[Cartwright & Goodwin materials]

Daffodils

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Narcissi.

PRELIMINARY LIST,

March , April & May , 1909.

CARTWRIGHT &! GOODWIN,

Bulb Growers,
KIDDERMINSTER,

England.

Cable & Telegraphic Address : —

“ Daffodil, Kidderminster.”

INTRODUCTION

March 1909.

Our object in issuing: a Preliminary I.ist is to afford those of our
numerous customers who like to order when the bulbs are in flower a chance
of doing so, as well as, to enable our Colonial customers to send us their
orders in good time.

Early orders are always very much appreciated, as they allow us to
make headway with their preparation before the press of the Autumn season
commences.

To the customer the advantages of ordering early may be summed uu
as follows : — 1

(1) It secures the first pick of the bulbs.

(2) It enables delivery to be made towards the end of July, or first

week in August, which facilitates early planting or potting,
i liis, in itself, is a matter of considerable importance, because
to secure first-rate flowers and the maximum of increase
Daffodils must be planted early. To emphasise this point we
have only to mention the fact that Mr. Engleheart, to whom
we owe the wonderful new strain of Pheasant Eye Narcissi
commences to re-plant his bulbs of these in July.

(3) Prices are generally lower in the Spring than at any other period.

Heavy sales are often made at the Shows, and thus prices are
not infrequently raised before the Autumn lists are printed.

How to Grow Daffodils from Seed.

Our Pamphlet on the above subject met with the liveliest appreciation
from both Amateur and Professional Gardeners. With the small clerical
staff at our disposal it has been quite impossible to reply to the thousands of
letters— most of them couched in the most flattering terms— which we have
received, congratulating us upon its publication, and we now desire to tender
to all our correspondents our most hearty thanks for their kindness.

A New Edition, which will be considerably revised, re-arranged, and
corrected, will be ready at the end of May, and will be sent post free to all
our regular correspondents, and to any others who care to write for a copy.

A few copies of the 1008 Edition may still be had on application.

Special Note.

We have also to thank the hundreds of customers who gave us their
support last season. The first year of a new firm is always a most critical
one, but the kindness of our friends exceeded our most sanguine expectations,
and we were inundated with orders from all parts of the United Kingdom
and the Colonies.

From the very numerous testimonials since received, we are proud to
think that our bulbs have given general and complete satisfaction.

Prize List.

On another page we append a list of the numerous Medals, Certificates,
and Prizes that were gained by our exhibits during the Spring of 1908.
These afford a striking testimony to the great care and attention that we
bestow upon the culture of all our bulbs.

Terms.

The prices in this list only hold good during March, April and May, and
only so long as we are unsold.

All order* for bulbs to the value of 10/- and upwards will be sent
carriage paid to any Kailway Station in the United Kingdom.

No charge will be made for packages.

Orders for bulbs under 10/- in value will be sent carriage forward, but
an allowance in bulbs for carriage to the value of 5 % of the value of the
order will be added to all orders over 6/-

Collections and special quotations are not subject to discount.

All orders of £2 and over will be subject to a discount of- i>% when cash
is sent with the order.

Not less than 6 at dozen rate or 25 at 100 rate.

Notices to our Foreign &. Colonial
Correspondents

Foreign and Colonial orders are welcomed, but must be accompanied by
a remittance or draft.

No discount can be allowed on account of the extra care and attention
involved, but if 5 o/ 0 be added to the amount of order postage will he paid on
orders over £1 Os. Od. in value. Parcels too heavy for post are sent carriage
forward.

o-occtmit .

(It, Chat. win Cartwright , Arthur It. Qoodwin.)

Prize List, 1908

“ Nothing succeeds like success.”

During the season of 1908 we gained more medals, prizes, and certificates
for DAFFODILS than any other firm.

March 31st. Royal Horticultural Society.

Silver Banksian Medal. (The only medal
awarded to Daffodils on this occasion).

April 7th. Cornwall Daffodil Society.

Award of Merit to "The Rising Sun."

April 9th. Glamorgan Daffodil Society.

Awards of Merit to "The Rising Sun" and Hybrid
Polyanthus Narcissus "Scarlet Gem."

April 14th. Royal Horticultural Society.

Silver Gilt Banksian Medal.

April 23rd. Midland Daffodil Society.

Silver Medal as CHAMPIONS of the All
England Classes. 85 points to next
Competitor’s 58.

First for nine distinct Yellow Ajax.

First for nine distinct White Ajax.

First for nine distinct Yellow Medio’s.

First for nine distinct White Medio’s.

First for twelve distinct Parvi’s.

Second for six distinct Poeticus.

First for six doubles.

Third for 50 distinct varieties.

Second for single bloom White Ajax.

Second for single bloom White Medio.

Second for six distinct seedlings.

April 28th. Royal Horticultural Society.

Silver Gilt Banksian Medal.

SPECIAL NOTE

As successful growers and exhibitors we take every pains
in the growth of our bulbs and keeping the stocks clean,
healthy, and true to name. Our bulb farm is situated 500 feet
above sea level, on loamy soil overlying red sandstone. Wor-
cestershire is noted for apples, plums and hops, and we hope
to soon make it noted for BULBS.

