CATALOGUE
OF
Daffodils
■ ■ • suid • • •
Narcissi
AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL
OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
SEASON, 1909.
CARTWRIGHT & GOODWIN,
Bulb Growers,
KIDDERMINSTER,
England.
Cable & Telegraphic Address : —
Daffodil, Kidderminster.”
Narcissus “ETHEREAL.
INTRODUCTION
Established 1907.
The Premier House for Daffodils,
KIDDERMINSTER,
July, 1909.
^JT is with especial pride that we enclose you our complete
List of Daffodils and Narcissi
for the present season.
Only 18 months have elapsed since we had the pleasure
of sending you our first price list, in which we stated that we
hoped to soon make Worcestershire “noted for Bulbs.”
We little thought when we penned these words that our
hopes would have met with such a speedy realisation. Our
record for 1908, as set forth in our Preliminary List, was
indeed a remarkable one, but this has been completely eclipsed
by the phenomenal and unsurpassed successes of the present
year. On another page we append a list of these.
For two years in succession we have secured the
Championship of the great Midland Daffodil Society’s Show,
in itself a not inconsiderable feat for a firm of only two year’s
standing ; but when we were awarded the highest possible
honour, viz., the Gold Medal of the Royal Horticultural
Society for our superb groups of new seedlings at Birmingham,
the height of our ambition was attained.
These successes afford a striking testimony to the great
care and attention that we bestow upon the culture of all our
bulbs, and no words of ours are needed to endorse this fact.
We need scarcely add that it will be our earnest endeavour
to maintain this high standard of excellence of our English
Grown Bulbs.
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LOW PRICES
With such a reputation to uphold we do not attempt to
compete with those houses who undersell us at the expense of
quality, but in comparing our prices with those of other firms
we would remind our customers that
(1) . We pay carriage.
(2) . We make no charges for boxes or packing.
(3) . We allow a good discount for cash.
ORDER EARLY.
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 up as follows : —
(1) . It secures the first pick of the Bulbs.
(2) . As all orders have the personal attention of either
Mr. Cartwright or Mr. Goodwin, and are taken in strict
rotation, it enables delivery to be made during August, which
facilitates early planting or potting. This 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 replant his
bulbs of these in July.
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.
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We quite intended issuing a revised edition with our present
Bulb List, which would contain the results of our hybridising
experiments for the past season, but we have found this im-
possible to accomplish without seriously delaying the list. We
have therefore postponed its publication until next Spring.
As soon as it is ready a copy will be posted to all our friends
and correspondents.
A few copies of the 1908 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.
N.B. — We enclose with this List a Post Card, and shall be
most grateful to those of our supporters who will furnish us
with the names and addresses of any lovers of the Daffodil to
whom we could send it.
In return for this slight trouble it is our intention to present
to the friend who secures us the largest number of new
customers by September 30th, a bulb of the exquisite
variety “ Northern Light.
— — Terms. — :: —
The prices in this List only hold good till October 14th,
and only so long as we are unsold.
All orders for Bulbs to the value of 10/- and upwards will
be sent carriage paid to any Railway Station in the United
Kingdom.
No charge will be made for packages.
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Orders for bulbs under 10/- in value will be sent carriage
forward, but an allowance in bulbs for carriage to the value of
5/o of the value of the order will be added to all orders over 5/-.
Collections and special quotations are not subject to
discount.
All orders of £2 and over will be subject to a discount of
5 per cent when cash is sent with 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 per cent, be added to the amount
of order postage will be paid on orders over £1 Os. Od. in
value. Parcels too heavy for post are sent carriage forward
per mail steamer.
&oac/iy
(/'. Chatwin Cartwright, Arthur It. Goodwin.)
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:: Prize List, 1909 ::
“ Nothing Succeeds like Success.”
March 9th. — Royal Horticultural Society, Forced Bulb
Show. Silver Gilt Flora Medal. The
Premier award on this occasion.
March 9th. — Royal Horticultural Society. Award of
Merit to Narcissus Circlet.
March 23rd— Royal Horticultural Society. Silver Gilt
Banksian Medal. The Premier award on
this occasion.
April 6th. — Royal Horticultural Society. Silver Flora
Medal. The Premier award on this occasion.
April 15th. Cornwall Daffodil Society. Awards of Merit
to “ Royal Sovereign ” and “ Scarlet Eye.”
Also Cultural Commendation for “ Scarlet
Eye."
April 22nd Midland Daffodil Society. Large Silver
Medal as Champions of the All England
Classes. 98 points to next Competitor’s 38.
Award of Merit to Poetaz “Scarlet Gem.”
Award of Merit to Double “ Heel & Gold.”
Award of Merit to Incomp. “Giraffe.”
SECOND for 50 Distinct Varieties.
First for 12 Distinct Trumpets.
First for (i Distinct Short Trumpets.
First for 12 Distinct, Large Cups.
First for 12 Distinct Parvi.
First for (i Distinct Eugleheartii or Flat Cups.
First for 3 Distinct Doubles.
First for (> Distinct Poeticus.
Second for (i Distinct Bunch Flowered.
Second for The Cartwright Challenge Cup.
Third for Single Bloom White Ajax (Ailsa).
Second for Single Bloom Parvi (Circlet).
April 22nd.— Royal Horticultural Society.
Gold Medal for New Seedlings.
(The Highest possible Award).
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SOME OF
Our Winning Flowers
AT
The Great Birmingham Show, 1909.
Twelve Ajax — Weardale Perfection, Peter Barr, Lord
Roberts, King Alfred, Mme. de Graaff, Hamlet, Cygnet,
Mrs. H. J. Veitch, Empress, Horsfieldii, Admiral
Makaroff and Alice Knights.
Six Short Trumpets — Lady Margaret Boscavven, Arnold
Rogers, Giraffe, Heroine, " Lowdham Beauty and Lemon
Star. * (Owing to a mis-classification).
Twelve Large Cups. — Evangeline, Marina, Duke of Leinster,
Lucifer, Blackwell, Northern Light, Fairy Queen;
Ayacanora, Diana, White Cloud, Princess Mary and
Homespun.
Twelve Parvi. — White Slave, Scarlet Eye, Eyebright,
Redbreast, Dorothy, Inga, Ethelbert, Oriflamme,. Fusi-
lier, Alton Locke, Tom Tit and Circlet.
Six Engleheartii — Armeline, Incognita, Coreen, Mariette,
Dorothy Pearson and Amyas Leigh.
Six True Poeticus. — Cassandra, Sir John Suckling, Rhym-
ster, Oliver Goldsmith, Virgil and Laureate.
Three Doubles. Argent, Red & Gold and Gollywog.
Twelve Distinct Varieties not in commerce more than 4
years (Cartwright Cup) : —
Ben Wyvis, White Rose, Rising Sun, Ailsa, Lowdham
Beauty, Lemon Star, Red & Gold, Diamond, Scarlet
Gem, Chloe, Inga and Giraffe.
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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.
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 l/-.
A.M., R.H.S.,=Award of Merit Royal Horticultural
Society. F.C.C.,= First Class Certificate.
Magni-Coronati.
a»-
Ajax or Trumpet Daffodils.
Yellow Varieties.
Description.
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Alert. (Pearson). A chance seedling from Tenby, opening
about the same time as that variety. Trumpet deep
yellow, segments very firm and imbricated, paler than
trumpet. A very lasting flower that seeds freely and is
of splendid growth and constitution. Gives charming
seedlings by pollen of N. Cyclamineus, A.M..R.H.S.,
1904
Admiral Makaroff. Fine large bold flower of Emperor
type, perianth primose, broad, smooth and imbricated,
trumpet straight, soft yellow. We exhibited this in our
First Prize stand of 12 distinct Trumpets at Birmingham,
where it was greatly admired. Height 20 inches.
Admiral Togo. Exhibited in our First Prize Stand of 9
yellow Ajax, Birmingham, 1908. A useful flower with
broad yellow perianth and bold golden trumpet with
expanded mouth. Most floriferous. Height 20 in.
doz. each
61 -
... 5/6
30/- 2/9
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Description.
100 doz. each
Bennett-Poe (Engleheart) A splendid hybrid from
Emperor, crossed triandrus albus, Perianth creamy yellow,
bold straight primrose trumpet, of grand constitution and
very free. Height 15 finches. Exhibited in our 1st
prize stand of 9 yellow Ajax, B'ham 1 908, A.M., R.H.S
Ben Wyvls (Brodie) Raised from a cross between
Emperor (seed) and Santa Maria. A plant of gigantic
vigour, with a remarkably bold trumpet, very solid and
fleshy with an extraordinary frilling on the edge.
Perianth, bright yellow of good substance, slightly
twisted ; trumpet deep rich orange. Exhibited by us in
" The Cartwright Cup " competition. Pollen extremely
fertile and should be invaluable for breeding from
Captain Nelson (Leeds). F.C.C., 1887. An old but
useful variety of clear light yellow, with very fine
trumpet and spreading perianth ... ... ... 5/6
Cleopatra (Barr). In our opinion this is one of the very
finest yellow Trumpets. In the way of Monarch, but
larger and far more refined. Very broad, overlapping
perianth, long bold deep yellow trumpet. A.M.,R.H.S.,
April 21st, 1903. A.M., Birmingham, April 16th, 1903.
This has seeded freely with us to King Alfred, and as a
pollen parent it is most reliable. Stock very limited
Cornelia (Van Waveren). A large uniform soft yellow
of perfect form, broad, smooth, imbricated perianth,
large, well-expanded trumpet. A rather late flower of
great substance, a free seeder and of splendid constitution.
Extremely fine at Truro, 1909. A.M..R.H.S., 1905.
Very strongly recommended. ... 55/-
Emperor (Backhouse). The best all round yellow Trumpet
for the garden. Splendid under glass. Extra large bulbs, 7/6 1/2
Good bulbs, ... 6/- lOd.
Excelsior. Of Dutch origin. Resembles Golden Spur,
but has more substance and is richer in colour. Forces
splendidly but not so quickly as Spur. Seeds. Strongly
recommended. ... ... ... ... 12/6 1/9
Fairy. A most promising new variety that we feel sure
will prove an acquisition. Large expanded trumpet of
dark yellow with lighter perianth. A tall grower 5/-
Felicity (Welchman). An extremely early Trumpet of
most delightful shape and colouring. The whole
flower is of an exquisite and unique shade of soft
luminous light yellow. The perianth segments are of
pointed shape and the well-expanded trumpet has a
beautifully frilled and recurved rim. We highly
recommend this flower as it is a good seeder, quick
increaser and quite distinct ... ... ... 50/-
Glory of L/Ciden (de Graaff). A bold and striking
variety, the flowers staring one full in the face and
proving most effective in the garden. Trumpet, rich,
full yellow, perianth, streaky yellow. F.C.C. May
10th, 1887 ... ... ... ... 40/- 5/-
10/6
100 /-
6d.
42/-
5 /-
2d.
6d.
5 /'
6d.
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Description.
100 doz. each
Golden Bell (Engleheart). A very large deep yellow
Trumpet with widely expanded brim, broad perianth
segments of pale yellow and somewhat twisted. A
graceful drooping flower of fine effect in the garden
and a rapid increaser. Is particularly good in Australia
and New Zealand. F.C.C., R.H.S., April 12th, 1902 ...
Gold Cup (Engleheart). A very early flower, midway
between obvallaris &■ maximus, not large but extremely
high quality and very lasting. A glorified Tenby,
colour a brilliant gold, most distinct. Plant of stiff,
erect growth, strong and vigorous. Seeds freely
Gold Finch. A most beautiful deep golden self of
excellent shape and good substance. Will be in great
demand when its merits are known. Scarce
Goldseeker (Dawson). A flower of rare beauty and
perfect form, entirely distinct from anything we have
seen. In shape the flower resembles Tenby but is
considerably larger and has a fine recurving rim. The
colour is a rich deep glowing orange yellow, surpassing
Santa Maria in intensity. The well proportioned
trumpet is 1J inches across at the mouth, while the
perianth segments twist slightly. A strong grower,
quick increaser, forming large bulbs. Pollen very
fertile and seeds well. First Prize, Birmingham, 1908. ...
Golden spur. The best of all the early yellow trumpets
for garden purposes. A large flower, rich golden
yellow. Magnificent under glass.
Selected Bulbs for forcing ... 7/6
Good ordinary Bulbs ... 6/-
Golden Trumpet (Pearson). Earlier than H. Irving and
Golden Spur. Trumpet very large and expanded,
segments rather narrow ; whole flower a bright clear
yellow. Strongly recommended to our Australian
customers on account of its earliness
Hamlet (Haydon). After the style of Emperor but more
refined. Large broad flat primrose perianth, and a
well-built trumpet of full yellow. Premier Yellow
Ajax, Truro, 1908. First Prize, Birmingham, 1909.
