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Polyanthus Narcissus 

 or Nosegay Daffodils 



Beautiful free-flowering, deliciously sweet scented flow- 

 ers 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. 



* T'hese Bulbs are imported from the South of 

 France, and on account of drouth this spring the 

 bulbs will not he as large as formerly. 

 Paper White Qrandiflora. An improved large flower- 

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

 grow in the house, eillier in soil, prepared fibre or 

 water. We offer two sizes, as under: 

 Selected Bulbs. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 



per 100; 

 Mammoth Bulbs. Of special value for growing in 

 water. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; 



Double Roman. Wliite with double yellow centre; 



very fragrant. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz. ; $5. 00 per 100. 

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

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



$8.00 per 100. 

 Grand Monarque. Fine large trusses of white flowers, 



with primrose cup. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; 



$6.00 per 100. 

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



with deep reddish cup. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz ; 



$15.00 per 100. 

 Mixed Polyanthus Narcissus. 8 cts. each; 8"> cts. per 



doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



COI.I.ECTIONS OF 



POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS 



3 each of the 5 named sorts, 15 bulbs f 1 40 



6 " " 5 " " 30 " 2 50 



12 " " 5 " " 60 " 4 75 



25 " «' 5 " " 126 " 9 00 



Campbrnelle Jonquils (offered on page 18) 



Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora 

 Giown 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 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, 20 cts. each; 

 $1.75 per doz. Original baskets, containing 30 bulbs, $4.00. 



I.II.Y BOWLS 



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

 be used for cut flowers. 



6 inches in diameter 60 cts. each 



8 " " " ; 75 " " 



PEBBLES, for filling Lily bowls, 15 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 produce satisfactory returns. 

 50 cts. per doz.; $3.25 per 100; $28.00 per 1000. 



Double Varieties. A very good mixture containing some 

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

 ting. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $82.00 per 1000. 



NOTE.-—A1I Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser payins 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. 



