Daffodils (narcissi), the iconic harbingers of spring, are inexpensive and deerproof, and you can never have too many. If you can't choose from the hundreds of varieties available, order John Scheepers's handpicked Gold Medal Narcissus Mixture for northern gardens (zones 3 to 8, 25 for $15.50) or Gold Medal Southland Narcissus mix for southern gardens (zones 8 and higher, 25 for $17.75). You'll get a variety of daffodils that look good together but bloom at different times over several weeks.

To Buy: 860-567-0838, www.johnscheepers.com; minimum order is $35. To find out which zone you live in, go to www.bulb.com.