SUMMER AND AUTUMN CATALOGUE 
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POETICUS (AND OTHER VARIETIES) 
If by parcel poet add postage at zone rates; weight 1 lb. 
per doz., 6 lb. per 100. Single bulbs mailed free. 
BURIIIDGEI. (5) Perianth white, small pale yellow cup, 
edged scarlet; good for naturalizing in grass. Ht. 14 
in. Per doz., .40; per 100, 2.50; per 1,000, 22.00. 
CARTERS PARK FACE (Poetlcus). (5) Bold overlapping 
stout perianth, large eye with orange-scarlet rim; with- 
out doubt one of the finest in this section. The entire 
stock of this beautiful variety is held by our house. 
Each, .30; per doz., 3.00. 
Carters Early Flowering Poets 
CARTERS EARLY FLOWERING POETS. (4) Superb 
early variety, pure white perianth, scarlet-edged eye; 
strongly recommended for either forcing or naturalizing. 
Ht. 15 in. Per doz., .35; per 100, 2.25; per 1,000, 20.00. 
KING EDWARD VII (Poetlcus). (5) Large showy flower 
of good substance; bold eye edged carmine red. Ht. 10 
in. Per doz., .75; per 100, 5.00; per 1,000, 45.00. 
ORNATCS (Poeticus). (4) Perianth pure white, eye edged 
orange scarlet; one of the best known and most reliable 
varieties in this section. Ht. 14 in. Per doz., .35; per 
100, 2.25; per 1,000, 20.00. 
PHEASANT EYE (Poeticus Recurvus). (5) Reflexed pure 
white perianth, eye edged orange-scarlet; well known 
for its sweet perfume, extremely free blooming, good for 
naturalizing in grass and for cutting. Ht. 15 In. Per 
doz., .30; per 100, 2.00; per 1,000, 18.00. 
POETAKTJM (Poeticus). (5) Pure white perianth, orange- 
scarlet eye; fine large showy flower. Ht. 15 in. Per 
doz., .40; per 100, 3.00; per 1,000, 25.00. 
POETAZ NARCISSUS 
A new and distinct race of Narcissus, being the result of 
crossing Poeticus with selected varieties of Narcissus Poly- 
anthus; they have the robust habit of the Polyanthus, 
bearing trusses of fine, large, and sweet-scented flowers, 
Carters Poetaz White 
and combining the hardiness of the Poetlcus Ornatus. 
They will force splendidly, and for bedding and cutting 
are unequalled. 
If by parcel post add postage at zone rates; weight 1 lb. 
per doz., 8 lb. per 100. Single bulbs mailed free. 
ASPASIA. (4) Pure white perianth, golden yellow cup; 
flue, large, well formed flowers, three to live on truss. Ht. 
24 in. Per doz., .45; per 100, 3.00; per 1,000, 25.00. 
ELVIRA. (4) Perianth pure white, yellow cup; good- 
sized flowers of from three to four on truss; very sweet 
scented. Ht. 21 in. Per doz., .45; per 100, 3.00; per 
1.000, 25.00. 
IRENE. (4) Perianth pale sulphur yellow, cup of golden 
yellow ; seven to eight flowers on a stem ; good showy 
variety. Ht. 21 in. Per doz., .05; per 10O, 4.50; per 
1.000. 35.00. 
JAUNE A MERVEILLE. (4) Pale yellow perianth, bright 
golden cup; a grand and striking variety; large bold 
truss of six to seven flowers. Ht. 22 in. Each, .25; per 
doz., 1.75; per 100, 12.00. 
CARTERS POETAZ WHITE. (4) Pure white perianth, 
with pale yellow ebp; sweet-scented. Ht. 22 in. Per 
doz., .55; per 100, 3.75; per 1,000, 30.00. 
CARTERS POETAZ CANARY. (4) Perianth pale yellow, 
orange cup; bears large trusses; handsome variety. Ht. 
22 in. Per doz., .60; per 100, 4.00; per 1,000, 35.00. 
CARTERS CHOICE MIXED. (4) Splendid assortment 
from foregoing varieties. Per doz., .50; per 100 , 3.50; 
per 1,000, 30.00. 
POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS 
If by parcel post add postage at zone rates; weight 2 lb. 
per doz., 16 lb. per 100. Single bulbs mailed free. 
DOUBLE ROMAN. (3) White perianth, double orange 
cup, very early forcing variety. Per doz., .45; per 100, 
3.50; per 1,000, 32.50. 
Paper White Grandijlora 
PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA. (3) Improvement on 
Paper White; magnificent flowers, splendid for forcing. 
Per doz., .60; per 100, 4.00; per 1,000, 35.00. 
GRAND SOLEIL d’OR. (4) Deep yellow perianth, orange 
cup, very early and effective forcing variety. Per doz., 
.75; per 100, 5.00; per 1,000, 45.00. 
SCILLY ISLES WHITE. (4) White perianth; creamy 
white cup; recommended as an early forcing variety. 
Per doz., .45; per 100, 3.00; per 1,000, 25.00. 
SCILLY ISLES YELLOW. (4) Yellow perianth with deeper 
cup; good for forcing early. Per doz., .50; per 100, 
3.50; per 1,000, 30.00. 
MIXED. A good assortment from foregoing varieties. 
Per doz., .30; per 100, 2.00; per 1,000, 18.00. 
CHINESE SACRED NARCISSUS OR LILY. First im- 
ported by our house from the East, and the forerunner 
of flowers cultivated in bowls. Known as the Sacred 
Lily of the Chinese. The bulbs are very large, and 
throw up several spikes or clusters of large perfect 
waxy-white blossoms wdth yellow centres, exquisitely 
perfumed. See page 34 for their special culture in bowls. 
Per basket containing 30 bulbs, 3.50; each, .15; per doz., 
1.50; per 100, 11.00. 
DOUBLE NARCISSUS 
If by parcel post add postage at zone rates; weight, 2 lb. 
per doz., 10 lb. per 100. Single bulbs mailed free. 
ARGENT. (3) A striking and beautiful semi-double va- 
riety with very effective creamy white segments and 
yellow centre; extremely handsome flower, greatly ad- 
mired at all the Spring Daffodil shows; recommended for 
borders and splendid for cutting. Ht. 16 in. Per doz., 
.86; per 100, 5.60; per 1,000, 50.00. 
