. Autumn 1900 : our new guide to rose culture. 14 THE DINGEE & CONARD NARCISSUS, The Daffodils of Spring. " When Daffodils begin to peer— With hey ! the doxy over the dale- Why, then comes in the sweet o' the year, For the red blood reigns in the Winter's ; SO many, glowing compliments have been paid this charming old-fashioned beauty of the garden by the bards and romancers of other days that, instead of attempting to extol her many graces, we shall rest content by applying the observation of Traddles, "She is one of the dear- est ; The Narcissus i
. Autumn 1900 : our new guide to rose culture. 14 THE DINGEE & CONARD NARCISSUS, The Daffodils of Spring. " When Daffodils begin to peer— With hey ! the doxy over the dale- Why, then comes in the sweet o' the year, For the red blood reigns in the Winter's ; SO many, glowing compliments have been paid this charming old-fashioned beauty of the garden by the bards and romancers of other days that, instead of attempting to extol her many graces, we shall rest content by applying the observation of Traddles, "She is one of the dear- est ; The Narcissus is most desirable for house or garden culture, and should be treated in the same manner recommended for the Hyacinth. Three or four bulbs may be grown in a single pot. In the garden they may be planted in any out-of-the-way place, where they will continue to thrive and bloom year after year without any care or attention, and will be among the first to respond to the fitful blandishments of early Spring. The family is an extensive one and remarkable for its novel diversity of types and colors, in the selection of which our efforts have been to secure the finest specimens. Our bulbs are grown for us by our own special grower on the Isle of Guernsey ; they are the best. half dozen in a six-inch pot. 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts.; 12 for 50 cts. Pallidus Praecox.—Sulphur-white perianth and trumpet; one of the earliest; fine plump bulbs sure to flower well. 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts.; 12 for 50 cts. Narcissus Mixed. — A superb mixture of all sorts, Double, Single, etc. 3 for 10 cts.; 35 cts. per doz.; $ per 100 by express. The Set of 7 nanied Narcissus, postpaid, for 50 cts. Narcissus Incomparabilis. Leedsi.—Pure white perianth; cup lemon, passing to white ; choice for bouquets. 5 cts. each ; 6 for 25 cts.; 12 for 50 cts. Orange Phoenix {Eggs and Bacon) (see cut).—Very handsome, double white flowers, with orange nectary. 5 cts. each; 5 for 25 cts.; 12 for 50 cts. Stella.
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