File:Bulbs and seeds - autumn 1910 (1910) (20419895725).jpg

Title: Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1910
Identifier: bulbsseedsautumn1910dmfe (find matches)
Year: 1910 (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

View Book Page: Book Viewer
About This Book: Catalog Entry
View All Images: All Images From Book
Click here to view book online to see this illustration in context in a browseable online version of this book.

Text Appearing Before Image:
12 M. FERRY & CO. DETROIT, MICH DOUBLE NARCISSUS (daffodil) EACI Albus Plenus Odoratus (Double Poet's XareissHs) pure white, many petals, gardenia-like, sweet scented, late; should be planted as early as possible. (See cut, page ii). I1.25 per 100. 3 Incomparable (Butter and Eggs) light yellow and orange, fragrant, splendid for forcing, winter cut flowers or out of doors. ^1.25 per 100 3 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, so largely used for cut flowers. (See cut) $2.00 per 100 4 POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS Double 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 fioriferous 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 $0 35 25 35 35 30 50 50 50
Text Appearing After Image:
Newton, very fine yellow with orange cup, early extra fine 5 50 Paper Whitp Qrandiflora (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 40 Staten General, white with yellow cup 4 40 Fine Mixed, per 100 $1 50 3 30 Single and dozen prices include postas^e. 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 A species of Narcissus, native of Spain, easilv grown in house or garden, and always a favoi-ite for its bright yellow, deliciously 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 success- fully grown by every one. Well suited for window plants, as the flowers seldom fail to expand and continue a long time in perfection. Culture same as given for Narcissus. Prices include postage. Double, yellow and verv' fragrant. 4 cents each; 40 cents per dozen. Single, yellow, deliciously sweet. 3 cents each; 15 cents per dozen. Campernelle, single, large, yellow. 3 cents each; 15 cents per dozen.

Note About Images