Title: Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1912
Identifier: bulbsseedsautumn1912dmfe (find matches)
Year: 1912 (1910s)
Authors: D. M. Ferry & Co; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Detroit, Mich. : D. M. Ferry & Co.
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 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. DOUBLE NARCISSUS (daffodil) These hardy double daffodils are much in demand for outdoor bedding and borders and with the exception of Albus Plenus Odoratus they succeed well for indoor forcing. All are fine for cutting, EACH DOZ Albus Pienus Odoratus (Double Poet's Narcisstis) Pure white, many petals, gardenia-like, sweet scented, late; should be planted as early as possible, f 1.25 per 100 4 Incomparable (Butter and Eggs) Large very double flowers, light yellow and orange, fra- grant, splendid for winter cut flowers or out of doors. $1.25 per 100 4 Orange Phoenix (Eggs and Bacon) Creamy white and orange, large petals. ^1.50 per 100 4 Von Sion (First size) The old, well-known Double Yellow Daffodil. Large, double, golden yellow, extra fine for forcing or outdoor culture. This is the true double trumpet shaped variety (Telamonius plefius), so largely used for cut flowers. (See cut) ;2.oo per 100 4 $0 25 25 35 35 POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS The beautiful Polyanthus or bunch-flowered varieties of Narcissus produce many small-crowned flowers, borne in clusters. They are very sweet scented but not as hardy as other kinds. each doz. (>ouble Roman. Creamy white, with double orange-yellow center; very fragrant and free flowering. Often forced for winter cut flowers 3 Qloriosa. Creamy white, deep orange cup, extremely early and very floriferous 5 Grand Monarque. Broad white perianth, citron cup; fine large trusses. Three bulbs in an eight- inch pot will make a splendid display 5 White Pearl. Large, pure white flowers with creamy cups which soon change to pure white; very beautiful, fine for cutting 5 50 30 50 50
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Paper White Grandiflora (Giants) Flowers pure snow white, desirable for their beauty and delicious odor; one of the best known of the bunch flowered Narcissus or Polyanthus. It forces admirably and flowers freely in dense clusters; will come into bloom as early as December; very popular 4 Fine Mixed, per 100 I1.50 3 40 30 Single and dozen prices include postage. The 100 rates are by express at" purchaser's expense. Not less than six of any one variety supplied at dozen rates, and not less than 25 at 100 rates. JONQUILS This very slender and graceful species of Narcissus is easily grown in house or gar- den, and is always a favorite for its rather small bright yellow, dehciously fragrant flowers, which are abundantly produced on stems about a foot long, each bearing a cluster of florets. They are very popular as cut flowers, and can be successfully grown by every one. Leaves quill-like, glossy dark green. Well suited for window plants, as the flowers seldom fail to ex- pand and continue a long time in per- fection. Most satisfactory outdoors when planted in large groups or masses. Culture same as given for Narcissus. Prices in- clude postage. Single. Yellow, deliciously sweet; florets are about one inch across. 3 cents each; 15 cents per dozen. Campernelle. Single, large, yellow florets, about one and one-half inches across. 3 cents each; 15 cents per dozen.

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