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7210. LORELY, Yellow. 7220. ALBERT VICTOR, Blue. 7230. QUEEN OF MAY, Pink.
Each 35c; Doz. $3.50 Postpaid. See page 24 for description and prices.

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS S=#p.©°-
FLORAL PARK*NEW YORK

NO SALE COMPLETE UNTIL OUR CUSTOMER IS SATISFIED

Childs’ Own-Root Roses for Fall Planting

Bloom Summer—Sold on a Money Back Guarantee

Last spring we were unable to offer one-year roses. This

C) fall we again offer them. Roses that are field-grown and
have big strong roots. Guaranteed to bloom profusely next
year from early spring to freeze-up. Guaranteed to bloom many,
many times more profusely than any pot-grown or bench-
grown roses. Guaranteed to be as large or larger roots than
two-year-old purchased anywhere. They are best for the
amateur. They are fool-proof. Once planted, always there.
Guaranteed as hardy as an oak.

The varieties offered we have selected for their peculiar
adaptability for fall planting.

Fall planting will give you full six weeks’ more bloom the
following summer.

To the best of our knowledge we are the only seedsmen
growing Own-root roses.

Safe Varieties for Fall Planting
PEAS THE 14 VARIETIES IN COLOR

413053 (No.1) Harry Kirk. Deep sulphur-yellow, with edges of
petals lighter; well-formed, full, free. Vigorous.

13022 (No.2) Edel. White flowers that open ivory-white. Strong

= grower and free flowering.

13060 (No.3) Jonkheer J. L. Mock. Pink. Flowers of large

size and perfect formation. Deep pink with rose-white on the out-

side of the petals.

13001 (No. 4) Countess of Gosford. Clear salmon-

pink, base of petals suffused yellow; large, well-formed

flowers.

13971 (No.5) Lady Ashtown. Carmine-pink,

shading to golden yellow at base of petals. Blooms are

large, globular.

12999 (No. 6) Candeur Lyonnaise. Long, oval bud,

usually borne single on a long stem; flowers very large,

pure white.

13088 (No.7) Miss Lolita Armour. In 1921 this

Rose won the Bagatelle (Paris) prize. Chrome-yellow

at the base, shading to orange and copper hues on

reverse of petals.

13012 (No. 8) Duchess De Brabant. Light rose,

shaded salmon. Very free, early and late.

13024 (No.9) Francis Scott Key. Large crimson

buds and blooms of good form, very double; fragrant,

good foliage.

13152 (No. 10) Rose Marie. This is a grand Rose of

the very highest merit. Bright watermelon red.

13052 (No. 11) Hoosier Beauty. Color glowing, deep

crimson with darker shading. Upright, strong, free,

good form. t.

13026 (No. 12) Frank W. Dunlop. At the Inter-

national Flower Show at New York City it won the silver

medal for the best new pink Rose in the exhibition.

13077 (No. 13) Marjorie Bulkeley. Buds long, open-

ing buff, heavily flushed with rose, finishing silvery-pink.

13006 (No. 14) Crusader. The growth is heavy and

the flower stems strong; free flowering. Blooms double,

a rich, velvety crimson.

Strong 1-year-old Field-Grown Roots: Each 50c;

3 for $1.40; 6 for $2.65; doz. $5.00; 14 for $5.75.

Postpaid. a

Strong 2-year-old Field-Grown Roots: Each 75c;

3 for $2.15; 6 for $4.10; doz. $8.00; 14 for $9.00.

Postpaid.

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2 Childs” ‘“‘Own-Root”’
_ prices.
Such roses
__ __ Bench-grown roses are the run-out bushes
_ forcing value, hence are discarded.

___ Pot-grown roses are grown in small pots, are small, tiny, wea
__.__Budded and Grafted roses are rose cuttings grafted on Mane
_ wild roses, predominating the bush entirely.

_ They bloom true to type forever. No worry. Nocare. No suckers.
_ Start blooming next Spring.