All orders will have the personal attention of either
Mr. Cartwright or Mr. Goodwin.

CLASSIFICATION.

Until there is more unanimity on the subject we have
decided to retain the classification which has done duty for so
many years.

Copies of the Royal Horticultural Society’s “ Classified
List of Daffodil Names” may be obtained from us, price 1 /-

Magni-Coronati.

Ajax or Trumpet Daffodils.

Yellow Varieties.

Description.

Alert. Very early and free seeder. Gives charming seed-
lings by pollen of N. Cyclamineus. A.M.R.H.S., 1904

100

doz.

each

61-

Bennett'Poe. A splendid hybrid from Emperor, crossed
triandrus. A few bulbs ...

10/6

Captain Nelson. Soft clear yellow.

5/6

6d.

Cleopatra. Magnificent rich yellow, good seeder. A.M.,
R.H.S., 1903

25/-

Cornelia. (Van Waveren). A large uniform soft yellow
of perfect form. Rather late. Good seeder. A.M.,
R.H.S., 1905

5/-

Emperor. Extra large bulbs

7/6

1/2

...

.. Good bulbs

6/'

lOd.

Excelsior. Resembles Golden Spur but has more sub-
stance and is richer in colour. Forces splendidly, but
nor so quick as Golden Spur, i Strongly recommended

12/6

1/9

2d.

6

Description.

Felicity (Welchman). An extremely early Trumpet of
Princeps type but extraordinarily floriferous. Colour an
exquisite and unique shade of uniform soft light yellow.
Last season we only had a few bulbs to offer, hence our
price was naturally high, but as we now have secured
the entire stock, which is a fairly large one, we are able
to quote it at a price which should tempt everyone to
give it a trial. With us it is the earliest Daffodil to
bloom after pallidus praecox, and even in such a late
season as 1908 proved to be, it was over by the third
week in March. We were able to exhibit a few flowers
at the R.H.S., meeting on March 31st, where they
attracted much attention and were singled out for special
mention in "The Gardeners’ Chronicle” of April 4th,
1908. A splendid fore
Glory of Leiden.

Golden Bell. Very early

Gold Cup. Very early. A magnificent variety. Seeds
freely. Scarce

100

Goldseeker. Very rare

Golden Spur. SELECTED bulbs for forcing. ... 7/6

Good ordinary bulbs ... ... 6/-

Golden Trumpet. Strongly recommended to our Aust-
ralian customers on account of its earliness. Opens
before Henry Irving. An excellent variety

Hamlet. After the style of Emperor. A grand flower as
shown at Truro in 1908, where it gained first prize
as Premier Yellow Ajax

Henry Irving. A good variety for pots ... 6/-

John Nelson. A charming flower

Johnstonl (Queen of Spain), Largest size bulbs 17/6

Kaiser

King Alfred. The Giant Golden Trumpet Daffodil.

Special price

Kings Norton. A huge flower. First-class Certificate

R.H.S., 1905

Lord Medway

Lord Roberts. First-class Certificate R.H.S.

Maximus ... ... ... ... 7/5

Mervyn. A splendid flower ... ...

M. J. Berkeley ... ... ... ... 8/6

Mrs. J. H. Veitch (Van Waveren). A giant Emperor
which seeded well to King Alfred and triandrus last
season. Strongly recommended

Monarch, A superb variety

doz. each

50/- 5/-

-4/3- «-
15/- 1/6

... 25/-
... 150s.
1/2 ...
lOd. ...

7/6 9d.

... Jfii

10d. ...

4/6 5d.

2/6 ...

11/- I/-

72/- 6/6

... 40/-
... 200 /-
... 18/6
1 /- ...
55/- 5/-

1/3 ...

5 /-

5/

7

Description.

Obvallaris (The Tenby Daffodil). One of the most
charming varieties for pots and can easily be had in

100

doz.

each

bloom at Christmas. Selected bulbs ...

5/'

9d.

Outpost. A superb Daffodil, very stronyly recommended

5/6

P. R. Barr

61-

1/'

Pope’s King. An enormous Golden Spur. A.M..R.H.S.

3/6

Queen of Holland. A fine large bold Yellow Trumpet

5 /-

6d.

The Rising Sun. This glorious Yellow Ajax is ihe finest
novelty that has made its appearance for many years.

At the 1908 shows it gained Awards of Merit both at
Truro and Glamorgan. At Birmingham it was included
in our First Prize exhibit of Nine Yellow Ajax, and
also in our winning stand of seedlings, where it was
immensely admired. The plant is a capital grower,
good seeder and remarkably effective as a pollen parent.

Owing to the fact that we have already booked orders
for a number of bulbs for 1909 delivery, we are only
able to offer a very limited number of bulbs ... 150s.

Van Waveren’S Giant. The forerunner of the coming
race of Giant Trumpet Daffodils. A reliable seeder
and good pollen parent ; indispensable to every hybridist
who wants to get size into his trumpets. Stock very limited 40s.

Santa Maria. A lovely golden Spanish Daffodil ... ... 3 /■* 4d.