A magnificent flower ; quite indispensable to exhibitors
and raisers. A good doer
Henry Irving. Broad spreading yellow perianth, large
yellow trumpet. An uncertain grower, but does splen-
didly on some soils ... ... ... 6/-
John Nelson (Leeds). A very distinct, large rounded,
drooping, soft yellow flower
Johnston! (Queen of Spain). One of the most beautiful
of all the wild daffodils; colour light self-yellow with
gracefully reflexing perianth and long elegant trumpet.
Most distinct. Exquisite in grass ... 17/6
Kaiser (C. J. Backhouse). A selection from Emperor,
somewhat earlier and a freer seeder
15/- 1/6
... 25/-
... 2/6
... 150/-
1/2 ...
lOd. ...
7/6 9d.
60/- 5/6
lOd. ...
4/6 5d.
2/6 ...
11 /' 1 /'
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Description.
100 doz. each
King Alfred (Kendall). The Giant Golden Trumpet
Daffodil, quite the finest introduction of recent years.
Flowers of the greatest size and substance, intense rich
gold. Has probably taken more prizes for Premier
bloom than any other variety. First Class Cert. R.H.S.
March 28th, 1899. Special price
King’s Norton (Pope). An immense, rich, deep yellow
variety, very strong grower. A.M.,R.H.S.,F.C.C.,R.H.S. ...
L/Ord Medway (Haydon). A seedling from Monarch
but flowering after that variety. Flower something
like a very large Emperor, but far more perfect and
refined in shape, with much expanded trumpet, and
beautifully rounded segments. A very strong grower,
most potent pollen parent, and always seeds. Quite
first class
Lord Roberts (Barr). A bright golden yellow flower
of large size, great substance, and splendid quality.
Seeds freely and grows as strongly as Emperor. F.C.C.,
R.H.S., 1901. ... ...
Maximus. Rich deep golden yellow ... ..*. 7/6
Mervyn (Cartwright). A fine, bold handsome flower of
uniform soft yellow. Raised from Emperor and
obvallaris and opens a few days before the former.
Trumpet bold and straight, with recurving rim ; perianth
very firm and well formed. Comes best on two year
plants. A very good pollen flower. Stock all sold for
this Season.
M. J. Berkeley (Backhouse). A clear yellow variety
with a large bold trumpet, much expanded and reflexed
at the brim, of Maximus type, but larger and of paler
colouring. Foliage deep blue. Invaluable to the hybridist
as it gives excellent seedlings. ... ... 8/6
Mrs. H. J. Veitch (Van Waveren). A giant Emperor.
Perianth pale yellow, large open trumpet of golden
yellow. A flower of great substance and refinement.
Has seeded well with us, both to triandrus and King
Alfred pollen. One of the finest and most effective
yellow Trumpets in our First Prize stand of 12 Ajax at
Birmingham, 1909. Strongly recommended.
Monarch (Barr). A grand flower, one of the finest in this
section and indispensable for hybridising. Perianth
and trumpet rich full yellow, of perfect form and
splendid substance. A good sturdy grower, type of P.
R. Barr. *** ... ...
Obvallaris (The Tenby Daffodil). One of the most
charming Daffodils for pots and may easily be had in
bloom at Christmas. A dwarf, sturdy grower of neat
habit. Flower of perfect shape, uniform full yellow.
A sure seeder. ... ... ... ... 5/-
72 /' 6/6
... 40 /'
... 200 /'
140/' 12/6
1 /'
1/3
55/- 5/'
55/' 5/-
9d. ...
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Description.
100 Doz. each
Outpost (Englehearl). A magnificent trumpet Daffodil in
the way of Emperor, but larger, rounder and of softer
and more refined colour. It comes a week or ten days
before Emperor ; is wonderfully profuse in bloom, and
an extremely strong grower. Has proved a sure
seeder and most reliable pollen parent. A grand novelty
that we can most strongly recommend
Phil May. A really fine Daffodil of sturdy growth. Large
bold trumpet of bright yellow, perianth paler, broad and
of good substance.
P. R. Barr (Backhouse). A smaller and more refined
Emperor, opening slightly lighter than that variety.
Trumpet rich yellow, perianth primrose. A grand
grower, free seeder and most f loriferous. ...
Pope’S King (Pope). Something after the style of Golden
Spur, but larger and with a distinct greeny tinge, in the
perianth segments. Extremely good with us this year.
A.M., R.H.S., 1899. Seeds...
Queen of Holland. A large pure yellow Ajax, with
twisted perianth. Comes very fine with us and is
splendid under glass.
The Rising Sun (Welchman). A glorious flower
opening about the same time as " Golden Spur," and
lasting fully three weeks upon the plant. The outstand-
ing feature of the flower lies in the exquisitely formed
trumpet, which is finely recurved, and frilled and gashed
at the rim. The broad, overlapping pointed perianth seg-
ments are of great substance and of perfect form ; the
whole flower being well-proportioned and of large size.
The plant is vigorous, possesses a sound healthy consti-
tution, seeds freely, and is remarkably effective as a
pollen parent. Unanimous A. M..R.H.S. , April 3, 1906,
A.M. Cornwall Daffodil Society, 1908; A.M. Glamor-
gan Daffodil Society, 1908; First Prize, Birmingham,
1908. The Gardeners' Chronicle of April 7th, 1906,
voices the general opinion of all those who saw this
magnificent flower ; " This is one of the very best formed
Trumpet Daffodils, as regular and symmetrical as any
florist could desire. The trumpet is expanded at the
apex, and very much frilled, and the colour of perianth
and trumpet is of the richest yellow.'’ Only a few
bulbs left
Van Waveren's Giant (Van Waveren) A gigantic
flower of Emperor type; perianth primrose and of
rather companulate form, bright yellow trumpet with
very large open mouth, flanged at brim. Grows nearly
3 feet high and has leaves like a flag Iris. The fore
runner of the coming race of giant Trumpet Daffodils.
A reliable seeder and good pollen plant ; indispensable
to every hybridist who wants to get size into his trumpets.
F.C.C., R.H.S., 1900. Stock very limited.
Santa Maria. A wild Spanish Daffodil of great beauty.
Very rich deep orange yellow. Perianth elegantly
twisted. Early
. 60/- 5/6
.. 48/- 4/6
>/- I /-
.. 36/- 3/6
... 5/- 6d.
... 150/-
... 40/-
3/- 4d.
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Description.
Sol (Engleheart). A large flower with firm, well set
perianth of soft, pale yellow and a very long crown of
deep, rich yellow. An excellent grower, with broad
dark green foliage. 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. ...
1 00 doz. each
84/- 7/6
Bicolon 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 190S.
" A beautiful refined flower of slightly drooping habit, pure white
perianth, measuring 4J inches across, pale lemon trumpet with a distinct
narrow white edge round the rim. Emperor x triandrus albus."
The Garden , May 2nd , 100S.
" A soft coloured giant Johnstoni, with a beautiful refined perianth.
It received a unanimous A.M."
The Gardeners' Chronicle , May 2nd , 1 90S,
" A beautiful shaped flower, with a broad cream-coloured perianth,
and a soft canary or pale yellow cup."
The Gardeners' Magazine , May 9th , 1 90S.
" A typical giant Johnstoni with pale soft colouring and a flat over-
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. 210/-
Cygnet (Haydon). Very bold white perianth, broad and
elegantly twisted, long bold trumpet of a soft canary
yellow, elegantly rolled back at mouth. One of the
loveliest of all bicolors. A.M, R.H.S., 1902, A.M.,
Birmingham, 1903. ... ... 105/-
Dorothy Kingsmill (Engleheart). A cross between
Grandee and N. Calathinus, faultless in form and of
exquisite colour. Perianth pure white, long straight
lemon yellow trumpet of drooping habit. F.C.C., R.H.S.,
1900. First Prize in 12 Ajax, Birmingham, 1909. 25/-
Duke Of Bedford. Opens before Horsfieldii and is twice
as large and much more refined. Very large broad
perianth, pure white ; large bold trumpet of clear soft
yellow. A striking flower of fine form and great
substance. Very free seeder. A.M., R.H.S., 1899. ... 84/- 7/6
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Descbiption.
100 doz. each
Empress. (W. Backhouse) Pure white perianth, bright
yellow trumpet. The best all round bicolor for the
garden and a worthy companion to Emperor. Opens
about a week later than Horsfieldii and has decidedly
more substance and lasting qualities. A good forcer.
Extra large bulbs 7/- 1/
Good bulbs ... 5/' 9d.
3/9 7d.
9d
Glory of Noordwijk (deGroot). A magnificent flower
of the same colouring as Empress, but twice the size
and of enormous growth and vigour. Of good
substance and refinement, trumpet well frilled and of
good shape. Early and a very free seeder. ... ... 55/- 5/-
Grandee (Leeds). The latest in this section. A flower
of wonderful substance and lasting qualities. Pure
white, stiff massive perianth with flat overlapping
segments. Long straight yellow trumpet. Rather short
in the stem, grand in pots. Selected bulbs. ...
Horsfieldii (John Horsfield). Bears a close resemblance
to Empress but is earlier, slightly dwarfer and flowers
possess less substance.
J. B. M. Camm (W. Backhouse) One of the most lovely
and refined Daffodils. Trumpet pale yellow, fading to
delicate straw or cream colour, and elegantly gashed at
brim ; perianth segments delicate ivory white, standing
out well from trumpet. An excellent grower with
handsome erect dark green foliage. Forces splendidly
and comes almost pure white ... ... 17/6 1 \-
John Davidson. A handsome flower with large creamy
white perianth, and bold clear yellow trumpet frilled
and expanded at mouth ... ... 7/6 9d.
Judge Bird (Engleheart). The largest bicolor we have
ever seen, and one of the most striking flowers at the
1908 Birmingham Show. Much larger than Glory of
Noordwijk, and of more substance. Highly recom-
mended ... ... - 42 /'
Madame Plemp. A very strong grower but rather
coarse. Fine bold bright yellow trumpet of great sub-
stance, large white twisted perianth. Very floriferous
and good in pots ... ... ... 12/6 1/9
Marie Hall. A very large triandrus hybrid, with bold
straight trumpet, wide at the mouth, and of a soft
sulphur passing to pure white; perianth pure white,
broad and overlapping, and recurves very gracefully,
giving it a most distinct character. Late. A.M..R.H.S.,
1905. Pollen very fertile ... ... 100/'
Mrs. W. T. Ware. A small flower of perfect form.
Trumpet, golden yellow, well expanded ; pure white
perianth. Rather short in stem. Early and a free seeder 9/6 1/4
Princeps (Giant variety). A cheap forcing variety, useful
for cutting during December and January ... 3/-
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Description.
100 cloz. each
Princess Ena. A very refined late-flowering variety of
large size. Long trumpet, slightly frilled at mouth, of a
beautiful shade of sulphur; broad creamy white perianth.
Seeds. A.M., R H.S., 1906
Trewlliddle Bicolor (Shilson). A very neat early
bicolor, small but a great beauty ...
Victoria. One of the finest flowers in this section ; perianth
of great breadth and solidity creamy white ; bold, clear
yellow trumpet of great substance, beautifully frilled and
flanged at mouth. Rather a small bulb, but most flori-
ferous, and magnificent under glass. A.M, R.H.S. 7 /-
Weardale Perfection (W. Backhouse). One of the
largest and finest Daffodils. Very large, broad, creamy
white segments, overlapping and of great substance;
immense, bold, well-shaped trumpet of delicate primrose
yellow. A grand grower of splendid constitution. In-
dispensable to raisers and exhibitors. F.C.C., R.H.S
White Trumpet Daffodils.
Ailsa (Crosfield). A peerless flower of the purest white
with the growth and carriage of Empress. Segments
of Mme. de Graaff character, large bold trumpet with
much recurved rim. A splendid grower of great vigour,
and a sure seeder. Very finely shown by us at B'ham
this year. Unanimous A.M., R.H.S., April 30th, 1907.
The Garden , July 13th, 1907; —
" The whitest trumpet Daffodil yet raised, and a good
flower in all respects."
Alice Knights (Barr). The earliest of this section.
Perianth white, trumpet creamy white, of elegant form
with prettily frilled open mouth ; whole flower of great
substance, and lasts a long time whether cut or on the
plant. A good doer and most floriferous. Seeds
Florence (Engleheart). Another very early Ajax of great
beauty with long elegant trumpet of ivory-maize colour-
ing. A free seeder, but in our experience seeds more
freely to Parvi and Poeticus varieties than to Trumpets.
Has given some excellent Leedsii flowers, and is
strongly recommended to raisers. A.M, R.H.S., 1901
U cl cl n Audrey (Barr). A flower of great beauty, white
perianth slightly campanulate and a long straight bold
trumpet, widening at mouth, very pale creamy primrose,
passing off white, most floriferous. A splendid Daffo-
dil, and one that we can highly recommend. A sure
seeder. A.M, Birmingham, April 24th, 1902
... 80/-
... 2/6
I/- ...
