. Dreer's autumn catalogue 1917. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. 22 ilJUIiroADRKR-PHILADEtPHIAfA mBULBS-F0R1AbLPIjANTIN&' DOUBLE NARCISSUS OR DAFFODILS No collection of Narcissus is complete without the double-flowering sorts. While not as attractive as many of the single varieties, and lacking variety of coloring, they possess a charm peculiarly their own. All are perfectly hardy and are much in demand for cutting. Van Sion {Telemonius Plenus). The famous old Dutch Daf
. Dreer's autumn catalogue 1917. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. 22 ilJUIiroADRKR-PHILADEtPHIAfA mBULBS-F0R1AbLPIjANTIN&' DOUBLE NARCISSUS OR DAFFODILS No collection of Narcissus is complete without the double-flowering sorts. While not as attractive as many of the single varieties, and lacking variety of coloring, they possess a charm peculiarly their own. All are perfectly hardy and are much in demand for cutting. Van Sion {Telemonius Plenus). The famous old Dutch Daffodil; flowers golden yellow. This variety is used in enormous quantities for forcing; also excellent for bedding in conjunction with Hyacinths, flowering at the same time and presenting a beautiful contrast when used with a blue variety. Extra Selected Double-nosed Bulbs. Each bulb will produce at least two flowers, and frequently three or more. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Selected Single-iwsed Bulbs. Each bulb will produce at least one fine flower, and often two. 4 cts. each; 35 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Incomparable (Butter and Eggs). Orange and yellow; of large size and good shape. 3 cts. each; 30 cts. ,per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Orange Phoenix (Eggs and Bacon). Light citron with orange centre; a beautiful artistic blossom and easily forced. 4 cts. each; 35 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000 Sulphur or Silver Phoenix (Codlins and Cream). Creamy white with pale sulphur centre. Considered the finest of the double sorts. 4 cts. each; 35 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per Double Narcissus Upper flower Sulphur Phosnix Lower flower Orange Phoenix Alba Plena Odorata (Double Poet's Narcissus or Gardenia Daffodil). Double pure white; very sweet- scented. This beautiful variety cannot be forced. It succeeds best planted in rather heavy soil, in partial shade, and where it will not suffer fo
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