. Dreer's autumn 1901 catalogue. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. on Narcissus. A Bunch of Mixed Narcissus. The Chinese Sacrfd Narcissus. Special Low Offer of NARCISSUS in Mixture. For planting among shrubbery, in unused cor- ners, or for naturalizing in grass, where they may re- main undisturbed for years, these are, without doubt, one of the best hardy bulbs, coming into bloom early and supplying an unfailing source of cut flowers. Both the single and double sorts deserve exten
. Dreer's autumn 1901 catalogue. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. on Narcissus. A Bunch of Mixed Narcissus. The Chinese Sacrfd Narcissus. Special Low Offer of NARCISSUS in Mixture. For planting among shrubbery, in unused cor- ners, or for naturalizing in grass, where they may re- main undisturbed for years, these are, without doubt, one of the best hardy bulbs, coming into bloom early and supplying an unfailing source of cut flowers. Both the single and double sorts deserve extensive planting in every garden. (See cut.) Single Varieties. Mixture does not contain the very cheapest sorts, and will be found very fine. 15 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1,000. Double Varieties. A fine mixture. 15 cts. per doz.; $1 00 per 100; § per If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per dozen for postage. CHINESE SACRED LILY. (Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods ) This is the Narcissus Orientalis, and 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 toppling over. They can also be grown in pots in soil, sand or moss; in fact, they usually do much better when grown in this way than in water. We annually import from China a large quantity of the finest quality bulbs, and if planted on arrival (about October 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. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 "cts.; 90 cis. per doz. Original basket containing 30 bulbs, If wanted by mail, add 3 cts. per bulb for postage. Japanese Bowls and Pebbles will be found offered on page 45. Nothing can be showier in beds or the hardy border than the late flowering G
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