Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1898. 
Van Sion DarFopiv. 
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Offer of | 
NARCISSUS 
IN MIXTURE. 
For planting among shrubbery in 
unused corners or for naturalizing in 
grass, where they may remain un- 
disturbed for years, these are, without 
doubt, one of the best of the hardy 
bulbs, coming into bloom early and 
supplying an unfailing source for cut 
flowers. Both the single and double 
sorts deserve extensive planting in 
every garden. A suncu oF Mixep Narcissus. 
Single Varieties. Mixture does not contain the very cheapest 
sorts, and will be found very fine. 20 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $8 
per 1000. 
Double Varieties. A fine mixture. 20 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, 
$8 per 1000. 
If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per dozen for postage. 
Chinese Sacred Lily. 
(Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods.) 
The Chinese Sacred Lily (arcissus Orventalis) is the variety grown 
by Chinamen for decorating their temples or joss-houses on their New 
Year’s Day, which occurs in February. They can be readily brought 
into bloom by Christmas. It is very easily handled, bears pure white 
flowers with a lemon or orange cup, and, as it can readily be brought into 
bloom when grown in water, it will give a great deal of pleasure for a 
little outlay of labor. 10 cts. each, 3 for 25 cts., 90 cts. per doz. Orig- 
inal baskets of 30 bulbs, $2. If wanted by mail, add 8 cts. per bulb for 
postage. 
Japanese Bowls and Pebbles suitable for growing the above are 
offered on page 45. 
6 bulbs of one variety sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates. 
peculiarly their own. 
size and good shape. 
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SF DOUBLE DAFFODILS. 
No collection is complete without the double-flowering sorts. While 
not as attractive as many of the single varieties, they possess a charm 
They are excellent for forcing, and will thrive 
equally well in the house or open ground, being perfectly hardy. 
Van Sion (7Zelamonius plenus). The famous old Dutch Daffodil; a 
lovely shade of golden-yellow; flowers large and of fine form. Fine 
bulbs, 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $2 per 100, $18 per 1000. Extra 
selected bulbs, 3 for 12 cts., 40 cts. per doz., $3 per 100. 
Incomparable (Butter and Eggs). Orange and yellow; of large 
3 for 8 cts., 20 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 100. 
Orange Phoenix (Eggs and Bacon). Light citron and orange; an 
excellent flower for forcing. 3 for 12 cts., 40 cts. per doz., $3 per 100. 
Sulphur or Silver Phoenix (Codlins and Cream). Creamy- 
white, with pale sulphur centre, Considered the finest of the double 
sorts. 16 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 
Alba Plena Odorata (Poeticus 
plenus). Gardenia Daffodil. Double, 
pure white; verysweet-scented. This 
beautiful variety cannot be forced, 
but millions are grown in the open 
ground for supplying the cut-flower 
markets of Europe. It succeeds best 
planted on rather heavy soil, in 
partial shade, and where it will not 
suffer from lack of moisture. 3 for 
8 cts., 20 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, 
$8 per 1000. 
COLLECTIONS OF 
DOUBLE DAFFODILS. 
3 each of the 5 varieties, $0 75 
6 ce OF 103 5 sé 1 30 
12 oe ce By 66 2 50. 
= Se 
If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per 
dozen for postage. 
THE CHINESE SAcRED NARCIssus. 
