Preer^s Autumn Catalogue, 1903. 



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Polyanthus Narcissus. 



Narcissus Paper White 



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

 culture ; suitable f®r 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. 



Double Roman. White, with orange centre ; very fragrant. 4 cts. each ; 

 30 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 



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

 flower. 5 els. each; 40i cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 



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

 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per doz.; |2.50 per 100. 



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 cts. 

 each ; 25 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100. 



Paper White Grandiflora. An improved form of the Paper White. 

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

 (See cut.) 4 cts. each; 30 cts per doz.; $1.50 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. Large, pure, satiny white; beautiful. 5 cts. each; 40 

 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 



nixed Polyanthus Narcissus. 3 cts. each; 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 



Grandiflora. pe^' 100. 



Japanese " Imari" Lily Bowls 



Narcissus in Mixture. 



For planting among shrubbery, in un- 

 used corners, or for naturalizing in grass, 

 where they may remain undisturbed for 

 years, these are, without doubt, one of 

 the best 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.) 



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 1,000. 

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



$9.00 per 1,000. 



If loan ted by mail, add h cts. per dozen for postage. 



CHINESE SACRED LILY. 



(Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods.) 



This is the Narcissus Orietttalis, and the variety grown by Chinamen 

 for decorating their temples or Joss-houses on their New Year's Day, 

 which occurs in February. For the most part they are grown in water in 

 fancy howls, with just enough pebbles around them to keep them from 

 toppling over. (See illustration.) They can also be grown in pots in 

 soil, sand or moss; in fact, they usually do much better when grown in 

 this way than in water. 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 mak- 

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

 and are highly scented. J-c.rge bulbs, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. 

 per doz. Original baskets containing 30 bulbs, $2. 00. 



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



LILY BOWLS, for Chinese Sacred Lilies. 



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

 .attractive (see cut). To hold 1 bulb, 15 cts. each; for 2 bulbs, 25 cts. each; for 3 

 bullis, 35 cts. each. 



Imitation Cut Glass. To hold 1 bulb, 10 cts. each ; for 2 bulbs, 15 cts. each ; for 

 3 bulbs, 20 cts. each. 



PEoBLES) for filling Lily Bowls, 10 cts. per quart. 

 Lily Bowls and Pebbles cannot be sent by mail. 



COLLECTIONS OF 



Polyanthus Narcissus, 



3 each of the 8 named varieties, 70 cts. 



6 each of the 8 named varieties, 

 $1.25. 



12 each of the 8 named varieties, 

 $2.25. 



If Polyanthus Narcissus are wanted 

 by mail, add 10 cts. per dozen for post- 

 age ; single bulbs mailed free at prices 

 given. 



Chinese Sackisu Nakcissus. 