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idea of the color only. Each rose is a disti

» 12987 (No. 14) Admiral Ward. Full, globular flowers of crimson-
ted, shaded fiery-red and velvety crimson.
12983 (No. 8) Alida Lovett. Large buds. Bright shell-pink
with rich sulphur at the base. Long lasting blooms. Stiff long stems.
isease resistant.
12992 (No. 12) America. Large, rose-pink, fine shaped flowers,
sweetly scented, carried on long stems.
12990 (No. 9) American Beauty. This red rose of national
‘Teputation now equals in hardiness any other rose.
12985 (No. 2) Angelus. Flicwer large, white, cream tint at
‘center; very fragrant.” Upright and vigorous. Free bloomer.

(12989 (No. 13) Antoine Rivoire. Pale flesh on yellow ground.
_ targe. Full. Free bloomer. Continuous bloomer. ;
- 12984 (No. 10) Arthur R. Goodwin. Copper color mixed with

~) orange-red which later turns to soft salmon-pink.
12995 (No. 8) _ ie Laurie. Bud large, long pointed; flower
tery double, flesh-pink, edges deeper, golden yellow base.

- 12997 (No.6) Bessie Brown. Large ivory-white blooms of
good substance and richly perfumed. F ree bloomer.

(12996 (No.2) British Queen. Pure white, slightly flushed

later with rose. Very large flowers. Profuse bloomer.

13004 (No. 8) Clara Watson. Flesh color, center tinted peach,

Ver y fragrant. Wonderful bloomer.

_ (No. 12) Columbia. Pink. A very beautiful rose-pink,
exceedingly fragrant. A very profuse bloomer.
093 (No. 11) Chas. K. Douglas. Flaming scarlet, flushed

-yelvety crimson, sweetly scented.
blooms in profusion.
13010 0.7) Duchess of Wellington. Long, pointed buds;
aa intense saffron-yellow, flushed crimson, changing to lighter
~ yellow.
13019 (Ne. 5) Edith Part.
_ salmon and coppery yellow at
- fragrant.

13125 (No. 14)

Vigorous, upright grower that

Rosy-red with suffusion of deep
the base. Frée flowering. Very

1: Etoile de France.
Center ruby-red. Very large and double.
3050 (No. 14) Gruss An Teplitz. Scarict.
quisite scarlet, shading to a velvety crimson.
13070 (No.6) Kaiserin Augusta Victoria.
G: ee bloomer. A soft, pearly white,

13133 (No.3) Killarney.
vith large flowers. Perpetual flowering.

14 (No.2) Killarney Double White.
elled by any other white.

Strong One-Year-Old Field-Grown Roots 50c;

Rich velvety crimson.
It is of the most
White. A strong,
tinted lemon at center.

Bright shell-pink; long pointed buds

This Rose is not

Climbers
offer in Spring only

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ese collections cannot be sent out until some time in November, and will be entirely of our own

No collection will be made up for less than one dollar and
ents ($1.25) and from that up to any amount the purchaser may desire in multiples of $1.25,

Field-Grown Roses should not be confused or compared for value with the Roses

2 The Finest of the Hardy Monthly

ames of the roses refer to the numbers on t
net type, shape, form and shade of its own.

13170
golden suffusion that covers the entire flower. A beautiful yellow.

13172 (No. 13)
lighter, semi-double.

: 3 for $1.40; 6 for $2.65; doz.
s: Strong Two-Year-Old Field-Grown Roots 75c; 3 for $2.15; 6 for $4.10; doz.

OUR GREAT SURPRISE COLLECTION

SEVERAL DOLLARS’ WORTH OF FINE PLANTS, BULBS AND SEEDS FOR $1.25, POSTPAID

stocks of all kinds of Plants and Bulbs, generally more
It is our custom, after the heavy Fall business is over,

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Roses From Early Summer Until Freeze-up

so generally offered at low enticing

are either Bench-grown, Pot-grown, Grafted or Budded.
that have been forced for cut-flower purposes,

and having ceased to bloom are of no further

k, fragile puny plants, compared with field-grown.
ttie Vines, or wild rose roots, from which suckers shoot up and produce
Childs’ Own-Root Roses are cuttings rooted on their own roots then

grown in the open fields which develop big heavy root systems.