... 5/6
... 150/-
... 12/6
... 8 /-
... 15 /-
14
Description.
100 doz. each
Madame de Graaff (de Graaff). The finest of all
the creamy white Trumpet Daffodils at a moderate
price ; a strong grower and quick increaser. Perianth
of good substance, and semhdrooping in character,
opening lemon white, changing to cream white. Fine
bold trumpet elegantly rolled back at the brim ; rich
primrose or pale primrose, changing after a few days to
a beautiful waxy white. A sure seeder. F.C.C.
May 10th, 1887 ... ... ... 55/* 7/6
Mrs. Betteridge (de Graaff). An exquisitely formed
flower of a uniform, clear, ivory white throughout ;
welbformed perianth, with broad expanding petals,
long, straight trumpet, beautifully fringed at brim. A
sure seeder, giving seedlings of the purest white.
Highly recommended ... ... ... 140/-
Mrs. Robert Sydenham (de Graaff). An exquisite
and most refined pure white Daffodil of perfect shape.
Broad, firm, white perianth of great substance and a
fine bold trumpet that is pure white even before
expanding; elegantly frilled and recurved ...
Mrs. Camm (W. Backhouse). A large, bold flower with
elegant cream white perianth, and sulphur white
trumpet, fading with age ... ... ... 3/6
Peter Barr (Barr). A noble flower with pure white
campanulate perianth and large ivory white trumpet.
Strong grower, free bloomer and sure seeder. F.C.C.,
R.H.S., April 8th, 1902 ... ...
W. P. Milner. A charming and most floriferous little
Daffodil of pendulous habit, with dainty sulphur
coloured flowers; most distinct and of good constitution.
Strongly recommended for rockgardens, and also for pots 1 0 6 1 6
Medio-Coronati.
Leedsii Daffodils.
Description.
1 00 doz.
ArgoSlJ (Engleheart). A superb new Giant Leedsii, after
the type of White Queen, but much earlier. Stock
limited. ... ... ...
Amazon (Smith) One of the very best of the new giant-
flowered race. A remarkably handsome flower of fine
form and great substance, perianth pure white, cup
canary, a strong grower and free bloomer. ... ... 48 /-
8d.
12 /-
120 /-
4d.
100 /-
each
100 /-
4/6
15
Description.
Ariadne (Engleheart). One of the most exquisite flowers
in this section. Perianth white, very large wide saucer-
shaped cup of ivory white, prettily frilled at margin.
Very lasting and a quick increaser. Will not seed but
is a grand pollen flower. A.M., R.H.S., 1905.
Citron (Engleheart). An exquisite variety with loose
creamy white segments and a long crown of apricot-
citron colour. Sweet scented. Splendid under glass.
Diamond (Copeland). A most refined chaste pure white
flower of exquisite purity raised from Minnie Hume
and Calathinus. Broad, flat, overlapping perianth ; large
egg-shaped crown. A good healthy tall grower of
most graceful habit, frequently bearing two flowers on
a stem. Quite one of the loveliest hybrids that we
have seen. Second prize in Seedling Class for Medios,
Birmingham, 1906. Second prize, Cartwright Cup,
Birmingham, 1909.
Duchess of Westminster. A most refined and
graceful variety, with glaucous blue green foliage.
Very fine pure white spreading perianth, long cup of
pale canary-yellow, edged orange on opening, the whole
passing to pure white. A well-formed star-like flower
of erect habit. F.C.C., R.H.S ...
EoSter (Engleheart). A charming little plant and flower
of much distinction, very thick hollowed foliage, flowers
of medium size, fine round perianth of broad overlapping
segments, crown cup-formed, light clear canary citron,
refined and novel. A. M„ R.H.S. , and Birmingham, 1906.
Ermine (Engleheart) A remarkable flower of large size
and perfect form, segments glistening white, very round
and of fine substance ; cup small and crinkled, bright
yellow. Late.
Evangeline (EnglehearO. This magnificent flower was
introduced by us at the R.H.S meeting on March 30th,
1 908, when it caused quite a furore among lovers of
of the Narcissus. Writing in 'The Garden' for April
18th, the Rev. J. Jacob described it as a "white Home-
spun," — 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. The plant is
a strong, vigorous, tall grower. Figured in " The
Gardeners’ Chronicle," April, 1908. First Prize,
Brimingham, 1909 ....
Fairy Queen. A much improved Minnie Hume with
pure white perianth and straight creamy white cup,
prettily fluted. Strongly recommended
Hon. Mrs. Barton (W. Backhouse). Pure white per-
ianth, cup expanded and passing from primrose to
white. A rather delicate grower, but succeeds well
with us. The parent of Moonbeam and Ethereal.
Indispensable to the hybridist as it gives most exquisite
seedlings by pollen of triandrus and poeticus. Also
very beautiful under glass ... ...
100 doz. each
10/6 I /-
5/- 6d.
100 /-
25/- 3/6 4d.
15 /-
15/
15 /-
... 6/6 7d.
17/6 2/6 3d.
16
4
Narcissus 'ROYAL SOVEREIGN."
Description.
100
Katherine Spurred (Leeds). A most charming flower
of great substance, perianth pure white, broad and over-
lapping ; cup pale canary yellow. One of the most
lasting Daffodils in a cut state ... ... 17/6
Lemon Star (Copeland). This remarkable shapely
flower was exhibited in the class for single blooms of
Medio-Coronati with white perianths, at the 1907 Bir-
mingham 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. Second Prize Cartwright
Cup, Birmingham, 1909
Libra (Copeland). A fine shapely Giant Leedsii, raised
from Minnie Hume (seed) and Mme. de Graaff. Broad
overlapping ivory white perianth. Large light yellow
crown, spreading at end and frilled. A flower of great
substance. Seeds freely
Lowdham Beauty (Pearson). The finest of all the
Minnie Hume and Mme. de Graaff hybrids. The
flower is 4 inches across the perianth and 1 £ 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. A.M., R.H.S.,
1909. Second Prize Cartwright Cup, B'ham, 1909
Madge Matthew CW. Backhouse). An early variety
with white perianth and elegant white cup ... 16/-
Mlnnie Hume (W. Backhouse). Large white perianth
and large spreading cup, passing from bright lemon to
white. Still indispensable to the hybridist and a grand
flower under glass ... ... 3/6
M. Magdaline de Graaff (W. Backhouse). Broad
well-formed pure white perianth, cup large and spread-
ing, yellow suffused with rich orange or terra-cotta
shade. Seeds ... ... ... 7/-
Mrs. Langtry (W. Backhouse) Broad perianth segments
of good substance, creamy white on opening, changing
to white. Large full crinkled cup opening pale prim-
rose and fading to white. Most floriferous and a quick
increaser... ... ... ... 3/-
Moonbeam (Mrs. R. O. Backhouse). For perfection of
form this stands unrivalled among Leedsii varieties.
Raised from Hon. Mrs. Barton (seed) crossed poeticus
recurvus, this variety is a most potent pollen parent and
both Weardale and Mme. de Graaff seed freely to its
pollen. A very perfect pure white flower, the petals
beautifully formed and overlapping, of great substance
and durability ; short white cup ...
doz. each
2/6 3d.
63 /-
10/6
... 105/-
2/3 3d.
6d. ...
i/' ...
6d.
... 150 /-
17
Description.
Neptune (Copeland). A cross between M. Hume (seed)
and Grandee, of immense vigour. Perianth stiff and
overlapping, opening yellow and changing to white.
Very long straight narrow trumpet of intense rich yellow.
A striking flower exhibited by us at Birmingham, 1909.
Quite distinct from any other Leedsii, and seeds
100 doz. each
42 1 *
Phyllis (Engleheart). Perianth large and pure white,
straight cup of a beautiful citron-buff colour with
frilled brim. A most floriferous variety ... ... 5 /- 6d.
Pilgrim (Engleheart). A flower of the same shape as
White Lady but much earlier. Segments pointed,
broad and much overlapping, opening creamy yellow
and fading to creamy white. Crown longer than in
White Lady, crinkled and bright lemon in colour.
A.M., Truro. Indispensable to exhibitors and a good
seed and pollen parent ... ... 20/-
Trllogy (Copeland). A remarkable hybrid between Lady
M. Boscawen (seed) and calathinus. Of graceful
pendulous habit with 3 flowers on a stem. Flat white
perianth, clear yellow cup, cylindrical but smaller at
base and clean cut at brim. Light shining green
foliage.
Entire stock for disposal. Price on application.
Trlmpley Gem (Goodwin) A cross between M. Hume
and Madame de Graaff with stiff, much overlapping
white petals and finely frilled crown. Seeds freely and
is a splendid doer. Exhibited at Birmingham, 1909 10/6
Una (Engleheart) A very large flower and a strong grower.
Creamy white petals and long straight crown of bright
citron tinged apricot ... ... ... 1 /-
Waterwitch (Engleheart). A pure white drooping
flower of exquisite grace and purity. Segments long,
cup bell-shaped. A most floriferous plant with splendid
long stems and dark green foliage. Strongly recom-
mended for planting in the grass, and has been largely
used in this way at Sandringham... .. 22/6 3/6 4d.
White Nectarine (Copeland). One of the most ex-
quisite new seedlings exhibited by us in our 50 at B'ham,
1909. Large, broad, overlapping, even perianth of
remarkable whiteness. Fine bold spreading cup of
purest white tinged citron yellow at rim A striking
flower. Raised from an early white Ajax (seed)
crossed poeticus ... ... ... 42/-
White Cady (Engleheart). Probably the finest garden
plant in this section, being most floriferous and of very
strong growth and quick increase. Fine round over-
lapping perianth of great solidity, cup beautifully
crinkled, of pale canary yellow. Superb under glass.
A very shy seeder. A. M. , R.H.S., April, 1898 ... 8/- 9d.
18
Description.
White Queen (Engleheart) One of the loveliest Narcissi.
In the way of a refined " Sir Watkin,” but having the
large broad smooth white perianth of glistening white
and the very large, bold, straight cup of pale citron
passing to white, with an exquisitely frilled edge.
F.C.C., R.H.S., 1898. Indispensable to exhibitors
100 doz. each
... 20 /-
Wllite Slave (Engleheart). A vastly improved White
Lady and considerably 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. A. M., Birmingham, 1909 ... 17/6
Incomparabilis, Bar>rii, and Nelsoni
Daffodils.
With Yellow Perianths.
Description.
Autocrat (W. Backhouse). A splendid flower when well
grown Large broad perianth of perfect form, much
expanded cup ; colour uniform soft clear yellow.
Will not seed but is a good pollen flower ...
100
9/6
Beauty (W. Backhouse). A fine bold flower with broad
segments of sulphur yellow and long deep yellow cup
richly edged orange-scarlet. A grand garden plant 8/-
Blackwell (W. Backhouse). One of the earliest in this
section and a splendid forcing variety. Perianth of good
substance, primrose yellow, bright orange red cup
crinkled at brim. A very lasting flower and an excellent
seeder
doz.
8d.
1/3
10 /-
Cigar (Copeland). Soft light yellow thin perianth of reflex-
ing habit and slightly overlapping. Very wide spreading
cup, much frilled and crinkled, intense glowing orange.
A good healthy grower, blooms held upright, most
floriferous. Height 17 inches. Much more brilliant
than Gloria Mundi
Commodore (Engleheart). A large quite round flower
with remarkably broad, overlapping segments of great
substance, colour soft saffron yellow. Wide yellow
crown edged orange. One of the varieties comprised
in our First Prize Stand of Nine Yellow lncomps. at Bir-
mingham, 1908. Strongly recommended. ... ... 3/-
Conspicuus (Barri). (W. Backhouse). Large broad
spreading yellow perianth, short broad cup, richly edged
orange. The most useful of all Narcissi. F.C.C.,
R.H.S., 1886 ... ... 25/- 1000
Selected Bulbs. 3/- 6d.
each
I/'
21 /-
4d.
19
Description.
100 doz. each
Firelight (R. O. Backhouse). A very bright coloured
bedding Daffodil, flower of medium size, bright yellow
perianth, and straight golden yellow crown, prettily
fluted and stained with intense orange red. Height
14 inches. A.M., R.H.S., 1903 ... ... 6/6 7d.
Flambeau (Engleheart). Yellow perianth and glowing
orange red crown. A.M., R.H.S., April 18th, 1899 1/6
Flamingo (Engleheart). Full yellow perianth, long funnel
shaped crown of vivid red ... ... 1/^
Frank Miles (Leeds). A uniform soft clear yellow flower,
with large perianth of gracefully twisting habit. Seeds. 5/' 9d.
Giraffe (Crosfield). A gigantic flower, the outcome of a
cross between Mme. de Graaff 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 12 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. A. M., B'ham, 1909 63/-
Gloria Mundi (W. Backhouse) A glorious flower with
smooth overlapping clear rich yellow segments and large
spreading cup, heavily stained with dusky red. Indis-
pensable to exhibitors and hybridists. F.C.C., R.H.S.,
1887 ... ... ... ... ... 15/- 1/6
Gwyther (W. Backhouse). A very useful flower for pots.
