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J.N. Hancock & Co.2 Jackson’s Hill Road, Menzies Creek VIC 3159

Telephone: (03) 9754 3328 Facsimile: (03) 9752 5877E-mail: HancocksDaffodils@pobox.com

Web: www.daffodilbulbs.com.au

Chromacolor (page 3)

Hancock’sDaffodils2010

Daffodils of Distinction since 1917

© J.N. Hancock & Co. 2009 (A division of Ashburner Family Trust ABN 89 613 754 910)2

Select your requirements from this catalogue or the Spring Bulb catalogue using the convenient order form enclosed. If unavailable, use a separate sheet of paper.

Minimum order of $35.00 applies. All orders are POST FREE within Australia. WA & QLD orders please add an extra $5 to cover Quarantine charges. Please include payment with order (Cheque, Money Order or Credit Card).

Bulbs may be ordered from this Catalogue until the end of the current bulb season (March 31, 2010). Please order early to avoid disappointment.

Post your order to:

J.N. Hancock & Co.Daffodils of Distinction2 Jackson’s Hill RoadMENZIES CREEK VIC 3159AUSTRALIA

Bulbs will be professionally packed and posted to you late February and March, 2010 in order of receipt.

Comprehensive Cultural Notes are included with each order.

See page 31 for classification of daffodils and explanation of the codes.

When you order daffodil varieties from this Catalogue, we will include a FREE gift of bulbs, specially selected for you, appropriate to your order.

FREE DURABLE PLANT LABELS:When ordering quality named daffodil varieties, you will receive a durable, quality plant label, free of charge, for each daffodil variety ordered. Once clearly labelled, the labels will identify your underground treasures.EXTRA PLANT LABELS:50 for $8.95, 25 for $4.95, 10 for $2.50

THANK YOU to all Hancock’s past customers for your support and a welcome to all new daffodil enthusiasts. Despite the generally dry conditions we have had rain exactly when we want it (when the bulbs are actively growing; June-September). Again this Spring we have had a marvellous flowering and expect bulb sizes to be tops again. The drought tolerance of Daffodils bulbs is proving to be unequalled. Happy gardening - the Ashburner family.

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INDEXBig & Bold Daffodils .................. 22 - 23Bright Cup Daffodils ................. 24 - 25Cottage Double .......................... 7Dainty-cup Daffodils ................. 30Double Daffodils ........................ 8 - 9Flat Cup Daffodils ..................... 26 - 27Fragrant Daffodils ..................... 32Frilled Daffodils ......................... 18Limited Release Daffodils......... 3Miniature Daffodils .................... 4 - 5Modern Pink Daffodils .............. 6Multi-flowered Daffodils .......... 10 - 11Pastel Daffodils .......................... 20 - 21Pastel Pink Daffodils ................. 21Pink Cup Daffodils ..................... 12 - 13Poeticus Daffodils ...................... 15Split-corona Daffodils ............... 16 - 17Sulphur Daffodils ...................... 19White Daffodils ......................... 14 - 15Yellow Daffodils ........................ 28 - 29

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This selection of newly released, high quality varieties, gives you a unique opportunity to be among the first to grow these daffodils in your home garden setting!

CHROMACOLOR: 2 W-P (front cover)An aptly named bloom. The striking spreading cup is intensely coloured and matures to a rich red-pink, broad ice-white petals. New import. Bred in USA. Mid.12 for $129.505 for $55.953 for $35.50, $12.95 per bulb

Tripartite

Strike a Light

Little Mallory

Puppet

TRIPARTITE: 11a Y-YAn unusual flower. The sulphur-yellow split-corona flowers are mini-sized and bourne in clusters of two or more per stem. Tall strong stem. New import. Bred in England. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

STRIKE A LIGHT: 2 W-YOOFree-flowering bright bloom. The wide-spreading orange cup has a yellow base; white petals. Flower in the farm’s naming competition. Bred by Hancock’s. Mid-early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

LITTLE MALLORY: 1 W-PA most appealing flower. The slightly flared trumpet is a delicate pink; surrounded by smooth white petals; strong sturdy stem. Bred by Hancock’s. Early-mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

PUPPET: 5 Y-OA rare colour combination for triandrus daffodils. Each stem has a number of nodding flowers of yellow and orange. Bred in the USA. Mid.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb

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YELLOW WINGS: 6 Y-YShowy nodding flower with a characteristic reflexed bright-yellow perianth and a slightly darker long trumpet. 20cm. Strong stem. Early12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb

These delightful small varieties hold a special fascination, with their bright miniature flowers dancing on short 10-30cm stems. Perfect for growing in the rockery or for a potted display.

W.P. MILNER: 1 W-WDelightful miniature with nodding flowers that open sulphur-yellow and quickly fade to cream. The trumpet is lightly serrated and slightly darker than the enclosing petals. 10cm. Early.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulbQuince

February Gold

W.P. MilnerTête à Tête

Jetfire

Small Talk

Yellow Wings

QUINCE: 12 Y-YA paler sibling of Tête á Tête with multiple canary-yellow flowers that are slightly dumpy and pendulous 15cm. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

TÊTE À TÊTE: 12 Y-YA dainty daffodil that is often multi-headed. Golden-yellow flowers of perfect shape and constitution. Very free flowering. 15cm. Early.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

JETIRE: 6 Y-OExcellent miniature with rich gold swept back petals and an orange cup. 15cm. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

SMALL TALK: 1 Y-YDelightful tiny golden-yellow trumpet daffodil. The long slightly flared trumpet is backed by star-like petals 10cm. Early-mid.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb

FEBRUARY GOLD: 6 Y-YMost appealing bloom with along deep-yellow corona and golden-yellow petals. Very long lasting. 20cm. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

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MINNOW: 8 W-YA tiny tazetta hybrid with many round, soft yellow blooms on each 15cm stem. Early-mid.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

TWEEDLE DEE: 5 Y-YAn attractive nodding, soft lime-yellow flower with up to three dainty trumpet florets on each stem. 25cm. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

Minnow

Surfside

Kaydee

Fairy Cup

Trim

Chérie

Rip van Winkle Segovia

CHÉRIE: 7 W-PMost charming bloom; one or two dainty perfumed florets with ivory-white petals and long, distinct, shell-pink cups. 30cm. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