Blooms from early spring until freeze-up. Our one- and two-year bushes

Roses (Hybrid Teas)

Varieties We Especially Recommend for Safe Fall Planting

he color page opposite so you may get an approximate

13074 (No. 13) Lady Hillingdon.

size. Long stems. Long and pointed Fine for cutting.
13137 (No. 12) La France. Bright satin-pink. Silver reflex.
One of the finest and best garden varieties.
13073 (No. 4) Lady Ursula. Large, well formed blooms with
thick petals of light flesh-pink. ;
13138 (No. 5) Los Angeles. The color is a beautiful pink
running to coral.

13080 (No. 8) Mme. Butterfly. Salmon-pink. Similar in
every way to the beautiful Ophelia. Shadings are deeper.

13085 (No.3) Mme. Caroline Testout. Clear Bright satiny
pink. One of the most popular roses in the world. F
13090 (No. 13) Mme. Edward Herriot. Yellow. The buds
are of coral red color, shaded with yellow at base.
13100 (No.1) Mrs. Aaron Ward. Yellow. A distinct yellow,
Shading lighter outward. One of the freest bloomers. Compact
and beautiful at all stages. 3
13105 (No.7) Mrs. Charles Lamplough. Large lemon-yellow.
Fine bloomer. VY ery beautiful.

13696 (No.2) Mrs. H. R. Darlington. A gold medal variety.
Color creamy-yellow. V ery fragrant. Free and continuous bloomer.
13097 (No.5) Mrs. Henry Morse. A lively pink, shaded
salmon, deeper at base, with distinct tea scent.
13145 (No. 13) Old Gold. Vivid reddish-orange, with coppery
red and apricot shadings. Medium size, semi-double. >
13110 (No. 4) Ophelia. Salmon-pink. Delicate salmon tint,
shaded with rose. An exceptionally fine bloomer. :

13146 (No.3) Premier. Dark pink flowers of full size, fine -
form, and pleasing fiagrance, borne singly on stiff, thornless stems
from a vigorous and robust plant.

13148 (No. 11) Prince Englebert Charles d’ Arenberg. Brilliant

Deep orange-yellow.

Large
shape.

scarlet with darker shadings. Large. Full. Upright. Free bloomer.
13155 (No. 12) Radiance. Brilliant rosy opaline-pink. Large.
Free. Sweet fragrance. None better than this one.

13157 (No. 10)
13164 (No. 10)

Red Radiance.
Sensation.

Cheerful’ full red.
Deep glowing crimson with dark

shadings. Fine for cutting. Free bloomer.

13165 (No. 7)
(No. 8)

Sunburst. Intense golden orange. ;
William F. Dreer. Delicate silver-pink with a
Winnie Davis. Brilliant apricot-pink, tinted
Buds long. Great bloomer. :
$5.00. Any 14 for $5.75. |

Postpaid.
$8.00. Any 14 for $9.00.

Postpaid.

Perpetuals
offer in Spring only

$1.25

“Surprise” Collections, and offer them to
The “surprise” is the great variety of fine

Real Worth

~ Humitis

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5020. This
flower of incomparable magnificence.
gant praises would not do it justice.
and the awe of all who saw
display. As a pot plant for

The flower stalks

and most striking orange-salmon
flower. Always plant in the smallest

5020. BULBS.

50150.

SEED. Pkt. 25c, postpaid.

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Everblooming Amaryllis
introduction of our own is a plant and
The most extrava-
It was the wonder
the International Flower Show
the house it is unexcelled.
are about two feet high and bear from
three to five exquisitely beautiful blooms of the brightest
color ever seen in any
pot the bulbs will go in.

$1.00 each; 3 for $2.75, postpaid,

While Novelties

For 53 years we have specialized in plant life. Many of the plants so
common to you now were originally introduced by_us. This fall we offer an
unusual and extraordinary house plant—Rivinia Humilis,

_ Our selection of bulbs comprise the newest and all the most popular. Our
prices we believe will be found consistently lower than can be purchased
from reliable sources elsewhere. It will pay you to compare them.

== Oar quality is guaranteed to be the best. We undertake to satisfy you
In €very possible way or refund your money.

