. Narcissus Incomparabilis Autocrat CHALICE-CUP or MEDIUM TRUMPET NARCISSI or DAFFODILS This class is also known as the chalice-cup or medium trumpets, and com- prises some of the most beautiful and graceful forms. All are suitable for growing indoors in pots or pans, and are specially adapted for naturalizing, being of free growth and multiplying rapidly. They are becoming better known and more appreciated as newer varieties are offered, the red cups of many sorts add a brilliancy and brightness heretofore unknown ex- cepting in the Poet's narcissus. Bath's Flame (Barrii). Yellow perianth, de
. Narcissus Incomparabilis Autocrat CHALICE-CUP or MEDIUM TRUMPET NARCISSI or DAFFODILS This class is also known as the chalice-cup or medium trumpets, and com- prises some of the most beautiful and graceful forms. All are suitable for growing indoors in pots or pans, and are specially adapted for naturalizing, being of free growth and multiplying rapidly. They are becoming better known and more appreciated as newer varieties are offered, the red cups of many sorts add a brilliancy and brightness heretofore unknown ex- cepting in the Poet's narcissus. Bath's Flame (Barrii). Yellow perianth, deep yellow cup with broad edge of orange-red. The petals are very long, giving the flowers a distinct and outstanding character. 22 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Conspicuus (Barrii). Perianth soft yellow; broad spreading cup, magnificently illuminated with scarlet; a most distinct and beauti- ful sort, and should be grown in quantity for cutting, as it lasts longer when cut than most sorts. 12 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Firebrand (Barrii). The combination of creamy white petals and glowing red fluted cups really suggests live bits of coal resting on sheer inflammable material. A small flower when compared to the latest introductions, but not inferior to any of the most expensive in brilliancy. Very free flowering when established a year or more. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Lady Moore (Barrii). Snow white perianth, yellow cup with deep orange edge. A beautiful substantial flower with good stems, very free flowering and easy to force. Very effective in the border or the rock garden. 22 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Red Chief (Barrii). White perianth, bold flat cup with broad band of bright crimson scarlet. 12 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Sir Watkin (Incomparabilis). "Giant Chalice Flower," or "Big ; A gigantic flower, the largest in this section; perianth sulphur- yellow, cup slight
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