. Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 14 Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Double Narcissus Van Sion. Double Daffodils. No collection of Narcissus is complete without the double- flowering sorts. While not as attractive as many of the sin- gle varieties, they possess a charm peculiarly their own. All are perfectly hardy, and are much in demand for cutting, lnsting well. Van Sion (Telamonius plenus). The famous old Dutch Daffodil; flowers golden yellow
. Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 14 Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Double Narcissus Van Sion. Double Daffodils. No collection of Narcissus is complete without the double- flowering sorts. While not as attractive as many of the sin- gle varieties, they possess a charm peculiarly their own. All are perfectly hardy, and are much in demand for cutting, lnsting well. Van Sion (Telamonius plenus). The famous old Dutch Daffodil; flowers golden yellow, large and of fine form. This variety is used in enormous quantities for forcing, also excellent for bedding in conjunction with Hyacinths, flowering at same lime. In our climate the bulbs are only good for one year, usually producing greenish flowers the second season. Fine Bulbs, 3 cts. each; 25 cts. per dozen; per 100; $ per 1,000. Extra Selected Bulbs, 4 cts. each; 35 cts. per dozen; $ per 100; §22-00 per Incomparable (Butter and Eggs). Orange and yellow; of large size and good shape. 3 cts. each; 20 cts. per dozen ; $ per 100; 59-00 per 1,000. Orange Phoenix (Eggs and Bacon). Light citron, with orange centre; an excellent flower for forcing. 4 cts. each; 30 cts. per dozen ; per 100. Sulphur or Silver Phoenix (Codlins and Cream). Creamy- white, with pale sulphur centre. Considered the finest of the double sorts. 7 cts. each; 70 cts. per dozen; $ per 100. Alba Plena Odorata {Double Poet's or Gardenia Daffodil). Doubie, 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. It succeeds best planted on rather heavy soil, in partial shade, and where it will not suffer from lack of moisture. 3 cts. each; 20 cts. per dozen; § per 100; § per 1,000. SPECIAL LOW OFFER OF Narcissus in flixture. For planting among shrubbery, in un
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