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Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1896. 



NARCISSUS or DAFFODILS. 



Narcissus Horsfieldi. 



Maximus (No. 6, Front Cover). " Hale's Vase of Beaten 

 Gold." Very large golden-yellow. The perianth is elegantly 

 twisted, giving the flower an extremely graceful appearance ; 

 the richest colored Daffodil. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., 

 $5 per 100. 



Figaro (No. 1, Back Cover). Beautiful variety of large 

 size, perianth lemon yellow, trumpet deep golden heavily 

 stained with orange-scarlet on the edge ; makes a fine cut 

 flower. 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $2. per 100. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



of the above Six 

 Superb Sorts. 



There are no hardy plants which have more points of merit than the 

 Narcissus. Perfectly hardy, growing and doing well in almost any and 

 every position, sun or shade, moist or dry. All conditions seem to suit 

 it, and every vacant corner in the garden, amongst the grass, under the 

 trees, etc., etc., could not be used to better advantage than by filling 

 with Narcissus. They are equally desirable for pot-culture for winter 

 flowering. 3 or 4 bulbs can be put into a 5-inch pot, and with the same 

 treatment as given to Hyacinths, the dull winter and early spring 

 months can be made bright with their exquisite gold and silver blos- 

 soms. But it is outdoors that Narcissus do best, and once planted need 

 no further attention, the clumps multiplying and giving larger and finer 

 results each year, and from an original planting of a few hundred bulbs 

 in two or three years may be cut thousands of flowers without missing 

 them. Within the past few years giant strides have been made in de- 

 veloping new and improved varieties. Our collection is made up of the 

 best in each class for all purposes. We would call special attention to 



DREER'S se s Ve f rb x DAFFODILS. 



This collection, so beautifully portrayed in colors on the cover of this 

 catalogue, is unequalled by any other six varieties in the entire list of 

 Narcissus, all being acknowledged leaders in tneir several classes for 

 strong-growing and free-flowering qualities, and equally desirable for 

 growing outdoors or in pots. This opportunity of securing these six 

 superb sorts at the low price offered should induce liberal plantings. 



Horsfieldi (No. 4, Front Cover). " The Queen of Daffodils.'' Mag- 

 nificent flowers of silver and gold ; flowers early ; fine for cutting. 

 10 cts. each, SI per doz., §6 per 100. 

 Emperor (No. 5, Front Cover). A royal flower; perianth prim- 

 rose, trumpet deep yellow. This variety attains the largest 

 size of any Daffodil. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. 

 Sir Watkill (No. 2, Back Cover). "The Giant Chalice 

 Flower " or " Big Welshman." The largest of all the me- 

 dium trumpet Narcissus; color pure deep yellow; extra fine. 

 20 cts. each, §>2. per doz. 

 Princess Mary (No. 3, Back Cover). Perianth creamy 

 white, broad and well imbricated ; cup pure yellow suffused 

 with orange. 20 cts. each, §2 per doz. 



1 Bulb each of the above 6 superb varieties for 75 cts., free by mail. 

 3 Bulbs " " " " " " " $2 00 " " " 



g «' " " ' '* " 3 50 By express at purchaser's expense. 



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Large Trumpet Varieties. 



Albicans. " The Great Spanish Daffodil." Perianth white, 

 large bold primrose trumpet changing to pure white, elegantly 

 fringed. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 



Bicolor Grandee. Flowers of the largest size, with broad 

 pure white petals and yellow trumpets. 15 cts. each, $1.50 

 per doz. 



Emperor. A magnificent flower; perianth deep primrose; 

 trumpet large, rich yellow. The finest Daffodil in cultivation 

 when grown in rich, moist, well-drained soil. 20 cts. each, 

 S2 per doz. 



Empress. Perianth snow-white, trumpet rich yellow, ser- 

 rated and flanged at the edges, large in outline, and of rare 

 beauty for cutting. 20 ct.i. each, $2 per doz. 



Golden Spur. Large, spreading full, deep yellow peri- 

 anth ; trumpet golden yellow. A charming, richly perfumed 

 flower, and one of the very best of the Golden Trumpets. 

 In favorable situations the flower stalks attain a height of 2 

 feet. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100. 



Henry Irving'. Remarkable for its deep yellow, imbri- 

 cated, wheel-shaped perianth and large trumpet of a lovely 

 golden yellow hue. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., §5 per 100. 



Horsfieldi. A royal flower as to size and color; perianth 

 pure white ; trumpet rich yellow. It comes into bloom 

 early, and is one of the very finest for ladies' wear. 10 cts. 

 each, SI per doz., $6 per 100. 



Incomparable, Single. Vellow, with orange cup. 3 

 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100. 



Maximus. " Hale's Vase of Beaten Gold." A grand 

 deep golden yellow flower. For cutting this variety is un- 

 excelled. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 



Add 10 cts. per doz. to price of Narcissus if wanted by 



mail. Single bulbs mailed free. 



Narcissus Maximus. 



I*riliceps. A magnificent flower, and one of the finest 

 specimens of the trumpet type. As a forcing variety it is 

 superior in everyway; perianth pale sulphur; trumpet rich 

 yellow. 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. 



Trumpet Major. A large and shapely flower of a rich 

 yellow color; an excellent sort for forcing or bedding. 3 

 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. 



6 sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates, 250 at 1000 rates, if of one variety. 



