ALL ABOUT DAFFODILS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XVLI, Issue 10, 6 September 1911, Page 38

ALL ABOUT DAFFODILS.

(By Mr. Robert Sydenham.) Any pamphlet, catalogue, or book from the pen of Mr. Sydenham is certain to be interesting, and the one under notice is no exception. One thing w(? have always noted in connection with Mr. Sydenham's productions is their originality. "All About Daffodils” is written in a chatty way, giving one the impression you are having a yarn with the author on the subject. The little book gives the new classification of narcissi adopted by the R.. 11.5,, and also a detailed descriptive list of over a. thousand varieties. A very important matter to men with small means is the matter of prices, and the author gives his opinions freely on the merits and values of many varieties. What must Jiave cost the author an immense amount of labour is the details he gives regarding the size of the flowers described. This is given in inches opposite each variety, so that on referring to this work one can get at a glance tin* size of the perianth, the length and breadth of the segments, and the length and depth of the clip or trumpet. and also the size across the mouth. We are quite sure this w'ork will be of much use to daffodil growers, and a source of great interest to all flower-

lovers. We congratulate the author on the production of such a readable and useful work. Orders for Mr. Sydenham’s book should be sent to Messrs. Champtaloup and Edmiston, stationers, Queenstreet, Auckland, who will have a supply at the end of September. Price, one shilling.