SURFSIDE: 6 W-YA fetching flower with characteristic ice-white swept petals and a long lemon-yellow trumpet daintily frilled. Mid.5 for $55.953 for $35.50$12.95 per bulb

TRIM: 7 Y-OA dainty little flower with bright golden-yellow pointed petals and a rich orange cup. Scented. Mid.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

SEGOVIA: 3 W-YDistinctive miniature with milk-white broad petals and pale-lemon disc-shaped cup. 15cm. Late. 12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

FAIRY CUP: 5 W-YDelightful flower with one to three small pendulous flowers per stem, each with a dainty lemon cup and white petals. Late. 25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

RIP VAN WINKLE: 4 Y-YA quaint little double daffodil with starry yellow petals interspersed with layers of golden-yellow inner petals. 10cm. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

KAYDEE: 6 W-PA dainty, eye-catching bloom; glistening white reflexed perianth contrasts with the bell-shaped fluted cup of fiery, rich apricot-pink. 15cm. Mid-late.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb

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QUASAR: 2 W-PRRA magnificent bloom with a brilliant deep watermelon-red- pink flared long cup, serrated at the edge. Backed by a beautiful broad, smooth pure white perianth. Late.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb

SYNERGY: 2 W-PBeautiful bold flower with flared open, bowl-shaped crown of rich red-pink; broad pure white petals. Strong stem. Late. 12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb

The “thoroughly modern” red-pinks contrast brilliantly with the softer pink tones of older varieties. An eye-catching display with that ‘Wow Factor’.

Cool Flame

Chilli Belle

Freya

Synergy

Red Haven

Quasar

Precocious

COOL FLAME: 2 W-PA stunning flower with an amazing fluted crown of rich red-pink, complemented by the immaculate flat white petals. Strong grower. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

CHILLI BELLE: 2 W-RSuperb flower with a rich red-pink cup that is lightly ribbed and backed by polar white smooth petals. Strong stem. Early-mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

FREYA: 2 W-PAn exquisite flower. The long straight corona is a vivid flamingo-pink; the excellent round ice-white petals contrast delightfully. Tall strong stem. Early-mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

RED HAVEN: 2 W-RShimmering bloom with a deep red-pink pleated trumpet that has a serrated edge. The pure white petals contrast delightfully with the red trumpet. Mid.5 for $67.953 for $41.50$14.50 per bulb

PRECOCIOUS: 2 W-PStunning and extravagant. The overlapping white perianth is crowned by a large, heavily ruffled bowl of deep salmon-pink. Mid-late.5 for $55.953 for $35.50$12.95 per bulb

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COTTAGE MIXEDon page 13 of

Hancock’s Spring Bulbs catalogue.

YELLOW CHEERFULNESS: 4Y-Y

Very attractive double jonquil with several soft yellow perfumed florets on each robust stem. Long lasting. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

A selection of older, less formal, dainty double flowers of yesteryear. Ideally suited to the cottage garden.

WHITE MARVEL: 4 W-WUnique double triandrus with two or three beautifully formed, rich silvery-white, double florets with feathery petaloids. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

Van Sion

Yellow Cheerfulness

Wilf Carter

Twink

White Marvel

Feu de Joie

Lune de Miel

FEU DE JOIE: 4 W-YRROpen, ‘fly-away’ double. The long, narrow, white and yellow petals are interspersed with short brilliant scarlet-orange petals. Mid.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

LUNE DE MIEL: 4 W-WWOAn attractive, open bloom with ‘fly-away’ petals of white and apricot-orange, interspersed with short yellow petals. Stiff wiry stem. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

VAN SION: 4 Y-YA very old and popular garden variety. Golden-yellow petals are tightly packed and flecked with green. Specially selected for vigour & health. Early.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

WILF CARTER: 4 Y-OAn appealing, large open double with long yellow petals interspersed with bright orange petaloids of similar length. Tall, strong stem. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

TWINK: 4 Y-OOld-style double; ruffled orange petaloids nestle at the base of cream starry petals. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

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MIXED DOUBLESon page 12 of

Hancock’s Spring Bulbs catalogue.

REPLETE: 4 W-PA spectacular daffodil; full double with pure white petals interspersed with masses of strawberry-pink inner petaloids. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

This magnificent selection is a joy to behold! They are worthy of a special place in your garden as each full head creates a superb long-lasting show.

WHITE LION: 4 W-WYYBeauti ful ta l l bloom; overlapping soft creamy-yellow outer petals with yellow and cream folds of inner petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulbKaos

Jersey Roundabout

Pronto

Wybalena

Cointreau

Replete

JERSEY ROUNDABOUT: 4 W-Y Superb large double bloom with layers of pure-white petals that are highlighted by yellow frilled segments. Early-mid.5 for $55.953 for $35.50$12.95 per bulb

PRONTO: 4 Y-OImmense flower with broad bright lemon-yellow petals interspersed with brilliant orange petaloids. Tall. Early.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

COINTREAU: 4 Y-OA striking, brilliant yellow double flower interspersed with beautifully frilled bright orange petaloids. Tall. Early.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

WYBALENA: 4 W-YOutstanding bloom. Each layer of firm white petals is interspersed with striking, frilled petaloids of pale yellow. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

White Lion

KAOS: 4 Y-OLarge striking double bloom. The lemon-yellow petals with a centre of bright orange-red are interspersed with lemon-yellow petaloids. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

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GAY SONG: 4 W-WLarge, magnificent, perfumed bloom with a full head of glistening, pure white petals, faintly touched palest lemon in the centre. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

EASTERTIDE: 4 Y-YT h e f u l l e s t d o u b l e imaginable. Layers of mid-yellow petals with masses of deep-yellow petaloids. Mid-late.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb

MANLY: 4 Y-OAn immense, striking full bloom with masses of elegant layers of creamy-yellow petals highlighted with apricot-orange inner segments. Perfumed. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

MadisonPink Paradise

Gay Cavalier Camellia

Gay Song

Irani

Manly

Delnashaugh

Eastertide

MADISON: 4 W-ODelightfully perfumed double bloom. The elegant layers of white petals complement the apricot-gold frilled centre. Mid-late.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb

PINK PARADISE: 4 W-PFree flowering, sumptuous double. The ice-white perianth is layered with ruffled petaloids of deep pink. Strong stem. Late.5 for $91.753 for $56.75$19.95 per bulb

GAY CAVALIER: 4 Y-OAn excellent bloom with rows of rich yellow petals complemented by bright orange segments within the folds of the full head. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb.