Clear yellow petals, cup stained orange ... 6/6 lOd.
Homespun (Engleheart). This is easily the finest of all
yellow Incomps. A faultless flower of most perfect
form, substance and quality ; extremely durable both on
the plant and when cut. Colour an exquisite uniform
clear yellow. Broad flat overlapping segments of very
strong texture, fine expanded crown. Has received
more prizes and awards than almost any other flower.
Seldom seeds.
Joan of Arc (Engleheart). A fine well-shaped flower
of good size and substance, quite first class. Broad
flat perianth of creamy yellow with a wide open cup
of glowing fiery scarlet. Has proved an excellent
pollen flower with us ... ... 42/-
Kingcup (Lemesle Adams). One of the grandest of the
prize flowers in the Single Bloom Classes at B'ham
1909. Raised from the same parentage as Homespun,
(Golden Spur (seed) x Poet, ornatus), to which it bears
considerable resemblance, this is a much stronger plant.
Perianth segments overlapping and of splendid shape and
substance, 1 £ inches broad, pale lemon yellow. Wide
open cup, deep cowslip yellow, expanding to \\ in.
frilled at edge and £ in. deep. Flower stands boldly
up, stalk 1 8 inches. A most potent pollen parent.
Whole flower over 5 inches across and of grand form 150/-
20
Description.
100 doz. each
Leonie (Van der School)). A most floriferous variety with
broad, deep primrose perianth and fine open cup of
slightly deeper colouring. Not a free seeder but has
seeded to poets with us of late ... ... 10/6
Lightsome. A refined soft yellow flower of good form
and substance. Exhibited well at B'ham, 1908. Early ...
Marigold (Engleheart). Raised from a very early yellow
Ajax crossed by Gloria Mundi pollen. Opens a week
before Blackwell. A well-made flower of extreme
durability with broad, flat, overlapping segments and a
very wide spreading cup of Gloria Mundi type and
colour. A splendid grower and great acquisition. Very
strongly recommended ... .. ...
Noble (Engleheart) A splendid great Daffodil of the " Lady
Margaret Boscawen " type, but larger in flower and
plant. The entire bloom is of a beautiful pale yellow,
and of magnificent build and substance. Indispensable
for crossing
Northern Light (Engleheart). A flower of great
refinement and superb quality with wide, overlapping
segments of rich yellow. Crown crinkled, of medium
size and bright orange, A strong grower, forming very
large bulbs, and most floriferous. Splendidly exhibited
by us at B’ham, 1909. Scarce
Princess IVIaru (Leeds). Indispensible to the hybridist
and a splendid flower under glass. Broad creamy
yellow perianth, large and much expanded cup suffused
orange ... ... ... ... 10/6
Queen Sophia (W. Backhouse). Thin sulphur yellow
petals, large spreading frilled cup of a peculiar shade of
bright orange-apricot. A unique flower. F.C.C.,
R.H.S., 1884
Resolute (Engleheart). A hybrid from Grandee, of the
Nelson type. A pendulous flower with broad creamy
yellow perianth and long straight crown of clear yellow ...
Sir Watkin. The best all round yellow Incomparabilis for
the garden. A giant flower and deservedly most
popular. A splendid forcer ... ... 6/-
Solfatare. (Engleheart). 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 ...
Torch (Engleheart). A huge decorative flower with twisted
yellow petals and an exceedingly fine, large, vividly red
cup. Maximus (seed) x poetarum. A.M., R.H.S., 1902 ...
Torchlight (Engleheart). Broad, overlapping, pale prim-
rose perianth, bold open crown of dark orange suffused
scarlet. A well shaped flower and should be most
useful for hybridising
1/6 ...
10/- I/-
21 /-
42 /-
... 20 /-
1/6 ...
8/- 9d.
7/6 9d.
lOd. ...
15 /-
20 /- 2 /-
30/-
21
Incomparabilis, Barni, and Nelsoni
Daffodils.
With White Perianths.
Description.
100 doz. each
Albatross (Engleheart). A fine large spreading flower of
good shape and substance. Large, broad, flat white
perianth ; large citron yellow cup with deep orange red
eye and prettily frilled rim. F.C.C., R.H.S, 1894 ... 9/'
Artemis (Engleheart). A very early variety with stiff
white perianth and much expanded yellow cup. Seeds
freely ... ... ... ... ... 8/-
Aurantius (Nelsoni). (Leeds). Broad flat white perianth,
cup ribbed and well expanded, clear yellow suffused
glowing orange-red. F.C.C., R.H.S. , 1886 ... 4 />
Branston (Melville). A magnificent sport from Barri con-
spicuus with pure white perianth segments. This is
quite distinct from and superior to Lady Godiva, which
we have discarded. A. M., R.H.S., 1903. B'ham, 1902
Brigadier (Engleheart). Comes near to Lady Margaret
Boscawen in style and beauty. In the way of a bicolor
Sir Wakin, 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, per-
fectly robust; altogether a splendid daffodil. A.M.,
R.H.S., 1899. Strongly recommended ...
Cardinal (Engleheart). A small but very early flower with
creamy white perianth and long cup of rich orange ... 21/-
Castile (Engleheart). A tall vigorous grower and quick
increaser, rather late. Spreading segments of good
shape and breadth, sulphur tinted white, crown coffee
cup shape, of rich Seville orange, toned apricot. A
flower of unique colouring, very durable and particularly
good under glass. A. M., B’ham, 1903 ... ... 45/-
CereS (Engleheart). Nelsoni section. A hybrid between
Grandee and poeticus. Pure white pointed segments,
clear yellow cup. Flower of drooping habit, exquisite
in the rock-garden ... ... ... ... 3/6
Chancellor (Engleheart). A highly refined giant
incomparabilis of " Lady M. Boscawen " type, but smaller
and more Nelsoni-like. Large, broad, overlapping, ivory
white segments of circular shape and great substance,
handsome, straight crown, prettily fluted, rather open
and clear light yellow. A very bold and striking flower,
well shown at Truro the last two years. A grand
pollen parent. Strongly recommended. A.M., R.H.S.,
April 1900. ... ... ...
Crown Prince (W. Backhouse). A very fine Daffodil
with large white petals, and yellow cup stained orange.
Very fine in pots and a grand grower ... ... 3/6
lOd.
9d.
5d.
4/6
2/6
21 -
4/-
4d.
15 /-
4d.
Dorothy Wemyss (W. Backhouse). A large bold
flower, rather late. Large creamy white perianth,
canary yellow cup margined orange-red. Not suitable
for pots. A.M., R.H.S., 1901 ... ... ... 9/- lOd.
22
Description.
1 00 cloz. each
Duke Of Leinster (Engleheart). This might well be
described as a glorified Queen Sophia, and in our
opinion is one of the most magnificent coloured Narcissi.
A large flower of great substance with firm creamy
white perianth and an enormous spreading shallow
crown of brilliant orange. Very scarce ...
Flora Wilson (W. Backhouse). A deliciously scented
flower with pure white perianth and lemon cup heavily
stained orange ... ... ... 12/'
George Nicholson. A flower of fine form and great
substance, perianth pure white and clear yellow cup
Great WarleiJ (Engleheart). A gigantic flower measuring
fully 5 inches across when well grown, with large,
substantial, creamy white segments and a very fine, rich
golden. yellow, broadly bell-shaped crown, 1 J in. across.
Much larger than Lady M. Boscawen. A few bulbs.
Price on application
Heroine (Engleheart). This flower was superbly shown
by us at Birmingham, 1909, and created a positive
sensation. It may be best described as a giant form of
the now well-known " Albatross." Is very much
larger in every way, and the red edgeing to the cup is
deeper and richer. A really glorious flower. Scarce ...
Lady Margaret Boscawen (Engleheart) One of the
most splendid Daffodils in cultivation and a magnificent
garden plant. Very large flower of the "Sir Walkin''
class, with remarkably broad, flat segments of clear
white and a large bold expanded deep yellow cup.
Seeds freely and is indispensable to every exhibitor.
F.C.C., R.H.S., 1900. Special price
Lucifer (Lawrenson). Long white segments, long narrow
cup, colour intense glowing orange-scarlet. A splendid
garden plant as colour lasts well in the sun. F.C.C.,
R.H.S., 1901
Lulworth. This variety is a chance seedling and received
a F.C.C. from the R.H.S. in 1894. A flower of exqui-
site beauty with broad, ample and slightly drooping
perianth segments ; at first very pale sulphur, but after-
wards pure white; cup large, bell-shaped, and of a
peculiarly vivid red A free seeder
Marina (Engleheart). A superb flower of very high quality.
Creamy white spreading perianth with large shallow
open crown of pale lemon. A.M., R.H.S., 1899.
Rather late
Mrs. C. Bowley (W. Backhouse). White perianth,
rich orange cup. A good flower that seeds most freely 12/-
Mohican (R. O. Backhouse). Broad chaste creamy-white
perianth segments stained with yellow at the base.
Small open cup, rich yellow deeply margined bright
orange-red. A very attractive flower. Height 20 in.
A.M., R.H.S., 1903...
... 252/-
1/9 ...
1/6 2d.
120 /-
8/6
18/- 1/9
3/6 4d.
2/9
1/9 2d.
... 7/6
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Description.
Orangeman (Engleheart). An extraordinarily vigorous
plant and one of the most striking Daffodils in cultiva-
tion. Flat white segments, 3 of a fine almond shape,
3 narrower ; short broad crown of wonderful substance,
broader than long, plaited and lobed, of deep warm
orange. A most sensational colour. Very highly
recommended
Ormonde (Engleheart). One of the most remarkable
Daffodils that we have ever seen. Segments pure
white, very large spreading fluted crown heavily
gashed into 3 divisions ; colour a brilliant escholtzia-
orange. Rather late. A grand pollen flower. Very
source...
PerfectuS. To the hybridist this variety is invaluable
from the fact that it is of most perfect symmetry and
seeds freely. The plant is a most vigorous grower and
reaches 2 feet in height. Flower of great substance
with shapely stiff white perianth and expanded canary-
yellow cup faintly tinged orange
Scarletta (Engleheart). A most lovely flower with
creamy white perianth, segments rather narrow but of
great lasting quality, keeping flat until the flower is
quite dead. Rather narrow cup, brightest orange
throughout ; very vivid and telling. A grand grower
and seeds well
Seagull (Engleheart). This variety resembles " Albatross ’’
and was from the same seed pod. Large white
spreading perianth and canary cup edged apricot
Steadfast (Engleheart). A superb hybrid from Grandee.
Segments white, of great substance, smooth and over-
lapping. Cup narrow and nearly cylindrical, bright rich
yellow. Plant very vigorous and floriferous. A very
perfect flower. Late
Stella superba. Large clear white pointed perianth,
bright yellow cup ...
White Wings (Engleheart). 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 seedlings from it
100 doz. each
30/- 3/-
21 /-
5/- 6d.
... 12 /-
7/6 8d.
5 /-
6/- lOd. ...
5/- 6d.
Parvi-Coronati.
True Poeticus.
Description.
100 doz. each
Almira. Raised in Holland. A most distinct variety with
broad, undulating well-rounded perianth of great
substance and a large eye beautifully edged with very
rich red
24
12/6 1/9 2d.
Narcissus "OLIVER GOLDSMITH.
Description.
100 doz. each
Barcarolle (Engleheart). This may be best described as
a glorified " Cassandra," and specimens have been
exhibited with petals measuring 1 £ in. in width. Flower
rounded, symmetrical, remarkably flat, rather small eye
rimmed with red. A most durable flower. Strongly
recommended. Special Price
Cassandra (Engleheart). An extremely distinct variety
with a rather small eye deeply rimmed with red and a
very broad perianth of great substance and solidity. A
strong tall grower and of rapid increase. Most
invaluable to the hybridist. A.M., R.H.S., 1899
Chaucer (Engleheart). The earliest of the new Poeticus
varieties and a grand plant for forcing and early
hybridising work. Fine rounded perianth, large flat eye,
vivid scarlet
Childe Harold (Engleheart). A magnificent tall growing
plant of vigorous growth, with large flat yellow eye
rimmed with light red. Perianth segments very round,
short, broad and overlapping, most distinct. The whole
flower is very round and of great substance and the eye
stands out well from the perianth. Late, opening the
last week in April ...
Comus (Engleheart). A rather late variety of extreme
durability and great vigour. Very fine broad'petalled
segments of superb purity, finish and texture. The
large eye has a ribbon edge of brilliant red which
stands both sun and frost well. A grand seeder.
Highly recommended
Dante (Engleheart). A cross between Poeticus ornatus and
P. poetarum. Well formed, round, broad'petalled
perianth ; eye citron deeply suffused madder red. Fairly
early. F.C.C., R.H.S., 1896 ...