Sol. The few seedlings from this variety that we have seen
have confirmed our impression of its great value. Rather
late, but a good seeder and reliable pollen flower.

Stock limited ... ... ... ... ... ... 7/6

BicoDor Trumpet Daffodils.

Chloe. Raised by T. Batson, Esq,, this fine variety created
the greatest surprise and delight at the last great Birming-
ham Show, where it was the only flower that gained an
A.M.. The following press notices help to confirm our
opinion that this is unquestionably the finest triandrus
hybrid yet seen.

Midland Daffodil Society Report for 1008.

"A beautiful refined flower of slightly drooping habit, pure white
perianth, measuring 4} inches across, pale lemon trumpet with a distinct
narrow white edge round the rim. Emperor x triandrus albus.”

The Garden , May 2nd, 190S.

" A soft coloured giant Johnstoni, with a beautiful refined perianth.
It received a unanimous A.M."

The Gardeners' Chronicle, May 2nd, 1908.

" A beautiful shaped flower, with a broad cream-coloured perianth,
and a soft canary or pale yellow cup.”

8

Description.

'llie Gardeners’ Magazine, May 9th , 190S.

"A typical giant Johnstoni with pale soft colouring and a
lapping perianth. It is a decided acquisition.”

We, ourselves, carefully tested the pollen of this
magnificent hybrid, and are glad to say that it proved
quite fertile. The plant is a perfectly healthy grower.

We have purchased the entire stock, but as it is a very
small one we have only two bulbs to offer in 1909

Cygnet

Dorothy Kingsmill

Duke of Bedford

Empress, Extra large Bulbs

99 Good Bulbs

dory of Noordwijk. The giant Bicolor

Crandee. Selected bulbs ...

Horsfieldii. Selected bulbs ...

J. B. M. Camm

John Davidson. A good bicolor

Judge Bird (Engleheart) The largest bicolor we have
f oao seen ’ anc * one t ^ le most striking flowers at the
1908 Birmingham Show. Much larger than Glory of
Noordwijk and of more substance. Highly recommended...

Madame Plemp ... ... _ 21 /.

Mrs. W. T. Ware ... ... 9/5

Princeps (The Giant variety) ... ... 3 /_

Trewhiddle Bicolor (Shilson). A very neat early
Bicolor, small but a great beauty

Victoria. The best of all Bicolors for pots ... 7 /.

Weardale Perfection

71-
5 1 -

3/9

51-

17/6

flat over-
doz. each

... 210s.

... 105s.

... 25s.

... 7/6

I/-

9d.

55/- 5/-

7d.

9d.

2 /-
7/6 9d.

... 42/'

2/6
5/6

3/-

1/4

White Trumpet Daffodils.

100

Alisa. The whitest of all white Trumpets. A free seeder
and excellent pollen flower. A.M., R.H.S., 1907
Alice Knights. The earliest of white Trumpets and an
excellent flower. A.M., R.H.S,, March 21st, 1906
Florence. A very early ivory white flower, with long
elegant trumpet. A.M., R.H.S., 1901. A free seeder,
but in our experience seeds more freely to Parvi and
Poeticus varieties than to Trumpets. Has given some
excellent Leedsii flowers

doz. each
... 150s.

... 12/6

8 /-

9

Description.

100 doz. each

Lady Audrey. A splendid Daffodil, very free seeder
and sure pollen parent. Strongly recommended.

Madame de Craaff ... — 50/-

Mrs. Betteridge. A magnificent White Trumpet.

Very highly recommended. ...

Mrs. Robt. Sydenham. A magnificent variety

Mrs. Camm

Peter Barr. The Giant White ...

W. P. Milner ... — >°/ 6

... 15/-

7/6 8d.

... 12/6
... 120 /-
3/6 4d.

... 100 /-
1/6 ...

Medio-Coronati.

Leedsii Daffodils*

Description.

100

Artfosy. A Superb new Giant Leedsii, exhibited by us for
the first time last season. After the type of White
Queen, but larger and much earlier

Amazon. One of the very best of the new giant-flowered
race

Ariadne. A superb variety in the open and under glass.

Will not seed, but is a safe pollen flower. A.M.,
R.H.S., 1905 ...

Citron. A most exquisite variety. Strongly recommended
for pots.

Duchess of Westminster 18/5

Eoster. A.M., R.H.S., 1906 ... •••

Ermine. A remarkable flower of large size and perfect
form. Segments glistening white, very round and of
fine substance ; cup small and crinkled, bright yellow.
Strongly recommended. Late

Evangeline (Engleheart). This magnificent flower was
introduced by us at the R.H.S. meeting on March 30th,
1908, when it caused quite a furore among lovers of the
Narcissus. Writing in "The Garden" for April 18th,
thfe Rev. J. Jacob described it as a " white Homespun,”

— a description which will convey some idea as to the
exquisite modelling of the flower. The pure white
petals, which are much overlapping, are of remarkable
breadth, texture, smoothness and solidity. Cup, large
and rather shallow, pale yellow. The plant is a strong,
vigorous, tall grower. Figured in "The Gardeners
Chronicle," April, 1908 ...

doz.

each

100/-

48/-

4/6

10/6

1/'

4/-

2/6

5d.