CAMELLIA: 4 Y-YA most elegant double bloom with layer upon layer of soft yellow petals forming a full round flower of great substance. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

IRANI 4 W-YA very round, smooth flower of pure white interspersed with central small primrose-yellow petaloids. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

DELNASHAUGH: 4 W-PMagnificent large double bloom; layers of creamy-white petals: deep pink and white petaloids. Late. 5 for $55.953 for $35.50$12.95 per bulb

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MORE JONQUILSon page 12 & 15 of Hancock’s Spring Bulbs catalogue.

These varieties deserve a special place in your garden. Varying in colour, perfume, flowering time. They are also very good for coastal and warmer areas.

LITTLE HOBO: 8 W-RDelightfully perfumed bunch of up to twelve flowers on each tall, strong stem. Pure white petals and perfect cups of brightest orange. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

PIPIT: 7 Y-WDistinctive reverse-bicolour true jonquil. Two to three flowers of soft lemon per stem, the crown quickly matures to ice-white. The petals are slightly swept back. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

Intermedius

Grand Monarch

Pipit

Glorious

Golden Dawn

Matador

Little Hobo

INTERMEDIUS: 10 Y-YSweetly scented old-fashioned jonquilla species. Many neat, deep yellow florets per stem. 20cm. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

GRAND MONARCH: 8 W-YHighly perfumed; very large round bunch of up to ten white-petalled florets with butter-yellow cups. Tall. Robust. Early-mid.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

GLORIOUS: 8 W-RAttractive, up to four florets per stem; each dainty floret has white petals and a dark red-orange eye, with a touch of ruby. Early-mid. 25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

GOLDEN DAWN: 8 Y-OA bright, sweetly perfumed jonquil; each floret has butter-yellow petals and brilliant orange cups. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

MATADOR: 8 Y-OMuch admired and alluring flower with 4-5 florets per stem of yellow petals with bright orange cups. Richly perfumed. Tall. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

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HIGHFIELD BEAUTY: 8 Y-YYOSeveral extra-large florets per stem, each with sulphur-yellow petals and an orange rimmed yellow cup. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

Sir Winston Churchill

Pleiades

Highfield Beauty

Geranium

Moon-fairies

Cheerfulness

Halvose

Aspasia

Jaune à Merveille

SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL: 4 W-OMulti-headed, fragrant double. Each floret has firm white outer petals with mixed white and tangerine gold inner petals. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

CHEERFULNESS: 4 W-WPerfumed double ‘jonquil’. Up to four small, double creamy-white florets per stem. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

HALVOSE: 8 Y-ODelightful tazetta, The colour of the brick-red cup suffuses the surrounding yellow petals. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

ASPASIA: 8 W-YAttractive bunch of 3-4 dainty blooms, each with white petals and beautiful soft yellow cups. Tall, strong stems. Late.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

JAUNE À MERVEILLE: 8 Y-YYOSweetly scented; each floret has a lemon-yellow perianth and a darker yellow eye. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

PLEIADES: 8 W-YImpressive, perfumed bunch of large florets with flat, white petals and soft, yellow cups. Tall, strong stem. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

MOON-FAIRIES: 7 Y-YLong-lasting show variety with one to three dainty blooms per stem; good, clear mid-yellow perianth and neat, deeper yellow cup. Perfumed. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

GERANIUM: 8 W-OTall, strong stem carries sweetly-scented blooms with round, white petals and vivid red-orange cups. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

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These daffodils, each with white petals and varying shades of pink corona, add a touch of elegance to your Spring garden. They give you a colour selection that is a complete departure from the traditional yellows and oranges, and they are just as easy to grow.

EXPLANATION OF CODES on page 31

Claudia

Silk Sonata

Ethel Breen

Megan

Greta

Major Mitchell

Restless

CLAUDIA: 1 W-PAn eye-catching bloom. The elegant narrow, coral-pink trumpet has a pretty fluted edge backed by creamy white flat petals. Tall. Early.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

SILK SONATA : 2 W-PSpectacular, top quality bloom. A rich strawberry-pink, vase-shaped cup flares to an attractive frilled and ruffled edge, white petals. Early.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

MEGAN: 2 W-PA beautiful eye-catching bloom with a larger open cup of vibrant bronze-pink with a scalloped edge, flat milky white petals. Tall, strong stem. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

ETHEL BREEN: 2 W-POutstanding bloom with a pure white flat perianth and an elegant long trumpet-cup of delightful peach-pink, serrated at the edge. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

MAJOR MITCHELL: 2 W-PStriking bloom with pure-white widely spreading petals. The straight long cup is wider at the mouth and is an even mid-pink colour. Early-mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

GRETA 2 W-PA magnificent bloom with a long, expanded and pleated well-ruffled cup of deep flamingo-pink; white petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

RESTLESS: 2 W-PA magnificent exhibition bloom with a beautifully flared cup of delicate baby pink matched with broad white petals. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

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MIA: 2 W-PAlluring flower with pure-white perianth and a funnel shaped cup that is slightly flared that opens yellowish maturing to deep-pink. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

CONFECTION: 2 W-PStunning decorative bloom with an almost flat crown of soft salmon, paler at the base. Large white round petals. Mid-late.12 for $ 79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb

KEVIN WISE: 2 W-PA glamorous bloom. The large, open fluted rose-pink cup has an amazing heavily frilled edge; round white petals. Tall. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

Swing Time

Gaily Clad

Mia

Savage River

Confection

Faith

The DuchessDame Edith

Kevin Wise

SWING TIME: 1 W-PBeautiful exhibition bloom with a long formal true-pink trumpet that has an elegant expanded mouth, broad pure-white petals. Mid-late.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb

GAILY CLAD: 2 W-PSpectacular flower with a large flat buff-apricot fluted cup which matures to pink with ivory white petals. Tall long-lasting Early-mid.5 for $55.953 for $35.50$12.95 per bulb

