Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1906 
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Polyanthus Narcissus ~r 
or NOSEGAY DAFFODILS. 
(Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods.) 
This is the Narcissus Orieuttilis, and 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 beep them from top¬ 
pling over. (See illustration.) '1 hey can also be grown in pots in soil, 
sand or moss. We annually import from China a large quantity of the 
finest quality bulbs, 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, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. per 
doz. Original baskets, containing 30 bulbs, $2.00. 
If wanted by mail, add 3 cts. per bulb for postage. 
LILY BOWLS, for Chinese Sacred and Polyanthus Narcissus. 
Imari. Fine Japanese ware, highly decorated in red, blue, green, etc.; 
exceedingly attractive (see cut). To hold 1 bulb, 20 cts. each; for 2 
bulbs. 30 cts. each ; for 3 bulbs, 40 cts. each. 
Imitation Cut Glass, lo hold 1 bulb, 15 cts. each; for 2 bulbs, 20 
cts. each ; for 3 bulbs, 25 cts each. 
PEBBLES, for filling Lily Bowls, 10 cts. per quart. 
Lily Bowls and Pebbles cannot be sent by mail, but only by express or 
freight at customer's expense. A r o charge for packing. 
Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. 
Narcissus in Mixture. 
For planting among shrubbery, in un¬ 
used corners, or for naturalizing in grass, 
where they may remain undisturbed for 
years, these are, without doubt, one of 
the best hardy bulbs, coming into bloom 
early and supplying an unfailing source 
of cut flowers. Both the single and 
double sorts deserve extensive planting 
in every garden. (See cut on page 14.) 
If wanted by mail , add 5 cts. per doz. for po 
Single Varieties. Mixture does not contain 
will be found very fine. 15 cts. per doz.; $1 
Double Varieties. A fine mixture. 15 ct 
$8.00 per 1000. 
Beautiful, free-flowering, deliciously sweet-scented flowers, of the easiest 
culture; suitable for forcing or for growing in water in the same way as the 
Chinese Sacred Narcissus. They bear tall spikes of bloom, w ith from 6 to 
20 flowers each. Bulbs planted in the open border in October and Novem¬ 
ber stand the winter with protection. 
If wanted by mail , add, 10 c/s. per doz. for postage on Polyanthus Narcissus. 
Single bulbs mailed free at prices given. 
Paper White Grandiflora. An improved large-flowering form of the 
Paper White, possessing all the good qualities of that popular and easily- 
grown variety, and which, on account of its larger flowers, is now the 
principal forcing sort. Does splendidly in water, like the Chinese Sa¬ 
cred Idly. (See cut.) 4 cts. each; 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; 
$15 00 ner 1000. 
Paper White. Snow white, fragrant flowers. Can he hail in flower 
Irom November to March with little or no trouble. 4 cts. each; 25 cts. 
per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000 
Double Roman. Double white, with orange centre; very fragrant. 4 
cts. each; 30 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 
Grand Monarque. Broad white perianth and primrose cup; a very ef¬ 
fective flower; 5 cts. each ; 40 cis. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 
Grand Primo. Cup citron, perianth puie white; excellent for cutting. 
5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 
Grand Soleil d’Or. A charming rich yellow flower, with deep, reddish 
cup. Thousands of this variety are grown for sale in the London mar¬ 
ket. 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per dcz.; $2.50 per 100. 
Staten General. White, with citron cup, fading to pure white. 5 cts. 
each ; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 
White Pearl. Large, pure, satiny white; beautiful. 5 cts. each; 40 
cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 
Mixed Polyanthus Narcissus. 4 
cts. each; 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 
100; $15.00 per 1000. 
COLLECTIONS OF 
Polyanthus Narcissus. 
3 each of the 8 named varieties, 70 cts. 
0 each of the 8 named varieties, 
$ 1 . 25 . 
12 each of the 8 named varieties, 
Japanfsh Imari" Lily Bowls. $ ,? 25 
stage on Mixed Narcissus. 
the very cheapest sorts, and 
00 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000. 
). per doz.; $1.00 per 100; 
CHINESE SACRED LILY. 
May-flowering Tulips last longer and are better for cutting than the 
early sorts. See pages XO and 11. 
