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Polyanthus Narcissus or 

 Nosegay Daffodils 



Beautiful free-flowering, deliciously sweet scented flowers 

 of the easiest culture; suitable for forcing in soil or prepared 

 fibre or for growing in water in the same way as the Chinese 

 Sacred Narcissus. 



These Bulbs are imported from the South of France, and 

 are of exceptionally fine quality this season the growing cont 

 ditions having been very favorable. 

 Paper White Grandiflora. An improved large flowering 



form, and without doubt the easiest of all bulbs to grow 



in the house, either in soil, prepared fibre or water. We 



offer two sizes, as under: 



Selected Bulbs. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 

 100; $30,00 per 1000. 



Mammoth Bulbs. Of special value for growing in water. 

 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 

 per 1000. 

 Double Roman. White with double yellow centre; 



very fragrant. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 

 Gloriosa. A very pretty variety, with pure white flow- 

 ers, with rich orange cup. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; 



$8.00 per 100. 

 Grand Monarque. Fine large trusses of white flowers, 



with piimrose cup. 8 cts. each; 80 cts. per doz.; $5.50 



per 100. 

 Grand Soleil d'Or, A charming rich yellow flower, 



with deep reddish cup. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 



$10.00 per 100. 

 Mixed Polyanthus Narcissus. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; 



$5.00 per 100. 



Collections of 

 Polyanthus Narcissus 



3 each of the 5 named sorts, 15 bulbs $1 25 



6 each of the 5 named sorts, 30 bulbs 2 30 



12 each of the 5 named sorts, 60 bulbs 4 50 



25 each of the 5 named sorts, 125 bulbs 8 50 



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Campernelle Jonquils (offered on page 18) 



Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora 

 Grown in a bowl in water and pebbles 



Chinese Sacred Lily 



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



This is the Narcissus Orientalis, and is 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 bowls, with just enough 

 pebbles around them to keep them from toppling over. They 

 can also be grown in pots in soil, sand or bulb fibre, and if planted 

 on arrival (about October 1st) they wUl 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, 15 cts. each; $1.50 pet doz. Original 

 baskets, containing 30 bulbs, $3.25. 



Lily Bowls 



Very attractive, rich, deep green mat ware, which can also be 

 used for cut flowers. 



6 inches in diameter 60 cts. each 



8 inches in diameter. ....'... . . . .' ■. . 75 cts. each 



PEBBLES, for filling Lily bowls, 10 cts. per quart; 75 cts. 

 per peck. 



Bowls and pebbles cannot be sent by mail, but only by express 

 or freight, at customer'' s expense. 



Narcissus in Mixture 



Single Varieties. A splendid mixture, containing a great 

 many fine varieties, and sure to prod^lce satisfactory returns. 

 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 



Double Varieties. A very good mixture containing some 

 each of the various varieties. Excellent for planting for cut- 

 ting. 60 cts. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 



NOTE All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post, add 10 per cent.' 

 to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