Rivinia Humilis
A Rare Combination of Beauty

16855—This plant, which we offer this fall for the first time, has received
more unsolicited praise from recent Garden Publications than any other
plant in recent years.

Floral Park) for dependability and productiveness No plant to my knowledge
a table decoration, or a dining room plant. No plant more
ornamental. appropriate use for
decorating Christmas packages, or the house, than this marvelous blood-berry.

a plant more exquisite in baskets or more generally
useful as a house plant. I wish I could make a personal visit to every home
in America and extol its virtues, so every one would have and enjoy it.”’

From the axil of every leaf is produced a raceme of small attractive white
flowers, followed quickly by dazzling currant sized brilliant scarlet berries
of glossy hue thickly strung along the branches. It retains flowering and
fruiting habit for unusually long periods, 1 tera!lly covered with flowers and
jruit at the same time If you love the umisual, the striking, the beautiful,
then get acquainted with this. What you usually pay for holly for a few days’
use at Christmas time will purchase a number of these plants for continuous
use in the home. Grown with ease in the house.

16855. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid.

Azalea Amoena Superba
The Most Beautiful Hardy Shrub in the World

14010. (See illustration.) Bushes become literally
covered with rose:shaped flowers, so thick in fact you can
hardly see the leaves on the bushes. It is a wonderfully
prolific shrub. They start to bloom their heads off the first
year and each year as they increase in size the profusion
of blooms increases. Always when in bloom it is a
fascinating, dazzling display of colors and flowers. It is of
intense, deep, rich pink (almost red): Protect the first few
winters by covering. Should be two or more in every front yard.

Each 50c; 3 for $1.35; doz., $5.00, postpaid.

Azalea Amoena

14000. A lovely hardy evergreen Azalea with beautiful
foliage and compact, bushy growth. Plants are densely
covered with rich violet-red showy blossoms. Same as the
Superba except the color.

14000. Amoena. Each 50c; 3 for $1.35; doz. $5.00,
postpaid.

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Childs’ Exclusive Novelties

Streptosolen Amabilis Magnifica
Covered With Bloom the Year Round

16910. A marvelous flower. Literally covered with bloom

allthe year. A magnificent pot plant for the winter. No other

_ flower in cultivation blooms more freely. No other plant
gives more joyous pleasure to the owner.

A mass of beautiful violet-like blue flowers all the time.
It’s a mystery how it can support such a wealth of flowers
month in, month out. No other flower is more easy to
cultivate in the house. It is about the only all-winter
blooming, blue flowering plant.

16910. PLANTS. Each 25c; 5 for $1.00, postpaid.

T received my Streptosolen Everblooming, and it really is just fine.
Always in bloom, and the dearest little blue flowers all the time in fine
shape. Just started growing immediately—Mrs. A. G. Wilson, 1245
Connecticut Sireet, Lawrence, Kansas.

Streptosolen Amabilis Magnifica

Winter Gem Rose

Blooms All Winter Long

13260. Enthusiastic letters of genuine satisfaction
rain upon us showers of praise of this marvelous rose for
indoor use. Blooms twelve months of the year indoors
or outdoors in summer.

It blooms in profusion on
well formed, treelike bushes.
Although a very old variety,
it still maintains its record for
one of our best selling novelties.

It is a Tea Rose of remark-
ably strong and vigorous
growth. It flowers all the
time and nothing but killing it
outright will check it. The
blossoms borne on long, grace-
ful stems are of large size and a lovely crimson pink color. The buds are perfect in form
and the open flower full and double. One plant of it will produce more good Roses in
the year than any other Tea Rose grown.

13260. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; doz. $4.00, postpaid.

Double Syringa

Sweet Scented Gardenia-Like Flowers

Rose, Winter Gem in Full Bloom

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14170. In our opinion this is the uncrowned Queen of all the shrubs. If we could
have but one shrub in our garden, it would be this one. It is unquestionably the greatest
of all garden treats.