&).

15/-

... 15/-

15 /-

10

Description.

Fairy Queen. A much improved Minnie Hume, with
pure white perianth and straight creamy white cup.
Strongly recommended

Hon. Mrs. Barton. The parent of Moonbeam and
Ethereal. Indispensable to the hybridist as it gives
most exquisite seedlings by pollen of the best poeticus
varieties

Katherine Spurrell

Lemon Star. This remarkable shapely flower was
exhibited in the class for single blooms of Medio-
Coronati with white perianths, at the 1907 Birmingham
Show, by the raiser, W. F. M. Copeland, Esq. Out of
nineteen Exhibits Lemon Star was placed second to
Mr. Crosfield's Empire, beating both Pilgrim and White
Queen. The flower is of large size, with broad lemon
white segments, very flat and overlapping, and large
open lemon yellow cup that fades with age. Extremely
lasting and keeps its form wonderfully. An excellent
grower and seeds

Lowdltam Beauty. The finest of all the Minnie Hume
and Mme. de Graaff hybrids. The flower is 4 inches
across the perianth, and 1 i inches across the crown
which is very slightly crinkled and daintily frilled. The
broad perianth segments are firm and perfect in texture
and the whole flower is of a glistening ivory-white.

’ A grand doer

Madge Matthew

Minnie Hume

M. Magdeline de Graaff

Mrs. Langtry

Moonbeam. For perfection of form this flower stands
unrivalled among Leedsii varieties. Raised from Hon.
Mrs. Barton (seed) x recurvus, this variety is a most
potent pollen parent, and both Weardale and Mme. de
Graaff seed freely to its pollen

Phyllis. A very pretty flower

Pilgrim. An enormous flower of best form

Una

doz. each
6/6 7d.

17/6

17/6

2/6 3d.
2/6 3d.

42/-

16 /-

3/6

7/-

3/-

... 105/-

2/3 3d.

6d. ...

I/- ...

6d. ...

5/-

Waterwitch. Special low offer.

White Lady ...

White Queen

White Slave. A vastly improved White Lady and con-
siderably earlier than that variety. Always flat and
smooth and of extraordinary lasting qualities. Broad,
much overlapping perianth of poeticus white; cup
elegantly frilled and fluted, pale citron. One of the
loveliest and most striking flowers in this section and a
grand grower

22/6

150/
66 .
... 20 /-
... 1 /-

3/6 4d.

8/- 9d.

... 25/-

17/6

II

Incomparabilis, Barrii, and Nelson!
Daffodils.

With Yellow Perianths.

Description.

100 doz. each

Appleshawensfs. A good yellow incomp, (hat seeds

freely to poeticus pollen ... ... 10/" l/‘

Autocrat ... ... ... 4/6 8d.

Ayacanora. A seedling that was much admired in our
First Prize stand of nine Yellow Incomps, at Birmingham
1908. A large flower, almost self yellow, early and

of good form

10/-

Beauty ...

SI-

1/3

Blackwell

Commodore. One of the varieties comprised

/&)_
in our /

9d.

First Prize stand of Nine Yellow Incomps, at

B’ham,

5/-

6d.

1908. • St roii gin recommended

Consplcuus. (BarrI)

3/'

6d.

1/6

Flambeau. Fiery orange-red cup

1

...

Flamingo. Vivid red crown

1/'

Frank IVIiles

... 5/-

9d.

Giraffe (Crosfield.) A gigantic flower, the outcome of a
cross between Mme. de Craaff and Princess Mary.
Was first exhibited by the raiser at B’ham, 1907, in
First Prize stand of 12 distinct seedlings. At the 1908
B'ham show it was one of the 1 2 varieties which won
the Challenge Cup offered by our Mr. Cartwright.
The plant is of enormous vigour and grows much taller
than either of its parents. Perianth overlapping and of
great substance, huge spreading crown, much frilled at

edge. Quite a new type

... 63/-

Glitter

6/- 7d.

Gloria Mundi

15/- 1/6

Gwyther. Splendid in pots

6/6

lOd. ...

Homespun. The finest of all Incomps. ...

... 25/-

L>eonle ...

10/6

1/6 ...

Lightsome An excellent new seedling; large soft yellow,
good substance. Exhibited in our 50 at Birmingham

... 1 /-

Marigold (Engleheart). Raised from a very early yellow
Ajax crossed by Cloria Mundi pollen. Opens before
Blackwell and Northern Light. A well-made flower
with bright yellow perianth and a cup of Gloria Mundi
type and colour. A splendid grower and great ac-
quisition

... 21/-

Northern Light An early variety of superb quality.
Scarce

... 20/-

12

Description.

Princess Mary

100

10/6

doz.

1/6

each

Queen Sophia

*/-

9d.

Resolute ...

7/6

9d.

Sir Watkin

... 6/-

lOd.

Solfatare A magnificent flower, very large, somewhat of
Sir Watkin form, but of Nelsoni-like texture. Large,
flat, broad-petalled perianth; long, widely expanded
crown. Whole flower of a uniform, very delicate
lemon-yellow, pale and refined. Perfect in habit and a
strong grower ... ... ... 15/-

Torch ... ... ... ... 20/- 2/-

Yellowhammer A remarkably early, .rich, self yellow
incorpp,, oftAurodrat form, but nearly twice as large.

