account and risk of the purchasers.

Cases and Packing together with freight, for¬ warding and insurance charges will be collected on delivery.

All accounts are strictly due three months after date of invoice; 3% for cash is allowed for payment within 10 days after date of invoice.

Complaints and claims about the quality of the goods cannot be entertained unless made IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT of same.

We give no warranty, express or implied, and will not be in any way responsible for the results of planting or forcing of any bulbs and roots we send out; we guarantee all varieties to be true to name and description.

Insect pests and/or plant diseases shall not be made the basis of any claim or complaint.

If at the time of shipment the purchaser has not yet settled all his last year’s accounts, or if we are informed that he does not meet his obli¬ gations, the seller shall have the right to cancel all arrangements for transactions not executed.

Verbal agreements will not be considered.

Private orders are not accepted.

Orders for growing crops accepted subject to crop failure, shortage or other causes beyond our control.

All offers are made subject to being unsold.

By placing orders, buyers are considered to agree with these terms.

NOTES FOR 1935

We have been won over to the use of the name Daffodils, instead of Narcissus, and the Classification of the Royal Horticultural Society of England has been followed with exception of “Daffodils for the Rock Garden.”

Red Crowns and red cups, also the white Trumpet types, are enjoy¬ ing an increasing public affection. Our list is rich in interesting highly- colored varieties.

The price per thousand is nine times the printed “per hundred” price. Two hundred and fifty of one variety take the “per thousand” rate.

Orders amounting to $500.00, made up of “per 100” quantities and prices, take an extra discount of 5%. Those totaling $1,000.00 or more enjoy a discount of 10%.

We hope you will consult us if you need photographs, cutflowers, special collections, etc.

According to an announcement by the United States Department of Agriculture, the quarantine on foreign Narcissus or Daffodils will end December 15, 1936, when greater sources of supply will become avail¬ able to the florists and seedsmen of the United States. There will then be opportunity to put wonderful new varieties of Daffodils before the public, at a more reasonable price than is possible now, due to the forced “two year” restriction on imported stock with its hazards and losses and expense. We expect a great wave of enthusiasm among the gardening public for the fine Daffodil creations of England and Hol¬ land. When we will be able to draw on our two growing stations in the United States, plus the favorably known nurseries of our company in Holland, we shall be able to offer you a service, a selection and a

quality and price on Daffodils, which will be very helpful to raise your

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and our volume of sales.

Although the domestic quarantine on Narcissus will not be continued after March, 1935, we have asked the State Service to kindly inspect and certify our crops the same as before.

There will be a continuous exhibition of Daffodil blooms at our nurseries at Nuttall, Gloucester county, Virginia. As soon as they open, every variety will be shown in a special exhibition room, so that visitors can make every possible note and comparison in ease and comfort, independent of the weather and the Virginia soil in spring. After the Daffodils, a varied collection of longstemmed Tulips will be shown.

M. VAN WAVEREN 8c SONS, INC.

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INDEX

of Daffodil Varieties Listed in this Catalogue

Page

Abundance . 19

Actaea . 26

Admiration . 19

Advance Guard.. 4

Aeolus . 4

Albatross , . 13

Albinia . 16

Albo Pleno . 28

Alceste . 9

Apr. Gloriosa. ... 9

Apr. Phoenix.... 28

Apricot . 31

Aranjuez . 9

Argent . 9-28

Artemis . 9

Aspasia . 19

Auran. Plenus... 28

Autocrat . 9

Bath’s Flame ... 13

Beat All . 9

Beauty . 9

Beersheba . 4

Bernardino . 9

Bianca . 16

Biflorus . 26

Blazing Sword. . 9

Blood Orange . . 13

Bokhara . 9

Bonfire . 13

Bretonne . 13

Brightling . 13

Brilliancy . 13

Bulboc. Consp. . . 31

Bullfinch . 31

Canada . 4

Camp. Giganteus 19 Camp. Plenus... 19 Camp. Regulosus 19 Campernel Single 20

Cardinal . 31

Carlton . 9

Carminowe . 13

Cassandra . 26

Cervantes . 4

Charles . 13

Cheerfulness .... 19

Chicago . 4

Circlet . 31

Citrinum . 31

Conspicuus . 13

Cornelia . 4

Croesus . 9

Crystal Queen... 16 Cyclamineus .... 31

Daisy Schaffer... 16

Damson . 9

Dante . 26

Daphne . 28

Dawson City ... 4

Diademe . 9

Diana . 16

Dick Turpin ... 13

Dr. Nansen .... 4

Dorine . 10

Dosoris . 13

Duke of Y ork . . 4

Early Perfection. 19

Early Surprise.. 13

Edrin . 10

Elegans . 10

Elizabeth Ryan.. 31

Page

Elvira . 19

Emperor . 3

Empire . 16

Empress . . . 4

Erna Rubinstein. 4

Evangeline . 16

Expectation .... 13

Fair Alice . 19

Fair Bostonian.. 4

Feu De Joie . 28

Firebrand . 13

Firetail . 13

Flaming Torch.. 10

Fortune . 10

Francisca Drake. 10

Frank Miles . 10

Fred Howard... 4

Gallipoli . 10

Geranium . 19

Glitter . 31

Gloria Mundi. ... 10

Glorious . 20

Glory of Lisse. . . 26

Glory of Sass.... 3-4

Godolphin . 4

Golden Frilled... 10 Golden Goblet . . 19

Golden Harvest.. 6

Golden Perfect... 20 Golden Sceptre. . 6

Golden Spur . . . 3-6 Golden Sunrise.. 6 Grace Forbes ... 20

Gracilis . 31

Gracilis Tenuior. 31 G. H. vanWaveren 4

Halvose . 20

Harold Beale ... 6

Havelock . 10

Helios . 10-20

Hera . 16

Herbert Smith . . 6

Her Grace . 16

Holland’s Glory.. 28

Homespun . 10

Horace . 26

Hospodar . , 10

Ideal . 20

Imperator . 6

Incognita . 31

Indian Chief .... 28

Insulinde . 28

Invincible . 10

Irene Copland . . 28

Joconde . 20

John Cairns .... 6

John Evelyn .... 10

John Farquhar. .. 6

John Masefield... 26

Joker . 10

Jonquilla Sim¬ plex . 19-32

Jonquilla Plena. 19-32

Juliet . 26

Juncifolius . 32

Killigrew . 10

King Alfred .... 3—6 King George V.. 13

Lady Arnott .... 14

Lady Diana Man¬ ners . 13

Page

Lady Godiva . . .

13

Lady Moore ....

13

La Fiancee .

20

Laureate .

26

Laurens Koster.,3-

-20

Lord Kitchener. .

16

Loudspeaker ....

10

Lovenest .

6

Lucifer .

10

Lucinius .

Madame van Wa-

12

veren .

6

Magnificence . . .

6

Majestic .

20

Major Trumpet. .

6

Marquis .

14

Mary Copeland..

28

Mascotte .

32

Masterpiece ....

14

Medusa .

20

Merkara .

12

Mignon .

20

Minimus .

32

Minister Talma..

6

Minor .

32

Mrs. C. J. Hunt Mrs. E. H. Kre-

14

lage .

6

Mrs. John Hoog.

16

Mrs. Langtry. . . . Mrs. Nettie O’-

16

Melveny .

16

Mrs. Percy Neale

16

Mrs. Roosevelt.. Mrs. R. O. Back-

6

house .

6

Mistinguett .

12

Mitylene .

16

Mixtures . 29-

-33

Morning Glory..

12

My Joy .

12

Nanus .

32

Napoleon .

6

Nightingale .

26

Nimrod .

12

Nobility .

14

Noblesse .

7

Olyrnpia .

6

Orange Beauty..

12

Orange Cup ....

20

Orange Glow . . .

12

Orange Phoenix.

28

Orange Prince...

20

Orange Queen . .

32

Orestes .

8

Oriflamme .

32

Ornatus .

26

Ornatus Maximus

26

Paperwhites ....

22

Peggy .

14

Peter Barr .

8

Peverill .

14

Phyllida .

16

Pixie .

14

Pride of Virginia

14

Primrose Phoenix

28

Prince of Wales.

8

Princeps .

8

Pres. Coolidge. . .

19

President Viger. .

12

Page

Queen of Hearts 14 Queen of the

North . 18

Queen of Spain.. 32

Recurvus . 26

Red Chief . 14

Red Cross . 12

Red Beacon .... 14

Red Guard . 14

Red Hussar .... 14

Red Rim . 26

Red Shadow .... 14

Red Star . 12

Robert Sydenham 8 Robin Hood .... 8

Richard M. Tobin 12

Rio Rita . 12

Salmonetta . 32

Sarchedon . 26

Saturnus . 8

Scarlet Gem .... 20

Scarlet Lancer .. 12

Sea Gull . 14

Shackleton . 14

Silver Salver ... 18

Sirdar . 18

Sir Ernest Shack¬ leton . 8

Sir Francis Drake 8

Sir Watkin . 3-12

Spring Glory . . . 3-8 Sol. Brilliant ... 20

Soleil d’Or . 22

Southern Gem .. 18

Southern Star ... 14

Steadfast . 32

Stella Polaris ... 20

Sulphur Phoenix. 28

Sunbeam . 6

Sunrise . 14

Tenedos . 18

Thackeray . 6

Thelma . 26

The Pearl . 28-33

Therapia . 14

Tilla Durieux ... 14

Tortuosus . 32

Tresserve . 8

Triandrus Albus. 33 Triandrus Thalia 33

Twink . 29

Vanilla . 8

Van Wav.’s Giant 8

Vera . 14

Victoria . 8

Von Sion . 3-29

Wagner’s Rhein-

gold . 8

Watchfire . 14

Weardale Perfec¬ tion . 8

Whistler . 8

White Lady .... 18

White Queen ... 18

Whitewell . 12

William Goldring 33 Will Scarlett ... . 12

W. P. Milner... 33

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DAFFODILS FOR FORCING

Only large, fine bulbs are selected for this purpose. We feel safe to say that no better stock is sent out by anyone. We produce extra fine Virginia grown bulbs, for very early forcing; wonderful Maryland stock for medium early, and we handle Western stock for those who prefer a slightly later strain. Prices are all the same.

KING ALFRED, the leader

Very largest mother bulbs, Jumbo size, averaging 22 c.M. — Real Jumbos $8.50 per 100 $75.00 per 1000

This is the creme de la creme of K. A.

Regular No. 1 Doublenosed, 18 — 20 c.M.

$7.00 per 100 $65.00 per 1000

ROUND BULBS, one flower $5.50 per 100 $45.00 per 1000

Extra Generous Grades of the following:

Sir Watkin

P. 100 . $5.50

P. 1000 . 50.00

Double Von Sion

P. 100 . $5.50

P. 1000 . 50.00

MOTHER BULBS

Golden Spur

P. 100 . $5.50

P. 1000 . 50.00

Laurens Koster

P. 100 . $4.00

P. 1000 . 30.00

Spring Glory

P. 100 . $5.50

P. 1000 . 50.00

Glory of Sassenheim

P. 100 . $5.50

P. 1000 . 50.00

PRE-COOLING

For $10.00 per 1000 additional we prepare and pre-cool any variety. The method originated with us and was first brought into practice by us.

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THE TRUMPET CLASS

Per 100

ADVANCE GUARD. Intense deep yellow throughout, blue-green foliage, tall, noble proportions. Due for a great deal of appreciable recognition . Each $1.50.

AEOLUS. (M.V.W.) Snow white petals flung wide from the long yellow trumpet, heavily frilled and recurved brim. A giant exhibition variety. As far as we know, this is the largest, most perfect bicolor in existence today. Its colors are pure, its dimensions strikingly symmetrical. The flower is slightly^ tilted upwards, presenting its beauty directly to the eye . $18.00

BEERSHEBA. Perianth and trumpet symmetrical and sturdy. Height 20-22 inches. The color is not pure white, yet the flower unmistak- ingly expresses the very spirit of purity and grace. Those who are forming collections of fine Daffodils rate Beersheba at the top of the white Trumpets . Each $2.50.

CANADA. (M.V.W.) Large faultlessly fashioned yellow trumpet, ethereal light yellow perianth, substantial lasting flower. Texture as of fine taffeta . 16.00

CERVANTES. Creamy perianth, primrose trumpet, desirable only for its remarkable earliness and free-flowering tendency .

CHICAGO. (M.V.W.) Trumpet very dark rich yellow, perianth deep sulphur yellow. One of the very brightest trumpet Daffodils, larger than Emperor. Midseason to late blooming .