Epic (Engleheart). One of the very finest in this section.
A strong grower but a shy seeder. A large refined
flower of great size ; eye canary rimmed with brilliant
red. Late
Glory. A Dutch seedling with a perianth after the old
Poeticus grandiflorus type and a small brilliant eye.
Very large welLformed petals ...
Herrick (Engleheart). A hybrid between P. ornatus and
P. poetarum with substantial segments and a deep red
eye. Rather late and of medium height. A.M., R.H.S.,
1901 ...
Hildegarde (Engleheart) A very large flower of the
highest quality and refinement. Stout overlapping
segments, very broad and round, rather approaching
those of " Cassandra " in size, but of twice the substance
and solidity. Large eye of citron yellow, bordered
with a heavy band of rich intense crimson as bright as
" Horace." Vastly superior in every way to
"Tennyson," being of even better form and much
... 7/6
19/6 1/9
15/- 1/6
... 21 /'
18/' 1/9
10/6 1 /-
18/' 1/9
12/' 1/3
12/' 1/3
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Description.
100 doz. each
richer in colouring. The flower lasts in good condition
for an enormous length of time, and the plant is a grand
grower. Opened with us this year 3 days after Bir-
mingham show
Homer (Engleheart). Very large broad Ornatus-like
perianth ; eye orange with a very broad band of clear
deep crimson. Stiff erect habit. F.C.C., R.H.S., 1898 ...
Horace (Engleheart). Is best described as a much improved
P. poetarum. Overlapping, rounded perianth segments,
with flat and entirely scarlet eye. The flowers attain
3J inches in width. A good seeder, and quickly grows
into large clumps. Must be cut young to retain its full
colouring
Ibis (P. D. Williams). A superb flower grandly shown at
Truro this year. Broad, solid, overlapping perianth of
great purity, and rich crimson eye. In our opinion this
will be one of the best varieties to breed from. Second
Prize B'ham, 1909, for Finest Single bloom of Poeticus ...
Juliet (Engleheart). Of Ornatus type but flowering some-
what earlier. Flowers of fine shape with broad,
overlapping petals; eye canary thinly edged with
madder-red
Kestrel (P. D. Williams). A huge flower with round,
overlapping perianth, segments of extraordinary thick
substance ; very wide, flat eye of heavy crimson scarlet ;
the whole flower is well balanced and of perfect
quality. A tall and stately plant. A.M., B'ham, 1907 ..
Laureate (Engleheart). A very large flower with slightly
reflexing, rounded petals and an extremely large eye
with heavy red rim. Late
Musldorus (Engleheart). Quite a new type of Poeticus,
bred by Mr. Engleheart from Poeticus of Linnseus, and
one that will be of great value to the hybridist. A
small flower of good form, immense substance and great
solidity. Petals much overlapping; eye dark citron
lightly rimmed with red. The flowers last in excellent
condition for three weeks on the plant and seem
absolutely sun-proof. Seeds freely and makes very large
pods. Opens about the same time as Epic. Highly
recommended ... ... ...
Oliver Coldsmlth (Engleheart). This variety probably
came in for more admiration at the last Birmingham Show
than any other Poeticus. The flower is of medium size,
very neat and of the very highest form and quality.
The flat, broad, rounded petals are very smooth, over-
lapping, and of grand texture and solidity. The eye is
large and flat, centre deep brilliant green, surrounded
by pale citron and brilliantly edged with bright orange-red . . .
Poem. An extremely neat late variety of Dutch origin.
Probably a cross between Ornatus and Recurvus
147/-
20 /- 2 /-
18/- 1/9
17/6
15/- 1/6
105/-
5/-
10/6 1 /-
... 21 /-
3/6 4d.
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Description.
100
Poetarum. One of the oldest varieties and the parent of
most of the fine sorts now in commerce. Segments
thin and slightly recurving, eye solid bright red through-
out. Still of great value to the hybridist ... 3/-
Rhymster (Engleheart). A very shapely circular flower
of medium size, with smooth, flat, broad petals, stout
and overlapping. Eye clear yellow, rimmed and
suffused deep crimson. A.M., Birmingham, 1902
Recurvus. The old May-flowering Pheasant Eye, with
reflexing petals and margined red eye. Will not force
and is of no use in pots ... 17/6 1000 2/-
Sir John Suckling (Engleheart). This was grandly
shown by us this year at Birmingham. A flower of
medium size, perianth 2 j inches across. Fine solid
petals, very smooth and overlapping. The eye is of
most delightful colouring, rich yellow edged brilliant
scarlet, with a tube of vivid green, J-in. across
Sir Phillip Sidney (Engleheart). A flower of large
size and admirable quality, with broad, substantial
perianth and a rich orange eye with deep red edge.
Size 3:] inches across the perianth, eye /, inches across.
Quite distinct and strongly recommended
Virgil ( Engleheart). The finest of the older varieties,
flowers very large and of perfect form, with broad
overlapping petals of great substance and purity. Eye
of large size and suffused with much dark rich red.
Fairly early. A.M., R.H.S., 1900. Premier Poeticus.
Birmingham, 1906 ...
doz.
6d.
4d.
Burbidgei or Small-Crowned
Daffodils.
Description.
Agnes Barr (W. Backhouse!. Perianth creamy white,
cup yellow, good form. Most floriferous ...
100
4 /'
Alton Locke (Engleheart). A superb Princess Mary
seedling, with broad, substantial segments of the
purest glistening white, slightly overlapping. Crown
mid'Way between the Poeticus section and the
Engleheartii section and is over 1 inch across ; colour a
luminous citron edged with a riband of orange^red. A
potent pollen flower. Forces splendily and is one of
the most exquisite pot plants we have seen. Included
in our First Prize stand of 12 Parvi varieties, B'ham, 1908
Beatrice Heseltine. A very late flower, small but of
the finest form. Perianth creamy white, flat primrose
cup conspicuously edged orange scarlet. Has given us
several excellent seedlings this year
doz.
8d.
33 /^
3/6
each
5 /-
21 /-
15 /-
3 /'
each
3 /'
4d.
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Description.
100
Beacon (Engleheart). Broad, firm, sulphur-white petals ;
crown shallow and plaited, of fiery red. A good
grower and free seeder. F.C.C., R.H.S., 1897
Blood Orange (Engleheart). Broad lemon petals with
very bright orange-scarlet eye. F.C.C., Birmingham,
1900. Silver Medal as best Parvi, B'ham, 1902. Seeds ...
Broadwing (Engleheart). A flower of singular beauty
\with pure white glistening perianth and disc-like crown
of light orange-yellow, edged deep orange. Flowers 3-i
inches across. A.M., Birmimgham, 1903 ...
Bullfinch (Engleheart). A symmetrical flower, with over-
lapping lemon perianth, fading to white ; cup heavily
edged orange-scarlet. Seeds freely
Edith (Cartwright). Broad creamy white perianth, of good
substance and form. Large shallow cup of glowing
orange. Seeds
Ellen Barr (W. Backhouse). Broad white perianth,
citron cup stained orange ... ... 6/-
Ethelbert (Mrs. R. O. Backhouse). A charmingly neat
flower with very pure glistening white petals, much
overlapping and of singular solidity, and a dainty
saucer'shaped cup, the centre of which is tinged with
soft lemon and citron, the edge being margined with an
attractive shade of light orange red. Breadth of
flower 2) inches. Always seeds with us and is an
excellent pollen parent. A.M. Birmingham, 1904
Eyebright (Engleheart). Closely approaching the Poeticus
section, this variety is of great beauty and of most
distinct character. Perianth pure white, overlapping,
and of great substance; eye heavily margined with
bright orange red. A large flower and quite early. A
good seeder and reliable pollen flower
FalStafT (W. Backhouse). Pure white perianth, lemon cup
margined orange ... ... ... 3/6
Firebrand (Engleheart). Creamy white perianth and
intense fiery red cup. A most telling flower and a
sure seeder
Fusilier (Engleheart). One of the most striking flowers
we have seen. Stiff overlapping creamy white perianth,
and a flat cup of brilliant scarlet. A grand plant.
Strongly met) nunc lined
Hyacinth (Engleheart). A late variety with pure white
perianth and large flat yellow eye. Deliciously scented,
a very strong grower and free seeder. A.M.,
Birmingham, 1903
John Bain (W. Backhouse). Pure white petals, small
citron yellow cup. Early. Specially recommended for
planting in grass ... ... ... 5/-
Oriflamme (Engleheart). Fine circular creamy white
perianth, entire cup of fiery red. Seeds
doz. each
4,6
10/6 \l-
5 b
10/6 I/-
10/6
I/'
42/-
27/' 2/6
6d. ...
20/' 1/9
24/' 2/6
5/' 6d.
9d. ...
... 3/6
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Description.
100 doz. each
Queen Alexandra (Kendall). This is just on the
borderland between the Incomp, and Parvi sections.
Has been particularly fine this year and was a prize-
winner in the Single Bloom class for " Large Cups" at
Birmingham. White perianth of good substance, cup
wide and open, of a distinct shade of orange. A most
potent pollen parent ... ... ...
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 ... 5/-
Radiant (Engleheart). Quite one of the most striking and
beautiful flowers in Mr. Crosfield's recent exhibits.
Large, broad, overlapping, pure white petals and large,
open, spreading crown with deep golden and green
centre very broadly margined intense dark fiery red.
A grand pollen flower. Strongly recommended
Redbreast (Engleheart). A nicely proportioned flower,
with cream white perianth and short flattened cup of
a uniform orange-red, with bright green tube. A very
tall grower ... ... ...
Robert Browning (Engleheart). 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 ... 5 /'
Robinet (Engleheart). A recurvus hybrid of great beauty
and distinction. Ivory perianth, overlapping and in
across. Eye orange and scarlet. An extremely free
seeder. Late ... ... ...
Rosalind (Engleheart). A very handsome flower, late and
of great durability. Broad, solid, white perianth of
slightly reflexing habit. Cup bright yellow margined
with fiery scarlet. A good seeder ... ... 18/-
Saturn (Engleheart). Fine, large, spreading perianth, broad
eye of coppery orange. A free seeder and splendid doer 7/- I/-
Scarl»*t E|je (Engleheart). Closely approaches Poeticus.
One of the most striking flowers in this section ; a good
seeder and most reliable pollen flower. Firm, pure
white perianth with rather pointed, overlapping seg-
ments. Large flat eye of vivid orange-scarlet. Quite
early. A.M., Truro, 1909.
Very strongly recommended
Scarlet Runner (Engleheart). White petals of good
substance, with very bright orange-scarlet cup. Very
stiff habit ... ... ...
Sceptre (Engleheart). Delicate primrose perianth, cup
prettily fluted and of a very bright and intense orange-red
2/6
6d.
147 /-
2 /-
6d.
10 /-
1/9
7/6
2/6
5 /'
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D ICBC RIP! ION.
100 doz. each
Southern Star (Engleheart). Well-shaped, overlapping,
pointed, white perianth. Broad, expanded crown of
bright yellow, banded with orange. A slow increaser.
Early. Remarkably fine under glass ... 7/6
StOnechat (Engleheart). Firm, bright yellow perianth,
segments pointed and overlapping. Cup spreading,
suffused with bright crimson-orange
15/- 1/6
Tangerine (Engleheart). A distinct flower, stiff and up-
right, 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 (Engleheart). A small but extremely shapely
flower, with lemon yellow, overlapping petals. Cup
very large and expanded, the colour being sharp orange
at the rim and the cup similarly stained. Early, and
makes large seed pods
... 2/6
Vivid (Engleheart). Ivory white perianth, flat cup, glowing
orange red. Gives good seedlings
... 2/6
Wheatear (Engleheart). 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
Amyas Leigh (Engleheart). A magnificent flower of
grand quality. Fine pure white perianth of great sub'
stance, 2$ in. across; eye rich orange, edged deep
crimson, with bright green tube. Very free seeder.
Scarce ...
Armeline (Engleheart). A glorious flower, with fine, bold
sulphur-cream perianth of great substance. Large,
flattened crown of bright yellow, edged orange. Early
and a very free seeder. Most strongly recommended ...
Armorel (Engleheart). The earliest flower in this section.
Splendidly shown in London this season where it
attracted great attention Very large, broad, overlapping,
pointed white perianth, with flat crinkled eye edged
apricot orange. A flower of very high quality, seeds,
and is strongly recommended ...
Astrardente (Engleheart). Pure white segments, not
overlapping. Much expanded, flattened crown of a
beautiful salmon shade, with darker edge. An indispen-
sable pollen flower. A.M., R.H.S., 1903 ...
Astrophel (Engleheart). A large and beautiful flower
greatly admired at Truro this year. Perianth pure white,
with very large disc-like, crinkled crown of pale canary
yellow. Very early and seeds...
doz. each
30/-
21 /-
84/- 7/6
... 20 /-
10/6
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Description.
