Title: Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1912
Identifier: bulbsseedsautumn1912dmfe (find matches)
Year: 1912 (1910s)
Authors: D. M. Ferry & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Detroit, Mich. : D. M. Ferry & Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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10 M. FERRY & CO DETROIT, MICH NARCISSUS, OR DAFFODIL Ready for delivery in September There are several quite distinct classes of Narcissus; the old yellow Daffodil, or Trumpet Narcissvis, the white flowered Pheasant's Eye or Poet Narcissus, and the Polyanthus Narcissus. The first two are among the hardiest and most desirable plants of the garden, and give more satisfaction with less care than almost any other plant. When once established they do not need to be reset for several years, and will thrive in almost any soil. A cool and grassy place is favorable for naturaliziui?. They are not only desirable for the garden, but equally so for the house. One to four bulbs set in a five-inch pot will bloom even in the smoky atmosphere of the city, where their beautiful color and delicate fragrance are doubly welcome. The Polyanthus varieties need some protection through winter in the north, but will do finely without it in the south. They are exceedingly valuable for flowering in pots in the house. The Paper White Granditiora and the Double Roman may be made to come into bloom in December, and this, with other varieties of Narcissus, will give a continuous succession of profuse bloom until spring. They thrive best in a cool temperature. Pot as soon as received, in good turfy loam, but let no manure, rotted or otherwise, touch the bulbs. Set in a cool, dark room, and keep moderately moist for one or two months, so that they may root; then remove to the window or conservatory for flowering. Do not cultivate too strongly, as an extra vigor of growth is detrimental to the purity of the color of the flower. Plants usually twelve to sixteen inches high, depending upon conditions of growth and the variety. - In describing Narcissus reference is made to the '"jperiantJi' and '"'trumpet.' The latter is the long center, funnel-shaped tube and the "perianth" is t/ie outer row of petals or ivings.
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Single Trumpet (Ajax) Narcissus, or Daffodil The Ajax Narcissus or Large Trumpet Daffo- dils, both the all yellow sorts and the bicolor or white winged" varieties, include some of the most elegant and beautiful of spring flowers. They are all of large size and much substance with spreading wing-like petals often from three to four inches across, and are gracefully poised on long stiff stalks. EACH DOZ. Bicolor Horsfieldi. Light creamy white perianth with large, fine yellow trumpet. This variety comes into bloom early, and is very stately and beautiful; grand for cutting. .4 ;io 40 Bicolor Victoria. Broad creamy white perianth; rich yellow trumpet; delicately perfumed; fine and lasting bloomer, and a splendid forcer. Similar to Horsfieldi, but a stronger grower 5 50 EMPEROR Emperor. A magnificent flower of great substance, having an immense trumpet of clear golden )"ellow, andbroad prim- rose yellow perianth, very early; splendid for forcing or planting out of doors (See cut) 5 Golden Spur. An extra large, bold, richly perfumed flower of robust habit, and unsur- passed for pot or garden cul- ture. Distinguished by its large, spreading, deep yellow perianth and wide trumpet of golden yellow, -very early and free flowering 5 50 50 Single and dozen prices include postage. Not less than six of any orie variety'supplied at dozen rates.

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