CORNELIA. (M.V.W.) In every respect an improved Emperor. Just a trifle larger, a bit clearer in color. Excellent texture for long distance shipping .

DAWSON CITY. A desirable dark yellow, strong long stems. Recog¬ nized officially in London and in Haarlem. An arresting entry on the show table .

DR. NANSEN. (M.V.W.) Large sturdy yellow trumpet with slightly

lighter perianth. Broad foliage and stem . 25.00

DUKE OF YORK. (M.V.W.) Magnificent yellow trumpet on cream colored guard petals. Conspicuous and valuable on account of its exceptionally long stems . 13.00

EMPEROR. Reliable and very useful, being of good size, very hardy, very floriferous . 4.00

EMPRESS. A bicolor of unvarying dependability . 4.50

ERNA RUBINSTEIN. (M.V.W.) Exhibition variety “par excel¬ lence.” A super-superb all yellow of fine clear texture and magnificent size . 45.00

FAIR BOSTONIAN. (M.V.W.) Named for a young lady from New England. It is a bicolor of very refined appearance, belongs in the “Giant” class and will be planted with the choicest kinds in many gardens . 16.00

FRED HOWARD. (M.V.W.) Perianth soft silken-textured sulphur yellow, nearly white when forced. Trumpet slightly clearer yellow than King Alfred, an intriguing shade. Brim deeply serrated and nicely pleated. Late bloomer . 15.00

G. H. VAN WAVEREN. (M.V.W.) Selected to bear the name of the successful hybridizer, who could always be found amongst his Daffodils in the springtime. Quiet, kindly and unassuming as he was, it is very doubtful that he would have sanctioned the use of his name in connection with such a preposterously gorgeous flower. All yel¬ low, with gleaming gold dust shimmering in the texture. Early.... 18.00

GLORY OF SASSENHEIM. An enlarged bicolor Victoria. Very fine for forcing and free-flowering . 5.50

GODOLPHIN. Grand perianth and rippling-brimmed trumpet. Exquisite show flower, pure yellow all over. No differing tint on petals and trumpets. Vigorously strong and new . Each $2.50.

2.50

6.50

6.00

15.00

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TRUMPETS ( Continued )

Per 100

GOLDEN HARVEST. This variety truly produced a golden harvest for the fortunate introducers. Magnificent in proportion and size. Almost too bold. Early . . . Each $2.50.

GOLDEN SCEPTRE. Seedling of Campernel and Monarch. Often

two blooms on one stem . $4.00

GOLDEN SPUR. We offer a special strain of Western grown Golden Spur that is remarkably free-flowering. This strain originally came from our nurseries at Hillegom, a stock which always produces large blooms and blue-green foliage and which is very floriferous. Few people realize what a difference there is between one strain of

“Spurs” and another. These are worth the price . 5.50

GOLDEN SUNRISE. Deepest golden yellow throughout, wide open trumpet, early, floriferous . Each $1.00.

HAROLD BEALE. (M.V.W.) Perfection in perianth and trumpet, very free-flowering, coloring like Emperor. Every one of our intro¬ ductions can be relied upon for size, clear color and fine keeping qualities. Besides that, each one has some special advantage for

which it was selected. This one forces very easily . 6.50

HERBERT SMITH. (M.V.W.) Sharply pointed light yellow peri¬ anth, long fluted yellow trumpet of noble form, sturdy plant . 7.00

IMPERATOR. Largest of all white trumpets. Equally grand in

moonlight or noonlight . 12.00

JOHN CAIRNS. (M.V.W.) Remarkable clear yellow self, firm quality perianth and trumpet, free-flowering with long stems. A first class market flower of the “Giant” tribe . 6.50

JOHN FARQUHAR. (M.V.W.) Solid yellow trumpet, very wide at base and opening wider at the brim, ex. ex., substantial perianth.

Later than Giant, much more substance, extra cutflower. We think very highly of this; bright and satisfying. Makes an overwhelming impression . 14.00

KING ALFRED. Large golden yellow of very refined appearance.

Color plate upon request . 7.00

LOVENEST. Dainty pink trumpet, dusty white perianth .. Each $1.00.

MADAME VAN WAVEREN. (M.V.W.) Giant bicolor for forcing. . 68.00

MAGNIFICENCE. Flowers two weeks before King Alfred. This new and daring beauty, pure golden yellow, creates a sensation wherever shown. Worth its weight in gold . Each $2.50.

MAJOR TRUMPET. Yellow, and old floriferous variety, very early.. 2.25

MINISTER TALMA. Good for forcing, being earlier than Alfred.

Getting a bit scarce now . ^ . 5.50

MRS. E. H. KRELAGE. A charming visitor, standing before a bed of this exquisite variety asked us: “Is this the White King Alfred?”

That question conveys quite satisfactorily the impression its flowers make. It reflects pristine purity when sunlight plays on its balanced petalage, revealing the graceful curve of the trumpet’s brim. Easy to force, long stemmed . 10.00

MRS. R. O. BACKHOUSE. Perianth white, trumpet tinted rose coral. Nodding posture. Not too tall . Each $2.50.

MRS. ROOSEVELT. (M.V.W.) Truly enormous. Rich golden yel¬ low self. Its harmony of perianth and trumpet is very pleasing, a lovely perfume complements its charm . Each $10.00.

NAPOLEON. (M.V.W.) A conqueror in the Daffodil world. Related tints of yellow. Broad blue-green foliage. A certain drastic direct¬ ness seems to operate thru this flower . Each $6.00.

NOBLESSE. New bicolor of more open form than the older sorts.

Each $1.00.

OLYMPIA. (M.V.W.) Very free-flowering and exceptionally hardy.

This giant trumpet is now priced so low that it can be listed as a leading commercial variety . 6.00

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TRUMPETS ( Continued )

Per 100

ORESTES. (M.V.W.) Size, form and general appearance like that of our famous “Whistler,” perianth just a trifle darker. Rapid, reliable

propagator . $8.50

PETER BARR. Perianth pure white, trumpet ivory white. Foliage has a bluish green tint wdiich enhances the beauty of the flower. Height 14 to 15 inches when in full bloom . 20.00

PRINCE OF WALES. (M.V.W.) Light yellow, bold and free-flower¬ ing. It is a stirring incident of Spring, when this Prince unfolds his cloak. Blooms profusely . 8.00

PRINCEPS. Bicolor, old favorite. Obsolescent . 2.50

ROBERT SYDENHAM. (M.V.W). The superb, outstanding heavily frilled trumpet of beautiful golden yellow, glittering as if sprinkled with gold dust, backed by the symmetrical soft sulphur yellow perianth, presents an unforgetable picture. The entire flower sug¬ gests rugged proportionate beauty. The length of the stem and the quality of the foliage strengthen the first impression obtained

from the blooms . 8.00

ROBIN HOOD. Deep orange yellow trumpet with light yellow peri¬ anth. Conspicuous show variety with singular appeal .... Each $5.00.

SATURNUS. (M.V.W.) Seedling of Robert Sydenham x Van Wave- ren’s Giant. Trumpet’s edge prettily gauffered. Stem, substance,

foliage of the very best. Pale sulphur and deep yellow . 12.00

SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON. (M.V.W.) A well-nigh flawless large

bicolor, promises to become a leader . 12.00

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE. Clear yellow, large, very early, long stemmed. Produced from the same crossing that furnished King Alfred . 8.00

SPRING GLORY. Clean white perianth with long petals and long chrome yellow trumpet, reflexed brim . 5.50

SUNBEAM. Long trumpet of a pale sulphur moonlight color, mouth nicely frilled. Long pointed petals. The flower opens primrose yel¬ low with trumpet pointing downward like a Giant Triandrus . 18.00

THACKERAY. Seedling of King Alfred. Glorious gleaming golden yellow. Foliage broad and blue-green, stems sturdy, the flower is larger and deeper yellow than K.A . 25.00

TRESSERVE. Although we know by experience and comparison that Robert Sydenham is superior in every respect, we have acquired a stock of Tresserve to accommodate those of our customers who have been induced to list it and do not now care to drop it from their catalogue . 6.00

VANILLA. Long yellow trumpet backed by pale yellow pointed peri¬ anth. Easily recognized by its unique vanilla fragrance . 7.00

VAN WAVEREN’S GIANT. (M.V.W.) Perianth primrose, white when forced, bright yellow trumpet, the oldest (and still very popular)

in our “Giant” class . 9.00

VICTORIA. Long the standard bicolor for forcing . 5.00

WAGNER’S RHEINGOLD. An adventure in fascination. Large

golden yellow. Exceptionally floriferous and early . Each $3.00.

WEARDALE PERFECTION. Of giant proportions, symmetrically formed, tall strong stems and foliage to match. A truly superb plant. Perianth snow white, trumpet an ideal clear lemon yellow.

Stands unrivaled. Midseason. Received numerous awards, cer¬ tificates and special prizes . 20.00

WHISTLER. (M.V.W.) This superb variety fitfull}' carries the name of the great painter. Its bold glistening trumpet seems to send a call to all the world to come and view its beauty, while the lustrous perfect perianth serves as a shield to enhance the grace and the color

of the trumpet . 15.00

MIXTURE. Exclusively of good trumpets . 3.50

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THE INCOMPARABILIS CLASS

This class contains the larg¬ est red crown varieties

Per 100

ALCESTE. Superb in snow-white and darkest yellow. Texture like soft parchment and perfec¬ tion on points of sym¬ metry. In a class with ‘‘Her Grace” . $18.00

APRICOT GLORIOSA.

Round overlapping white perianth, long narrow apricot-orange cup.

Each $6.00.

ARANJUEZ. Golden yel¬ low, cup deep yellow with orange scarlet edge.

Each $35.00.

ARGENT. Silvery white petals and bright yellow cups gracefully imposed upon each other in alter¬ nate rows, forming a charming open faced double Incom. Cups are nicely plaited and crinkled, the whole makes a lovely and friendly impression. Grace¬ ful stems and foliage . 4.00

GOLDEN FRILLED (see page 10)

ARTEMIS. Ivory to pure white, very substantial texture, open cup of deep yellow. Good height and size. A very charming bicolor

Incom. of nice proportions. This is an early forcing variety, quite attractive in pans . 4.00

AUTOCRAT. Perianth and cup real sunny yellow, pointed petals. Free-flowering excellent variety for cutting and especially valuable for mass effect in naturalized woodland plantings . 3.00

BEAT ALL. Very large white overlapping perianth, large orange yellow cup . 15.00

BEAUTY. Pale yellow, cup margined orange scarlet, about 12 inches

tall . 6.00

BERNARDINO. Perianth cream colored, the frilled wide open cup stained deep apricot-orange at its edge. A good hardy grower which forms nice clumps in the garden in a short time. Earned several awards of merit . 3.00

BLAZING SWORD. Broad pale yellow perianth, very large button of striking orange and gleams of gold. A resplendent candidate for Milady’s favor . Each $13.00.

BOKHARA. Seedling of Fortune. Solid orange crown. Tall. A major triumph in hybridizing . Each $2.50.

CARLTON. All yellow exhibition variety of grand size and sym¬ metry . Each $2.50.

CROESUS. A six petaled disk of pure gold harmonized with a deep red crown. What a crown! And what a stem! A plant with two or three flowers unfolded, is a sensation to behold, a real treasure in the garden . 7.00

DAMSON. Probably the darkest crimson cup, free-flowering.

Each $5.00.

DIADEME. Creamy white; yellow crown edged bright orange. A choice companion to Autocrat, Blood Orange and others in large plantings under trees and in “vista” landscape work. Late

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2.25

INCOMPS ( Continued )

Per 100

DORINE. Pure silky light yellow perianth, the large frilled cup is

entirely orange red . Each $2.75.

EDRIN. Large starry primrose perianth, large wide open yellow cup.

A tall and early witness to the coming of the Spring . $5.00

ELEGANS. A four star variety. Orange scarlet cup against deep

yellow saucer, tall, intriguing . Each $15.00.

FLAMING TORCH. Large orange cup, \]/2 to 2 inches long, golden yellow perianth. May be considered the first real orange trumpet, which seems eager to play a “Prelude Joyeuse de Printemps.”

Each $10.00. FORTUNE. Broad, flat and smooth yellow col¬ lar, radiant orange crown. A giant Incomp.

Each $15.00. FRANCISCA DRAKE. Creamy white, frilled cup blazing orange red. Nodding posture.