SAVAGE RIVER: 1 W-PImpressive bloom with smooth white perianth and a deep rose-pink long trumpet, gently flared at the end. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

THE DUCHESS: 1 W-PLarge elegant bloom with a striking long flared and fluted trumpet which is the softest pink; round white perianth. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

FAITH: 2 W-PA spectacular bloom. The deep rose-pink crown is widely f lared and complemented by a broad white perianth. Late.12 for $ 79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb

DAME EDITH: 2 W-PAn exquisite flower. The delightful, shell-pink cup has a neat ruffled edge; pure white, flat petals. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

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ASTO: 11a W-WA most beautiful bloom which opens cream then matures to pure-white. The flared split-crown forms a round centre. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

HAIL STORM: 2 W-WAn immense bloom with the purest white petals. The ivory-white trumpet opens palest lemon. Tall. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

AUTUMN FLOWERING BULBS in Hancock’s Spring

Bulbs catalogue.

White daffodils are very elegant flowers adding a touch of sophistication to your Spring display. The ‘white’ colour can vary from rich cream to brilliant white, with some varieties changing from cream to white with maturity.

Mawson

Tumbiumbi

Asto

Ice Follies

Hail Storm

Fine Style

Bliss

MAWSON: 2 W-WImposing large bloom. The ice-white petals surround a flared corona of cream that quickly matures to pure-white. Tall strong stem. Early.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

TUMBIUMBI: 1 W-WLarge striking white bloom with broad petals. The long straight trumpet has an evenly fluted edge. Tall, strong stem. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

FINE STYLE: 2 W-WPurest white bloom which has a graceful, vase-shaped, flared cup with a scalloped edge and a broad round perianth. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

ICE FOLLIES: 2 W-WEye-catching flower with large creamy-white petals and open frilled flat cup, opening lemon-primrose and maturing white. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

BLISS: 2 W-WAn old favourite with a large attractive flower. The creamy white long cup has a beautiful expanded frilly edge. Tall. Mid. 12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

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VERA LYNN: 2 W-WWYThe imposing, very flat open cup of parchment-white has a delightful, soft yellow frilled edge and complements the white petals. Tall. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

ORNATUS: 9 W-GYROld-world, scented bloom with snow-white petals and yellow button eye, rimmed red. 30cm. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

GAY SONG: 4 W-WLarge, magnificent, perfumed bloom with a full head of glistening, pure white petals, faintly touched palest lemon in the centre. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

Horace

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HORACE: 9 W-YORStriking; brilliant white reflexed petals. The small, very flat, yellow-orange eye is widely edged brilliant red. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

CALGARY: 4 W-WA stunning multi-headed double; multiple layers of white petals and petaloids are impressive. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

NEVOSE: 3 W-WShimmering show bloom with broad very smooth round petals. The shallow fluted crown is creamy-white. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

DACTYL: 9 W-YYRThe cr ystal l ine-white perianth is crowned by a large disc of yellow, banded with red. Scented. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

MARSEILLAISE: 9 W-GORAttractive small round flower with a flat orange cup neatly edged with bright crimson. Sparkling white petals. Scented. Late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

VERONA: 3 W-WSuperb large pure-white f lower o f exh ib i t ion standard. Flat small cup opens cream and matures to pure-white. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

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SPLIT-CORONA MIXon page 12 of

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LOVE CALL: 11a W-YOYA most striking bloom with pure, vibrant orange, flat split corona lying against pure white petals. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

SAFFRON QUEEN: 11a W-OA spectacular bloom, with a large decorative heavily ruffled split corona of bright persimmon-orange intermingled with a pure white perianth. Mid.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95,$7.95 per bulb

Daffodils with unusual but spectacular flowers. The trumpet or cup is ‘split’ into its six natural lobes which are spread back across the petals.

Velvet Soufflé

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Apricot Whirl

Love Call

Saffron Queen

VELVET SOUFFLÉ: 11a W-YBeautiful refreshing bloom with petals of soft creamy-white that are almost covered by the prominent velvety, custard-yellow split corona segments, lightly frilled at the edges. Vigorous. Early. 12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

DELTA: 11b W-OYWLarge decorative “butterfly” bloom. The yellow-striped wings are suffused with orange and white and cover the pure white petals. Tall. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

PICK UP: 11a W-OBright colourful bloom, the orange split-cup matures to a deep orange-red and lies flat over the pure-white petals. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

CENTANNEES: 11a Y-OA bold bloom of rich colour. Strong orange split-corona segments lie flat against the broad, yellow petals. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

APRICOT WHIRL: 11a W-PAn imposing large split-corona. The ruffled, apricot-pink centre almost covers the ice-white petals. Strong sturdy stems. Scented. Mid.5 for $91.753 for $56.75$19.95 per bulb

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PALMARES: 11a W-PEye-catching bloom. The deeply ruffled split corona of delightful, soft blushing pink spreads over the creamy-white petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

VALDROME: 11a W-YLarge, soft lemon-yellow corona is split into six beautifully ruffled segments which almost cover the creamy-white petals. Late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

SAFFRON QUEEN: 11a W-OA spectacular bloom, with a large decorative heavily ruffled split corona of bright persimmon-orange intermingled with a pure white perianth. Mid.12 for $79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95,$7.95 per bulb

PARISIENNE: 11a W-OLarge, decorative split corona of ruffled orange-persimmon, pure white perianth. Tall. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

Palmares

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Valdrome

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Burning Heart

Colorange

Parisienne

Hey Presto

SOVEREIGN: 11a W-OStriking bloom with well-formed whi te peta ls contrast ing with the mandarin-orange split-corona. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

SOHO: 11a Y-YA very bright, decorative bloom with rich creamy-yellow petals that cover the flat, deep golden-yellow split corona. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

EGARD: 11a W-YThe unusual biscuit-yellow split corona is ruffled and lies against the white petals. Long-lasting. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95,$3.75 per bulb

BURNING HEART: 11b Y-O/YEye-catching bloom; Star-like, semi-split-corona of yellow, brilliant orange and white, against the large, pure white petals. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

COLORANGE: 11a Y-OA stunning flower, the golden-ye l low peta ls surround the shimmering orange-peel coloured flat split-corona. Late.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb

HEY PRESTO: 11a Y-YYOAn eye-catching, compact flower. Yellow split corona with a banded orange edge that lies over pure-white petals. Strong stem. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

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ARTICOL: 11a W-YPPStriking decorative with a very frilled orange-pink split-corona with a soft lemon-yellow base and ivory-white petals. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

FLYER: 2 Y-YEye-catching citron-yellow flower. The split corona is so ruffled and pleated that it appears to be like a full double. Long-lasting. Mid-late.5 for $55.953 for $35.50$12.95 per bulb

BUDGET VARIETIESon pages 12 - 15 of

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Grown exclusively by Hancock’s, these modern eye-catching varieties are outrageously ruffled and frilled. They are strong growers and outstanding garden varieties.

