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EC. 562, P.L.&R. | U.S.POSTAGE |

~ PAID Gloucester, Va. Permit No. 7

LIBRAR REOBIVED~

x JUN28 1948 4

52,89 | River's Edge Flower Farm

(Mrs. S. L. Hopkins) Nuttall, Gloucester County, Virginia

Telephone: Gloucester 1711] U. 8. Department of Agrtoultare

Our 1948 List of |

Daffodil Rulbs | heference Librarian

also Tulips, Hyacinths, Crocus, Iris | D : fe 1 1 ! ee 1vision 0 and Minor Bulbs | eek ee ee |

+ Postmaster: If not delivered please return. | Us De Dept. of Agri. | Washington 2, D. C.

Return postage guaranteed.

PURPLE PERFECTION

10 for $1.20 $5.50 a peck .

SCARLET BEAUTY

bone SPRING GLORY 3 for 50¢

LONG-STIMMED DARWIN TULIPS, GROWN IN HOLLAND

Per 100 PURPLE PERFECTION. A rich lilac color . hi $8.00

SCARLET BEAUTY. Beautiful fiery scarlet i 8.00 GOLDEN HARVEST. A brilliant yellow 7.50 PRINCESS ELIZABETH. Vivid rosy pink are. Bie 7.00 ZWANENBURG. Pure white 7.50

TULIP COLLECTION: 3 each of above 5 varieties (15 bulbs) 6 each of above 5 varieties (30 bulbs) 25 each of above 5 varieties (125 bulbs)

“I wanted to tell you how beautiful the tulips | bought from you last fall were. Each one matured and the blooms were large and the color very fine.” Mrs. James B. Martin, Gloucester, Va.

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SCILLA SIBIRICA, Blue 100 for $3.60

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CROCUS CHIONODOXA (Glory of the 100 for $2.40 100 for $2.25

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: MUSCARI (Bluebird) 100 for $3.50 RIGHT, GAY TULIPS

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DAFFOD | LS—AMore Recommended Varieties

ACTAEA. (Poeticus.). The largest poeticus in existence. Broad, snow-white perianth, large eye margined with dark red. 3 for 40¢; $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.

BATH’S FLAME. (Barri.) Soft yellow, darker cup edged red, colorful. 3 for 60¢; $2.00 per doz.

BEERSHEBA. (White Trumpet.) First Class Certificate, Birmingham, London, Haarlem shows. Beautifully formed funnel-shaped trumpet, nicely flanged at the mouth, The whole flower is pure white. 35¢ each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz.

BERNARDINO. (Incomparabilis.) White petals, yellow fluted cup edged apricot. 3 for 40¢; $1.35 per doz.

CAMPERNEL REGULOSIS. (Jonquil.) Small clusters of golden yellow flowers. 3 for 30¢; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.

CAMPERNEL PLENUS. (Jonquil.) Double form of Campernel Regulosis. 3 for 30¢; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.

CARLTON. (Incomparabilis.) A remarkable variety, immense flower with broad perianth and large frilled crown, deep yellow. 3 for 45¢; $1.50 per doz.; $10.50 per 100.

CHEERFULNESS. (Double.) Several small carnation-like heads on a stem, each with a yellow center surrounded by white petals. 3 for 35¢; $1.25 per doz.; $9.50 per 100.

CRYSTAL QUEEN. (Leedsi.) Giant white leedsi, primrose cup. 3 for 35¢; $1.25 per doz.

DAPHNE. (Double.) A gardenia-like daffodil. Pure white, sweet-scented. 3 for 60¢; $2.00 per doz.

DAWSON CITY. (Yellow Trumpet.) Broad flat perianth, well-formed flanged trumpet, golden yellow throughout. 3 for 60¢; $2.00 per doz.

DICK WELLBAND. (Incomparabilis.) The petals are pure white, and the cup is flame orange. A fine and striking flower. 3 for 80¢; $2.70 per doz.

GARDEN DAFFODIL COLLECTION NO. 2

Bonfire Dawson City Hera

Campernel Regulosis Lucinius Bath's Flame

The First Phyllida Nobility Ornatus

3) eachy of l0vanieties (30!) bulbs)! =. -nacemince ss sees $ 3.50

6 each of 10 varieties-(60* bulbs) eae scm el cious 6.50

1:2 eachiofnl Olvarieties.(120) bulbshi sere aes tiers eterts

FEBRUARY GOLD. (Cyclamineus Hybrid.) A beautiful little daffodil, perianth golden yellow, trumpet fringed orange, very early. 3 for 55¢; $1.80 per doz.

FLORIST’S DELIGHT. (Yellow Trumpet.) Flat, stiff, overlapping perianth, well-balanced shortish trumpet, broadly flanged at the brim. Deep yellow. 45¢ each; 3 for $1.20.

FRANCISCA DRAKE. (Incomparabilis.) Pure white petals of unusual substance, cup golden yellow at base shading to flaming orange at the frilled edge. 3 for 50¢; $1.70 per doz.