Each $1.00. FRANK MILES. One of the best of the yellow Incomps, for naturalizing.

True stock very scarce. 3.00 GALLIPOLI. Pale yel¬ low, orange red crown with frilled edge. Vigor¬ ous producer . 36.00

GLORIA MUNDI. Fine yellow, yellow crown stained rich orange, nearly scarlet at the edge 5.00 GOLDEN FRILLED.

All yellow; a golden star which lasts for weeks.. 8.00 HAVELOCK. Deep yellow thoughout. Satisfying harmonious pro¬ portions. “In a subtle manner, spirit-stirring.” Early . Each $3.50

HELIOS. Large yellow, orange yellow crown, extra early . 15.00

HOMESPUN. Perianth nicely rounded, of a soft yellow shade, crown

of a richer tone than the perianth . 4.00

HOSPODAR. Large and early, deep yellow perianth, crown luminous

yellow partly concealed under a bright orange flush . 20.00

INVINCIBLE. White, very large flat yellow crown, vibrant with

broad orange margin. Teammate of Lady Diana Manners . 40.00

JOHN EVELYN. A striking flower amongst the newer Giant Incomps. Massive looking, solid rounded perianth of a sparkling white, large deep crown with double frill, tinted rich tangerine orange. Stems about 16 inches. This superlatively beautiful creation raises the

standard conspicuously . 25.00

JOKER. Yellow, large deep orange cup with richly frilled edge.

Each $4.00.

KILLIGREW. Bright yellow guards, large orange red cup. Astound¬ ing color, grace and vigor . Each $6.50.

LOUDSPEAKER. Amidst all the fine new Daffs, this variety makes only one claim, that of size. It is huge. Colors are indifferent shades of pale yellow. It is worth acquiring for the mere sensation of size.

Each $6.00.

LUCIFER. The lovely glowing orange fluted cups surrounded by long flowing white petals are showy messengers of spring. Cheerful in the border, in woodland meadows, or in bowls and vases, it has rapidly become a preferred variety. It bears gentle forcing . 4.00

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JOHN EVELYN (see page 10)

WHITEWELL

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INCOMPS ( Continued )

Per 100

LUCINIUS. Golden yellow self, large, substantial yet reflecting an

air of gaiety. A gleam of yellow sunlight held in tender texture . $12.00

MERKARA. Perfectly flat overlapping perianth of sulphur yellow,

broad and deep orange red cup . Each $3.50.

MISTINGUETT. Creamy white, large flat vivid orange cup.

Each $6.00.

MORNING GLORY. Deep yellow. Huge and symmetrical propor¬ tions, nicely frilled crown . Each $1.00.

MY JOY. (M.V.W.) Ivory white, cup golden with heavy band of

orange. Tall . Each $1.00.

NIMROD. Soft yellow throughout. A giant Incomp, for the shows.

Much like Carlton . Each $2.50.

ORANGE BEAUTY. The whole flower is tinted orange, both peri¬ anth and crown. Approximately 3^4 inches across . Each $0.75.

ORANGE GLOW. Golden yellow thin perianth of excellent dimen¬ sions, delightfully frilled crown of great depth and width, stained a deep orange. This magnificent flower measures Al/> inches across.

Each $1.00. PRESIDENT V I G E R . Petals opening pale yel¬ low, passing to white, crown very heavily crested and crinkled, like Be- g o n i a Cristata. Very deep yellow.

Per 100 . $15.00

RED CROSS. A trifle better yet than Orange Glow in some experts’ eyes. Midseason.

Each $0.75. RED STAR. White wavy perianth, un¬ usually long red cup. Very late. One of the jeweled sights of the garden.

Per 100 . $15.00

RICHARD M. TOBIN. Our

description of “Lu¬ cifer” fits exactly, except that Tobin

CROESUS (see page 9)

is easily twice as large. Per 100 . $9.00

RIO RITA. Large lemon yellow, big flat orange cup with a frilled glowing edge of deeper orange red . Each $20.00

SCARLET LANCER. Primrose, widely expanded crown of vivid

orange red . Each $1.00.

SIR WATKIN. Sulphur white perianth, deep yellow cup . $5.50

WHITEWELL. One of the very sweetest of the bicolor Incomps.

Petals pure creamy white, open crown of that strong yellow which is a near approach to orange. Excellent texture. A friendly sub¬ stantial flower, slightly facing upwards from 18 inch stems . 5.00

WILL SCARLETT. Rather informal cream colored perianth, fine cup, exquisitely frilled, of wonderful orange scarlet. Splendid for the garden because it holds its color nicely and makes floriferous clumps.

Very late . 5.00

MIXTURE. A balanced blend of Incomps, only . 4.00

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THE BARRII CLASS

This group comprises the most brilliant red crowns

Per 100

ALBATROSS. White, pale lemon cup with finely frilled edge of glow¬ ing orange red. The White Barrii Conspicuus . $4.00

BATH’S FLAME. Yellow, deep yellow cup with broad edge of orange red. The petals are very long, giving the flowers' a distinct and out¬ standing character. Long stems. Floriferous . 8.00

BLOOD ORANGE. Lemon petals with vivid orange scarlet eye; some¬ times called a yellow Poeticus, but much brighter than any flower of that class . 3.50

BONFIRE. Long ivory colored petals, overlapping, glowing orange scarlet cup. A decided freshness like that of newly formed cream characterizes the petals, while the deep color of the cup dazzles the eye. Very free-flowering on long stems . 5.50

BRETONNE. Scarlet and gold . Each $10.00.

BRIGHTLING. Very pale yellow perianth, large flat orange red

crown, nicely frilled. Tremendous stems. Gorgeous . 15.00

BRILLIANCY. Luminous golden yellow petals, pointed like the flame

of a candle, very large cup edged deepest scarlet. Steeped in perfume. 8.00

CARMINOWE. Pure white, like old snow sparkling in the moonlight, large flat crimson eye. Do you need a new spring tonic? Plant Carminowe, and let its beauty and perfume bring you new ecstasy.

Each $1.00.

CHARLES. White, flat orange crown, good forcer . 6.00

CONSPICUUS. Yellow, short cup edged orange; an old reliable variety for naturalizing, free-flowering. Fine color plate upon request . 2.25

DICK TURPIN. Faultless white perianth, deep red eye (improved Firetail) . Each, $1.50.

DOSORIS. Round pure white perianth, flat solid tangerine red crown.

Resembles Red Beacon . 6.00

EARLY SURPRISE. Bright yellow scarlet rimmed cup, over ^ inch

wide, resting against creamy petalage . 5.50

EXPECTATION. Charming white and yellow edition. Cup pleated and gaufifered in an exceptional manner. Filigree edge of scarlet.

Quite tall. Late blooming. When it is time for Daffodil loveliness to slip away, “Expectation” is one of the farewell gestures . 13.00

FIREBRAND. The combination of creamy white petals and glowing red fluted cups suggests live bits of coal resting on sheer inflammable material. A small flower when compared to the latest introductions, but not inferior to any in brilliancy. Very free-flowering. We have picked seven flowers from a two-year old plant. Fine color plate upon request . 3.00

FIRETAIL. Creamy white perianth, broad and of firm texture, flat crown of brilliant crimson scarlet. Stems twenty inches tall, flowers face forward. Received first class certificate R.H.S. 1922. Recog¬ nized as an outstanding leader of the red crowned, white petaled family. Exquisite color plate with every order; rather late . 10.00

KING GEORGE V. White, cup yellow with very fine scarlet edge,

sometimes classed as a giant Poeticus variety . 7.00

LADY DIANA MANNERS. Gorgeous; orange red disk on eggshell white shield. This flat cup or disk is three times as large as that of “Firetail” and is brightly colored. Tremendous stems . 20.00

LADY GODIVA. White, yellow cup with bright orange scarlet edge.. 5.00

LADY MOORE. Snow white, cup or medallion yellow with deep orange edge. A substantial flower. Good stems. Effective garden variety and good forcer . 6.00

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BARRII ( Continued )

Per 100

MARQUIS. Lustrous yellow shields, crimson “Bouton d’honneur” of a distance-piercing brilliance, flowers above average size, rapid propagator . Each $1.00.

MASTERPIECE. Creamy white rounded perianth, flattened crown gaily stained orange scarlet. About 23 inches in height with flowers posing well above the foliage . $5.50

MRS. C. J. HUNT. Snow white petals surround a flat medallion of yellow with filigree edge of madder red. One of the latest to bloom. 8.00

NOBILITY. Large star shaped creamy perianth, large flat orange red

crown, very lasting . 10.00

PEGGY. Dazzling white; yellow cup with golden orange edge. Very late and very choice. Character of Bonfire, purer white.. Each $1.00.

PEVERILL. Companion variety to Blood Orange but with snow- white perianth. The cup is just as intensely orange red, a wonder¬

fully free-flowering and reliable variety . 4.00

PIXIE. Reflexing white petals, almond shaped, protruding flat cup of yellow trimmed with a lacey orange edge . 20.00

PRIDE OF VIRGINIA. (M.V.W.) Very large white Barrii with showy orange cup. Very tall strong stems. The tallest Daffodil in our collection . 25.00

QUEEN OF HEARTS. Fine midseason variety. Ivory white over¬ lapping petals surround a conspicuous yellow cup ^4 inch wide, the outer half banded deep orange. Flowers face forward. A beauty... 12.00

RED BEACON. Ivory white, brilliant orange scarlet cup. Later than

Red Chief but superior in form and color . 5.00

RED CHIEF. White, flat cup with broad band of bright crimson scarlet . 4.50

RED GUARD. This variety displays a decided copper apricot tint in the perianth, an important advance towards the all-orange Daffodil,

The cup is a magnificent solid blazing orange red. An additional value is found in its habit of frequently producing two flowers to a 20-inch stem . 50.00

RED HUSSAR. Stately combination of white and orange red.

Each $5.00.

RED SHADOW. Unusually attractive even among the many new supers. Pale gold and orange. Strong grower. Resembles Red Cross, but is not so tall. Excellent show flower . Each $3.00.

SEA GULL. Pure white, cup canary yellow edged apricot, very

charming . • . • . . 4.00

SHACKLETON. Chrome yellow and brilliant orange scarlet . 50.00

SOUTHERN STAR. Very pretty pointed petals, blazing yellow

crown with orange band . 8.00

SUNRISE. Primrose rays in the center of each petal, open crown of orange yellow with scarlet margin, a decidedly new attractive color arrangement . 6.00

THERAPIA. Ivory tinted flat shield, the large yellow bull’s eye is broadly circled vivid orange. Magnificent coloring, bold but graceful and lovable . Each $16.00.

TILLA DURIEUX. Faultless white; cup orange with vivid scarlet edge. Her brilliant manner won our instant approval. . . .Each $15.00.

VERA. White, flat orange crown. Very fine “facing” posture. A treasured vision of grace and glory . Each $1.00.

WATCHFIRE. Pale sulphur poeticus, dark orange cup. “A Chinese

red cup set on a saucer of new gold.” . 20.00

MIXTURE. Made of Barrii only . 3.50

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We quote from "Horticulture” of July 1, 1934

“MAKING THE WORD DAFFODIL POPULAR”

Dear Sir — I am sure many were pleased with the heading of the article in a recent number of Horticulture, entitled “First Daffodil Show in Boston,” in that it is being established as a daffodil show, and not as a narcissus show. Apparently many technical botanists are still attempting to apply the word narcissus to the entire family and limit the use of the word daffodil to one or two members of the family.

If there is historical support of the application of the word daffodil to all narcissi (for I believe it was Parkinson in 1629 who said “narcissus is the Latine name, daffodil the English of one and the same thing”), it would appear that the word daffodil is of English founding, since the word appears in no other language and came into more or less general use in England in the sixteenth century, when the poets, and others of the Elizabethan era used the words daffodil, daffadilly and daffadowndilly.

While we may not overlook the fact that the modern daffodil received its development at the hands of some amateurs and professional growers in England in the past one hundred years, it is not to be overlooked that most of the books on the daffodil are by English authors and carry the name “daffodil” instead of narcissus. For example, an important work entitled “The Book of the Daffodil” by Rev. S. E. Bourne was published in 1903, the book entitled “Daffodils” by Rev. Joseph Jacobs was published in 1910 and the book entitled “Daffodil Growing for Pleasure and Profit” by Albert E. Calvert was published in 1929.