Bazaar

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BluesFlyer

Articol

PERMISSIVE: 2 W-WEnthralling decorative bloom; the broad heavily frilled and spiculated trumpet matures pure white; broad white petals. Mid.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb

BERLIN: 2 W-YYOA most striking decorative bloom. The beautiful deep gold flat crown is edged with spectacular frilled pleats and swirls of brilliant orange; round yellow perianth. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

MODERN ART: 2 Y-OA large, eye-catching bloom. The round, soft lemon-yellow petals contrast with the magnificent, brilliant orange, heavily ruffled and pleated crown. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

BLUES: 2 W-OLarge striking decorative bloom, the spectacular yellow crown matures to apricot and is heavily and closely frilled, white rounded petals. Early-mid.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb

BAZAAR: 2 Y-OORA striking decorative, with a distinctive bright orange-red filigree edge flecked with white; lemon-yellow petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

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FISTRAL: 2 Y-WAn attractive bloom with an elegant expanded and scalloped lemon trumpet that matures to a glowing creamy-white, round lemon yellow petals. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

PISTAGIO: 2 Y-WHuge flower with a prominent trumpet that matures white with a light lemon-yellow serrated, flared edge against flat iced-lemon petals. Mid.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

These fascinating varieties all have very long-lasting f lowers. Each opens sulphur or lemon-yellow and as the flower matures the trumpet becomes white. Plant clumps of these where you can enjoy the colour changes as the flowers develop.

Sage Lady

Honeybird

Fistral

Beau Geste

Blimey

Pistagio

Spellbinder

SPELLBINDER: 1 Y-WWYLarge attractive sulphur-lemon bloom. The flanged trumpet matures white leaving a sparkling citron-yellow rim. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

SAGE LADY: 2 Y-WWY A gracefully shaped bloom which opens an attractive chartreuse-yellow then matures to a soft lime-yellow with a long white cup, edged yellow. Early.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

HONEYBIRD: 1 Y-WEye-catching, smooth, waxy uniform sulphur-lemon bloom; the trumpet matures white with a distinct honey glow. Tall. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

BEAU GESTE: 2 Y-WAn arresting large, long-lasting flower with sulphur-lemon petals. The trumpet matures white with an attractive rolled edge. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

BLIMEY: 2 Y-WAn elegant, well-formed bloom, opening a greenish lemon throughout . A maturity, the open pleated cup turns to pure white. Long-lasting. Mid-late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

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DAFFODILS FOR MASSING on pages 14-15 of Hancock’s Spring Bulbs cat.

ABEL TASMAN: 2 W-YMagnificent large bloom; striking, rich-gold crown with pleated edge, which spreads flat over the milk-white petals. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

BIG CHIEF: 1 Y-YA huge flower; the prominent deep-gold rolled and fluted trumpet is surrounded by soft lemon petals. Strong robust stem. Early.-mid12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

In every garden there is a special place for the softer, more subtle tones of this pretty selection. White or cream petals are complemented by varying styles of trumpet or crown in shades of lemon and yellow.

Echuca

George Bass

Moneymaker

A.B. Cashmore

Abel Tasman

Nimbus

Big Chief

ECHUCA: 2 W-YA distinctive garden flower with a large strong lemon yellow, flared trumpet with rolled and fluted edge and white petals. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

GEORGE BASS: 2 W-YA top quality decorative bloom; very frilled flat cup opens bright lemon-yellow, matures to apricot-buff; large, round milk-white perianth. Early-mid..25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

MONEYMAKER: 2 Y-YLarge impressive bloom with a beautifully flared and fluted vivid-yellow trumpet and soft lemon petals. Strong stem. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

A.B. CASHMORE: 2 W-YAn outstanding bloom; the striking large expanded frilled crown opens bright yellow, maturing to rich golden yellow; flat white petals. Early-mid. 12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

NIMBUS: 2 W-YA quality bloom. The soft lemon, long trumpet-cup is edged bright citron and beautifully flared and rolled back; flat milky white petals. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

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BIT O’GOLD: 2 W-WWYA large spectacular bloom. Broad, white perianth; a softest lemon, almost flat crown has a ruffled and scalloped edge of lemon-gold. Late25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

PLACID: 3 W-YA prize-winning bloom with an attractive fluted crown of glowing lemon-yellow and wide white petals. Tall. Late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

Euphony

Bit O’Gold

Cape Clear

Tryst

Memento

Billy Graham

Placid

Moondah

CAPE CLEAR: 3 W-YEye-catching bloom with brilliant white round petals and a striking bright yellow open flared cup. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

MOONDAH: 2 W-WWYA large, refreshing bloom. The white, wide-open ribbed crown has a distinct lemon-yellow frilled edge. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

TRYST: 2 W-WWYHandsome show bloom with ivory-white petals; the cream-yellow cup has a strong yellow edge. Scented. Tall. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

SeaChange

BILLY GRAHAM: 2 Y-PAn immense bloom of most unusual colour; broad bright lemon-yellow petals complement the deep true pink trumpet-cup. Late.12 for $ 79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb

MEMENTO: 1 Y-PAn elegant bloom. The slightly flared long straight trumpet of light pink with soft lemon petals. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

EUPHONY: 2 Y-YBeautiful bloom, with neat soft creamy-white trumpet and perianth. Perfect form. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

SEACHANGE: 2 Y-PStunningly pretty flower; bronze-pink vase-shaped trumpet with a slightly frilled edge, contrasts with a lime-yellow perianth. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

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OTHER SPRING FLOWERING BULBSin Hancock’s Spring

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WINCHESTER: 2 W-YYOA most striking decorative bloom with a large round flat fluted corona of brightest yellow with a fine orange rim and pure white petals. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

GAY VAGABOND: 2 W-YYOSpectacular large bloom. The flat, open pleated cup is a soft lemon at the base, gradually intensifying in colour to the orange-gold ruffled band. Large creamy-white petals. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

Give your garden a real lift with these magnificent varieties. Their huge flowers are a sight to behold and make a display which is sure to delight.

