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Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1897. 



Van Sion Daffodil. 



CHINESE 



SACRED LILY. 



Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, 



or 



Flower of the Gods. 



The Chinese Sacred Lily {Nar- 

 cissus Orientalis) 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. Original baskets 

 of 30 bulbs, §2 00. If wanted by 

 mail, add 3 cts. per bulb for postage. 



Japanese Bowels and Pebbles suit- 

 able for growing the above are of- 

 fered on page 45 



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 peculiarly 

 their own. They are excellent for forcing, and will thrive equally well in 

 the house or open ground, being perfectly hardy. 

 Vail Sioil {Telamonius plenus). The famous old Dutch Daffodil; a 



lovely shade of golden-yellow ; flowers large and of fine form. 3 for 



10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., §2 per 100, §18 per 1000. 

 Incomparable (Butter and Eggs). Orange and yellow; of large size 



and good shape. 3 for 8 cts., 20 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 100. 

 Orailg'e Plioeilix (Eggs and Bacon). Light citron and orange ; an 



excellent flower for forcing. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., §3 per 100. 

 Alba Plena Odorata {Poeticus plenus). Gardenia Daffodil. Double, 



pure white ; very sweet-scented. This beautiful variety cannot be forced, 



but millions are grown in the open ground for supplying the cut-flower 



markets of Europe. 20 cts. per doz., §1 per 100, §8 per 1000. 



Special Low Offer 

 of 



riixED Double 

 Daffodils. 



For planting among shrubbery or 

 in unused corners, where they may 

 remain undisturbed for years, these 

 are, without doubt, one of the best 

 of the hardy bulbs, coming into 

 bloom early, and supplying an un- 

 failing source for cut flowers; should 

 be planted extensively in every gar- 

 den either alone or with the single 

 sorts offered on preceding page. 20 

 cts. per doz., §1 per 100, $8 per 1000. 



Double Daffodils by mail, 5 cts. 

 per dozen extra for postage. 



Chinese Sacred Lily 



POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS. 



Beautiful, free-flowering, deliriously sweet-scented flowers, of the easiest 

 culture; suitable for forcing or for garden decoration. They bear tall spikes 

 of bloom, with from 6 to 20 flowers each. Bulbs planted in the open bor- 

 der in October and November stand the winter with slight protection 

 Early Double Roman. White, with orange centre ; very fragrant 

 i 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts, per doz., $2.00 per 100. 

 Grand Monarque. Crown a lovely primrose shade; a very effective 



flower 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. 

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



5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. 

 Grand Soleil d'Or. A charming rich yellow flower, with deep, red- 

 dish cup. Thousands of this variety are grown for sale in the London 



market. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., §2.50 per 100. 

 Paper White. The principal early forcing variety; snow-white. Can 



be had in flower from November to March with a little care, 3 for 10 



cts., 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100. 



Paper White, Large-flowered. An improved form of the Paper 



White. The flowers are star-shaped, very beautiful, and emit a delicious 



odor. 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $2 00 per 100- 

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



cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. 

 White Pearl. Large, pure, satiny white; beautiful. 5 cts. each, 50 



cts. per doz. 

 Mixed Polyanthus Narcissus. 3 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., 



$1.50 per 100. 



If Polyanthus Narcissus are wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per dozen for 

 postage ; single bulbs mailed free. 



Narcissus, Paper White Grandiflora, 