It will give you more satisfaction than any other ten shrubs you can grow. It’s our
own introduction; we alone offer it. A full grown bush will scent the surroundings for
a block away. A branch in a vase will make your house as fragrant as a breath from
heaven. It is truly a Master-Creation. Imagine if you can a bush with flowers literally
covering all the branches fully two feet (see illustration). The flowers resemble small
white roses or gardenias—except they are all of true double formation. Please try and
understand we are doing our best to persuade you to find a place in your garden, no
matter how small, for the greatest shrub in the world. You just can’t afford to be with-
a3 out it. We feel positive once you become acquainted with it you will find room for many
_ _ ofthem. It is one of the few shrubs that make ideal house flowers when cut. As it grows
~~ and flourishes you can keep all your friends in beautiful, fragrant flowers.
Perfectly hardy anywhere. Once well rooted it grows extremely fast.

3) eng 14170 ; $ ’ One branch of our Double
ee - Each $1.50; 3 for $4.25, postpaid. Syringa

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Priced Very Low Darwin Tulips Priced Very Low
Big Long-Stemmed Types—Every Bulb a Top Size

Nothing surpasses the Darwin tulip in its dazzling bloom. No class or groups of flowers compare with them
in grandeur, richness, and variety of color or can be purchased for so little financial outlay.

Darwins burst forth in early spring, bring joy, cheer, and happiness after the long, dreary months of winter.
Plant them in front of your shrubbery or evergreens in borders, or in beds in the lawn.

We guarantee our bulbs to be selected strains of the highest type, to bloom with uniformity as to period of
bloom and height. We guarantee our bulbs to be of large blooming size. (Top size.)

USE VARIETY NUMBER
WHEN ORDERING

# Our Bargain Year in Tulips 53rd Year, 1928
~~‘ Giant, Long-stemmed Darwin Tulips

Culture. Plant before the ete freezes, five or six inches deep and five inches apart and cover with stable manure or leaves after
the ground freezes, but not before. For forcing inside, bulbs should be planted early in deep pots and put in a dark place for six weeks
in a cool temperature. Keep watered and bring them in the light slowly.

oye Five Darwin Beauties on Back Cover

gh This collection of five harmonizing colors of gigantic size present a magnificent sight. A dazzling array that is
oe almost a fairy land in any garden. The immense flowers are so wax-like in appearance as to be deceptive to the eye
at closest range, so much so that it is necessary to touch them to be sure they are real honest-to-goodness tulips.
Are extremely hardy. Stems fully 24 inches long. Big strong stems that will stand severe wind storms.
3885. YELLOW BEAUTY. (See rear cover illustration No. 1.) Not a true Darwin. Conforms to all the Darwin
requisites such as form, height, maturity and substance. It is a marvelously striking bright yellow color.
3888. PINK BEAUTY. (See rear cover illustration No. 2.) A delightful refreshing pink of monster size. Almost
too beautiful to believe natural. Color more defined than any other pink we know of. Height 24 inches.
— 3891. SCARLET BEAUTY. (See rear cover illustration No. 3.) The newest of all the Darwins. A marvel
_ for richness of its color. The largest and brightest red of any Darwin or any other Tulip. Height 28 inches.
3894. ORANGE BEAUTY. (See rear cover illustration No. 4.) Not much use trying to write how beautifw
z-the color or substance. It is the most exquisite shade of orange we ever-laid eyes on. Height 26 inches.
| 3897. LAVENDER BEAUTY. (See rear cover illustration No. 5.) No color in a tulip can look richer, more
oe exquisite, more pleasing than this delightful dainty lavender-hued Darwin. Wax-like type. Height 26 inches.
: _ Price on above five Tulips: Doz. 75c; 100 for $5.00, postpaid.

see Prices Postpaid PINK 50 Bulbs at the 100 Rate RED Prices Postpaid

3900. BARONNE DE LA TONNAYE. Bright rose 3950. EUROPE. Glowing salmon scarlet, shaded
shaded geranium pink. Height 26 inches. Doz. 50c; rose, white base, medium sized flower, strong stem. Fine