Highpeak

Glad Days

Bylgia

Giltol

Winchester

Gay Vagabond

Radiance

RADIANCE: 2 W-OLarge distinctively coloured decorative bloom with broad white petals and an open apricot-orange flat crown with an attractive rolled and frilled edge. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

GLAD DAYS: 2 Y-OLarge attractive, flower. Striking, open frilled, orange-gold cup. Bright yellow petals. Tall. Robust. Very early.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

HIGH PEAK: 2 Y-YYOHuge flower on a very tall, strong stem; glistening mid-yellow petals and large expanded clear gold cup frilled with deep orange. Early-mid. 25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

GILTOL: 2 W-YAn immense bloom with a large prominent bright yellow trumpet which has a neatly rolled, fluted edge; wide white petals. Tall. Early.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

BYLGIA: 2 W-YA huge garden flower. The pale yellow open flared trumpet has a decorative frilled edge. Large lemon-yellow petals. Strong, tall stem. Early.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

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WILD CARNIVAL: 2 Y-OA striking decorative bloom; spectacular, vivid orange flat bowl-shaped crown is very heavily frilled; bright-yellow perianth. Sturdy. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

SURAYA: 4 Y-OImpressive large full double. Layers of lemon petals are interspersed with bright orange petaloids. Tall. Late.12 for $59.505 for $27.953 for $16.95, $5.95 per bulb

GAY VAGABOND: 2 W-YYOSpectacular large bloom. The flat, open pleated cup is a soft lemon at the base, gradually intensifying in colour to the orange-gold ruffled band. Large creamy-white petals. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

PHAR LAP: 2 W-OA stunning bloom. The large flat cup is deepest old-gold, contrasting with white petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

Honkey

Matilda

Wild Carnival

Fan Tan

Sabine Hay

Striker

Skibin

Suraya

Phar Lap

HONKEY: 2 W-OHuge decorative bloom. The prominent, flat orange-yellow crown is heavily frilled at the edge; broad, creamy-white petals. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

MATILDA: 2 W-YYODecorative bloom with open fluted lemon-yellow cup edged orange; smooth white petals. Tall. Mid-late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

FAN TAN: 2 W-OOYImmense bloom with broad round cream petals and large open bowl-shaped crown of creamy yellow-orange. Late.12 for $ 79.505 for $32.953 for $21.95, $7.95 per bulb

SABINE HAY: 2 O-REye-catching, dramatically coloured bloom. The petals are flushed with orange with an orange-red cup. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

STRIKER: 2 Y-OA striking large flower. The wide sulphur yellow petals nicely offset the tangerine-orange flat cup that is delicately ribbed and frilled. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

SKIBIN: 2 W-OA huge bright bloom; pure white petals contrast with bright-orange goblet-shaped cup with a paler edge. Strong stem. Mid.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

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LOCH HOPE: 2 Y-RClassy and v igorous exhibition bloom. Intense orange-red small-cup is surrounded by thick, smooth golden-yellow petals. Mid12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

BRIGHT SPARK: 2 Y-OConspicuous daffodil with golden-yellow petals and a spreading orange cup that lightly frilled. Tall. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

These popular varieties have beautiful bright orange-red cups that contrast with the bright yellow or sparkling-white petals. They come in many shapes and styles for a varied, long-lasting and eye-catching display.

PREMIUM MIXESon pages 12-13 of Hancock’s Spring Bulbs catalogue.

Loch Hope

Bright Spark

Juanita

Bright Lass

Scorcher

Clockwork

Sunstruck

JUANITA: 2 Y-OHuge flower with an orange fluted open cup, ruffled and rolled at the edge with white flecks; large yellow petals. Tall. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

BRIGHT LASS: 2 Y-YOOEye-catching bloom with rich yellow petals and an expanded yellow cup with a bright deep red-orange frill. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

SCORCHER: 2 Y-OSpectacular bloom; large open, saucer-shaped cup is a vibrant scarlet-orange; rich yellow petals. Long-lasting; robust stem. Very early.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

SUNSTRUCK: 2 Y-OA colourful garden flower. The bright yellow petals surround an open, fluted tangerine-orange cup. Strong stem. Very early. 25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

CLOCKWORK: 2 Y-OA magnificent large flower of thick substance. Golden-orange flat petals surround an orange-peel coloured cup. Tall. Early.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

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FUSED: 2 Y-OAn exhibition flower; rich-yellow perianth; neat, brilliant-orange straight cup with a serrated edge. Robust stem. Mid.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

GLENFARCLAS: 1 Y-OUnusual bloom. The long elegant golden-orange trumpet has a neatly flared edge and flat, bright-yellow overlapping petals. Tall. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

HOGAN: 2 Y-OMagnificent bloom with rich deep yellow perianth and a large, brilliant orange straight cup with a serrated edge. Mid-late.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

Danger

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Titaan

Glenfarclas

Red Ember

Coppertone

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Hogan

DANGER: 2 Y-RStriking flower of intense colour. Very deep-red cup shaped corona with a broad golden-yellow petals. Strong stem. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

ALEX KOSMA: 2 Y-ROutstanding bloom; brilliant-red goblet shaped cup backed by bright-yellow flat petals. Tall. Early-mid.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

TITAAN: 2 Y-OA large striking bloom with a long prominent trumpet-shaped cup of brightest orange; wide yellow petals. Tall. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

RED EMBER: 3 Y-OBrilliant bloom with well-formed rounded petals of deep gold and a fiery red flat cup. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

COPPERTONE: 3 Y-RRemarkable flower with a flat pleated, orange-red crown and broad round, old-gold perianth that matures with a reddish flush. Tall. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

COLOUR PARADE: 2 Y-OEye-catching large flower with golden-yellow petals that surround a brilliant orange bowl cup that flattens at maturity. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

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FAT CAT: 2 Y-OAn immense decorative bloom with a striking, very wide, ribbed bowl-shaped crown of rich orange and broad round yellow petals. Tall, strong stem. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

JACKPOT: 2 Y-OA striking decorative bloom. The large, mid-orange flat cup is highlighted with an edge of orange; mid-yellow petals. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

These delightful showy varieties are a complete contrast to the traditional trumpet shape. Each one has the centre flattened into a most striking ‘disc’ often frilled, ruffled or pleated.