GLORIOUS. (Cluster-flowered.) A cluster of white flowers with orange centers on each stem. Exceptionally pretty. 3 for 50¢; $1.70 per doz.

GOLDEN SCEPTRE. (Jonquil.) A medium-sized perfectly built flower of deep jonquil yellow. 3 for 30¢; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100,

HECTOR TREUB. (Yellow trumpet.) Beautiful proportions, colored like King Alfred, but slightly shorter trumpet. 3 for 60¢; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.

HERA. (Leedsi.) Creamy white petals, star-shaped and deeply frilled cup of creamy white with a dainty edging of jight primrose; very pretty. 3 for 40¢; $1.30 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.

JOHN CAIRNS. (Yellow Trumpet.) A nice newer introduction, color deep yellow, long stems, good grower. 3 for 60¢; $2.00 per doz.

EXHIBITION COLLECTION NO. 3

Francisca Drake Olympia Red Guard

Glorious Golden Sceptre John Cairns

Red Hussar Carlton Red Cross Mrs. E. H. Krelage

Teach oO varieties! JOnbulbs) meee tiene tenis ae $1.50

Seach of lOsvarieties (30) DULDS)) etctaaiatte ae hie tars 4.25

6 each of 10 varieties (60 bulbs) ............... Rialates 8.25

LADY DIANA MANNERS. (Barri.) A very striking flower, with broad, pure white perianth and widely expanded yellow crown, broadly margined with deep red. 3 for 50¢; $1.50 per doz.; $11.00 per 100.

LUCINIUS. (Incomparabilis.) A deep golden yellow flower of unusually good form. A long laster, blooms late. 3 for 35¢; $1.25 per doz.; $9.50 per 100.

MAGNIFICENCE. (Yellow Trumpet.) Giant yellow trumpet, opens very early. Heavily frilled at brim of trumpet, deep golden color. 3 for 70¢; $2.20 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

MRS. R. O. BACKHOUSE. (Leedsi.) The well-known pink daffodil. Perianth ivory- white; long trumpet, apricot-pink, fringed edge. Each 50¢; 3 for $1.40; $5.50 per doz.; $40.00 per 100.

MRS. E. H. KRELAGE. (Trumpet.) The most popular all white trumpet daffodil. 3 for 60¢; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.

MRS. NETTE O'MELVENY. (Short-crowned leedsi.) A dancing daffodil with pure white

petals and cup of clear lemon-yellow, with orange picotee; in every way a delightful flower. 3 for 35¢; $1.25 per doz.; $9.50 per 100.

MRS. PERCY NEALE. (Leedsi.) A giant flower in its class, petals white, with large primrose cup, very fine. 3 for 80¢; $2.75 per doz.

NOBILITY. (Leedsi.) A large white flower with flat yellow crown, edged with orange in cool weather. 3 for 40¢; $1.30 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.

ORNATUS. (Poeticus.) A tall, graceful flower, white with a scarlet eye, the earliest poeticus. 3 for 35¢; $1.25 per doz.; $9.50 per 100.

PHYLLIDA. (Leedsi.) A giant in its class, white petals with a primrose cup, quite at- tractive. 3 for 40¢; $1.25 per doz.; $9.50 per 100.

RED CROSS. (Incomparabilis.) An extra large, strong flower, opening flat; primrose perianth and well-shaped cup of medium length and orange color. A splendid exhibition variety. 3 for 40¢; $1.45 per doz.; $11.00 per 100.

RED GUARD. (Tazetta.) Apricot tinged petals, orange cup, two on a stem, a beautiful flower. 3 for 50¢; $1.75 per doz.

RED HUSSAR. (Double.) A handsome flower, rich orange and yellow, spectacular in apoearance. 3 for 70¢; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.

SCARLET ELEGANCE. [Incomparabilis.) One of the finest newer red cups. Beautiful coloring, perianth deep yellow, cup deep orange-red, a large flower for its type. 3 for 70¢; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.

SPRING GLORY. (Trumpet.) Pure yellow trumpet, white perianth, excellent stem, always free blooming. 3 for 50¢; $1.80 per doz.; $14.50 per 100.

CONNOISSEUR COLLECTION NO. 4

Campernel Plenus Mrs. Percy Neale Daphne Dick Wellband Lady Diana Manners Actaea Scarlet Elegance Beersheba Mrs. R. O. Backhouse

Magnificence 1 each of 10 varieties (10 bulbs) 3 each of 10 varieties (30 bulbs) 6 each of 10 varieties (60 bulbs)

PAPERWHITE NARCISSUS. For growing indoors. 3 for 35¢; $1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.

DUTCH iRIS. (Bulbous.) (For outdoor planting only.) (Require some protection in northern states.)

BRONZE QUEEN. Very beautiful shade of bronze. Highly recommended. 85¢ per doz.; $6.00 per 100.

