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Dreer's Autumn Bulb Lost. 



Daffodils. 



NARCISSUS-THE FLOWER OF LOVE. 



" The perfumed amber cup, which, when March comes, 

 " Gems the dry woods and windy wolds, and speaks 

 " The Resurrection." 



'HIS charming class of bulbs receives but 

 a small portion of the attention that it 

 merits, for to the Narcissus belongs ele- 

 gance of form, delightful perfume, 

 variety of coloring and a general attrac- 

 tiveness that makes it a rival of the 

 Hyacinth and Tulip. The neglect to which it has 

 been treated is due in large measure to ignorance 

 of its charms and abiding usefulness. Impatient 

 of winter's restraints, it follows closely the frost 

 line and vies with the Crocus and Snowdrop in 

 pushing its welcome flowers into the light long 

 before the Frost King has taken his final departure. 

 For planting on the edge of woods, among shrub- 

 ben-, on rockeries, or for planting in groups on the 

 lawn (leaving sufficient space between the bulbs 

 for the grass to grow, so that no bare spots will 

 occur), the Narcissus is invaluable ; it will be found 

 among the chief attractions of the spring garden, 

 and tends to make its surroundings more bright 

 and cheerful by its presence. 



To obtain satisfactory results, the bulbs should 

 remain undisturbed for three years at least, they 

 may then be divided and reset ; this does not 

 apply to the Polyanthus or Bunch Section which, 

 on account of its early starting, should not be 

 planted till very late, and the bulbs taken up 

 in spring after the foliage turns 3-ellow, and be 

 kept in a dry place till the following autumn. 

 South of Philadelphia this method will not be 

 necessary. 



When desired for forcing, treat same as Hvacinths. 



Narcissus Poeticus. °' 



Hoop Petticoat Narcissus on the edge of a wood. 



Hoop Petticoat Narcissus. 



A bold and shapely flower of a rich golden yellow color. It is a gem for pot culture and 

 edgings, and bears from 6 to 12 flowers to each bulb. A dry and sheltered situation suits it best. 

 7 cents each ; 60 cents per dozen ; $4.00 per 100. 



POETICUS SECTION. 



Poeticus. (The Poets' Narcissus.) Flower large, snow white, with beautiful cup suffused with bright 

 orange red, early flowering and fragrant. 



5 cents each ; 50 cents per dozen ; $3.00 per 100. 



Poeticus Ornatus. (Pheasant's Eye.) Pure white, rosy scarlet eye. Blooms earlier than Poeticus. 



6 cents each ; 60 cents per dozen ; $5.00 per 100. 



These sorts are excellent for forcing, and are certain to give satisfactory results. 



A.dd 15 cents per dozen to price of Narcissus when ordered to be sent by mail. 