Bred 1 from Gdlden, Spbr \y ... 10/6

Incomparabilis, Barri and Nelsoni Daffodils

(With WHITE Perianths).

Albatross

1 00 doz.

... 9/-

each

!0d.

Artemis

8/-

9d.

Aurantius (Nelsoni)...

... 4/-

5d.

Branston

...

4/6

Brigadier Comes near to Lady Margaret Boscawen in
style and beauty. In the way of a bicolor Sir Watkin,
but of a far superior form and finish. Ample, flat-set,
white perianth, very large open crown of deep yellow,
very free in bloom and increase, perfectly robust ; al-
together a splendid daffodil. A.M., R.H.S., 1899.
Strongly recommended

Cardinal

10/6

I/'

Castile

4/-

Ceres (Nelsoni)

3/6

4d.

Chancellor (Engleheart.) A giant incomp, with large

broad, white, stiff perianth, and large, handsome, straight
crown, prettily fluted, clear, light yellow. A very bold
and striking flower, well shown at Truro, 1908.

Strongly recommended

15/-

Constellation ...

5/-

6d.

Crown Prince

3/6

4d.

Dorothy Wemyss

»/-

lOd.

Flora Wilson ... ... ... ... 12 /-

1/9

George Nicholson

1/6

2d.

Lady Godiva ... ... ...

3/-

4d.

Lady Margaret Boscawen The Queen of Bicolor

Incomps. Special price

...

8/6

13

Description.

100 doz. each

Lemon Drop ... ... ... ... ... 5/- 6d.

Lucifer ... ... ... ... ... J 1/ifa

Lulworth ... ... ... ... ... 3 /6 4d.

Marina

...

2/9

Mrs. C. Bowleg (Strongly recommended as a sure seeder) 1 2/-
Orangeman A magnificent Daffodil with fine white
perianth and broad crown of intense orange. A sensa-

1/9

2d.

tional colour. Very highly recommended
Ormonde A lovely new seedling incomp, with white
perianth and a richly coloured crown of Escholtzia-

30/-

3/-

orange

...

21/'

Perfectus A Grand plant. Rather late

5/-

6d.

Seagull

7/6

8d.

Stella superba ... ... ... 61-

Whlte Wings A.M., R.H.S., 1898. A most perfectly
formed flower, with round, white perianth and expanded
crown of clear yellow. Seeds freely, and by pollen of N.
Calathinus we have obtained some most exquisite

lOd.

seedlings from it

5/'

<d.

Parvi-Coronati.

Almira

True Poeticus.

100

doz.

2/3

each

3d.

Barcarolle

Special offer

...

7/6

Cassandra

...

19/6

1/9

Chaucer ..

...

15/-

1/6

Comus

...

20/'

2/-

Dante

10/6

I/'

Epic A superb variety, late ...

18/-

1/9

Glory

12/'

1/3

Herrick

...

12/-

1/3

Homer ...

...

...

20/-

2/-

Horace

...

18/-

1/9

Juliet

...

...

15/-

1/6

Laureate

A grand flower

5/-

MusIdoruS Quite a new type of Poeticus bred by Mr.
Engleheart from Poeticus of Linnaeus. A flower of
most perfect form and solidity with a rimmed edge of
great beauty. Highly recommended.

10/6

1/-

Ornatus Selected bulbs

3/'

6d.

...

H

Description.

100 doz. each

Poem ... ... ... ... ... 3/6 4d.

Poetarum ... ... ... ... 3/- 6d.

Rhy mster One of the most perfect flowers in this section

Recurvus ... ... 17/6 1,000 2/- 4d.

Sir John Suckling ... ... ... 21/-

Sir Phillip Sidney ... ... 15/-

VirjJll ... ... ... 3/-

Burbidgei or Small-Crowned
Daffodils.

A£nes Barr

*i-

8d.

...

Alton Locke First Prize Birmingham, 1908

...

33/-

3/-

Beatrice Heseltlne

3/3

4d.

Beacon

4/6

Blood Orange

10/6

1/'

Broadwing A flower of singular beauty with pure white
glistening perianth and disc-dike crown of light orange-

yellow, edged deep orange. Flowers 3J inches across

...

5/'

Bullfinch

10/6

1 /'

Dorothy A much improved Firebrand

12/6

Ellen Barr

61-

1 1-

...

Ethelbert

...

42/-

Eyebrlght

27/-

2/6

FalstafT

3/6

6d.

...

Firebrand

20/-

1/9

PuSillcr One of the most striking flowers we have seen.
Stiff overlapping creamy-white perianth, and a flat cup

of brilliant scarlet. Strongly recommended

24/-

2/6

Hyacinth

...

51-

6d.

John Bain

5/'

9d.

Orlflamme

3/6

Queen of Scots (Engleheart.) A flower of medium
size, sulphur white perianth, large crown of poetarum

like scarlet; a wonderful keeper if opened in water

51-

6d.

Redbreast A good Parvi, tall grower

...

