. Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1895. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 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. Von Sion (Telamonius plenus). The famous old Dutch Daffodil; a lovely shade of golden yellow ; flowers large and of fine fo
. Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1895. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 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. Von Sion (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, 816 per 1,000. Incomparable (Butter and Eggs). Orange and yellow ; of large size and good shape. 20 cts. per doz., per 100. Orange Phoenix (Eggs and Bacon). Light citron and orange ; an excellent flower for forcing. 3 for 10 cts., 40 cts. per doz., S3 per 100. Alba Plena Odorata (Poeticus plenus, Gardenia Daffo- dil). 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, $ per 1, Double Trumpet, Von Sion. POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS. Beautiful, free-flowering, deliciously sweet-scented flowers, of the easiest culture ; suitable for forcing or for garden deco- ration. They bear tall spikes of bloom, with from 6 to 20 flowers each. Bulbs planted in the open border in October and November stand the winter with slight protection. Early Double Roman. White, with orange center ; very fragrant. 3 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., per 100. Grand Monarque. Crown a lovely primrpse shade ; a very effective flower. 10 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. Grand Prime Cup citron, perianth pure white ; excellent for cutting. 10 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. Grand Soleil d'Or. A charming rich yellow flower, with deep, reddish cup. Thousands of this variety are grown in the Scilly Lies for sale in th
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