To bring the recognition of the word up to date, it is of extreme interest to note that the Royal Horticultural Society of England issues a yearbook entitled “Daffodil Year Book” and publishes regularly a “Classified List of Daffodil Names with Particulars of the Societies, Classification of Daffodils, and Arrangement for the Registration of Daffodil Names.”

This would seem to be the world’s greatest authority on the subject, and I believe in not a single instance is the name narcissus to be found within the 210 pages in the booklet of “Daffodil Names.” The last edition at hand is dated February, 1933, and lists over 7,000 names. Except in a few technical circles the statement of Parkinson, 300 years ago, is as true today as then that the name daffodil is the English name and the name narcissus the Latin name of one and the same thing.

— M. Scott-Owen.

South Woodstock, Vt.

THE DAFFODIL

The crocus to the tulip said:

“For all her virgin gold The dainty daffodil is not “So innocent, I’m told.

’Twas whispered to me by the fern,

Who heard it from the lily,

She once was wild as she could be,

And known as daffydowndilly.”

“She bore the name of jonquil too,

And passed as asphodel,

Narcissus has been one of her Aliases as well.

And though she queens it royally When April suns are mellow Her fond admirers must admit

The daffodil is yellow.” .

Minna Irving.

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THE LEEDSII CLASS

We present a very beautiful collection of this type

Per 100

ALBINIA. White and pale primrose, heavily crinkled cup . $4.00

BIANCA. Late blooming form of Evangeline. To lengthen the period

of blooming by two or three weeks adds much value to plantings. ... 7.00

CRYSTAL QUEEN. Pure white perianth, pale primrose crowns pass¬ ing to clear paperwhite afterwards. Flowers normally 3^4 inches across, but we have picked dozens that reached 4 inches. Long stems. Opinions differ, fortunately, about the merits of the various straight cupped Giant Leedsii like Lord Kitchener, Sirdar and White Colossus, but taking size of bloom, form, color, length of stem and health into consideration. Crystal Queen is the leader. It faces for¬ ward and slightly upwards when in full bloom . 5.50

DAISY SCHAFFER. Remarkable Giant Leedsii, pure white and prim¬ rose, flowers sometimes 4^4 inches across. A sensation of many recent shows . Each $40.00.

DIANA. Flaring white petalage, informally twisted, large flat lemon yellow cup with finely crinkled edge delicately touched with gold.

Very long strong stems. Unusually floriferous . 4.00

EMPIRE. Large broad imbricated petals, large soft lemon crown;

shows much refinement. Early . 6.00

EVANGELINE. A delightful citron yellow cup resting on a firm rounded pure white perianth, stems 20 inches. Free bloomer. Not new but still rated as one of the very best all-purpose varieties. Produces 4 to 8 flower-stems the second and third year and, there¬ fore, fine for broadcasting along woodsy paths and in open spaces

between trees . 3.00

HERA. Broad almond shape pure white petals, lovely cream cup

with frilled edging of pale apricot . 6.00

HER GRACE. Overlapping snow white guards, large cool ivory crown. Its prominent characteristic is the exquisite carving of the crown’s edge; delicate related tints of cream and ivory play in the texture.

A strong grower, making large bulbs and large broad foliage . 15.00

LORD KITCHENER. Pure white perianth, very broad and flat, of heavy texture as if pearled with dew, crown pale primrose, wide open.

A fluted carving of fine ivory . 5.00

MITYLENE. Mrs. Peckham says. “To have seen Mitylene is to covet it. This lovely tall, enormous-flowered Leedsii has a snowy-white, round perianth of perfect shape and fine substance and the effect is to look you in the eye. No shy hanging of head here and yet nothing bold or coarse in its glance! The cup is of the very palest lemon yel¬ low, very flat and curved up slightly like a shallow saucer with little ridges in it. As the flower is so large, it is fortunate that the stem is a long and a strong one. Evangeline, a well-known and standard Leedsii variety and a good one, not to be despised in this country, looks like a star of the fourth magnitude beside the harvest-moon Mitylene.” . Each $1.00.

MRS. JOHN HOOG. Almost a bicolor Trumpet, so large, so unusually

substantial. Solid white and solid yellow. Very sturdy plant . 18.00

MRS. LANGTRY. White, very satisfactory variety for naturalizing... 2.50

MRS. NETTIE O’MELVENY. The orange picotee edge of the cup is interesting . 10.00

MRS. PERCY NEALE. Perfection in white Giant Leedsii, the crinkled edge of the cup shows a trifle darker than the rest, a tall thrilling beauty . 16.00

PHYLLIDA. A giant Leedsii, pure white with pale primrose cup,

petalage correct to the last degree . 10.00

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HER GRACE (see page 16)

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LEEDS 1 1 ( Continued )

Per 100

QUEEN OF THE NORTH. Broad overlapping white segments, pale primrose cup with finely crinkled edges. Produces flowers in great abundance when established . $3.00

SILVER SALVER. Like an oversize Poeticus, with a cool green eye.

Tall . Each $0.50.

SIRDAR. Clear white, large and deep primrose yellow cup with nicely

crinkled edge, entire flower of unusually heavy texture, strong stems. 10.00

SOUTHERN GEM. Pure white petals, lemon yellow crown turning cream colored within a few days. Suggests roguish informality with its flare of petals and wide serrated crown. Produces 4 to 8 flowers the second and third year, therefore, it is a reputation builder . 4.00

TENEDOS. A rival of “Mitylene.” The huge flowers rest on 22-inch stems. There are many white trumpet Daffodils whose trumpet is shorter than Tenedos. The rim is spreading, the recurving edge is beautifully crimped and waved. Opens softest pure primrose and passes to a cool ivory white. The white petalage is not entirely flat, and rather widely spaced. Flowers 4*4 to 5 inches across, length of trumpet 1^4 to 1^4 inches, width of trumpet from edge to edge 1^4 to 2 inches . Each $1.00.

WHITE LADY. White, pale canary cup with a delicate perfume. Extremely hardy and free-flowering. About 22 inches in height.

Once established it never gives up, supplying more flowers every year. 2.00

WHITE QUEEN. Resembles a white Sir Watkin, the pale lemon cup soon passes to white. Lovely frilled brim. Decided improvement of

Southern Gem . 9.00

MIXTURE. Of many of the above varieties . 3.50

A FINE GROUP OF VIRGINIA-GROWN DAFFODILS

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THE JONQUILS AND CAMPERNELS

Per 100

SINGLE JONQUIL. Jonquilla Simplex or sweet scented Jonquil, the original true Jonquil of ancient history, is native of Southern France.

Its perfume calls one to the spot where it raises its lovely clusters of 3 to 8 golden yellow florets. No other flower, except perhaps the violet, adds such delightful fragrance to the spring garden. Very effective in rockeries and in perennial borders . $4.50

DOUBLE JONQUIL. Double form of the above, very charming, a

little less fragrant. Very scarce . 6.00

SINGLE CAMPERNEL. (Narcissus Odorus.) Also native of Southern France, bearing 2 to 5 soft yellow florets, delightfully fragrant. Larger than the sweet Jonquilla. This species is used in large quan¬ tities for extracting perfume . 3.50

CAMPERNEL PLENUS. Very fine double form, beautiful golden yellow, 2-4 florets per stem . 4.00

CAMPERNEL REGULOSUS. Well known early improvement of the

parent form, stronger and deeper yellow . 3.00

CAMPERNEL GIGANTEUS. Size, perfume and foliage are superior to any of the preceding forms. A fine fragrant cutflower, its clusters are impressive, a dozen stems make a very nice looking bunch. Forces readily and early . 4.00

GOLDEN GOBLET. Undoubtedly the largest and best Jonquil intro¬ duced in recent years. Tall, golden yellow, very large florets, exquisite perfume . Each $2.50.

PRESIDENT COOLIDGE. (Tullius Hostilius.) A hardy hybrid and good for February forcing in bowls. Mild perfume. The large florets have the feel of chamois. All yellow. Long lasting flower. ... 6.00

THE POETAZ CLASS

Per 100

ABUNDANCE. All yellow floriferous cutflower variety. Heavy heads

or clusters on strong stems . $5.00

ADMIRATION. Especially lovely in full sunlight. The perianth, which is a sulphur yellow, seems like taffeta silk or “sarsenet.” The corona is rich orange scarlet; usually six flowers to a stalk . 9.00

ASPASIA. Far superior to Elvira. It has more florets per stem and the perianth is purer white, also larger than Elvira. For forcing Aspasia is greatly to be preferred. We have worked up a wonder¬

fully vigorous stock of Aspasia because of its superior character . 4.00

CHEERFULNESS. Double white Poetaz Hybrid, 3 to 4 large flowers on a strong stem. There is a suggestion of pale yellow at the base of the petals which seems to give character to the entire flower. A wonderful show variety, and proven hardy in New England. Almond fragrance . 7.00

EARLY PERFECTION. The earliest of the white and yellow Poetaz

varieties; can be forced to bloom early in January . 5.00

ELVIRA. Pure white, yellow eyes, 3-4 flowers per stem, fine for mid¬ season forcing . 3.00

FAIR ALICE (GOLD ELSE). Evidently the result of crossing a yel¬ low Incomp, with a yellow Poetaz variety. It produces from 3 to 5 flowers per stem. Size and color are on the order of Incomp. Home- spun but with a longer crown, and the mild perfume of the Poetaz. Recommended for pans and small boxes for Valentine’s Day. Takes a long time to fade . 5.00

GERANIUM. Four to six large pure white florets each with a brilliant orange cup. Very graceful and successful show variety. . .Each $3.00.

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POETAZ ( Continued )

Per 100

GLORIOUS. Pure white moons and orange scarlet eyes; attention- compelling entry . Each $1.00.

GOLDEN PERFECTION. The very finest of the yellow varieties.

Each $4.00.

GRACE FORBES. Pure white petals, heavily crinkled yellow cups with orange shading towards the edges. When in bloom a few days a distinct white line divides the yellow and orange color, an interest¬ ing feature . $8.00

HALVOSE. Orange-shaded primrose perianths, solid orange cups,

loosely formed clusters on strong stems . 15.00

HELIOS. Creamy yellow, pure yellow cups, fine, very floriferous and excellent cutflower variety. It is early and has strong stems with 5 to 8 large florets. Responds freely to pre-cooling and can then be

forced for Xmas . 4.00

IDEAL. White, yellow cup . 6.00

JOCONDE. Pale yellow petals, deep golden cups, 4-5 large flowers

on long stems, ideal cutflower . 8.00

LA FIANCEE. Exceptionally free-flowering. Snow white guards, very deep tangerine orange crowns. Highly recommended for its early easy forcing. 5-7 florets carried on strong stems, well above

the foliage . 8.00

LAURENS KOSTER. Pure white, orange yellow cups, 5-7 blooms per stem, popular florist variety. Can be pre-cooled, to bloom at New Year’s . 4.00

MAJESTIC. Nothing “majestic” about it. A good white and yellow variety . 5.00

MEDUSA. White perianth and fine orange cup. Seldom more than 2

florets per stem, but these are very attractive . 6.50

MIGNON. White, sharply contrasted by the bright orange scarlet

edge of the cups, 4-5 florets per stem . 13.00

ORANGE CUP. Creamy white, conspicuous orange edges to the cups, a delightful variety, 6-8 florets and usually 2 stems per bulb . 4.00

ORANGE PRINCE. Yellow and orange red. Reminiscent of glowing embers in tiny brass braziers. Very good stems . 25.00

SCARLET GEM. This is “Admiration” stepped up. Beautiful deep yellow with solid dark red eye. The yellow perianths often show a distinct apricot glow. Eour to five of these attractive flowers on each tall stem. Height about 18 inches, early . 16.00

SOLEIL BRILLIANT. A hardy form of the famous Soleil d’Or.

Bright yellow petals and deep orange cups, from 8 to 15 on a stem.

It is 4 to 5 inches shorter than Soleil d’Or and, therefore, fine for pans for Easter. It produces big clusters of color, just above the foliage . 3.00

STELLA POLARIS. An Incomp, was one of the parents and a Poetaz was the other. Has the latter’s mild perfume. Produces 3

to 5 handsome flowers on very long stems. White and yellow . 4.00

MIXTURE. A grand blend of many Poetaz varieties . 3.00

♦4*

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JONQUILLA SIMPLEX (see page 19)

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PAPERWHITES

There is but one really satisfactory type and that is the true Grandiflora strain. We believe the best place to grow them is Central Florida, and that goes for Soleil d’Or as well.