1/'

Robert Browning A very vigorous, free, long stemmed
variety, perianth sulphur-white of good substance, not a
large flower, but its short shallow cup has the remarkable
quality of opening dull coffee-colour and developing
into orange terra-cotta.

N.B. This gives seedlings of very high quality.

and we most strongly recommend it. Special price

51-

6d.

15

Description.

100 doz. each

Robinet ... ... ... ... 10,'-

Saturn ... ... ... 1/6 2d.

Scarlet Bye A superb flower ... ... 7 6

Sceptre A most brilliant flower ... ... ' 5,1-

Southern star (Engleheart.) Well shaped, overlapping,
pointed, white perianth. Broad, expanded crown of
bright yellow, banded with orange. A slow increaser.

Early. ... ... ... 7 6

Stonechat ... ... ... ... 2/-

Tangerlne A distinct flower, stiff and upright, very bright
solid orange scarlet cup and neat perianth, which becomes
pure white; seeds well. Successfully exhibited as a
Parvi, Birmingham, 1900, 1901; Truro, 1902. Stock

limited ... ... ... ... 3/-

Tom Tit ... ... ... 2/6

Wheatear A very neat flower. White perianth, with
cup of a pretty combination of red and green ; an erect
plant and robust. Seeds. ... ... 3 /-

Engleheantii or Flat-Crowned Daffodils.

100 doz. each

Amyas Leigh ... ... ... 30/-

Armeline ... ... ... 21/-

Armorel Very early ... ... ... 7/6

Astrardente ... ... ... 20/-

Astrophel ... ... ... ... ... 25/-

Circlet A free seeder. First Prize Birmingham, 1908 12/6

Concord ... ... ... ... 20/-

Coreen Flat yellow eye ... ... 10/6

Cresset ... ... ... ... ... 48/- 4/6

Derwent A small but particularly well formed flower with

sulphur perianth and rich eye, suffused orange ... 2/6

Harold Finn ... 25/-

Incognlta ... ... ... 21/-

Inga (P. D. Williams) Premier Parvi, Truro, 1908. A
remarkable flower of the highest quality and perfect
form. Broad substantial overlapping petals of purest
glistening white, and a large solid crown of deep
orange-apricot. A greatly improved Incognita. A very
good doer and quite early ... ... 160/-

Mariette ... ... ... 5/-

Pole star A late flowering variety with white perianth
and large expanded flat cup, prettily fluted, and of a soft
pale canary colour. Crossed by pollen of Cassandra
this has given some excellent seedlings with flat yellow
eyes ... ... ... ... ••• 5/6 6d.

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Description.

100 doz. each

Yellow Eye ... ... Price on application.

Double Daffodils.

Argent

Dubloon (Engleheart.) A cross between Telamonius
plenus and poeticus ornatus with 4 to 5 sets of rich
yellow segments and an orange centre Very fine

Golden Phoenix

Golden Rose A grand flower

Orange Phoenix

Plenipo (Engleheart.) Strong grower, erect habit, fine
shape. Yellow, primrose and white

PoetiCUS Plenus The Gardenia-flowered Narcissus

25/- 1000

10 /- 1 /

2 /-

4/9 8d. ...

... 4/- 5d.

4/9 8d. ...

2 /-

3/6 6d. ...

Royal Sovereign (Copeland.) A cross between
M. Hume and T elamonius plenus Fine, large, compact
flower with broad ivory-white petals and light yellow
centre

Entire stock for sale. Price on application

Sulphur Phoenix ... ... ... 8/„ \/2

Telamonius Plenus Old double yellow 5/. 9d.

(N.

New Poetaz Hybrids,

poeticus x N. polyanthus varieties).

These are quite hardy and we recommend them with the greatest
confidence.

Aspasia Broad white petals, golden cup, 4 to 5 flowers
on stem, 21 inches high

Elvira Pure white, yellow eye. A grand plant. Very
long stems with 3 to 4 flowers

Ideal White, dark orange eye. Large truss 6 to 7 flowers 21/-
Irene Light yellow, orange eye. Broad truss 8 to 9 flowers 14/6
Jaune a IVIerveille Yellow, deep golden yellow eye.

7 to 8 flowers on stem. Scarce.

Klondyke Yellow, with deep golden-yellow eye. 6 to
7 flowers on stem

L>ucia Yellow, with golden-yellow eye. 7 to 8 flowers on
a stem. Tall grower

Profusion White, with yellow eye, dwarf, very free.

6 flowers on a stem

100

doz.

9/-

1/3

8/-

1/2

21/-

3/-

14/6

21-

21/-

3/-

21/-

3/-

9 /-

1/3

each

2/6

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Description.

100 doz. each

Scarlet Gem (P. D. Williams.) This strikingly beautiful
new seedling was exhibited by us at the Swansea show
of the Glamorgan Daffodil Society, where it gained an
A.M. Flowers borne 4 on a stem, each individual
bloom being two inches across and perfectly round.
Eye J in., flat and crinkled, bright brick-red. Petals
very overlapping, rich apricot-yellow tinted at bases
with the colour of the eye

Sunset Sulphur-yellow, orange eye, large flowers. 6 on
stem. Scarce

Triumph Very large, white, with deep yellow eye, 3 to 4
flowers on stem

... 100 /-
... 2/6
5/- 6d.