100 for $3.50.°° -- border sort. Height 22 inches. Doz. 50c; 100 for $3.50.
aS _ 3923. CENTENAIRE. Lilac pink with blue center; 3970. GLOW. Dazzling vermilion-red, white base
_ darge, -24 inches. Doz. 55c; 100 for $3.75, postpaid. with blue markings; handsome and distinct. Height 23
3968. FARNCOMBE SANDERS. One of the inches. Doz. 75c; 100 for $5.50, postpaid.
finest pinks, 25 inches. Doz. 50c; 100 for $3.50. 3902. BARTIGON. Dazzling scarlet. Large,
= 3978. -GRETCHEN. Delicate pink, 24 inches. Doz. strong. One of the best forcers, 24 inches. Doz. 50c;
50c; 100 for $3.50, postpaid. 100 for $3.50.

3930. 1 “eee — Soe — flushed pian 3981. KING HAROLD. Carmine red large, 24
— ovely and distinct in color and shape, one of the .: ; : EATS :
: best. Height 21 inches. Doz. 45c; 100 for $3.25, post- inches. ~ Doz. 50c; 100 for $3.50, postpaid. :
= paid. ; 4052. WM. PITT. Glowing red. Extra choice, 24
4017. MADAME KRELAGE. A beautiful clear inches. Doz. 85c; 100 for $6.00, postpaid.
Spiele with light edge. Inside soft rose-pink. Very large VIOLET

flower. Height 28 inches. Doz. 50c; 100 for $3.50. 4053. w ea ae wees
° ILLIAM COP . Lilac. Very large,
4030. a ee Sant rosy. strong, 24 inches. Doz. 55c; 100 for $3.75, postpaid.

- carmine with blue base, very large flower. Glorious
~ color and habit. Height 25 inches. Doz. 55c; 100 for 3952. EUTERPE. Very bright lilac. Very fine,

a, postpaid. 24 inches. Doz. 60c; 100 for $4.00, postpaid.
i = s 3960. ERGUSTE. Pale violet, flushed silvery
- 4055. ZULU. Blackish violet. Exquisite, 24 white, inside deeper with white base; good for forcing
_ inches. Doz. 60c; 100 for $4.00, postpaid. or for borders. Height 26 inches. Doz. 55c; 100 for

3980. LA TULIPE NOIRE. (The Black Tulip.) $3.75, postpaid.
Vers dark maroon-black, the blackest of all, having a 4040. REV. EWBANK. An exquisite shade of soft
_ velvety sheen in the sunlight. Large flower. Height 25 Javender-violet, shaded silvery gray. Height 22 inches.

= Bees Doz. 75c; 100 for $5.50, postpaid. Doz. 55c; 100 for $3.75.
ce: YELLOW
3885. YELLOW BEAUTY. Really a Cottage WHITE
- Tulip, but is the best yellow to put with your Darwins. 4050. WHITE QUEEN. Aelovely soft white when
a ae, large yellow flowers. Height 25 inches. -Doz. 75c; fully open, though tinged blush at first. Height, 24

100 for $5.00. inches. Doz. 60c; 100 for $4.00.

Childs’ Gold Medal Mixture

3860. This wonderful mixture of Darwins contains all the varieties listed above. Splendid effects are
obtained by planting this mixture. Doz. 45c; 50 bulbs $1.85; 100 bulbs $3.50.

Childs’ General Mixture

3865. A nicely balanced mixture of 12 to 15 colors made up from our surplus stocks. Doz. 40c; 25 for
Toe: 50 for $1.15; 100 for $2.25, postpaid.

Childs’ Straight Colors

a 3855. (Specify the color or colors wanted.) Scarlet, Crimson, Red, Light Pink, Pink, Salmon, Violet, Lilac,
Prahozaay, BF Eve, Yellow. Doz. 45c; 25 for 75c; 50 for $1.30; 100 for $2.50, postpaid.