100 doz. each
Circlet (Engleheart) This is undoubtedly the grandest flower
in this section and is indispensable alike to the exhibitor
and hybridist. Broad, pure white, much overlapping,
rounded petals of perfect shape and great substance.
Large, flat, yellowish eye edged orange scarlet. A flower
of most exquisite modelling. Has been magnificently
exhibited by us this season. A.M., R.H.S., 1909.
Very strongly recommended ...
Concord (.Engleheart). An absolutely circular flower
with broad, round, overlapping petals, white tinted buff.
Eye quite flat, U in., of strong saffron-buff, in some
seasons dark copper orange, with dark green eye. A.M.,
R.H.S., 1903
Coreen (Engleheart). A flower of the most perfect shape
and substance. Broad, stout, creamy white perianth
3 inches across. Flat eye, 1 inch wide, rich yellow
suffused deep orange. A grand doer and seeds freely.
Strongly recommended
Derwent (Engleheart). A small but particularly well formed
flower, with sulphur perianth and rich eye, suffused
orange...
Dorothy Pearson (Engleheart) Grandly shown by us at
Birmingham this year. A well-formed flower, segments
creamy white, rounded and firm. Disc wide and
regular, of a bright orange tint. Plant healthy and free,
and a rapid increaser. Strongly recommended
Harold Finn (Engleheart) A superb Engleheartii with
flat wafer-like scarlet eye, poeticus petal and habit, and
free in growth ; comes particularly good if cut young and
expanded in water. Seeds. Scarce
Incognita (Engleheart). Flower of large size, with wafer-
like crown of "Queen Sophia” colour, a beautiful and
peculiar shade of orange-apricot, and flat, well-set,
white, almond-pointed petals. Indispensable alike to
the hybridist and exhibitor. A.M., R.H.S., 1902
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
Mariette (Engleheart). This flower has been greatly
admired in our exhibits this season. Clear white
perianth, overlapping and of great substance, 2 inches
across. Flat saucer eye of deep orange, edged
brilliant scarlet. Strongly recommended ...
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 ...
12/6
20 /-
10/6
2/6
63/-
25/-
15 /-
160/-
5 1 -
5/6 6d.
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Description.
100 doz. each
Salamander (Engleheart). One of the most strikingly
beautiful flowers that Mr. Engleheart has raised. It
was grandly shown by us at the R.H.S. on March 23rd
of this year, where it won universal encomiums. A
most refined flower of large size and exquisite shape,
with broad, overlapping, ovate, segments of soft sulphur
yellow. Crown shallow and flattened, 1 \ inches, bright
yellow banded with brilliant orange ... ... 120/" 10/6
Semiramls (Engleheart). This was one of the finest
flowers in our grounds this year but was unfortunately
too late for the Birmingham Show. Large, broad,
circular perianth of great substance and durability.
Very large, broad, flat, yellow eye edged bright scarlet.
A first class flower of striking beauty. Seeds and is a
splendid pollen flower. Must strongly recommended 84/"
Yellow Eye (Engleheart). Price on Application
Double Daffodils.
100
Amphion (Copeland), An elegant, shapely, semi-double
flower of " Argent " build. Three to four sets of
creamy lemon petals, coronal segments bright citron
yellow edged orange red, and frilled. Good stout stems,
most floriferous, height 21 inches
N.B. — This variety produces plenty of pollen and
seeds. Exhibited in our 50 at Birmingham, 1909
Arge t (Engleheart). A semi'double, star^shaped flower
With creamy white petals, centre yellow. An elegant
and decorative variety, forces early, most floriferous
and a good doer. Stalk extremely strong, standing
rough weather well, 18 inches high Of great value to
the hybridist from the fact that it will seed
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,
strong in stem
Golden Phoenix. Large, double, rose^shaped flower,
yellow with golden coronal segments ... 4/9
Gollywog (Copeland). An immense very double flower,
with 5 or 6 sets of stout lemon petals and light yellow
coronal segments edged orange. Petals turn right back
and hide stem, making a round massive ball of flower.
First prize Birmingham, 1909 ...
Golden Rose. Very large, round, full, symmetrical
flower, with rich light yellow petals and orange coronal
segments. A grand flower. Height 17 inches.
Strongly recommended
doz. each
... 105/"
10/" I/"
... 2 >
8d. ...
... 105/"
4/- 5d.
32
Narcissus " AMYAS LEIGH,
Description.
100
King Canute (Copeland). A flower that attracted con-
siderable attention at Birmingham this year. May be
best described as of the same build as Argent, but rather
a smaller flower. Petals pure white, coronal segments
of brilliant orange, a most striking combination. Height
17 inches. (Poet, poetarum x tel. plenus) ...
Orange Phoenix (" Eggs and Bacon "). Large double
rose-shaped flowers, white with reddish orange coronal
segments ... ... ... 4/9
Plenipo (Engleheart). A full double without being heavy,
strong grower, stout stem and erect habit. Yellow
primrose and white
Poetlcus plenus. The well-known "Gardenia-
flowered " Narcissus. Requires a damp position and
deep planting. Very sweet ... 25/- 1000 3/6
Rags and Tatters (Copeland). Three sets of soft
lemon yellow segments, If -inch long. Flat Engleheartii-
like cup, deep yellow edged orange. Flowers held
erect on stiff stems, height 17 inches. Glaucous foliage.
A most floriferous variety opening 1st week in April
Red and Cold (Copeland). A flower of most gorgeous
colouring. Three sets of rich yellow, long, pointed
petals, deep yellow fringed coronal segments, heavily
margined with orange red. Most floriferous and a
grand doer. Height 21 inches. A.M., Birmingham,
1909, and First prize in Doubles class
doz. each
... 105/-
8d.
2 /-
6d. ...
... 105/-
... 147/-
The Oar den, May 8th , 1909.
“ Red and Cold” marks a distinct advance in highly coloured doubles.
It is a loosely-put-together flower, with, as its name implies, deep yellow petals
and the red, split-up corona peeping up between them."
Royal Sovereign (Copeland). A semi-double of un-
surpassable beauty and unique in shape and colouring.
Large, smooth, ivory white perianth of Minnie Hume
character. Bright yellow much frilled cup, with a second
row of ivory white petals which are smaller than the
outer ones. Good healthy upright grower, height 14
inches, very stiff stems. Created a sensation at Truro,
where it received a unanimous Award of Merit. A
cross between Minnie Hume and tel. plenus. Opens
1st week in April.
Entire stock for sale. Price on application.
Shock-headed Peter (Copeland). Three rows of
ovate, pointed, creamy white segments, coronal seg-
ments rich orange yellow, frilled. Flower of fine
shape, plant most floriferous. Stiff ribbed stems,
flowers held erect, 18 inches. Opens 1st week in April 105/-
Sulphur Phoenix ("Codlings and Cream"). Large
double, white, rose-shaped flowers with sulphur centre.
An exquisitely chaste variety and superb under glass 8/- 1/2
Telamonius plenus. The old double Yellow Daffodil.
A fine garden plant and of great service to the hybridist 5/- 9d.
33
Description.
100 doz. each
Umbrit-1 (Copeland). A flower of "Argent” build with
4 to 5 sets of long, loose, pointed creamy segments;
coronal segments frilled, bright orange with yellow base.
Height 17 inches ..
Valhalla (Copeland). A flower of large size, with 4 sets
of broad soft sulphur segments, coronal segments of V/»-
iH‘ uiux 1 ‘leiiu colour. Stem strong and erect, height 15
inches. Opens end of March
■irllftig Copeland . A very distinct flower of unique
shape Perianth segments creamy white, 1 } inches
long, evenly but loosely disposed. Coronal segments
rich orange. A most effective garden plant, the blooms
being held erect on stiff stalks, 1 8 inches high. Growth
very vigorous, foliage glancous, of very pretty semi-
drooping habit. Most floriferous, quite small bulbs
producing 3 blooms. Opens end of March.
63/-
105/-
63 /-
New Narcissus Poetaz Hybrids.
(N. poeticus x N. polyanthus varieties).
We cannot too strongly recommend this superb new race of plants
to our customers both for the outdoor garden and for growing in pots.
They are perfectly hardy, force most easily and were one of the promin-
ent features of our magnificent group at the It. H.S. exhibition of
forced bulbs on March 9th this year.
To the hybridist they oiler unique opportunities as we find that they
will seed to pollen of Horace and other Poeticus varieties.
100 doz. each
Alsace (Van der Schoot). Petals pure white, with yellow
eye, when bursting into flower the eye is slightly edged
reddish, broad large flower of true poeticus form,
one of the earliest, is earlier than its seed parent,
"Ornatus," mostly 3 flowers on a stem.
Highly leenm mended. .. ... 10/6 1/6
Aspasia Van der Schoot). Perianth pure white, with yel-
low eye, true poeticus form, large flowers, borne on
very tall stems, grows 2 feet high, 3 to 4 flowers on a
stem. A variety of striking beauty.
Host strunglg recommended ... ... 10/6 1/6
Elvira (Van der Schoot). A large flower of remarkable
substance, with poeticus segments and yellow eye, 3 to
4 flowers on a stem. A strong, sturdy, tall grower with
erect dark green foliage. A grand bedding plant and
superb under glass. A.M.,R.HS., 1904 ... 8/- 1/2
Ideal (Van der Schoot). White petals with dark orange
eye, large truss of 6 or 7 flowers 21/- 3/-
Irene (Van der Schoot) Pale primrose petals and orange
eye prettily fluted. Large broad truss bearing 8 to 9
flowers. ... ... ... 1 4/fi 2/-
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Description.
100 doz. each
Jaune a Merveille (Van der School). A most ex-
quisite variety with soft yellow perianth of circular
shape and deep golden yellow eye, 7 to 8 flowers on
a stem. Very scarce ... ... 2/6
Klondyke (Van der School). A superb variety that was
greatly admired in our exhibits this season. Perianth
yellow, with deep golden eye ; one of the deepest
yellows, 6 to 7 flowers on a truss
Highly recommended. ... ... 21/- 3/-
Lucia (Van der School). Another grand variety with
yellow perianth and golden yellow eye. A tall grower,
7 to 8 flowers on stem. Highly recommended 21/- 3/-
Scarlet Gem (P. D. Williams). This strikingly beautiful
new seedling was first exhibited by us in 1908 at the
Swansea show of the Glamorgan Daffodil Society,
where it gained an A.M. At the last Birmingham show
it excited intense admiration and received a unanimous
A.M. Flowers borne 4 on a stem, each individual
bloom being two inches across and perfectly round.
Eye 3 inch, flat and crinkled, bright brick red. Petals
very overlapping, rich apricot yellow tinted at their base
with the colour of the eye. Very rare. All bulbs sold
for this year.
'Hie Garden. May 8th. 1909 . — "The only Poetaz with a
red cup, and it will be a very valuable addition to this
group.”
Sunset (Van der Schoot). This variety must on no account
be confused with " intermedins Sunset " a vastly inferior
plant. Fine, broad, overlapping soft yellow petals with
rich orange eye. Flowers large, 6 on a stem. One of
the grandest garden plants we have seen. Magnificent
under glass Very highly recommended ... ... 27/- 2/6
Polyanthus Narcissus.
Grand IVIonarque. Fine white perianth, primrose
yellow cup, very large truss of bloom
Gloriosa. An early variety that we recommend for
forcing, with white perianth and orange cup
Maestro. A large flower with fine creamy white petals
and rich flat orange cup. Quite the most distinct, a
strong grower and most useful to the hybridist
Mont Cenis. The finest variety and quite the most
floriferous. Splendid white petals, rich yellow cup.
Dwarf grower
100
doz.
8 /-
1/2
8/'
1/2
16/-
2/3
8 /-
1/2
each
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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 choice and beautiful flower
and quite unique. All Bulbs sold for this year.
The New Zealand Graphic (Sept. 23rd, 1908) says : —
“ Nahcissus 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 are 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.
Collected bulbs
N. Triandrus.
Albus. Large size bulbs
Calathinus. Scarce ...
100 doz. each
... 2/3 3d.
8/6 1/3 ...
... 17/6 1/8
The Copeland Red Cups.
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
The Copeland Leedsii.
A magnificent strain of un-named seedlings raised by intercross-
ing 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 ... ... ... ... 55 j, 5/.
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The Copeland Triandrus Hybrids.
Description.
100
A superb race of most exquisite flowers produced by crossing
the well-known Leedsii Minnie Hume with pollen of
N. triandrus albus. These have all been most rigidly
selected by Mr. Copeland, and we can honestly say
that all of them are worth naming. The pure, intense
snow-white flowers are of the highest type of beauty
and refinement, and when exhibited by us at Truro this
season were the admiration of all who saw them.
Stock very limited. Strongly recommended
doz. each
21 /-
A few Additional Varieties of Bulbs.
For Autumn Planting.