White-Crowned Parvi.

100 doz. each

Ethereal (H. Backhouse). Raised from Hon. Mrs. Barton
x Cassandra (pollen). Crown perfectly flat as in
poeticus but pure white ; perianth of good substance
also pure white. A most chaste and beautiful flower
and quite unique ... ... ... 200/-

Thn New Zealand Graphic (Sept. 23rd, 1008) says : —

“ Narcissus Ethereal.”

“ An absolutely pure white (Parvi) Narcissus is a very uncom-
mon thing. Messrs. Cartwright & Goodwin, Kidderminster, have
produced an hybrid to which they give the above name, and which
is pure white when it expands. The outer segments are oblong and
broad while the inner ones arc ovate and all of them overlapping.

The crown is widely cup-shaped, flat and plaited. It is very chaste
or ethereal, and someone procured one of the bulbs at a fabulous
price for a Daffodil.”

N. Cyclamineus.

100 doz. each

Collected bulbs ... ... ... ... 2/3 3d.

N. Triandrus.

AlbuS Large size bulbs

Calathlnus Scarce

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8/6

1/3

17/6

1/8

The Copeland Red Cups.

Description.

We offer this strain of un-named seedlings with the greatest
confidence. The seedlings are mostly Incomparabilis
varieties with red or orange cups, and were produced
by crossing various well-known yellow and bicolor
trumpets by pollen of the newer Poeticus varieties.
They were raised by W. F. M. Copeland, Esq., a
member of the R. H. S. Narcissus Com., who has
selected a few of the very best for naming, and has
placed the remainder in our hands for distribution.
Purchasers may rely upon getting a selection of pretty
and interesting flowers. ... ...

doz. each

4 /-

The Copeland Leedsil.

A magnificent strain of un-named seedlings raised by intercrossing
Madame de Graaff and Minnie Hume. These are
all Giant Leedsii and are far superior to the majority of
named Leedsii now in cultivation. Lemon Star
was picked out from this batch of seedlings. Very
limited stock

POLLEN.

We can supply a limited quantity of pollen from our best varieties,
and shall be pleased to send particulars on application. Price, 2/6 to 5/-
per box of pollen, according to the value of the variety. Several days
notice must be given and orders must be prepaid.

Glass-topped boxes for preserving pollen, 1/9 per doz., post free.

Forceps for extracting the anthers, I /6 each, post free.

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Press Notices, 1908.

cK}

The Garden, April 4th, ]908.

Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin, Kidderminster, had a
delightfully interesting lot of Daffodils. Mcrvyn, for example, a seedling
from Emperor crossed with Tenby pollen ; Evangeline, a new Leedsii ;
Felicity, an early Ajax kind of Princeps form ; with Glory of Noordwijk,
Mme. de Graaff, Glitter, Citron and others. A most charming lot.

The Gardeners’ Magazine, April 4tli, 1908.

The best exhibit of Daffodils came from Messrs. Cartwright and Good-
win, Kidderminster, who staged pots of Golden Spur, Mervyn, White Lady,
Alton Locke, Madame de Graaff, and Glitter, as well as cut flowers of these
and other varieties. Mervyn, a shapely seedling from Emperor and obval-
laris, and Evangeline, the latter a charming Leedsii variety with yellow cup,
were both fine.

The Gardeners’ Chronicle, April 4th, 1908.

Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin, Kidderminster, staged a
group of Daffodils, in which we noticed many novelties, the flowers being
displayed with judgment and skill. Notable sorts were Mervyn (Emperor
x obvallaris), with stiff, overlapping segments, a shapely and substantial
flower ; Evangeline ; a lovely new Leedsii with a lemon-coloured cup ; Glory
of Noordwijk ; Felicity, a charming flower of a uniform yellow shade, and
said to be one of the earliest of Narcissus to bloom ; also a fine bicolor seed-
ling which promises to eclipse Glory of Noordwijk ; Glitter, Mme. de Graaff,
White Lady, and Citron. Many pots of finely-grown Daffodils contributed
to the interest of this display. (Silver Banksian Medal.)

Gardening Illustrated, April 1 1 th.

By far the choicest lot of Daffodils in the exhibition came from Messrs.
Cartwright and Goodwin, Kidderminster, and if we single out such
as Mervyn and Evangeline (Yellow Ajax and Leedsii respectively), we
have a pair difficult to beat. Mme. de Graaff, Glory of Noordwijk, and
others were of great merit, but there were also some very promising unnamed
seedlings. The pot-grown Daffodils from this firm were well grown, and
merit all praise.

The Gardeners’ Chronicle, April 18 th.

Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin, Kidderminster, showed a
beautiful lot of Narcissi in choice kinds, such as Rising Sun (rich yellow self),
Glee Maiden (Minnie Hume x Snowflake), a variety having a white Picotee
edge, Argosy (a new giant Leedsii), Duke of Bedford (bicolor Ajax), Alice
Knights, &e. (Silver-Gilt Banksian Medal.)

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The Garden, April 18th, 1908.

