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Breer's Autumn G atal ogue. 



1891 



MIXED HARDY NARCISSUS. 



For planting among shrubbery or in unused corners, the Narcissus is, without doubt, the best of the hardy 

 bulbs ; they come early into bloom, and make the garden and kvwn cheerful at a time when, without their 

 presence, all would look desolate. 



To obtain quick results, plant several bulbs quite near together, and intersperse the plantings liberally 

 between the bushes. They will amply repay their cost by giving beauty to what would otherwise be dead 

 and unattractive, as they bloom when the shrubs are dormant, and become lost to view at a time when their 

 presence would be undesirable. In good mixture, 50 cts. per dozen ; postpaid, 60 cts. per dozen : S3. 00 per 

 100 ; $20.00 per 1000. 



Polyantfylis Narcissus. 



PEERLESS BUNCH-FLOWERING, OR TflZETTA SECTION. 



All of these are useful for forcing : the one most used 

 lieing Paper White, of which hundreds of thousands are 

 annually imported. This section will grow as readily in 

 glasses as the Hyacinth, and with less trouble, as it is not 

 necessary to put them in a dark place for weeks. They 

 should be kept as cool as possible, however, to induce them 

 to make plenty of roots before the flower spike starts. They 

 are also charming for potting. 



Early Double Roman. AVhite with orange centre, very 



fragrant. 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per dozen ; $2.00 per 100. 

 Gloriosa. Richly stained orange cup. pure white perianth. 



10 cts. each ; SI. 00 per dozen. 

 Grand Monarque. Crown a lovely primrose shade, a 



very effective flower. 15 cts each : SI. 50 per 100. 

 Grand Primo. Cup citron, perianth pure white ; excellent 



for cutting. 15 cts. each : SI. 50 per dozen. 

 Grand Soliel d 'Or. A charming rich yellow flower with 



deep reddish cup. Thousands of this variety are grown 



in the Stilly Isles for sale in the London market. 8 cts. 



each : 75 cts. per dozen ; $5.00 per 100. 

 Newton . Large clusters of creamy white flowers, cups rich 



orange. 15 cts. each ; SI. 50 per dozen. 

 Paper "White. The principal early forcing variety : snow 



white with yellow crown. Can be had from November to 



March with a little care. 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per dozen : 



$2.00 per 100. 

 Paper White Grandiflora. An improved form of the 



Paper White. The flowers are star-shaped, very beautiful 



and emit a delicious odor. 6' cts. each ; 50 cts. per dozen ; 



$3.00 per 100. 

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



white. 8 cts. each : 75 cts. per dozen : $5.00 per 100. 



Add for postage 1 5 cts per dozen. 



1 * Paper V\ hite 'Grandiflora. 



GkiiAese Sacred Lily. 



Soy Sin Par. Joss Flower, or Plower of the Gods. 



The Chinese Sacred Lily ( .Narcissus 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. 



The style of the vase or dish may vary with the 

 taste of the grower, but should be about 3 inches 

 deep : into it put H inches of sand, and cover with 

 gravel to the depth of one inch : on this set the 

 bulbs and keep the dish full of water. It is not 

 absolutely necessary to put the bulbs in the dark, 

 but if kept shaded 'till the leaves begin to grow, 

 better results may be obtained. For a window 

 ornament they are unexcelled and lend to an in- 

 terior a cheerful aspect when all outside is frost- 

 bound and drearv. 

 20 cts each, postpaid : S2.00 per dozen, by express. 