100 doz. each
Anemone Blanda. A lovely plant from the hills of
Greece and Asia Minor, of an exquisite sky-blue.
Should find a place in every garden. Flowers in
March and is of the easiest cultivation ... 10/- 2/- 3d.
Chionodoxa.
(Glory of the Snow).
100 doz. each
Gigantea. Very large flowers of fine lavender blue.
Strong habit. Most beautiful ... 30/- 1000 3/3 6d.
LoicUliae. Brilliant light blue with zone of white 30/- 1000 3/3 6d.
Sardenls. Dark porcelain blue with white eye. A
brilliant colour. ... ... 30/- 1000 3/3 6d.
Snowdrops.
Calanthus Elwesii. The giant Snowdrop... 3/6
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Special Collections of Daffodils.
*^sr-
The following collections have been especially selected by
us to suit the needs of both the exhibitor and the hybridiser.
All the bulbs contained in them will be of strictly tip top
quality and true to name. No substitution will be made
without at first consulting the wishes of the purchaser, and no
charge will be made for carriage or packing in the United
Kingdom. Discount cannot be allowed on these collections,
and all orders must be accompanied with Cash, Foreign and
colonial orders are welcomed, but must be accompanied with
remittances to include all postal charges. In ordering these
collections it is only necessary to give the letter affixed to each.
Special Note. — -Orders for these collections must be
received before September 30th.
A. Six Grand New Self-Yellow Trumpet Daffodils.
Cornelia King Alfred. Mrs. H. J. Veitch.
Felicity. Lord Roberts. Outpost.
One bulb of each ... £\ 15s. Od.
Three bulbs do. ... £5 Os. Od.
B. Twelve Good Self Yellow Trumpet Daffodils.
Admiral Makaroff. Gold Cup Mrs. H. J. Veitch.
Cornelia. Hamlet.' Monarch.
Felicity. King Alfred. Outpost.
Golden Bell. Lord Roberts. Pope’s King.
One bulb of each ... £\ 4s. Od.
C.
Six Magnificent White
Duke of Bedford.
Mrs. Betteridge.
Madame de Graaff.
One bulb of each
Three bulbs do.
or Bicolor Daffodils.
Glory of Noordvvijk.
Florence.
Weardale Perfection.
... £l 17s. 6d.
... £5 8s. Od.
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D. Nine Good White or Bicolor Trumpet Daffodils.
E.
Empress. J. B. M. Camm.
Grandee. Mme. Plemp.
Horsfieldii. Mrs. W. T. Ware
Three bulbs of each
Six bulbs do.
Twelve bulbs do.
Mrs. Camm.
Mme. de Graaff.
Victoria.
SI-
919
19 /-
Nine Superb Trumpet Daffodils.
Cornelia. King Alfred. Mme. de Graaff.
Duke of Bedford. Monarch. Outpost.
Glory of Noordwijk. Mrs. H. D. Betteridge.
Weardale Perfection.
One bulb of each ... £2 7s. 6d.
Three bulbs do ■■■£7 Os. Od.
F. Six Splendid Incomparabilis and Barrii Daffodils.
(With White Perianths).
Albatross. Branston.
Brigadier. Castile.
One bulb of each
Three bulbs do
Six bulbs do
Lucifer.
Orangeman.
15 /-
£ 2 Os. Od.
£3 17s. 6d.
G. Six Good Incomparabilis and Barrii Daffodils.
(With White Perianths).
Artemis. George Nicholson. Perfectus.
Crown Prince. Lulworth. Seagull.
Three bulbs of each ... 7/9
Six bulbs do ... 13/6
Twelve bulbs do ... £\ 6s. 6d.
H. Six Superb Incomparabilis and Barrii Daffodils.
(With Yellow Perianths).
Firelight. Lightsome.
Gloria Mundi. Northern Light.
One bulb of each
Three bulbs do.
Queen Sophia.
Torch.
£\ 5s. Od.
£3 10s. Od.
I. Six Good Incomparabilis and Barrii Daffodils.
(With Yellow Perianths).
Autocrat. Commodore. Leonie.
Beauty. Frank Miles. Princess Mary.
Six bulbs of each ... 4/8
Twelve bulbs do ... 9/3
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J.
Six Superb New Varieties of Leedsii Daffodils.
Ariadne. Fairy Queen.
Citron. Phyllis.
One bulb of each...
Three bulbs do ...
Six do ...
Waterwitch.
White Lady.
+/-
11/6
22/6
K. Nine Good Leedsii Daffodils.
Citron. Katherine Spurred. Mrs. Langtry.
Duchess of Westminster. Minnie Hume. Waterwitch.
Hon. Mrs. Barton. M. Mag. de Graaff. White Lady.
Three bulbs of each ... 8/-
Six bulbs do ... 15/6
Twelve bulbs do ... £\ 10s. Od.
L.
M.
The Six Best True Poeticus.
(All raised by Mr. Engleheart.)
Barcarolle. Comus.
Cassandra. Horace.
One bulb of each
Three bulbs do.
Nine Good True Poeticus.
Sir Phillip Sidney.
Virgil.
£l 7s. 6d.
£A 5s. Od.
(All raised by Mr. Engleheart.)
Almira. Herrick.
Comus. Homer.
Dante. Horace.
One bulb of each ... 12/6
Three bulbs do. ... £l 15s.
Six bulbs do. ... £3 8s.
Juliet.
Musidorus.
Virgil.
Od.
6d.
N. Six Grand Parvi or Small-crowned Daffodils.
(All raised by Mr. Engleheart.)
Alton Locke. Eyebright.
Beacon. Firebrand.
One bulb of each ... £\
Three bulbs do. ... £3
Scarlet Eye.
Sceptre.
2s. 6d.
5s. Od.
0. Nine Fine Parvi or Small-crowned Daffodils.
Blood Orange. Hyacinth. Robert Browning.
Broadwing. Queen of Scots. Stonechat.
Bullfinch. Redbreast. Tom Tit.
One bulb of each ... 13/6
Three bulbs do. ... £\ 19s. Od.
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Narcissus “CIRCLET.
P. Six Grand Engleheartii or Flat-crowned Daffodils.
(All raised by Mr. Engleheart.)
Armorel. Coreen.
Mariette.
Circlet. Incognita.
Salamander.
One bulb of each for £2
17s. 6d.
Six Splendid Double Daffodils.
Argent. Golden Phoenix.
Plenipo.
Dubloon. Orange Phoenix.
Sulphur Phoenix.
One bulb of each
4/6
Three bulbs do.
12/6
Six bulbs do.
£1 3s. Od.
The “Engleheart” Daffodil Note Book.
Every Daffodil grower, more especially those who are
seedling raisers, should possess one of these most useful note
books.
Most people who grow rare Daffodils are fully aware that
it is quite the safest and wisest plan to label them by means
of numbers instead of their own names.
The “Engleheart” Note Book is admirably conceived
for the purpose of carrying out this idea. It is a long narrow
book (9 in. x 3i in.) with stout black cover, and consists of 108
pages. Each page is divided into six spaces, which are num-
bered consecutively from 1 to 999, only a few pages at the end
being left perfectly blank.
The ample space alloted to each number enables every
particular such as parentage, description, name, etc., to be
entered as well as the number of bulbs.
This note book was planned by Mr. Engleheart, and is
regularly used by him. We heartily recommend it to all our
numerous customers and correspondents.
Price 3/6 each post free.
If ordered with bulbs 3/. each.
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The Wood Plant Club Labels.
-■ssr-
Labels are an important item to the raiser of seedling
Daffodils. We have tried numerous forms and have come to
the conclusion that these are by far the best.
*1* «.t»
The Ordinary Size, 9| in. long, name-plate 2fin. x l|in.
Price 1/2 per doz., 16/2 per gross.
This is admirable for labelling Daffodil beds.
The Small Size, 5 in. long, name-plate 24 in. x 14 in.
Price 1/- per doz., 10/9 per gross.
Recommended for Seed boxes.
Ink for these Labels, 21 - and 3/- per bottle.
A quill pen must be used.
If ordered with bulbs the labels will be sent Carriage Paid,
otherwise Carriage Forward.
“ The Book of the Daffodil ” by the late Rev. S. E. Bourne.
The best work on the subject. 2/9 post free ; if
ordered with bulbs, 2/6.
Glass-topped Boxes for preserving pollen. 1/9 per dozen,
post free.
Forceps for extracting the anthers. Special Pattern,
1/6 each, post free 1/8.
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PRESS NOTICES.
The Gardening World," April, 1908.
EDITORIAL.
“ The Latest Hobby.”
The well-known and enthusiastic florists, Mr. R. C. Cartwright ancl Mr.
A. It. 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 bow 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 inform-
ation, giving the history of the subject from various notable writers on gar-
dening front 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 used 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, Santa 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 roll 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 Raising 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 five
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 not be forgotten, raised
Horsfieldii (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 are among the owner’s stock in trade.
Joseph Jacob.
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The “Gardeners’ Chronicle,” May 8th, 1909.
WORCESTERSHIRE DAFFODILS.
A few days after the Birmingham Daffodil show, I was afforded an
opportunity of inspecting Mr. Arthur Goodwin’s Narcissi, which are grown
in a garden on the high ground near Kidderminster, commanding an extensive
view over the Severn Valley, and situated at an altitude ot 500 feet above sea-
level. The soil, which is of fertile loam interspersed with small nodules of
sandstone, is excellently adapted to Daffodil culture, as the plants were all
in the most perfect health and bore flowers of very large size. Messrs.
Cartwright and Goodwin were very successful at Birmingham, winning the
Champion prize for the greatest number of points and exhibiting several
remarkable flowers, among which were Giraffe, Scarlet Gem, a new seedling
between Horace and Jaune k Merveille, and the double Red and Gold, all of
which received Awards of Merit, as well as Cbloe, Lemon Star, Inga and
Evangeline. Mr. Goodwin must, at the present moment, have fully 50,000
seedlings raised from the best varieties, that have not yet flowered. M. J.
Berkeley, a variety that sometimes proves difficult to grow, was in the best
of health with deep blue-green foliage, and was bearing seed ; Golden Spur,
fertilised with special pollen, had the seed-pods well formed. A batch of
Lucifer seedlings were flowering for the first time, some being very brilliant
in the colouring of their cups. Glory of Noordwijlr, Weardale Perfection,
and Emperor were bearing enormous flowers, and Lady Margaret Boscawen
was exceptionally fine ; a seedling between the last-named variety and N.
calathinus bearing three flowers on a stem, was very pretty. A cross between
Madame de Graaff and Minnie Hume showed a distinct break in having the
trumpet edged with apricot. A very beautiful picture was presented by
thousands of the delicate, white Waterwitch with drooping blossoms swaying
in the breeze. Madame de Graaff was doing very well, and Princess Ena
(Award of Merit, R.H.S.) was very similar in appearance. A beautiful flower
with a flat, white perianth and green-centered cup edged with glowing orange,
was a hybrid between N. Bernardii, from the Pyrenees, and a variety of N.
poeticus. Circlet, which obtained an Award of Merit from the R.H.S. in
March, and has a wide, overlapping, white perianth and spreading, yellow
cup, was present in numbers. Of trumpets, Mrs. II. J. Veiteh is one of the
best yellows ; Cornelia, of the same colour, is fine in quality and large ; and
Cleopatra, another golden trumpet, is a striking flower, while Ailsa, the
whitest of the white trumpets, is a beautiful flower. Musidorus is a good late
variety raised by Mr. Engleheart from N. poeticus of Linnaeus. Others of
Mr. Engleheart’s raising were Commodore, a very healthy grower of good
habit ; Resolute, a hybrid from Grandee ; Sceptre, and the double Argent.
One of the best of the parvi-coronati section was Ethelbert, raised by Mrs.
Backhouse, of Hereford, and shown at Birmingham. There was a lovely
collection of Minnie Humeawd triandrus seedlings with scarcely a bad flower
amongst them, mostly with two blossoms on the stem ; and some pretty
seedlingsbetweenMme.de Graaff and Minnie Hume. A cross between King
Alfred and N. triandrus was flowering in its third year and bearing pale
yellow trumpet flowers of exquisite shape. Elvira, a poetaz, was being
fertilised with the pollen of brightly-coloured varieties of N. poeticus, and
Perfectus. an incomparabilis, with very flat, broad perianth, was being used
as a seed-bearer. An unnamed seedling, with pure white, overlapping
perianth inches across and deep yellow cup edged with orange scarlet,
should make a sensation when distributed. Other notable flowers were
Giraffe, a hybrid between Princess Mary and Mme. de Graaff ; Evangeline,
with white, broad-petalled perianth and rich yellow cup ; Alton Locke ;
Fusilier, very bright ; Ariadne, white spreading perianth, lemon cup ; Fairy
Queen, a lovely, pure white, one of the most beautiful of all Daffodils ; Beacon’;
Ceres, a cross between Grandee and N. poeticus ; the popular Citron, Arnold
Rogers (a flower of high merit) ; Homespun, Incognita, Seagull, Albatross,
Blackwell, Katherine Spurrell and J. B. M. Oarnm. A’.