For the last five years we have handled but one stock of Paperwhite Grandiflora, a very free-flowering vigorous strain, controlled and cared for by an exceptionally able and conscientious grower. It is a long stemmed strain, long stemmed because it is vigorous and grown on a well balanced soil. You can be sure of large flowerheads and very evenly timed flowering from these well grown single-bud bulbs.

P. 1000

Cases of 1250 bulbs, 13-14 c.M . $16.00

Cases of 1000 bulbs, 14-15 c.M . 20.00

Cases of 900 bulbs, 15 c.M. and over . 24.00

SOLEIL D’OR

The true French dark yellow type with the brilliant orange cups. Long stems and graceful heads. For greenhouse cutting. Particularly early easy forcing Central- Florida- grown stock.

P. 1000

Cases of 1000 bulbs, 14 c.M . $50.00

Cases of 850 bulbs, 15-16 c.M . 60.00

Cases of 750 Jumbo bulbs . 70.00

Liberal discounts on 5 or more cases.

AN APRIL GIFT

For $2.00 we will send postpaid to any address east of Chicago, a neatly packed box containing 144 Daffodil blooms, in 12 new and bright varie¬ ties, correctly labeled. These lovely collections are made up at this low cost to acquaint flower lovers with the great progress made in Daffodil breeding. The $2.00 pay for the box, labor of picking and packing, and the postage, we donate the flowers. Six or more boxes to different addresses $1.75 each.

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BONFIRE (see page 13)

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M. VAN WAVEREN & SONS, INC., 101 WEST 3 1ST ST., NEW YORK CITY

NARCISSUS LEEDSII, CRYSTAL QUEEN (see page 16) The “ Magnificcntissimus ” of the Giant Lcedsii

THE POETICUS CLASS

Per 100

ACTAEA. The largest . Each $1.00

BIFLORUS. Parkinson called this the “Primrose Peerless Daffodil.”

It is found wild in the Tyrol. “Twin Poeticus” and “Twin Sisters” are other names for it, because it invariably blooms with two florets to each stem. Petals cream, sulphur cups. Exceptionally sweet frag¬

rance. Blooms when all the other types are over . $2.00

CASSANDRA. Immaculate white petals, dark red rimmed eye, fine.. 4.00 DANTE. Early white, scarlet eye . 3.00

GLORY OF LISSE. A fine Poeticus for forcing, much better than Ornatus. This and Horace are the best florist cut-flower varieties. Not as bright eyed as Horace but a little earlier and, therefore, very

valuable for the early market . 3.50

HORACE. Conspicuous red eye, free-flowering and strong stemmed, a splendid forcing variety. This and Thelma are two outstanding Poets . * . 4.00

JOHN MASEFIELD. Substantially larger than the average, petals

a little more overlapping . 11.00

JULIET. Pure white, fine cup margined scarlet. Poets require more room in the flats, they need more light, more water, more air and less heat when grown under glass than most other Daffodils. Cut only when just fully opened. Color, stamina and perfume develop during the last few hours when the petals stretch and straighten out. 4.50

LAUREATE. One of the largest eyes; petals quite fleshy and nicely overlapping, eye broadly edged deep crimson scarlet. A little later than Horace and not quite so tall. We would place this with the

outdoor show flowers . 6.00

NIGHTINGALE. A promising entry. Has substance and verve

aplenty. We like it. Larger eye than many others . 10.00

ORNATUS. White, cup margined red. Millions upon millions of it are forced in England. The Poets are fine for all kinds of decora¬ tive work. If given some space in the flats, and not hurried along

too much, hardened off in a cool house, they pay big dividends . 3.00

ORNATUS MAXIMUS. An early “Horace,” but not the same substance . 4.50

RECURVUS. Pliny and Virgil called this species “Narcissus Pur- pureus,” probably on account of the red edge of the cup. Dioscorides, the great Roman physician, described it as “Bulbos Vomitos” because he was more interested in medicinal action than in flowers. The beauty and perfume of “Pheasant's Eye,” or “Narcisse des Poetes” still charm many gardens all over the civilized world. It is one of

our hardiest Narcissus . 2.00

RED RIM. Quite large, the large yellow eye is set in a distinct deep

red rim. Petals form a perfectly round white disk . 20.00

SARCHEDON. The eye is apple green, bordered yellow and then edged scarlet, pure white petals. Often judged the best of the showy Poets . 25.00

THELMA. Scintillating snow white, petals overlapping, cup light yellow edged bright crimson, a noble flower and consistent prize winner. Has a fascinating perfume . 7.00

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THELMA (see page 26)

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THE DOUBLE VARIETIES

Per 100

ALBO PLENO ODORATO. Pure white, fragrance of orange blos¬ soms. Strong stems. Blooms very late and seems to prefer semi- shaded positions. Whole patches can be found near old homesteads in New York and Connecticut which produce masses of excellent double flowers every season . $4.00

APRICOT PHOENIX. About half of the petals are lovely apricot with yellow’ undertone, the other half are cool ivory white. This exquisite and exceedingly interesting variety contributes its share to the public interest in the newer and better double types . 15.00

ARGENT. Alternate rows of pure yellow and large pure white petals.

A long stemmed double flower of very graceful form. Open faced and friendly looking. The texture of the white petals glistens as if dusted with silver. Free-flowering midseason bloomer . 4.00

AURANTIUS PLENUS. The true old English “Butter and Eggs.”

Long petalage has the color of May-butter, short petals deeper yellow with orange “nuance.” Fragrant. Good long stems for cutting . $3.00

DAPHNE. The double Ornatus. Pure white and of easy forcing habit, sweet-scented . Each $2.00

FEU DE JOIE. Pattern in pure white with decorative center of brilliant orange scarlet. Not as full double as “Mary Copeland,” which, to many people, means greater refinement and grace. Tall stems and opens early . Each $0.75

HOLLAND’S GLORY. Like a large double yellow Camelia . 14.00

INDIAN CHIEF. The abundant petalage is frilled and curled and alternately golden yellow and lively orange, very fine colorful figure.

Short stout stem . Each $0.50

INSULINDE. Appears to us as the very best in the new group of doubles. A melody of tints of cream, amber, gold and orange. Many other marks of merit . Each $3.00

IRENE COPLAND. Zinnia petaled, very double. Half of the seg¬ ments are flat and pure white, the others rolled and quilled new ivory.

Base 3^2 inches across, depth about 2 inches. Has a true individuality of form and of color. Forces easily. Not too tall. Almond perfume.

Each $0.50

MARY COPELAND. Creamy white with centers of sunset red.

One of the most striking flowers in all the Narcissus family. Very late . Each $1.00

ORANGE PHOENIX. Rows of snow white petals which seem to be

held in place by lacy ribbons of bright orange. True stock is now quite scarce. We are fortunately in possession of a splendid pure strain. 4.00

PRIMROSE PHOENIX. Primrose yellow, large rose-shaped flower, long stems. We recommend this variety as a more satisfactory double form than Double Von Sion, which, under American condi¬

tions, sometimes acquires an ugly green color . 6.00

SULPHUR PHOENIX. The interlacing is pale yellow passing to white. When full blown it is a scintillating snow white flower of splendid form and size. On that account it is often called SILVER PHOENIX . 4.00

THE PEARL. A dwarf little mite with much character. The silvery perianth encircles a neatly formed center of prettily curved wavy petals of campernel yellow. About 10 inches high. Placed in a rockery pocket at eye level or a little lower “it speaks its piece with eloquence” . 4.00

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DOUBLE VARIETIES ( Continued )

Per 100

TWINK. White flushed pale primrose, center brilliant orange. Quite early. Semi-double, good stems . $15.00

VON SION (Telemonius plenus). Short stemmed, double yellow forc¬ ing variety. In the greenhouse “doubles” must be given much more moisture than single kinds, otherwise blasted buds will surely result 5.50

MIXTURE. All doubles . 3.00

GRAND MIXTURE OF DAFFODILS

Per 1000

Our mixture contains a great range of varieties, a mixture that any one may show to his neighbor or friend, for it is made up of the thousands of bulbs that “volunteer” after the previous year’s digging. Our giant trumpets are there as well as the redcups and Leedsii’s. It is probably due to the many pleasant surprises in it that our Grand Mixture sells so well . $20.00

CUT FLOWER MIXTURE

An excellent blending of varieties suitable for naturalizing or other mass plantings. It furnishes seedsmen a reliable article which they can offer to their trade at an attractive price. A few hundred of these reasonably priced bulbs, planted in any garden corner, will furnish a fine lot of flowers for table and room decoration . 16.00

OTHER MIXTURES

Mixture of all classes of short cup varieties Mixture of Poetaz and Poeticus varieties..

U-MIX-M COLLECTIONS

For broadcasting in drifts, woodlands, parkways, etc. Packed

1000 per case.

10,000 in 10 named varieties of our choice . 200 00

10,000 in 25 named varieties of our choice . 350.00

100,000 in 25 named varieties of our choice . 3,000.00

Mr. Franklin B. Mead says in "House & Garden

“The Daffodil is an aristocrat of ancient and honored lineage, in all ages the inspiration of great poets and the revered of good gardeners. It is not only the real harbinger of spring but a flower of high quality. Its brightness of color, beauty of form, graceful poise, and its delicate and refined fragrance are supplemented by its general utility. A charming and useful plant in the early garden and natural¬ ized landscape, easily grown and likewise withstanding most inclement weather, it travels well and keeps fresh so long in water, which is fortunate as it is one of the most beautiful and dainty of all cut flowers. ’

13.00

20.00

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Box of Van Waveren’s Giant which won first prize in Spalding, England, April 19, 1930 in a competitive exhibit of trumpet Narcissus packed ready for shipment.

Some people claim and some believe that heavier bulbs than those grown in Virginia would be more desirable. Our own plantings and experiments disprove that claim. Our Virginia grown Narcissus are a little lighter than Holland grown bulbs but they contain more solids and more flower- buds. They are more economical to handle because they contain less water. Planted side by side outdoors there is no difference in foliage and flowers, except more flowers from Virginia bulbs.

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DAFFODILS for the ROCK GARDENS

APRICOT. Creamy- white; trumpet shows distinct pink glow. One of the first breaks to show a red tinting in the trumpet. Height about 9 inches. For a semi-shaded spot in the rockery.

Per 100 $20.00

RULBOC ODIUM CONSPICUUS.

That such a lovely lit¬ tle flower should bear the name of “Hoop Petticoat” requires much imagination. Grows only 6 inches tall with fine rush-like foliage; the golden yellow flowers are about an inch wide, giving the impression of petite daintiness. It shivers in the Per middle-of-March weather, being one of the very earliest heralds of 100

Spring. Deep sheltered pockets between rocks suit it admirably . $6.50

BULLFINCH. Eloquent claimant in a bright dress of pure white, and pure yellow frilled petticoat. Narrow inconspicuous foliage. Ador¬ ably pert and winsome . 10.00

CARDINAL. Guard petals white, tiny straight edged cup of clear red.

9-11 inches tall, foliage of lovely bluish green tint. Collectors’ variety. We know of no other stock in this country . 13.00

CIRCLET. Flat cream white perianth, all petals touching and over¬ lapping. The disk or eye is of Poeticus form but much larger, cover¬ ing about 1/3 the area of the petals. This cup is lovely soft yellow with tiniest edge of red. Height 9 inches . 13.00

CITRINUM (Bulbocodium). Same description as Bulbocodium Con- spicuus, a trifle larger and lighter yellow . 10.00

CYCLAMINEUS. For shady situations. Perianth reflexed like the flower of the Cyclamen, exceedingly slender tube-like trumpet of pure yellow. Height about 5 inches. Look for it early, when the winter

is on the run . 15.00

ELIZABETH RYAN. Petite petals of snow white around a tiny cup of gay primula. A little gem which reappears each Spring. Very hardy . 12.00

GLITTER. A description is hardly needed, the name tells it suc¬ cinctly. Perianth and cup are deepest golden yellow, with glittering red edge. Petals nicely rounded, of firm sparkling texture. A choice

little mite on an 8 inch stem . 5.00

GRACILIS. Resembles Jonquilla Simplex. Pale yellow with deep yellow eye. Opens a week later and generally produces larger heads than the Single Jonquil. Sweet scented . 7.00

GRACILIS TENUIOR. Only 8-9 inches high. Petals silvery white, tiny yellow cups. Opens two weeks later than Gracilis. Several florets on a stem. In old catalogues this species was called “The

Silver Jonquil.” Rarely met with either here or abroad . 12.00

INCOGNITA. Of the same distinct and catchy form as “Circlet.” A gleaming white perianth with broad disk or flat cup heavily tinted orange with pink overtone . 6.50

CYCLAMINEUS

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ROCKERY DAFFODILS ( Continued )

Per 100

JONQUILLA SIMPLEX. No other flower, except perhaps the violet, adds such delightful fragrance to the spring garden. It is hardy everywhere and has pretty “rush’Mike foliage. Very effective in deep pockets near the base of rockeries and in perennial borders. Perfume

of the Locust . $4.50

JONQUILLA PLENA. As the name implies, a double form of the

above, very charming but a little less fragrant. Very scarce . 6.00

JUNCIFOLIUS. Miniature rush-leaved type, petals about 1/3 inch

long, dainty flat cups about ^ inch wide. 3-4 bright yellow blossoms on a 4 inch stem. Delightfully perfumed. Our stock has been col¬ lected in the Pyrenees . 9.00

MASCOTTE. White guard petals, frilled yellow cup with ribbon edge of lively orange scarlet. Only 8-9 inches high, and opens its bright eyes late, when nearly all other rockery varieties have finished their repertoire . 6.00

NARC. TRIANDRUS Utterly charming .