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We make bold to claim you can not buy any better bulbs anywhere regard-—
less of price. Each bulb is of Top Size. Guaranteed to be so or your order —
refilled or money refunded. The Breeders are similar to the Darwins except —

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the colors range darker. Culture the same as the Darwins. ee

Violet 4677 GODET PARFAIT. Dark violet, white base,
large flower. 25 inches. Doz. 85c; 100 for $6.25.
4700 LOUIS XIV. The most beautiful of all Breeder
or Darwin Tulips. Purple with broad golden brown —
edge. 24inches. ‘Doz. 80c; 100 for $5.75, postpaid. oe
4745 TURENNE. Purple-violet with broad yellow
edge. 24 inches. Doz. $1.00; 100 for $6.50. = ee
4679 JAUNE D’OEUF. Heliotrope changing to —
yellow. Good forcer. Doz. 90c; 100 for $6.75.
Red 4665 FEU ARDENT. _A fiery red, dark towards the =

bottom. Fine forcer. Doz. 95c; 100 for $6.50.
4720 PANORAMA. Mahogany red. Fine forcer and —
bedder. 26 inches. Doz. 60c; 100 for $4.50. SR

Brown 4610 BRONZE QUEEN. Soft buff. Inside tinged —
golden bronze with yellow base. Doz. 55c; 100 for —
$4.00. ng

Wine 4620 CARDINAL MANNING. Dull wine color with —
rosy bronze flush changing to rosy-violet. 25 inches.
Doz. 75c; 100 for $5.50, postpaid.

Pink 4718 MEDIA. Carmine pink, salmon shaded. 25
inches. Doz. 70c; 100 for $5.00, postpaid.

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Breeder Tulip

Special Breeder Tulip Mixture

4757. Dozen 50c; 25 for $1.00; 50 for $1.90; 100 for
$3.75, postpaid.

Byblooms and Bizarre Tulips

4210. The striped and Bizarre effects of these
beautiful Tulips are both fascinating and —
striking. Every color harmonizes. The By-
blooms are marked with rose or violet on white.
The Bizarre are brown on yellow. Mixed colors.

Doz. for 65c; 25 for $1.25; 50 for $2.35;
100 for $4.50.

Parrot Tulips

4220. These May-flowering tulips are yet another class
of the most radiant hues, they are queerly slashed and escalloped
on the edges. (Also equally well known as Dragon Tulips.)
15 inches high. Mixed colors.

Doz. for 50c; 25 for $1.00; 50 for $1.90; 100 for $3.75,
postpaid.

Bybloom
and

Bizarre Tulips

Duc Van Thol Tulips

‘4580. The first to bloom in the spring, fully two weeks
earlier. The best for house culture. Colors are unexcelled
by any tulips. Mixed, White, Scarlet, Vermillion, Pink, etc.

Doz. for 60c; 25 for $1.20; 50 for $2.25; 100 for $4.35, post-
paid.

Rembrandt Tulips

4230. In our opinion nothing excels them for stateliness,
colors, and variegations. Surely none surpass them for bedding.
Grow 18 to 24 inches high. Mixed colors.

Doz. for 60c; 25 for $1.20; 50 for $2.30; 100 for $4.50, post-
paid,

Parrot
Tulip

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May-Flowering or Cottage Tulips -

It is in this class we get the clear, beautiful yellow colors and some of the most exquisite formations. Doz. 100
Bloom simultaneously with the Darwins. Every bulb a top size or your order refilled or money refunded. Bulbs Bulbs

Culture. Plant six inches deep and six inches apart. Excellent for beds on the lawn or in clumps. 50 at the 100 rate

Pink 4080 INGLESCOMBE PINK. Soft rosy pink, flushed salmon, blue base, splendid for