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“The Garden," March 20th, 1909.
Messrs. Cartwright & Goodwin, Kidderminster, staged a delightful lot
of Narcissi, such as Blackwell. Victoria, Felicity (a clear yellow), Duke of
Bedford, White Lady, Scarlet Eye, King Alfred, Mme. de Graaff, Ariadne,
Citron, Monarch and Emperor being extra well shown. Circlet is a very
handsome variety. Some beautiful Poeticus varieties were also shown.
"The Garden," April 3rd, 1909.
A New Feature in the Early Spring Shows
at Vincent Square.
We are accustomed in April and May to see orthodox exhibits of
Daffodils ; in fact, we have no hesitation in saying that we believe we are
voicing the feelings of a great many people when we say that we look
forward to them very much from year to year. Whether Messrs. Cartwright
and Goodwin are endowed with a sort of second sight it is impossible to say,
but it looks almost as if they were. Last year, when they made their first
appearance on the Daffodil dealer’s stage, they heralded their advent by an
exceedingly cleverly conceived pamphlet and list, inasmuch as it gave just
the information about seedling raising that everyone wanted to know. Now,
when everyone wants to see their favourite Daffodils onee again, and when
everyone has pretty well made up their minds that they will have to wait
longer than usual for their wish to be gratified, they again anticipate our
wants, and ou March 9, and again on March 23 staged two very charming
collections of good varieties. For the former they received a silver-gilt
Flora medal. It was well worthy of the award and attracted a great deal of
attention. The flowers were arranged in a shallow semi-circle, and the
staging was draped with little pots of the hanging Grass, Tsolepis gracilis.
Circlet, which is quite a new variety with an Engleheartii yellow eye and a
wide, overlapping perianth of pure white, received, we noticed, an award as
a good variety for pots. But as the exhibit demonstrated, there are others
of the newer varieties equally good, viz., Lucifer, Mme. de Graaff, White
Lady, Blackwell (excellent), Artemis. Citron, Mrs. W. T. Ware and Duke
of Bedford. We visited the Royal Horticultural Society on the 23rd ult.,
and again had the pleasure of seeing another similar collection. This time
they were awarded a silver-gilt Banksian medal. A fortnight makes a con-
siderable difference in March, and this was reflected in the greater variety
that we saw on the stand. Just to mention one or two: Evangeline, the
beautiful bicolor Homespun ; Salamander, a lovely shade of citrony yellow
with an almost Engleheartii cup, relieved by a wide edge of red ; Doreen, a
small, perfectly formed Engleheartii ; Castile, with its unique colouring, all
the more refined for being pot grown ; the floriferous Seagull ; and the
exquisite Mrs. H. J. Veitch, which may be described as a deep vellow
Emperor, were among those that contributed to this refreshing exhibition.
The Garden, April 10, 1909.
At Vincent Square, on March 23, the backwardness of the season was
very much in evidence. There was not a single Daffodil exhibited that had
been grown in the open. Perhaps it is as well that we should have late
seasons every now and again ; they serve to remind us that we must be
prepared to meet the fickleness of our climate. As far as Daffodils are con-
cerned, only a few years ago our choice of varieties for pots was exceedingly
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limited, or possibly I should say we severely limited ourselves in our choice.
For very early work it is nor. very different to-day, but for later work — that
is, for flowering under glass immediately before the outdoor ones come in —
we have a very large choice. Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin had a similar
collection to that which they put up on the 9th ult. Anyone who wished
to make a selection of what to buy for pot work in March had a splendid
opportunity for making notes, because the flowers then exhibited had been
grown under the exact conditions for which they would be wanted.
Salamander and Coreen are two quite new Bngleheartii cupped varieties.
The former has a sort of Castile coloured perianth, with a deeper shade of
the same in the eye, which has a wide orange red edge. It is a large, striking
flower. The latter is much smaller and has an ivory white perianth, with a
rather crinkled cup faintly tinted and edged with red. There were two or
three vases of the lovely Leedsii Evangeline. Mr. Cartwright told me that
my description of it as a “ bicolor Homespun ” bad “ caught on.” 1 do not
think any description can convey a better idea of its appearance than this.
Seagull is a splendid thing to grow in pots ; it is so very floriferous and it
responds so easily to gentle heat. Glory of Leiden is a general favourite
and a variety that I can strongly recommend. Castile looked more beautiful
than ever. I had never seen it grown under glass before, and now I have
seen it I must have a potful next year. Mrs. H. J. Veitch is a deeper-
coloured Emperor, with an almost Tenby shaped perianth. Autocrat, the
old soft yellow incomparabilis, is still without a rival in its own particular
type. I have found out this year how well it does in pots. These and
many others, such as White Lady, Sunset, Mme. de Graaff and Johnstonii
Queen of Spain were all to be seen in excellent condition.
Joseph Jacob.
"The Garden,” April 17, 1909.
Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin, Kidderminster, displayed a fine lot of
Daffodils, such as King Alfred, Brigadier, Orangeman, Weardale Perfection,
Pilgrim, Duke of Bedford, Evangeline, Fusilier, White Lady, Oorccn. and
many more. A very charming exhibit of sterling varieties. Silver Flora
medal.
"The Garden,” April 24, 1909.
At Vincent Square on April 6, there were some very nice groups
shown. Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin had another beautiful exhibit of
flowers opened under glass, for which they received a silver Flora medal.
There were three or four varieties that were particularly, fine, e.g., Weardale
Perfection, Fusilier, Beacon and Castile. The last named seems peculiarly
suited for growing in pots for very late forcing. The unique colouring is
softened and the amber of the perianth seems just the shade to go with the
apricot orange cup. There was a good vase of Outpost, which may be
described as a handsome, early, large trumpet with Glory of Leiden colour-
ing. It opens with me at the same time as Duke of Bedford, and on this
account is valuable. Armorel is another early variety ; it has rather a
pointed white perianth and a flat cup with a distinct oiange red edge.
Mariette is a pretty little flower with a deep yellow, flat cup, edged red.
"The Garden,” March 27, 1909.
Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin, Kidderminster, exhibited a delightful
collection of Narcissi, in which Queen of Spain, White Lady, Evangeline,
Seagull, Mme. de Graaff. Queen of Holland, Weardale Perfection, and a great
variety of others were noticed. This was a truly wonderful group, and fully
deserved the silver-gilt Banksian medal which was awarded.
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The firm of Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin staged in a shallow semi-
circle about 100 vases, which must have represented quite eighty varieties.
The whole had a graceful appearance, for between each vase there was a
small pot of that pretty drooping Grass, Isolepis gracilis. There is no
mistake; the employment of this particular plant was an inspiration — it
harmonised so well with both flowers and background. Visitors saw such
varieties as Mine, de Graaff, Lucifer, King Alfred, White Lady, Torch,
Blackwell (exceptionally good), Artemis, Citron, Duke of Bedford, several of
the new Poetaz varieties, a few new seedlings not in commerce, together
with the bright-cupped Scarlet Eye, with its fine Poetarum-looking perianth,
and Circlet, a quite new Engleheartii of great substance and beautiful sym-
metry. These were all good and afforded the public an idea of how the all-
too-short open-air season of some of the choicer things may be prolonged.
"The Garden," May 1st, 1900. Birmingham Show.
Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin once more showed their resourcefulness
in the way in which they were able to compete in each of the eight classes
in Division I. Their record is a splendid one, viz., six firsts and two seconds.
We congratulate them, too, on their first gold medal.
"The Gardeners' Chronicle." May 1st, 1909.
Messrs. Cartwright & Goodwin were awarded 1st prizes in each of
the following six classes : — (1) Twelve distinct varieties of long-trumpet
Daffodils ; (2) six distinct varieties of short-trumpet Daffodils ; (3) 12
distinct varieties of large-cupped Daffodils ; (4) 12 distinct varieties of small-
cupped Daffodils ; (fi) six distinct varieties of flat-cupped Daffodils ; and
(6) three distinct varieties of double Daffodils. It is difficult to particularise
where flowers were so numerous and the quality uniformly high, but the
specimens exhibited by Messrs. Caiitwuight & Goodwin were models of
good culture and refinement and artistically arranged.
"The Gardeners’ Chronicle," March 27th, 1909.
Messrs. Cartwright & Goodwin, Kidderminster, staged a collection
of Narcissus. The group was arranged in the shape of a crescent, the flowers
being excellent examples. Among the more notable varieties were Evangeline,
a chaste and beautiful creamy-white flower with lemon-coloured cup ; Sea-
gull ; Blood-Orange, with a fiery-coloured crown ; Fairy Queen, a variety of
Leedsii group ; the bold and beautiful Weardale Perfection, Victoria, Glory
of Leiden, Mrs. H. J. Veitch (a fine yellow Ajax), Salamander, of the
Engleheartii set, with fine spreading crowns, and Queen Sophia that
resembles a pale form of the well known variety Will Scarlett. The peerless
Mme. de Graaff and the drooping Johnstoni Queen of Spain were also shown
in excellent condition. (Silver-gilt Banksian Medal.)
"The Gardeners’ Magazine," March 27, 1909.
Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin, Kidderminster, contributed a charm-
ing exhibit of early Daffodils, arranged in vases. Among the many delightful
varieties so prettily presented we made special note of Queen of Holland,
Dubloon, Evangeline, Mdme. de Graaff, Chaucer, Coreen, Salamander,
Hamlet, White Lady, Beauty, Victoria, Sunset— a pretty variety, Alton
Locke, and Autocrat.
"The Gardeners’ Magazine," March 27, 1909.
At the recent show of spring flowers held at the Royal Horticultural
Hall, Westminster, Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin, of Kidderminster,
exhibited one of the best grown collections of early daffodils we
have seen. Both flowers and foliage were finely developed, and the
varieties were especially good ones. These included the perfectly formed
Victoria, and such gems as Circlet, Waterwitch, Blackwell. Lucifer, Beauty,
Fairy Queen, Chaucer, Scarlet Eye, Sunset, Aspasia, Felicity, Grandee,
Emperor, Empress, Autocrat, and Firebrand. We may add that these
flowers were admirably staged in a setting of Isolepis gracilis.
" The Journal of Horticulture," March 11, 1909.
Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin. Kidderminster, had a charming
display of forced Narcissi, beautifully fresh and strong. A silver-gilt
Flora medal was awarded ; and two varieties received certificates. Be-
sides some very promising seedlings, there were also such well-known kinds
as Ariadne, Blackwell, White Lady (very fine), Lucifer. Firebrand, and Fairy
Queen. Some good trumpets were also on show ; and a most attractive
collection of the poetaz varieties, including Irene, Sunset, Triumph, Alsace,
Klondyke, and Aspasia
"The Journal of Horticulture," March 25, 1909.
Messrs. Cartwright and Goodwin, Kidderminster, again obtained
the highest of the awards. The collection was a little more extensive
on this occasion, and comprised the beautiful poetaz varieties Sunset
and Klondyke, each pale yellow; also Fairy Queen, a pure white Leedsi ;
with White Lady, Evangeline, and Amazon. Mme. de Graaff was also in-
cluded, and the fine yellow trumpet, Mrs. H. J. Veitch. Among red cups
there was Firebrand, Broadwing, Queen Sophia, Castile, and Robert Brown-
ing. These are all, we presume, in the “ small cup” section, Waterwitch,
a drooping white type, and the handsome trumpet bicolor, Glory of
Noordwijk, were included. (Silver-gilt Banksian medal.)
‘The Horticultural Advertiser," March 17, 1909.
Daffodils.
Messrs. Cartwright & Goodwin, Kidderminster, set up a very well-grown
group of cut Narcissi, showing considerable skill in producing agood general
collection, well up to size and colour. We noted three good Poetaz — Sunset,
Alsace, and Aspasia. Circlet, a well-formed Engleheartii, was in good form.
Blackwell, Waterwitch, Lucifer, King Alfred, Mme. de Graaff, Golden
Phoenix, and Duke of Bedford all commanding attention. S. G. F. Medal.
"The Horticultural Advertiser," March 31, 1909.
Messrs. Cartwright & Goodwin staged a beautiful collection of Daffodils,
including a large proportion of new and rare sorts. Among the best were
Evangeline, a grand white Leedsi, and Salamander, a very showy red cup ;
Mrs. H. J. Veitch, in the Emperor style, was also worthy of note.
"Amateur Gardening,” April 3, 1909.
A splendid collection of Narcissi was shown by Messrs. Cartwright and
Goodwin, of Kidderminster. This firm is making a speciality of the
Narcissi, and their lovely collection, as staged at the R.H.S., testifies that
they are on the right track for making themselves famous in connection
with this popular Spring flower. Award, a Silver-gilt Banksian Medal.
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