MINIMUS. All yel¬ low pigmy trumpet and tiny petals. The smallest and dwarf- est of all. 3-4 inches. Very early. It lives and blooms in sheltered posi- t i o n s , where it amply rewards care and patience.

Per 100 . $18.00

MINOR. About 5 inches high. Very dainty golden yel- low trumpets. Makes its impish appearance on an early spring day.

. ...$15.00

NANUS. Luscious yellow trumpet and perianth. A trifle smaller than

Minor, height 4-5 inches. Prim and pert . $12.00

ORANGE QUEEN. Slender stem and foliage, about 10 inches high, carrying three or four good size florets of a pronounced golden orange self. Cups as large as Campernel and very prettily fluted.

The color is darker than that of the yellow Crocus . 3.50

ORIFLAMME. Round ivory white petals, very small intensely red cup. Perianth in delightful but sharp contrast with the vivid minia¬ ture cup. This dainty Barrii blooms but 10 inches high and is the earliest red cup in the rockery . 25.00

QUEEN OF SPAIN. Sweet canary yellow, gracefully nodding trumpets of diminutive size on 7 inch stems. Originally found in Spain and now one of the most prized varieties for adornment of our

rock gardens. Very scarce . 9.00

SALMONETTA. Dwarf white Leedsii with salmon-tinted cup. A sweet little twinkling star with a definite character due to the unusual tinting in the cup. Often produces two flowers on one stem . 5.00

STEADFAST. White and burnt orange, a lovely little mite for the

end of the Pageant of the Daffodils. Dainty, but not frail. Floriferous 8.00

TORTUOSUS. Pale sulphur passing off white. Graceful nodding pose. Long twisted petals, trumpet’s edge nicely frilled. In the morning the flowers have a mild musk fragrance . 25.00

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ROCKERY DAFFODILS ( Continued )

Per 100

TRIANDRUS ALBUS. The “Angels’ Tears” of old Portugal. Creamy white bells which point down while the sharply recurved petals point upwards. Flowers are about inch long on 6 inch stems. Prefers gritty soil between rocks. Requires a little care, but its grace and delicate beauty fully reward the patient gardener . $8.00

TRIANDRUS THALIA. In addition to a peculiar attraction at first sight, this flower leaves a wish for something that seems missing.

One can’t say what it is, and yet one feels decidedly that a mysterious want exists. Is it the whiteness that is not white, or the recurving petals and the angle of the three short trumpets, so unlike the conven¬ tional type? Or the dark green round reed-like stem? Some call it the “orchid flowered” Daffodil, which adds to the mystery. Why

“orchid flowered?” . 10.00

THE PEARL. Double rows of silvery petals interlaced with Camper- nel yellow. A friendly open flowerlet, sweetly perfumed. A whisper of grace and loveliness. Very hardy . 4.00

WILLIAM GOLDRING. (Swan’s Neck Daffodil.) Pale primrose passing off white. Gracefully drooping flowers of medium size, blooming early . 20.00

W. P. MILNER. Miniature white trumpet and perianth. Eminently satisfactory for rockeries because it seldom fails to establish itself and to bloom generously for years. Only 10 inches high. Exceedingly attractive when forced in small bowls. Endowed with the fragrance of the Cowslip. Very free-flowering . 9.00

MIXTURE. This is an opportunity. A real good blend of dwarf types and species . 4.50

March 14, 1931.

Mr. Joseph Stuber,

Stuber & Richardson,

Florists,

Seattle, Wash.

Dear Sir:

In J. E. E’s. notes, “Florist Review,” March 12th, I read of your infection from bulb crystals. For a friend in New York I wrote to Holland for a remedy and received the advice to cover infected spots with a thin layer of “Unguentum Simplex” which any druggist can compound for you by mixing

30% yellow wax 70% sesamy

No bandages are necessary. Our friend tried this and finds it an effective remedy. If the skin over the fingernails is inflamed, a simple occurrence, it can be relieved by applying a 5% solution of iodine with a small brush, allowing the fluid to soak in under the skin.

If you find this advice beneficial, you might pass the information along.

Very truly yours,

HL :GR M. VAN WAVEREN & SONS, INC.

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DUTCH IRIS

Large Flowering Early Xiphiums

The flowers of the Dutch Iris are broader, the falls usually wider apart and the lips larger than the Spanish type. They are about two weeks earlier, blooming right after the Cottage Tulips. Wonderful for cutting, opening nicely even if cut in bud, and lasting a long time. The delicate perfume is a great asset. Relative time of flowering under glass indicated after each variety ( ).

Extra Selected Round Bulbs Per 1000

A. BLOEMAARD. (2). Large purplish blue, following right

after Wedgewood and before Imperator. A valuable cut-flower $36.00

D. HARING. (6). Creamy white falls with attractive deep yellow blotch, standards silvery lavender, lovely colors that go well together in this large handsome flower. About 2^4 feet tall.... 35.00

GOLDEN GLORY. (7). Falls deep yellow with fine golden orange blotch, standards lovely light yellow. Height over 2 ft. 33.00

HEEMSKERK. (7). Nearly a yellow self, falls slightly darker than the standards which are nicely ruffled. Color strong and pure. A tall stemmed large flower which makes a lasting

impression . 48.00

JACOB DE WIT. (4). Magnificent blue, largest of the Dutch

Iris group . 35.00

IMPERATOR. (7). The finest and best Iris for all purposes.

Strong grower, blooms freely, makes fine healthy bulbs that

keep very well until late in the season. A popular cutflower.... 30.00

POGGENBEEK. (3). Can best be described as a uniform dark

blue early Imperator. Of interest to cutflower producers . 35.00

THE FIRST. (1). Solid marine blue, excellent forcer, height 2 feet . 65.00

THERESE. (6). Exceedingly large handsome flower of pure pearl blue, the color of Scabiosa Caucasica, striking orange spears on the white lips. One of the best . 34.00

WEDGEWOOD. (1). Wedgewood blue, large flower on strong tall stalks. Of tingitana parentage and, therefore, quite early.

May be had in bloom end of January if planted in September

in deep flats . .. . 10 c.M. bulbs $65. — ; Jumbo 75.00

WHITE EXCELSIOR. (4). Large snow white, lips carry narrow feather of golden orange as if to accentuate the dominant coloring. Not quite as tall as we would like it. Looks extra fine in pots . 30.00

YELLOW QUEEN. (3). Uniform yellow of splendid height and size. Very early. Can be handled like Wedgewood, if brought into the greenhouse from December 15th on . 34.00

MIXTURE. Containing many varieties . 10.00

IRIS RETICULATA

Per 100

The flowers are about half the size of the Spanish Iris, of velvety royal purple color. Delightful fragrance. The bulbs are ready in late August and can be potted up in bowls with bulb fibre for forcing indoors, from September 15th on. They will flower from December 25th on. Pleight about 8 inches when in full bloom. Small clumps in sheltered rockery pockets bloom early in April . $8.00

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SPANISH IRIS

(Iris Xiphium)

We are growing these bulbous Iris in a sandy soil without any protection, which proves their hardiness. Spanish Iris can stand the winters of Con¬ necticut and Massachusetts, provided they are planted on time.

We list only the very finest long stemmed varieties with large flowers. Relative time of flowering under glass indicated after each variety ( ).

See also Dutch Iris. Extra Selected

Round Bulbs Per 1000

CAJANUS. (8). Canary yellow with orange yellow blotches on

the falls, tall, very beautiful and deliciously scented . $29.00

FLORA. (9). Creamy white with pale lavender standards, an extra large and early variety which makes splendid bulbs. Very beautiful in vases . 35.00

GIANT. (10). Extra yellow tall growing robust variety, produces fine sound bulbs . . 33.00

GOLDEN WONDER. (9). Extra deep yellow with darker blotch, ruffled . 45.00

KING OF THE BLUES. (8). Deep purplish blue with orange yellow feather on the lips. An excellent variety for forcing and for cold frames as it is rather early. Flowers of medium size 25.00

PRINCE HENRY. (10). Purplish bronze, a color combination like that of Tulip Louis XIV but more brilliant; makes a small bulb which keeps well and blooms freely. Rapid propagator.... 32.00

QUEEN WILHELMINA. (10). Probably the best white variety, very pure color with narrow line of yellow on the falls.

Produces medium size bulbs of good keeping quality . 27.50

SOLFATARE. (10). Pure purplish blue, fine yellow blotch, very tall sturdy plant with large flowers. Sometimes two blooms

per bulb. Established clumps flowered on Staten Island for five

consecutive years without any protection, sweet scented . 30.00

MIXTURE. We grow a well balanced mixture of Spanish Iris which is sure to please the most critical customer . 10.00

The dainty Win. P. Milner is a delightful subject for pans or ornamental bowls.

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VAN WAVEREN’S SELECTED VALLEY

LILY OF THE VALLEY

A case of 250 fancy pips will fill 20 pots at a cost of 42 cents per pot. They can be made to bloom in 4 weeks and they will remain two to three weeks in good salable condition. There is really nothing more graceful with which to fill pretty bowls. Every florist with a store of his own can handle this easy, effective, rapidly selling flower. If the pots don’t happen to go fast, there’s a funeral piece or a bride’s bouquet that takes them. Because it blooms so rapidly, a little money invested in Valley can be turned over so many times, that it doubles itself in one year, even on a reasonable margin of profit. What other crops equal Valley in that respect?

Our Valley is grown by the very best growers in Germany. Selected and packed under our supervision. We furnish a quality that is seldom matched by any other. It comes in cases of 250, 500, 1,000 and 2,000 pips, carefully mossed for cold storage.

Our prices include duty, cases, also freight, cold storage expense, and

cartage out. Per 1000

In cases of 250 . $40.00

In cases of 500 . 38.00

In cases of 1,000 . 37.00

In cases of 2,000 . 36.00

Special contract prices on 10 cases, or more.

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HOLLAND GROWN VALLEY

For naturalizing, rockeries, etc., we can supply strong Dutch crowns, tied in bundles of 10 or of 25, to take the place of the old-fashioned heavy clumps. Imported to order only in lots of 2,000 up. Price about $17.00 or $18.00 per 1,000, f.o.b. New York, subject to crop.

CONV ALLARIA MAJALIS "FORTIN”

Extraordinary large flowering form of the common Lily of the Valley. For outdoor planting or for very slow forcing in February. We receive a few thousand crowns every year. Imported in November-December, to order only. Price $50.00 per 1,000, f.o.b. New York, subject to crop.

LEUCOJUM

In February, we issue one of the most complete catalogues of Dutch bulbs, containing concise, reliable descriptions of thousands of varieties of Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Iris, etc.

These bulbs are grown and offered by M. Van Waveren and Sons, Ltd., Hillegom, Holland — one of the oldest houses in Holland, operating the largest bulb nurseries there.

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LILIUM PHILIPPINENSE FORMOSANUM

From "Seasonable Suggestions” in the Florists’ Review

of December 13, 1934

“Lilium Philippinense Formosanum is the most valuable Lily introduction commercially since the appearance of Regale. The former makes a much smaller bulb than Regale, is an even heavier stem rooter, has more graceful foliage and a sturdier stem and with the writer has proved hardier. Last winter unprotected beds of Regale suffered severely, but both the early and late types of Philippinense Formosanum came through perfectly.

