Breer's Autumn Catalogue, 1905. 



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Narcissus Paper Whitk Grandiflora. 



Narcissus in Mixture. 



Polyanthus Narcissus 



or NOSEQAY DAFFODILS. 



Beautiiiil, free-flowering, deliciously sweet-scented flowers, of the easiest 

 culture ; suitable for forcing or for growing in water in the same way as the 

 Chinese Sacred Narcissus. They bear tall spikes of bloom, with from 6 to 

 20 flowers each. Bulbs planted in the open border in October and Novem- 

 ber stand the winter with protection. 



Paper White. Snow white, fragrant flowers. Can be had in flower from 

 November to March with little or no trouble. 4 els. each; 25 els. per 

 doz.; §1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 

 Paper White Grandiflora. An improved large-flowering form of the 

 Taper White, possessing all the good qualities of that popular and easily- 

 grown variety, and which, on account of its larger flowers, is now the 

 principal forcing sort. (See cut.) 4 cts. each; 30 cts. per doz.; fil.75 

 per 100; ^15.00 per 1000. 

 Double Roman, Double white, with orange centre ; very fragrant. 4 



cts. each ; 80 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 

 Grand Monarque. Broad white perianth and primrose cup; a very ef- 

 fective flower; 5 cts. each; 40 ds. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 

 Grand Primo. Cup citron, perianth pure white ; excellent for cutting. 



r, cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $2. 50 per 100. 

 Grand Soleil d'Or, A charming rich yellow flower, with deep, reddish 

 cup- Thousands of this variety are grown for sale in the London mar- 

 ket. 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per dcz.; $2.50 per 100. 

 Staten General. White, with citron cup, fading to pure white. 5 cts. 



each ; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 

 White Pearl. Targe, pure, satiny white; beautiful. 5 cts. each; 40 



cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 

 nixed Polyanthus Narcissus. 4 cts. each; 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 

 pel 100. 



COLLECTIONS OF 



Polyanthus Narcissus. 



For planting among shrubbery, in un- 

 used corners, or for naturalizing in grass, 

 where they may remain undisturbed for 

 years, these are, without doukt, one of 

 the L)est hardy bulbs, coming into bloom 

 early and supplying an unfailing source 

 of cut flowers. Both the single and 

 double sorts deserve extensive planting 



in every garden. (See cut on page 14.) Japanese ■ Imaiu - I.ilv Bowls, 



Single Varieties. Mixture does not contain the very cheapest sorts, and 



will be found very fine. 15 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000. 

 Double Varieties. A fine mixture. 15 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; 



$8.00 per 1000. 



If wanted hv mail, addh cts. per doz. for postage. 



CHINESE 5ACRED LILY. 



(Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods, i 



This is the Narcissus 0?-ieHtalis, and the variety grown by Chin nnen 

 for decorating their temples or Joss-houses on their New Year's l)ay, 

 which occurs in February. For the most part they are grown in \i ater in 

 fancy bowls, with just enough pebbles around them to keep them from i > >p- 

 pling over. (See illustration,) They can also be grown in pots in soil, 

 sand or moss. We annually import from China a large quantity of the 

 finest quality bulbs, and if planted on arrival (about October 1st) they will 

 flower by Christmas, and a succession of flowers can be had by making 

 several plantings. The white and yellow flowers are borne in clusters" and 

 are highly scented. Large bulbs, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 ct.. per 

 doz. Original baskets, containing 30 bulbs, $2.00. 



If zmiuted by mail, add 3 cts. per bulb for postage. 

 LlLY oOVv LS, for Cliinese Sacred and Polyanthus Narcissus. 



Imari. Fine Japanese ware, highly decorated in red, blue, green, etc.; 



exceedingly attractive (see cut). To hold 1 bulb, 20 cts. each ; for 2 



bulbs, 30 cts. each ; for 3 bulbs, 40 Cts. each. 

 Imitation Cut Glass. To hold 1 bulb, 15 cts. each; for 2 bulbs, 20 



cts. each ; for 3 bulbs, 25 cts each. 



PEBBLES, for filling Lily Bowls, 10 cts. per qu.art. 



Lily Bozvls and Pebbles cannot be sent by mail, but only by express or 

 freight at cnstomei-'s expense. No charge for packing. 



3 each of the 8 named varieties, 70 cts. 



6 each of the 8 named varieties, 



.25. 



12 each of the 8 named varieties, 

 $2.25. 



If Polyanthus Narcissus are quanted 

 by 7)inil, add 10 cts. per dozen for post- 

 age. Single bulbs mailed free at prices 

 iven. 



Chinese Sacred Narcissus. 



May-flowering Tulips last longer and are better for cutting tlmn the early sorts. See pages 10 and 11. 