IMPERATOR. Rich dark blue. Very large. 60¢ per doz.; $4.50 per 100. YELLOW QUEEN. Soft clear yellow. 60¢ per doz.; $4.50 per 100. WHITE EXCELSIOR. Rich snow-white. 70¢ per doz.; $5.00 per 100. DUTCH IRIS MIXED. 40¢ ner doz; $4.50 ner 100

FINEST SELECTION OF LARGE BEDDING HYACINTHS Prices, all varieties, 25¢ each; $2.60 per doz.; $19.50 per 100. JAN BOS. The finest brilliant scarlet hyacinth, very early. QUEEN OF THE PINKS. One of the finest. A beautiful pink. BISMARCK. Bright blue, very fine for forcing in pots. KING OF THE BLUES. Dark blue, splendid form. Very fine. L’INNOCENCE. Pure white, extra fine large bells. CITY OF HAARLEM. Golden yellow. The purest and finest yellow hyacinth.

COLLECTION OF HYACINTHS: 1 each of the above 6 colors ............... $1.40 3 each of the above 6. colors 4..........1... 3.70 gneach«otethe yabove 6 colors a)scatnee.. 2). 6.00

MIXED HYACINTHS: $2.40 per doz.; $18.50 per 100. “The hyacinths | bought from you last year were lovely,'' writes Mrs. H, C. Durney of Secane, Penna.

LARGE FLOWERING CROCUS FROM HOLLAND Prices, all varieties, 40¢ per doz.; $2.40 per 100. YELLOW GIANT. The most popular variety. KATHLEEN PARLOW. Pure white, delicate and pretty. REMEMBRANCE. Sky-blue, rich flowering. STRIPED BEAUTY. Dark striped, striking. MIXED CROCUS. 25 for 50¢; $1.90 per 100.

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Mice whose members all have white petals with pink, white, or - yellow trumpets or cuns. (Some Run 5 ny Leedsii have smali crowns or cups.)

Carlton.A giant variety of the Theomparabilis class.

River’s Edge Flower Farm Nuttall, Virginia

Your Reward for Ordering Early

If your order is selected from this price list, mailed us before July 8, 1948, and accompanied by remittance in full, you may deduct TEN PER CENT cash discount from our list prices except in ordering daffodils by the bushel or peck. For early orders of these you will receive a premium of three Scarlet Elegance daffodil bulbs with each order.

Please save price list for fall use. No other list will be issued this year.

PROM OUR GARDENING FRISNDS

. York Co., Penna. Dear Mrs. Hopkins: Sept. 24, 1947

Enclosed find check for $4.50, for which please send me a peck of your mixed daffodil bulbs, ten or more varieties.

I use them for naturalizing in a steep, wooded hillside which I am making into a rock garden. The rocks grew there, and the bulbs I ordered from you last fall were put there, but there is still room for plenty more. They bloomed beautifull oe last spring, made quite a show. So much so that some appreciative soul visited the place one night and stole about one fourth of ne best ones, dug them out bodily. I hope for better luck with my present order, and I am thinking strongly of augmenting my eardening equipment with a few booby traps, plus barbed wire.

r Yours truly, Mrs. K. K. Schulte

Dear Mrs. Hopkins: Greenville, Tennessee

As my hobby is flowers, I would Like to have 50 many of . your bulbs. I know they are fine, but I. have plat nted so much of my garden space guess I will just take a peck of jonquils “King Alfred”. I have some very fine ones. My second choice would be Olympia. I have visited the Virginia gardens and enjoyed them so much. Wild you please send my jonquils av once? I have my ground ready.

Yours truiy, (ims. Robert C. Bird. Sr.

Houston, Texas Dear Mrs. Hopkins: | Septi iz. ea?

Please send me the seven-variety mixture (one peck). I will appreciate it if you will send them as soon as possible. The peck I got from you last year were certainly an eyeful. They cer- tainly were admired by all. Thanking you kindly,

Yours trulve, Tires aA ored Lenesfeld

Dear: Sir: Vinthrop, Maine | Would you please send me one half bushel of Cte eta bulbs

as advertised in August Flower Grower. ™nclosed is check for $7.75.

I am going to naturalize these bulbs in a grove of white Dirches)

beside a lake. Thank you. - Yours truly; Mrs. Pauit H. Bailey ©

WE are grateful to I'rs. W. Bryan Moore of Wadesboro, MN. C. for send- ae us a clipping from a Charlotte, N. C. newspaper, which shows an ractive picture of Mrs. Moore amid a large planting of naturalized daffodils. The clipping says in part, "The beautiful Moore home is so situated that it overlooks the sea of daffodils which almost com- pletely surrounds the house......Sixty out-of-town guests were in- vited for lunch yesterday to see the blooms at their height. Guests ei who had visited Holland said that this was ae more DeautLiy lh (than a) dae anything they had seen in that country, which is famous for bulbs!" RO

Mrs. Moore writes us, "I thought you might be interested in seeing er ne 2 what I have done with your deffodils. I plant them ina grove of ‘pines. ’ Out of the 200,000 I have planted, I have eit 80, O00 from Be ee