Dreer's autumn 1903 catalogue (1903) Dreer's autumn 1903 catalogue dreersautumn19031903henr Year: 1903 There are no hardy bulbous plants which have more points of merit than the Narcissus. Perfectly hardy, growing and doing well in almost any and every position, sun or shade moist or dry. All conditions seem to suit it, and every vacant corner in the garden, amongst the grass, under the trees, etc., etc., could not be used to better advantage than by filling with They are equally desirable for pot culture for winter flowering. 3 or 4 bulbs can be put into a 5-inch pot, and, with
Dreer's autumn 1903 catalogue (1903) Dreer's autumn 1903 catalogue dreersautumn19031903henr Year: 1903 There are no hardy bulbous plants which have more points of merit than the Narcissus. Perfectly hardy, growing and doing well in almost any and every position, sun or shade moist or dry. All conditions seem to suit it, and every vacant corner in the garden, amongst the grass, under the trees, etc., etc., could not be used to better advantage than by filling with They are equally desirable for pot culture for winter flowering. 3 or 4 bulbs can be put into a 5-inch pot, and, with the .':ame treatment as given to Hyacinths, the dull winter and early spring months can be made bright with their exquisite gold and silver blossoms. But it is outdoors that Narcissus do best, and once planted need no further attention, the clumps multiplying and giving larger and finer results each year, and from an original plant- ing of a few hundred bulbs in two or three years may be cut thousands of flowers without missing them. - ^sK-^ ^ ^^ Narcissus Emperor it ' ^ â * Emperor. A magnificent flower; perianth deep primrose; trumpet large, rich yellow. The finest daffodil in cultiva- tion when grown in rich, moist, well-drained soil. (See cut.) 7 cts. each ; 70 cts. per doz. ; $. per 100. Golden Spur. Large, spreading full, deep yellow perianth; trumpet golden-yellow. A charming, richly perfumed flower, and one of the very best of the Golden Trumpets. In favorable situations the flower stalks attain a height of 2 feet. 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. Henry Irving. Remarkable for its deep yellow, imbricated, wheel-shaped perianth and large trumpet of a lovely golden- yellow hue. 6 cts. each ; 60 cts. per doz.; $4 50 per 100. liorsfieldi. A Royal flower as to size and color; perianth pure white; trumpet rich yellow. It comes into bloom early, and is one of the very finest for cutting. 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz.; $4 00 per 100. Maximus. ' Hale's Vase of B
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