Fried Egg

Joseph Banks

Breakaway

Jackpot

Royal Applause

Fat Cat

May Muriel

JOSEPH BANKS: 2 Y-YYOLarge, bright, early flowering decorative bloom with broad, flat yellow petals; wide, golden-yellow, saucer-shaped cup has a fine orange band at the edge. Early.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

BREAKAWAY: 2 W-OMost unusual decorative bloom with a flat pleated crown of orange-cream and large white rounded petals. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

FRIED EGG: 2 Y-YYOA wonderful garden flower; large round primrose-yellow perianth; huge orange-yellow flat corona with orange rim. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

ROYAL APPLAUSE: 2 W-YYOAn immense bloom; striking large, flat pleated cup of bright orange-yellow, edged with a broad, orange band; creamy-white petals. Tall. Mid.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

MAY MURIEL: 2 W-YAttractive large flower with broad overlapping white petals and an enormous open frilled corona which matures cream. Strong stem. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

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ARTIST’S MODEL: 2 W-OOYBeautiful bloom, the vivid-orange flat cup has a distinct yellow band. White petals. Late. 25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

OURENE: 2 W-YYPA striking large bloom. Broad-white petals encircle the expanded mid-pink bowl-shaped cup which has a distinctly darker edge. Strong stem. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

SEPTEMBER CLOUD: 2 W-OSpectacular, large bloom. The serrated crown of apricot-orange lies flat against the creamy-white petals. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

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Truganini

September Cloud

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Lemon Flash

ROYAL APPLAUSE: 2 W-YYOAn immense bloom; striking large, flat pleated cup of bright orange-yellow, edged with a broad, orange band; creamy-white petals. Tall. Mid.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

QUARTERMAIN: 2 W-GYYShowy flower with white petals and a large, perfectly flat, pleated crown of canary-yellow. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

LEMON FLASH: 2 W-YAttractive, neat flower; refreshing snow-white petals and bright lemon-yellow flat disc cup with a fluted edge. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

TRUGANINI: 2 Y-OAn outstanding bloom. The huge yellow perianth backs the flat, apricot-orange cup with a ribbed edge. Tall. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

CRIMPELENE: 3 W-OSpectacular long lasting daffodil with glistening white petals and a brick-red flattened small cup slightly fluted. Mid-late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

QUICK TIME: 3 Y-OA good garden flower; flat disc crown of bright orange lays flat against the broad lemon yellow petals. Sturdy robust stem. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

OUTSIDER: 2 W-YYOStriking flower with rounded white petals. The flat yellow pleated open cup has a wide, tangerine-orange rim. Late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

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Hancock’s have been breeding new daffodils for gardens since 191728

MORE YELLOWSon pages 13-16 of Hancock’s Spring Bulbs catalogue

GOLDEN ROBIN: 1 Y-YStunning large early flower; thick golden-yellow petals surround a golden-yellow trumpet that has a lightly rolled and serrated rim. Robust and tall. Early.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

UPSHOT: 1 Y-YA classy, bright yellow flower with a neatly rolled, serrated straight trumpet and smooth petals. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

“A host of golden daffodils” the best starting point for every daffodil collection. This delightful selection offers a traditional display from late Winter right through to the end of September. Mass them in clumps or drifts.

Em’s Pride

Yornup Golden Robin

Dick Wilden

Upshot

Yvonne

Gigantic Star

GIGANTIC STAR: 2 Y-YA huge golden-yellow flower with a star-shaped perianth. The open trumpet has an attractive serrated edge. Tall. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

YVONNE: 2 Y-YOne of the first daffodils to bloom. A beautiful, old-gold vase-shaped open cup surrounded by bright yellow petals. Very early.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

EM’S PRIDE: 2 Y-YHuge decorative bloom. The flat, lemon-yellow perianth is almost covered by the magnificent, open pleated and scalloped gold cup. Early.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

YORNUP: 2 Y-YLarge flower with wide, pointed lemon-yellow petals; attractive open lemon cup matures bright orange-yellow. Very tall, prolific. Very early.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

DICK WILDEN: 4 Y-YAn attractive, large double flower with broad round primrose-yellow petals complemented by layers of richer gold inner petals. Tall. Early. 25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

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ECLATANT: 1 Y-YA huge bright golden-yellow decorative bloom. The prominent flared trumpet has a distinctive rolled and heavily scalloped edge; yellow petals. Early-mid.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

MARIEKE: 1 Y-YMagnificent rich golden yellow; huge open trumpet with rolled and ruffled edge. Mid.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

NIFTY: 1 Y-YVery neat and smooth golden-yellow bloom with slightly swept-back petals and a lightly frilled straight corona. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

Glissando

Ballade

Marieke

Camelot

Gold Convention

Eclatant

King SizeLauny

Nifty

GLISSANDO: 2 Y-YVery refined and smooth bloom. The neat short trumpet is slightly ruffled with golden-yellow slightly swept back petals. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

BALLADE: 1 Y-YHuge, bright yellow bloom; imposing, flared trumpet with fluted edge. Strong stem. Long-lasting. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

LAUNY: 4 Y-YSpectacular full double, mid-yellow petals with slightly deeper inserted tepals Strong stem. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

CAMELOT: 1 Y-YOutstanding fresh clear yellow bloom with an evenly serrated long cup and rounded petals. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

GOLD CONVENTION: 2 Y-YA large, consistent, deep golden-yellow flower of very round, flat smooth form. Tall, vigorous. Late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

KING SIZE: 11a Y-YEnormous bright golden-yellow flat-corona is heavily split and covers the yellow perianth. Tall. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

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Daffodils and other Spring-flowering

bulbs are dormant when conditions are

dry so they don’t need summer watering.

