. Van Sion Daffodil. CHINESE SACRED LILY. Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods. The Chinese Sacred Lily {Nar- cissus 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. 10 cts each, 3 for 25 cts., 90 cts. per doz. Original baskets of
. Van Sion Daffodil. CHINESE SACRED LILY. Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods. The Chinese Sacred Lily {Nar- cissus 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. 10 cts each, 3 for 25 cts., 90 cts. per doz. Original baskets of 30 bulbs, §2 00. If wanted by mail, add 3 cts. per bulb for postage. Japanese Bowels and Pebbles suit- able for growing the above are of- fered on page 45 DOUBLE DAFFODILS No collection is complete without the double-flowering sorts. While not as attractive as many of the single varieties, they possess a charm peculiarly their own. They are excellent for forcing, and will thrive equally well in the house or open ground, being perfectly hardy. Vail Sioil {Telamonius plenus). The famous old Dutch Daffodil; a lovely shade of golden-yellow; flowers large and of fine form. 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., §2 per 100, §18 per 1000. Incomparable (Butter and Eggs). Orange and yellow; of large size and good shape. 3 for 8 cts., 20 cts. per doz., $ per 100. Orailg'e Plioeilix (Eggs and Bacon). Light citron and orange ; an excellent flower for forcing. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., §3 per 100. Alba Plena Odorata {Poeticus plenus). Gardenia Daffodil. Double, pure white ; very sweet-scented. This beautiful variety cannot be forced, but millions are grown in the open ground for supplying the cut-flower markets of Europe. 20 cts. per doz., §1 per 100, §8 per 1000. Special Low Offer of riixED Double Daffodils. For planting among shrubbery or in unused corners, where they may remain undisturbed for years, these are, without doubt, one of the best of the hardy bulbs, coming into bl
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