Excerpt from Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1912
Incomparable (butter and Eggs). Orange and yellow; of large size and good shape. 25 cts. Per doz.; per 100; per 1000.
Orange Phenix (eggs and Bacon). Light citron, with orange centre; a beautiful, artistic blossom, and easily forced. 30 cts. Per doz.; per 100; per 1000.
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