However, it is as a forcing rather than as an outdoor Lily that this variety should interest florists. Bulbs are now available for pot culture or for planting in a bed. An interesting thing about this Lily is that even young seedlings, after throwing up one spike, will send up a secondary one, the latter being much stronger than the first. This is something no other Lily does. Under glass the flowers come whiter on the outside of the Trumpets than they do outdoors. The trumpets are longer and narrower than those of Regale, and Philippinense is a decidedly more graceful Lily than the Regale.

There are two distinct varieties of this fine Lily. The early one, blooming during July, grows not over two feet high, while the later variety starts to bloom in early September and continues until the end of October. In Oregon last year flowers were cut outdoors as late as Christmas, it being an exceptionally open Winter there. And the writer has photographs of plants five to seven feet high, some carrying fifteen to twenty-five flowers per stalk. The late variety grows about double the height of the early one. The bulbs of Philippinense Formosanum more nearly resemble those of umbellatum in size and form and are also not unlike those of Maximowiczii.”

Per 1000

Philippinense Formosanum, Summer flowering type

10-12 c.M. circumf . $48.00

12-14 c.M. circumf . 60.00

14-16 c.M. circumf . 80.00

Philippinense Formosanum, Autumn flowering type.

10-12 c.M. circumf . 40.00

12-14 c.M. circumf . 52.00

14-16 c.M. circumf . 74.00

OTHER HARDY LILIES Candidum Albo Simplex

Northern France grown

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Southern France grown

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24-26 c.M. 26-28 c.M. 28-30 c.M.

.30 c.M. & up

Per 1000 $155.00 and up

20-22 c.M. 22-24 c.M. 24-26 c.M. 26-28 c.M. 28-30 c.M.

30 c.M. & up ^

$80.00 and up

Per 1000

CANADENSE. Yellow . $200.00

HANSONI. Fine outdoor Lily . 330.00

HENRYI. Orange yellow speciosum; very showy . 170.00

MARTAGON. (Turk’s Cap.) . 175.00

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LILIES ( Continued )

Per 1000

REGALE. American grown. (November-December delivery.)

1-1 Vi in. diameter . 30.00

1 Yi-2 in. diameter . 45.00

SUPERBUM. Orange yellow, brown spots . 200.00

THUNBERGIANUM.

Aureum . $60.00

Biligulatum . 60.00

Kikak . 60.00

Prince of Orange . 75.00

Sanguineum . 75.00

TIGRINUM.

Simplex. Extra . 40.00

Splendens . 45.00

Fortunei . 180.00

FI. Pleno. Scarce . 75.00

UMBELLATUM.

Grandiflora . 70.00

Golden Fleece. New . Per 100 100.00

Incomparabilis. Dark red . 80.00

Sappho. Light orange . 85.00

Splendidum. Vermillion and orange . 140.00

(Thunbergianum and Umbellatum are splendidly effective for planting in rockeries, and some of them do very well in pans for store sale.)

FORCING LILIES

White Varieties

ERABU. Black stem. (September shipment.)

6- 8 in., 400 per case 8-10 in., 225 oer case

7- 9 in., 300 per case 9-10 in., 200 per case

8- 9 in., 250 per case

GIGANTEUM. Etxar forcing stock.

NORTHERN & SOUTHERN GROWN.

6- 8 in., 400 per case 8-10 in., 225 per case

7- 9 in., 300 per case 9-10 in., 200 per case

HARRISII. (August shipment.)

6- 7 in. circ., 335 per case 9-11 in. circ., 100 per case

7- 9 in. circ., 200 per case

SPECIOSUM ALBUM. (November-December shipment.)

8- 9 in., 200 per case 8-10 in., 150 per case

Colored Varieties

AURATUM. (December shipment.)

8- 9 in., 200 per case 11-13 in., 100 per case

9- 11 in., 130 per case

SPECIOSUM RUBRUM MAGNIFICUM.

8- 9 in., 200 per case 9-11 in., 130 per case

Current market prices on request.

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MONTBRETIA

Earlham Strain and the Free-Flowering French-Dutch Types

The Earlham Montbretias are a race by themselves, characterized by large florets and broad foliage. It is a magnificent strain when conditions are just right, but it is at the same time “fraught with failures.’’ Many Earlham varieties are dwarf, many very weak and disease-inviting. Instead of the usual 12 to 15 florets per stem, there are 4 and 5, sometimes 8. These are large, but we believe that the average garden is better served by the thrifty, floriferous, long-spiked French and Dutch hybrids.

They should be cared for like Gladioli, planted in spring, no manure or fertilizer near the bulbs; but a dose of bone as a top dressing is helpful.

E = EARLHAM F.D. = FRENCH-DUTCH

Per 100

CROCOSMIAEFLORA (type) Scarlet and yellow . $2.00

CALIFORNIA, F.D. Golden yellow, full of blooms . 4.00

CROESUS, F.D. Large deep yellow, tall . 6.50

ERNEST DAVISON, F.D. Vigorous tall branching spikes, deep orange flushed red . 6.50

FIRE KING, F.D. Glowing scarlet red, a mass of bloom . 2.50

GEORGE DAVISON, F.D. Tall, branching, heavily budded spikes, lovely pale orange yellow . 2.50

GOLDEN WEST, F.D. A flood of pure golden yellow florets, vigor¬ ous, healthy foliage . 5.00

GOLD FINCH, E. Yellow, outside red, very good-looking when in happy condition . 9.00

HEREWARD, F.D. Pure yellow, outside of petals is orange, quite large, late, grand habit . 4.00

HIS MAJESTY, E. Glorious, dazzling, flowers 4 inches across, but seldom happy. Orange scarlet, large yellow center. Largest of all if you succeed . 10.00

JAMES COEY, E. Very large dark red, orange center; requires a

lot of coaxing and fully worth the care . * . 9.00

KING EDMUND, F.D. Reliable, sturdy grower. Rich golden with

brown markings in the throat, wide open flower . 3.00

LADY HAMILTON, F.D. Very floriferous yellow, center suffused

rosy apricot, strong, distinct . 4.00

LEMON QUEEN, E. This one thrives and acts properly. Pure light

yellow, florets not overly large, therefore more per stem . 3.00

LORD NELSON, F.D. Orange, crimson and yellow, very nicely

harmonized on large florets, stems dark and 3 feet tall . 5.50

MARJORI, E. Good grower, not too large, orange and crimson.... 3.50

POCAHONTAS, E. Copper, gold and scarlet, large florets . 10.00

PRINCESS MARY, E. Pale yellow, ends tipped red, outside bright crimson. Handsome . 14.00

PROMOTHEUS, E. Rich orange crimson, needs cold frame treat¬ ment, very large . 20.00

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QUEEN ALEXANDRA, E. Tall large, orange yellow with crimson

bars on each petal, late. A rather reliable variety . 5.00

QUEEN CHARLOTTE, E. Orange scarlet, center primrose with !

ruby red markings. A very fine, but difficult lady . 11.00

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MONTBRETIA ( Continued )

Per 100

QUEEN OF SPAIN, E. The third and latest queen to bloom. Golden orange, apricot and crimson, a gorgeous individuality of floret. Height

2 to 3 feet . 23.00

RHEINGOLD, F.D. Twenty years old but of prime performance.

Pure golden yellow. Thrifty . 6.00

STAR OF FIRE, F.D. Unsurpassed for brilliance and generosity of bloom. Rich scarlet red . 6.00

ROSEA. Bright salmon rose, old interesting variety . 3.00

STAR OF THE EAST, E. Pale orange yellow lemon yellow eye.

Enormous when good, heartbreaking when not suited . 12.00

UNA, E. Crimson flecks and specks and markings on a pale orange ground. One of the few good growing Earlhams. Height 2^4 ft.... 6.00

VESUVIUS, F.D. Dark blood red . 4.50

MIXTURE OF EARLHAM HYBRIDS . 4.50

MIXTURE OF FREE-FLOWERING TYPES . 3.00

"MASS” and "CLASS”

This company cultivates a larger acreage of bulbs than any other in the entire world.

It has supplied flower bulbs of the finest quality to four generations of consumers, since 1823. Numerous accounts have run for thirty years without interruption. Some accounts can be traced back 60 years and more. Its methods of business have been constantly improved and are now widely imitated. Its leadership today stands unquestioned, as it stood fifty years ago.

This company believes in selling the highest possible grade of bulbs at moderate prices ; it does not aspire to quick or huge profits, but to a safe and sane perpetuation of its busi¬ ness for the benefit of its clientele, its hundreds of fellow workers, and their descendants.

Alertness, courtesy and fairness-to-all guide this company to greater expansion. It is a safe house to buy from. It appreciates and respects your patronage.

Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Iris, Gladiolus, Hardy Lilies, Lily-of-the-Valley

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CALLA CORMS

Clean solid stock, cured in the new safe way, graded generously.

GODFREYICA”j Large white> free-flowering.

1 14-1^2 inch diameter . $6.00

1^2-1 Va inch diameter . 10.00

Xy^-2 inch diameter . 15.00

2 inch diameter up . 20.00

ELLIOTTIANA. Yellow.

1^-2 inch diameter . 7.00

2- 2^2 inch diameter . 11.00

2^2-3 inch diameter . 15.50

3- 31/2 inch diameter . 24.00

P. 1000 $52.00

90.00

135.00

190.00

65.00

100.00

145.00

220.00

FREESIAS

AMETHYST. Amethyst blue with light center .

APOTHEOSE. Extra fine and large new variety. Lovely carmine rose with lighter throat. Tall wiry stems .

BLANCHE BLUE. The new popular blue put out by Elder

BLUE BIRD. Deep delphinium blue with light center, large open flower and good long stem .

CARMENCITA. Light orange salmon hue with buff shad¬ ing on the lower petals. Long wiry stems .

CARRIE BUDEAU. Lavender pink, a great improvement over General Pershing .

DOROTHY SCHEEPERS. Clear pink, new .

ELDER’S GIANT WHITE .

GOLDEN DAFFODIL. Wonderful yellow. Firm texture and keeping quality of the very best. Strong stems. Secondary spikes often bring as much as first cut .

MENDOTA. Extra yellow, later than Golden Daffodil....

MRS. MARC PETER. Attractive deep rosy salmon with lower petals blotched orange and yellow. Flowers of good size, open well and are good keepers .

PINK BEAUTY. Distinct new type, a giant rose pink, the color that is so much admired. Looks more like an orchid spray than a Freesia .

Per 1000

PURITY. Extra large flowering strain, J/2-5A" .... $8.00

Extra large flowering strain, . . . . 12.00

Extra large flowering strain, up.... 20.00

Extra large flowering strain 7/%" up.... 25.00

ROSY MORN. New and exclusive .

SUNSET. Flame orange, reminding you of the glorious sunsets of California .

TANGERINE. Extra tangerine orange, new .

WISTERIA. Extra violet blue .

RAINBOW MIXTURE. Of many varieties .

Per

V2-V&

$16.00

1000

V&-V4

$19.00

24.00

32.00

24.00

32.00

16.00

19.00

16.00

19.00

16.00

19.00

20.00

25.00

16.00

25.00

10.00

15.00

14.00

18.00

16.00

20.00

20.00

25.00

24.00

32.00

20.00

30.00

24.00

32.00

16.00

24.00

15.00

18.00

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TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS

We expect to have the largest stock of these tubers. A wonderful free- flowering carefully built up strain. Flowers well above the foliage. Large

decorative leaves. December-January shipment.

P. 100 P. 1000

T.R. BEGONIAS, Double or Single, 1-1 /P' diam . $5.00 $45.00

“ “ “ “ “ P/2-2" diam . 9.00 78.50

“ “ “ “ “ 2" and up . 12.00 105.00

Colors: Crimson, Scarlet, Rose or Pink, Yellow or Orange, White, Salmon, Mixed.

THESE SPECIAL TYPES can also be supplied on orders received up to December 10th, same sizes and prices as above:

FRILLED (double or single), separate colors as above or mixed.

NARCISSUS FLOWERED, CRESTED, HANGING BASKET, mixed colors only.

DOUBLE ROSEBUD, MARMORATA, and PICTA.

DOUBLE FIMBRIATA (carnation type), separate colors or mixed.

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

ANEMONE De Caen. Magnificent poppy-like single flowers in brilliant shades of red, blue, rose, purple, white and intermediate tints. A grand, tall growing strain. Strong, one year old, No. 1 bulbs . P. 1000 $20.00

ST. BRIGID. Semi-double, same magnificent colors. They seem to prefer a little more moisture than singles. Strong, one year old, No. 1 bulbs.