NEARULA: 3 W-REye-catching bloom; dainty frilled crown of intense cerise-red contrasts strongly with the smooth, pure white petals. Mid-late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

AMOR: 3 W-YYOA huge flower with creamy-white peta ls and an imposing, open yellow cup with a distinctive orange-red band. Late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

An extremely vigorous and easy care group of daffodils. They are often fragrant, tend to be later flowering and are favoured by show exhibitors.

POLAR IMP: 3 W-WA striking pure white small cupped bloom with a pleasing green eye. Excellent exhibition flower. Mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

Latin Fire

Mrs David Calvert

Polar Imp

Nearula

MRS DAVID CALVERT: 3 W-GRRImpressive bloom; white perianth contrasts with the saucer-shaped crown of blood-red with a green eye. Mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

LATIN FIRE: 3 W-YYOLarge flower with broad pure-white petals. The open bowl-shaped yellow crown is edged with orange-red Tall. Mid-late.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

GLAMOUR GIRL: 3 W-YYRA shimmering bloom of great quality. The disc-shaped yellow cup is delicately rimmed with deep-orange nestled amongst pure-white overlapping petals. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

Glamour Girl

AudubonAmor

AUDUBON: 3 W-WWPUnique, eye-catching exhibition flower; the open cream cup is edged with a wide band of vivid coral-red-pink; round pure white perianth. Early-mid.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

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SEE OUR GARDENIN SPRINGTIME

FARM OPEN

You are invited to visit our farm while the daffodils are in bloom from Friday 20th August until Sunday 26th September 2010. We are open daily from 11am to 4pm on weekdays and 10am to 5pm on weekends. Bus tours welcome (please book).

You will enjoy colourful and extensive indoor and garden displays, plus a huge variety of fresh cut flowers, potted daffodils and new exclusive collectors bulbs. Complementary tea & coffee. Picnic ground opposite.

ADMISSION FREE(Melways Map 124 E11)

By international convention daffodil varieties are classified by the following descriptive code;Number is for DIVISION or FLOWER TYPE

Div. 1 Trumpet DaffodilsDiv. 2 Large Cup DaffodilsDiv. 3 Small Cup DaffodilsDiv. 4 Double DaffodilsDiv. 5 Swan’s Neck DaffodilsDiv. 6 Cyclamineus DaffodilsDiv. 7 Multi-headed true JonquilsDiv. 8 Multi-headed TazettasDiv. 9 Pheasant’s Eye DaffodilsDiv. 10 Hoop PetticoatsDiv. 11a Split-corona DaffodilsDiv 11b Papillon Split-corona DaffodilsDiv 12 Other DaffodilsDiv 13 Daffodil SpeciesFLOWER COLOUR is described by letters following the Division Number. The first letter indicates petal colour. Additional letter(s) following hyphen indicate colour of trumpet or cup from the centre through to the edge. Colours are measured at maturity.Y: Yellow W: White or WhitishP: Pink O: OrangeG: Green R: Red

So an all yellow trumpet daffodil would code 1 Y-Y.

TIME OF FLOWERING

During the bulb dispatch season, (mid-February/March) you may purchase bulbs direct from the farm at Menzies Creek. For speedy service order in advance by phone.We are open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. Weekends by appointment.We will be pleased to be of help to you personally and assist with professional advice.

AUTUMN BULB PICKUPTRADING HOURS

Is shown after each description (can vary according to locality and season).

Very Early June and JulyEarly First half AugustEarly-Mid Last half AugustMid First half SeptemberLate Last half SeptemberVery Late October

2010 SHOW DATESCome and see the real flowers near you at;

Farm Display (Menzies Creek) Friday 20th Aug. to Sunday 26th Sep.Gardening Australia Expo (Sydney) Friday 27th Aug. to Sunday 29th Aug.Royal Adelaide Show Friday 3rd Sep. to Saturday 11th Sep.Royal Melbourne Show Thursday 16th Sep. to Sunday 26th Sep.Gardening Australia Expo (Melbourne) Friday 1st Oct. to Sunday 3rd Oct. Amor in display garden

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MORE SCENTEDon page 18-19 with

Multi-flowered Daffodils

An added bonus in beautiful daffodils! These varieties have a distinctive, violet-like fragrance which is strongest when the flower is freshly opened.

MISTY MOON: 3 W-WWOExquisitely dainty. The tiny flat white cup has a delicate rim of salmon-orange; pure white petals. Late.25 for $34.9512 for $17.505 for $7.95, 3 for $4.95

BO BO: 2 W-OOYA most alluring bloom, the brightest orange open-fluted corona is marked with a serrated, fine golden-yellow edge. Pure white petals. Sweetly scented. Late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

PORTRUSH: 3 W-GWWAttractive tall variety. The almost flat white crown with an alluring green eye is at the core of flat pure-white perianth. Orange-blossom scented. Late.25 for $59.9512 for $29.955 for $12.95, 3 for $7.95

FRAGRANT BREEZE: 2 W-YYOA strikingly large perfumed flower with a beautiful rich buff-yellow open flared crown, fluted at the edge; flat white petals. Mid-late.12 for $37.505 for $16.503 for $9.95, $3.75 per bulb

Portrush

Henry Hellyer

Bo Bo

Fragrant BreezeMisty Moon

Sweet Charity

Sorbet

HENRY HELLYER: 2 W-OLarge robust garden bloom; striking bright orange saucer shaped cup and broad white petals. Very tall strong stem. Early-mid.25 for $49.9512 for $24.955 for $10.95, 3 for $6.95

SWEET CHARITY: 2 W-YYO

An elegant bloom with a violet-like fragrance. The open bell-shaped crown of apricot-orange is broadly ruffled and fluted, backed by white petals. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

SORBET: 11b W-Y/OWStriking beautiful open-segmented corona has radiating spokes of cream, yellow and orange, with white petals. Mid-late.12 for $49.505 for $23.503 for $14.50, $4.95 per bulb

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