The collection staged by Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin was noticeable
for two reasons, iirst. because they are a “ brand new ” firm, and, if I mistake
not, this was their maiden appearance in public ; and, secondly, because
they had nearly twenty pots of different varieties as well as a beautiful little
lot of cut blooms. It was an excellent start and richly deserved the silver
Banksian medal which the committee awarded it. It is evident they have
got hold of some exceptionally good things. Mervyn (mentioned before) is
a real “show table” flower, and it will be interesting to see it when cut
from the open ground ; it is a cross between Emperor ami Tenby, and early.
Evangeline in the centre was a flower worthy of the place of honour. It
was a white Homespun, but it had a pale yellow cup. This is Irish, but I
think it describes what I mean. Felicity, White Lady, Citron, Alton Locke,
Glitter and Glory of Noordwijk were some of the others in this fresh-looking
group. I must congratulate the new firm on their start,

Joseph Jacob.

The Gardeners’ Magazine, April 18th, 1908.

From Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin, Kidderminster, came
a very pretty stand of beautiful Daffodils, such as Rising Sun, Duke of
Bedford, Aureole, Bullfinch, Gold Cup, Yellow Hammer, Marigold — an early
rich incomparabilis, Mdme. de Graaff, Beauty, and Alice Knights.

The Garden, April 2bth, 1908.

Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin. Kidderminster, had a
beautiful display of choice Daffodils, such as Rising Sun (yellow Ajax),
Scarlet Eye, Marigold and Gloria Mundi being very fine ; Aureole (an early
yellow incomparabile with a much laced corona), Yellow Hammer, Alice
Knights and Duke of Bedford. (Silver-Gilt Banksian Medal.)

The Garden, Mag 9th, 1908.

Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin, Kidderminster, had a lovely lot of the
newer Narcissi, in which Chloe, Evangeline. Weardale Perfection. Homespun.
Rising Sun (a fine yellow self), Mme.de Gnuiff and Astrophel were among
the finest.

The Gardeners’ Magazine, May 2nd, 1908.

Daffodil Committee.

Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin, Kidderminster, contributed a
charming exhibit of Daffodils, the admirable flowers being thoroughly well
shown. A few of the best were Circlet, White Slave. Juliet, Northern Light.
Evangeline. Armeline, Rising Sun, Water Nymph, Seagull, Homespun, Mrs.
Robert Sydenham. Weardale Perfection, Ethereal (a pure white flat-crowned
variety from Hon. Mrs. Barton and Cassandra), and Glory of Leiden.

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The Gardening World.

EDITORIAL.

“The Latest Hobby.”

The well-known and enthusiastic florists, Mr. R. 0. Cartwright and Mr.
A. 11. Goodwin, have lately gone into partnership, as bulb growers at Kid-
derminster, Worcestershire, and have signalised their commencement by the
issue of a pamphlet on how to raise Daffodils from seed, with a list of the
finest varieties. Much has been written about Daffodils from one point of
view or another, but least of all, perhaps, about seedlings and how to raise
them. Anyway, they have got together a considerable amount of informa-
tion, giving the history of the subject from various notable writers on gar-
dening from the earliest times down to the present.

The authors, after dealing with the general history of the Daffodil in
this way, proceed to give the history of each section and sub-section, men-
tioning the most suitable varieties that have been user! or should be used in
the raising of new varieties. For instance, under the heading of self yellow
trumpet Daffodils, mention is made of the Tenby Daffodil. Golden Bell, Gold
Cup, Felicity. Golden Spur, Henry Irving, Manta Maria, King Alfred, Maxi-
mus, Emperor, Monarch, and various others of the most handsome Daffodils
to grow, or which can be used with the object of procuring something better
than we already have.

We have frequently seen the exhibits of these enthusiastic amateur
growers, and now that they have commenced trading on their own account,
they have left the role of amateurs, and we have no doubt they will prove
equally successful growers as hitherto.

The Gardener, May 9th, 1908.

A New Interest.

Up to now the raising of new varieties from seed has been in the hands
of the few. The knowledge of how to do it successfully has been so carefully
guarded, and the best varieties for the purpose have been so expensive, that
the inevitable result has followed, and the pleasure of seedling raising has
remained a term incognita to the ordinary Daffodil lover. This spring, how-
ever, a notable event has happened. The new firm of Messrs. Cartwright
and Goodwin, with a sort of prophetic prescience, have issued a little green
covered book called “The Latest Hobby.” but which is really a pamphlet
which might well be dubbed “ Seedling liaising Explained and Made Easy
for Ordinary Folk.” What to do and what not to do is made clear. The
best seed bearers and pollen parents are indicated, and full cultural details
are given, from the time of sowing the seed till, after the lapse of from live
to seven years, the sower is rewarded by a flower. In olden days men in
humble spheres of life took a deep and often a successful interest in this cult.
John Horsfield, a Lancashire weaver, it must never be forgotten, raised
Horsfieldi (and this is still one of our best bicolors) in the ’fifties of last,
century with but slender resources. What he accomplished then can be
done to-day in the smallest of gardens, provided, of course, the necessary
requisites of knowledge and patience arc among the owner’s stock in trade.

Joseph Jacob.

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