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Title: Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1896 bulbs, plants, seeds
Identifier: dreersautumncata1896henr (find matches)
Year: 1896 (1890s)
Authors: Henry A. Dreer (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : Henry A. Dreer
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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12 Preer's Autumn Catalogue, 1896.
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Double Daffodils. No collection is complete without the double-flowering sorts. While not as attractive as many of the single varieties, they possess a charm peculiarly their own. They are excellent for forcing, and will thrive equally well in the house or open ground, being perfectly hardy. Vail Sion (Te/amonius plenus). The famous old Dutch Daffodil; a lovely shade of golden yellow ; flowers large and of fine form. 3 for 10 cts.. 30 cts. per doz., §2 per 100, §16 per 1000. Incomparable (Butter and Eggs). Orange and yellow; of large size and good shape. 20 cts. per doz., §1.25 per 100. Orange Phoenix (Eggs and Bacon). Light citron and orange; an excel- lent flower for forcing. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., §3 per 100. Alba Plena Odorata (Poeticus plenus). Gardenia Daffodil. Double, 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. 20 cts. per doz., §1 per 100, §6.50 per 1000. Special Low Offer of Hoop Petticoat Narcissus. Hoop Petticoat Narcissus. Bulbocodilim. Exceedingly pretty flowers, of a rich, golden yellow. It is a gem for pot-culture and edgings, and bears from 6 to 12 flowers to each bulb. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz, §1 per 100. Bulbocodium Monopbyllum (Chtsi). Pure white ; very early blooming. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., §4 per 100. • Special attention is directed to our set of Six Superb Narcissus shown in colors on the cover of this catalogue and offered on page 10. J*\ixed Double Daffodils. For planting among shrubbery or in unused corners, where they may re- main undisturbed for years, these are, without doubt, one of the best of the hardy bulbs, coming into bloom early, and supplying an un- failing source for cut flowers; should be planted exten- sively in every garden either alone or with the single sorts offered on preceding page. 20 cts. per doz., §1 per 100, §8 per 1000. Double Trumpet Van Sion. Polyanthus Narcissus. Beautiful, free-flowering, deliciously sweet-scented flowers, of the easiest culture; suitable for forcing or for garden decoration. They bear tall spikes of bloom, with from 6 to 20 flowers each. Bulbs planted in the open border in October and November stand the winter with slight pro- tection. Early Double Roman. White, with orange center; very fragrant. 3 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100. Grand Monarque. Crown a lovely primrose shade; a very effective flower. 8 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. Grand Primo. Cup citron, perianth pure white; excellent for cut- ting. 8 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. Grand Soleil d'Or. A charming rich yellow flower, with deep, red- dish cup. Thousands of this variety are grown for sale in the London market. 5 cts. each, 35 cts. per doz., 82.50 per 100. Paper TVllite. The principal early forcing variety ; snow-white. Can be had in flower from November to March with a little care. 5 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100. Paper White, Large-flowered. An improved form of the Paper White. The flowers are star-shaped, very beautiful, and emit a delicious odor. 5 cts. each, 30 cts. per doz., §2 per 100. Stateil General. White, with citron cup, fading to pure white. 8 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., §3 per 100. White Pearl. Large, pure, satiny white; beautiful. 5 ct^. each, 35 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100. Mixed Polyanthus Narcissus. 3 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100. If Polyanthus Narcissus are wanted by mail, add 15 cts. per dozen for postage; single bulbs mailed free. Narcissus, Paper White Grandipi ora.

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