. K^ " J^^ ' *% P^ ^ Kr. * yt < j*i| b J Aft i£ * * Anil Hl^H jfc bj^yi L' i iClw/ wMA i8k 1 :***0f% Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. Grown in a bowl in water and pebbles. Polyanthus Narcissus. Chinese Sacred Lily. (Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods) This is the Narcissus Orientalis, and is 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 keep them from top- pling over. They can also be grown in po
. K^ " J^^ ' *% P^ ^ Kr. * yt < j*i| b J Aft i£ * * Anil Hl^H jfc bj^yi L' i iClw/ wMA i8k 1 :***0f% Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora. Grown in a bowl in water and pebbles. Polyanthus Narcissus. Chinese Sacred Lily. (Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods) This is the Narcissus Orientalis, and is 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 keep them from top- pling over. They 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 Octo- ber 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. Liirf/e bulbs, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. per doz. Original baskets, containing 30 bulbs, $ If wanted by mail, add 3 cts. per bulb for postage. for Chinese Sacred and Polyanthus Narcissus. Imari. Fine Japanese ware, highly decorated in red, blue, green, etc.; exceedingly attractive. To hold 1 bulb, 20 cts. each; for 2 bulbs, 30 cts. each; for 3 bulbs, 40 cts. each. Imitation Cut Class. To hold 1 bulb, 15 cts. each; for 2 bulbs, 20 cts. each; for 3 bulbs, 25 cts. Dphftlpc ^01 n"'ng Lily bowls. 10 cts. per quart; feoDies, 50 cts per peck Lily Bowls and Pebbles cannot be sent by mail, but only by express or freight, at customer's expen*.*. Lily Bowls, Whether for bedding, for effect, or for cutting, few if any bulbs excel the Spanish Iris. See page 27.
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