. Dreer's autumn 1904 catalogue . 10 Henry A. Dreer, Pliiladelpliia, Double Tulips, Rex Rubrorum and La Candeur. DOUBLE TULIPS. While not equal to the single in brilliancy, the doulle varie-ties last much longer in bloom. The early varieties, such asDue Van Thol, IMurillo, Titian, Imperator Rubrorum, and theTournesols, are excellent for forcing. The later sorts will notbear forcing, but are very effective in beds or borders. A com-bination or solid bed of the pure white and bright scarlet varie-ties La Candeur and Rex Rubrorum is especially effective. Theaverage height of each in inches i

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. Dreer's autumn 1904 catalogue . 10 Henry A. Dreer, Pliiladelpliia, Double Tulips, Rex Rubrorum and La Candeur. DOUBLE TULIPS. While not equal to the single in brilliancy, the doulle varie-ties last much longer in bloom. The early varieties, such asDue Van Thol, IMurillo, Titian, Imperator Rubrorum, and theTournesols, are excellent for forcing. The later sorts will notbear forcing, but are very effective in beds or borders. A com-bination or solid bed of the pure white and bright scarlet varie-ties La Candeur and Rex Rubrorum is especially effective. Theaverage height of each in inches is prefixed. If Tulips are wan/ed by tnaii, add 5 doz. for Couronne dOr (Crown of Gold). Golden- Doz. 100. yellow ; beautiful ,f 0 60 ?4 00 9. Duke of York. Carmine rose bordered « ith white 6. DucVanThoI. Red edged yellow 9. Gloria Solis. Deep ciimson, with gold margin . 8 Imperator Rubrorum. Biight La Candeur. Pure white. (See cut.) per 1000 12. riarriage de ma Fille. Crimson and while, flaked and striped; late nurillo. Superb

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