SPECIAL AND IMPORT PRICES FOR FALL OF 1905 
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NARCISSUS, EMPEROR. 
DUTCH BULBS 
As a rule we import bulbs to order only, but many of our customers neglect to send us their orders in time, and we are obliged to buy 
the stock in this country to fill these late orders, charge higher prices and deliver inferior stock. We have imported a few varieties of the 
very choicest and most desirable plants and bulbs in excess of our orders, and offer them at the same prices as if imported to order. These 
fine things are described in this Catalogue, but the prices quoted will be good only until the stock we have imported is exhausted. We can 
not buy these bulbs in America and sell them at such low prices. Much of the stock described was personally selected this summer in 
Europe. We shall be pleased to quote prices on all varieties of Dutch 
tion, but will be purchased from American dealers. 
Narcissus, Bicolor Empress 
(THE QUEEN OF DAFFODILS) 
Very large flowers of pure white, with rich yellow trumpet, strik¬ 
ingly beautiful, fine for out-of-doors or for forcing. This is the 
finest of all Daffodils and one of the most beautiful hardy flowers 
grown. It should be planted where it can remain permanently. It 
will increase in size and beauty year after year. It really gives me 
great pleasure to offer this grand Daffodil at the following low prices, 
and it can now be planted by the hundreds and thousands, as it de¬ 
serves to be. A few years ago it was selling in Holland at $40 per 
100, when I thought it one of the most beautiful hardy flowers in cul¬ 
tivation; an opinion I still hold, after growing it in my garden ever 
since. It is an acquaintance that improves with age. The bulbs I 
offer are from one of the most famous growers in Holland, who has 
made a specialty of this Daffodil since its introduction. GO cts. per 
doz., $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000. 
Narcissus, Emperor 
This is the largest and finest deep yellow trumpet-flowered Daf¬ 
fodil in cultivation, and is really superb, both in foliage and flower. 
A few years ago it was selling at $25 per 100, and last year I sold it 
at what was considered a very low price, $7 per 100; but a contract 
made in Holland this year enables me to offer fine bulbs at the fol¬ 
lowing prices: 65 cts. per doz., $4 per 100, $36 per 1,000. 
Bulbs not offered in this list. These will not be of our own importa- 
A Great Tulip, Gesneriana (Hortensis) 
The tallest, largest-flowered and showiest of all Tulips for bedding 
out in masses. Height, 2 to 3 feet. Flowers of enormous size, on 
strong, graceful stems, and the most durable of all Tulips, as it holds 
its beautiful color and keeps perfect for a long time, flowering in 
May. Color rich crimson-scarlet, with glittering blue-black center. 
There is no Tulip, no matter how high-priced, that will give as much 
satisfaction. There are many Tulips sent out under this name that 
are not the true variety. I have secured the best stock in Holland, 
and I guarantee that every bulb I send is the true major variety. 
One of the good qualities of this Tulip is that it can be used for per¬ 
manent planting and will improve year after year. 35 cts. per doz., 
$2.25 per 100, $18 per 1,000. 
Late Tulip, “Blushing Bride” 
This is one of the largest, showiest and most beautiful Tulips in 
cultivation, blooming in May at the same time as Gesneriana. 
Beautiful rose-pink, slightly shaded white, fine form and extra large 
flower. 60 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100. 
Late Tulip, “Bouton d’Or” 
Deep rich yellow flowers on tall stems. The best late yellow 
Tulip in cultivation and fine for cutting. 50c. per doz., $3.50 per 100. 