P. 1000 $35.00

ANOMATHECA CRUENTA. (Lapeyrousia) Cape bulb growing like Freesia; has small coral-pink flowers in clusters resembling pink bouvardias; has a long blooming season. Spring flowering.

P. 100 $7.00. P. 1000 $60.00

BABIANA PLICATA. (Baboon Roots) Pretty shortstemmed Freesia-like flowers, from Africa, August-September delivery; large lavender and cream colored with strong, pleasant fragrance; good for pots, borders and rock gardens . P. 100 $6.00. P. 1000 $50.00

BABIANA HYBRIDS. Fine mixture of colors between red and blue. Very good for borders. Spring . P. 100 $4.50. P. 1000 $35.00

BESSERA ELEGANS. Very pretty bell-shaped orange red flowers with purplish stamens in an interesting whorl-like umbel on a graceful wiry stem 18 to 24 inches tall. Blooms July to last of September. Very good as a cut flower. Native of Mexico . P. 100 $6.50. P. 1000 $58.00

BRODIAEA CAPITATA. Small cluster of violet flowers on a wiry stem 12 to 18 inches tall. Very good as a cutflower. In Santa Barbara blooms from last of October to February. As many as 50 stems from one bulb in one season. This lovely California wild flower becomes very showy under cultivation . P. 100 $4.00. P. 1000 $35.00

BLETILLA (Bletia) HYACINTHINA (Lavender) . P. 10 $5.00

BLETILLA (Bletia) HYACINTHINA ALBA. (White). Both are hardy terrestrial orchids. Bloom in spring. Dainty orchid-shaped flowers that cut well. All plants with at least three leads . P. 10 $5.00

CHLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS. Bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers on stems 12 to 15 inches tall that have a strong pleasant fragrance and cut well. Does not like to be disturbed and flowers best when a little crowded. Should be kept dry in summer. Sometimes does not flower well the first

year . P. 100 $12.00

COLCHICUM. Attractive for store sale in fancy pottery containers. Will bloom freely without soil or water. Hardy in sheltered rockery pockets where it blooms in October, earlier when well established. Strong flowering bulbs . P. 100 $16.00

GLADIOLUS. Specially prepared, early cured varieties. There is a peculiar challenge in the effort to force Gladioli into bloom in January. It is a difficult task for even the best of the private gardeners. Success, in the form of gorgeous long stalks with plenty of foliage and perfect blooms, is a badge of craftsmanship. The following varieties are the most promising for this work.

Choice No. 1

Bulbs

Specially Prepared Per 1000

Alice Tiplady, orange . $18.00

Dr. F. E. Bennett . 26.00

Flaming Sword, tall scarlet . 20.00

Giant Nymph . 20.00

Los Angeles, fine salmon pink . 20.00

Orange Queen, copper orange and yellow . 20.00

Picardy . 50.00

Souvenir, yellow . 20.00

Virginia (Scarlet Princeps) . 22.00

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ANGELS’ TEARS (Triandrus Albus) (see page 33)

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MISCELLANEOUS ( C out in wed )

GLADIOLUS ALATUS. Distinct type useful for hybridizing and rock gardens. Large flowers, terra cotta with green on lower segments. Spring

flowering . P. 100 $8.00

GLADIOLUS CARDINALIS VARIETIES.

Selected Forcing Stock

Blushing Bride (August delivery) . P. 1000 $25.00

Brilliant (August delivery) . P. 1000 25.00

Peach Blossom (August delivery) . P. 1000 25.00

The Bride. White (August delivery) . P. 1000 30.00

GLADIOLUS TRISTIS CONCOLOR. Very pleasant fragrance at night; creamy white flowers on thin wiry stems. Spring flowering. Excellent for cutting . P. 100 $6.50. P. 1000 $58.00

P. 100 P. 1000

GLOXINIA Bulbs, l^-D/4" diam . $12.00 $105.00

“ “ D/4-2" diam . 15.50 140.00

“ “ 2" and up . 19.00 170.00

Colors: Scarlet, Scarlet Bordered, Purple, Purple Bordered, White, Mixed.

Also on orders booked up to December 10th, Rose (Queen Wilhelmina) ;

Rose bordered with white (Blanche de Marm) ; Spotted (Tigrina).

IRIS PAVONIA. (Peacock Iris-Morea Glaucopsis). Very free blooming bulbous Iris, white or light blue with peacock eye. Spring flowering. Fine for borders, pots and rock gardens . P. 100 $7.00

LEUCOCORYNE IXIOIDES ODORATA. “Glory of the Sun.” Recent introductions from Chile; flowering in spring. Heads of large, fragrant flowers, blue with white center and golden stamens, carried gracefully on a wiry stem 12 to 18 inches tall. Requires same culture as Freesias. Its long lasting qualities as a cut flower and its ease of culture make it an outstanding new plant . P. 100 $20.00. P. 1000 $150.00

LEUCOJUM AESTIVUM. The old, old Snowflake comes back again. Stems as long as Poeticus, carrying from 2 to 4 of the charming white bells with the curious pale green dot on the point of each petal. The foliage and the bulbs look like those of the Narcissi . P. 1000 $35.00

LYCORIS RADIATA. Very interesting nerine-like flowers, 8 to 10 inches tall. Cuts well and is easily grown. Should be dried off after foliage dies in spring. Flowers best if left undisturbed a few years . P. 100 $15.00

MUSCARI CONICUM. A handsome large dark blue Grape Hyacinth, which propagates extra well, very fragrant . P. 1000 $19.00

NERINE FILIFOLIA. Ever green thread-like leaves 6 to 8 inches. Free blooming dark pink flowers; blooms outdoors in September and October. Stems 12 to 15 inches. Blooms good for cutting and rock gardens.

Small clumps P. 100 $7.00. P. 1000 $60.00

NERINE SARNIENSIS. Undoubtedly the hardiest Nerine. We .find it naturalized in the grounds around famous Ware Church at Gloucester, Va., where it blooms end of September. The 18 inch stems firmly support the exquisite vivid crimson umbels. North of Washington it should be treated as a house plant, 3 bulbs in a 5 inch pot will do nicely. The bulbs are shipped from our Virginia nurseries together with the Daffodils, or earlier, if desired. Seedsmen should list this fine Nerine in their summer cata¬ logues. The bulbs are so inexpensive and the flowers truly wonderful.

P. 100

Selected large bulbs . $13.00

Extra No. 1 bulbs . 8.00

Medium grade, for propagation . 5.00

ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM. Fragrant white flowers with shiny black

centers . P. 1000 $35.00

ORNITHOGALUM AUREUM. Wonderful apricot-orange, for pots.

P. 100 $8.00

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MISCELLANEOUS ( Continued )

ORNITHOGALUM UMBELLATUM. (Star of Bethlehem.) Clusters of

apple-green and white . P. 1000 $20.00

OXALIS. Hirta, pink . $35.00

Bermuda Buttercups . 25.00

Bowii, pink . 25.00

Grand Duchess, pink or lavender . 23.00

PUSCHKINIA LIBANOTICA. Much like Scilla Siberica, but lighter blue and with white lines on each petal . P. 1000 $35.00

RANUNCULUS. Must be planted “claws down” and preferably early in Spring. A little light mulch helps to protect the young foliage against cutting winds. For indoors, 3 bulbs in a 5 inch pot is enough. The special Giant French strain we offer blooms profusely with tall stems and gorgeous colors. Strong, one year old, No. 1 bulbs . P. 1000 $28.00

SCHIZOSTYLIS COCCINEA. Fall blooming. Red flowers on stems 15 to 24 inches tall. Cuts well. Flowers close at night but look well when closed. Has rhizomatous root that soon makes clumps. Likes partial shade in hotter districts. Is very easy to grow if kept moist during summer.

P. 100 $7.00. P. 1000 $60.00

SPARAXIS HYBRIDS. Several shades of orange, yellow, purple and cream. Very free blooming over a long period in spring.

P. 100 $4.00. P. 1000 $35.00

SPARAXIS BULBIFERA (yellow) . P. 100 $6.00. P. 1000 $55.00

STERNBERGIA LUTEA. Called the yellow Colchicum, blooms in the fall without soil or water . P. 100 $10.00

STREPTANTHERA CUPREA. Brilliant new Cape bulb; foliage like Tritonia; flowers open flat; brilliant orange-red with violet eye. Hardier than Freesia and more vivid than Sparaxis. Each bulb produces several spikes of bloom; 6 to 8 inches. Spring . P. 100 $7.00. P. 1000 $60.00

TIGRIDIA PAVONIA. Fine mixture . P. 100 $7.00

TRITELEIA UNIFLORA. Blue . P. 1000 $35.00

TRITONIA CROCATA. Stems dark brown, 13 to 15 inches long, flowers from 1 to 1^2 inches across, and from 6 to 9 per stem. Foliage almost identical with that of Freesia Purity, including the tendency to bend over and to produce side spikes. The wide open flower displays a lively pure orange color, a most captivating and unusual shade. We have often seen this flower in fine condition at the New York flower shows about March 14th to 24th, indicating that it will respond nicely to gentle forcing. It is not hardy and is devoid of perfume . P. 1000 $25.00

TRITONIA DEUSTA. Bright orange with dark brown spot near base of petal. Very free-flowering. Spring . P. 100 $5.50

TRITONIA HYALINA. Flame color with lower half of petal colorless and transparent. Very free-flowering. Spring . P. 100 $4.50

TRITONIA HYBRIDS. Good mixture of pinks and salmons. Spring flowering . P. 100 $4.00

VELTHEIMIA VIRIDIFOLIA. Cape bulb blooming in winter; foliage bright green; 9 to 12 inches long, strap shaped and wavy. Flower like Tritonia, 1 to V/2 ft. high with rose-colored tubular flowers. Very good pot plant . P. 10 $6.50

ZEPHYRANTHIS AJAX. A little known yellow Zephyranthis with attrac¬ tive crocus-like flowers. A bed of these bulbs blooms continuously from July until frost. For spring planting in rockeries . P. 100 $15.00

ZEPHYRANTHIS ROSEA. The well known luscious pink form, with larger flowers . P. 100 $8.00

ZEPHYRANTHIS ALBA. Most free-flowering of all . P. 100 $4.00

Zephyranthis are ready for shipment December.

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AN INVITATION

Our Nurseries are situated in Gloucester County, Virginia, along one of the tidewater arms of the Chesapeake Bay, on a stretch of fertile land which Indians cultivated in the dimmest past, and where white people settled in the earliest years of the Colony. Descendants of famous families live all around us, names that adorn Virginia’s most glorious pages.

The soil is amazingly fertile. It responds bountifully to good growers’ efforts. Bulbs grown in it, bloom abundantly and the red cups acquire an extra dose of color there.

Underlying our fields, at a depth of four to six feet, is a very ancient sea bottom or beach. Millions of curiously shaped shells of barnacles, clams, oysters and giant scallops are buried there, as if in one vast sleep, just as they lived. Now and then one finds a tooth or a petrified vertebra of a giant fish, evidence of the higher life of a million years ago. Even in that remote age, small pests preyed on large living organisms. Two large scallop shells, resting together, completely closed as if their owner were still inside, often display a tiny round hole, where a small enemy dramatically bored right thru that everlasting armor plate. These shell beds afford excellent drainage to our fields.

During the Narcissus flower season we exhibit daily every variety that is in bloom, permitting instructive comparisons between older and newer types.

Our Nurseries can be reached very comfortably from Old Point Com¬ fort, Richmond and Washington over excellent hard surface roads. Inspiring scenery and historical landmarks abound all along these routes. The famous York river with Yorktown and Gloucester Point on oppo¬ site banks, is only 20 minutes away from our farms. This section of Virginia is finding favor with many wealthy people from the more Northern states. Many of the oldest mansions are repaired and reno¬ vated by new owners who strive to preserve at all costs the old delight¬ ful Colonial atmosphere.

For visitors who wish to spend a few days in our beautiful and interesting county, there is a good hotel at Gloucester Court House, and if one wishes to rest for a week or more near one of the many rivers with their incomparable views, there are homes where paying guests are really made to feel “at home.” Prices run from $20.00 to $40.00 per week.

COLOR PLATES

Of many Narcissus varieties we can furnish exquisite modern color plates for framing or for placing under the glass on the counters. They are a distinct help to sales efforts. The price is 20 cents each, but we gladly furnish a selection free upon request to cover varieties ordered from us.

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VAN WAVEREN’S GIANT

BARRII, RED CHIEF (see page 14)