The stars of the seasonal display in this garden are lenten roses and daffodils,  two of Marie's favorite. In fact, many who knew Marie equate her with daffodils. The middle lawn is home to multiple varieties, many which have been planted there since 1930.

From Marie's notebook:

Daffodils 1930,  bordering middle lawn from steps to large tree:

• Tresserve
• Lady Moore
• Sir Watkins 32
• Mme De Graaf 10
• Torch 30
• Lucifer 25
• *Hordese 32
• White lady 35

150 southern daffodils on left side of main steps:

• 50 proteus resurvus on right side of main steps
• 150 proteus ornatus around pool
• 300 proteus racurvis in hibiscus border

Daffodil 1934, border of Middle Lawn, starting with creek at left hand side:

• Cassandra 54
• Glory of Lisse 52
• Dante 55
• Cheerfulness 43
• Admiration 13
• Yolande 17
• Campernel f.p. 18
• Campernel single 8
• Whitewell 11
• Hera 6
• Arion 40
• Sparkler 36
• Mrs. Krilaye 18