. borders or late forcing. Height 24 inches. No garden really complete without it.......... $ .50 $3.50
Rose 4160 STRIPED BEAUTY. Silvery rose, blotched and striped, dark carmine and white,
large showy flower on a graceful stem. Height 18 inches. A very dependable variety..... . 20 5.00
White 4150 ROYAL WHITE. Pure white with yellow center; large flower of great substance,
medium. Height 12 inches. We particularly commend this superb variety.......... .. 1.00 8.00
Scarlet 4090 INGLESCOMBE SCARLET. Intense vermilion-red, with black base, showy and
i graceful. Height 20 inches. An unusually large flower of substance................. oO) ae
= 4077 GESNERIANA SPATHULATA (Major). Dazzling scarlet with deep bluish base.
ae ae Large. A gem for forcing, and one of the finest for cutting.....................000. 2. OSes
eS - 4120 LA MERVEILLE. Orange scarlet, flushed rose, sweet scented. A fine border variety. *
Se ase ieee ee tnches---tvery fachy-dazzime variety soo Ss2e Pee 8 ees Res i go
Yellow 4100 INGLESCOMBE YELLOW. Glossy canary yellow, large globular flower on sturdy
_ stem. A handsome variety and fittingly known as the “Yellow Darwin.”’ Height 24 inches... .50 3.65
+4135 ~MOONLIGHT. Sulphur yellow, large. A much admired variety........ RN
4138 MRS. MOON (Fulfens maxima lutea). Pure yellow. Very large flower..... . 65 4.50
Orauge 4140 ORANGE KING. Glistening deep orange, shaded rose, inside orange scarlet with
___ yellow base. Globular flower, large. Height 23 inches. A wonderful variety..... Si wa hevie SOU ee

Color Harmony Cottage Tulip Mixture

4060. Here we offer a lovely selection of the
very finest new and rare Cottage Tulips, including
many of the above named varieties. A rainbow of
color. No better mixture made.

Doz. 40c 50 bulbs $1.60
100 bulbs $3.00, postpaid

‘Lily Tulips

—— 4590. See illustration. Closely resembles the exquisite
_ lily. Their brilliant range of colors produces an enchanting
_ display from the lightest delicate tones to deepest crimson.

s Doz. $.753 25 for $1.10; 50 for $3.10; 100 for $6.00, postpaid.

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Single Early Tulips

Nothing in the world surpasses the brilliancy of single Early
Tulips in color. Nothing from the earth comes at a time that
cheers and beautifies as Early Tulips. Nothing brings so
much joy to the heart and solace to the soul as the Tulips
that immediatey follow the cold, dreary, snowy winters.

USE VARIETY NUMBER WHEN ORDERING Ss

Doz. 100 —
Pink 4300 COTTAGE MAID. Broad puibs bulbs

margin of rose pink over cream, fine for 99 % He 100 Rate

bedding. Height 12 inches.......... $0.80 $5.75
Pink 4368 ROSE LUISANTE. Deep pink

of a beautiful shade. Fine for bedding .65 4.75
White 4370 WHITE HAWK. Beautiful pure .

white, large globular flower, superb for

bedding or late forcing. Height i3inches .80 5.75

4352 LA REINE. Pure white, some-

Pines-tucns tose: delcate. pmk > 2") Jo)... a eee -65 4.50
Scarlet 4280 BELLE ALLIANCE. Brilliant scarlet, yellow |

base, large flower. Height 13 inches........ woes. 2505 SO
Scarlet 4310 CRAMOISIE BRILLIANT. Brilliant red, :

large flowers. Long stems. Fine for bedding........ 70 «4.75
Yellow 4290 CHRYSOLORA. Clear golden. yellow, large

Homers: eighties Ayn Ghesey pie wk cleo ok BE SI Ee -60 4.50
Yellow 4345 KING OF THE YELLOWS. " ‘Deep golden

yellow, retains its color. For bedding or forcing.

Height 12 inches. A marvelous tulip.............. -85 6.50
Red 4315 DUC DE BERLIN. Bright crimson-scarlet,

edged yellow, fine large flower. Height 16 inches... -65 5.00
Red 4340 KEIZERKROON. Bright red with broad yel-

low edge, large flower. Fine forcer and bedder.... .80 5.75
Violet 4380 WOUWERMAN. A lovely purple violet.

Exceedingly large. Amazingly beautiful........... 85 6.50

Orange 4366 PRINCE OF AUSTRIA. Bright orange ver-

milion. Very large flower. Sweet scented. Fine forcer .85 6.50
Cramoisie Brilliant

Special Mixture of Early Single Tulips

4260. This special mixture consists of the above varieties and many more beautiful
colors, blended so as to give a wonderful assortment. Will delight you.

Dozen 45c 25 bulbs 90c 50 bulbs $1.75 100 bulbs $3.25

Crocus—The First to Bloom in Spring

These fascinating bright little flowers are the earliest of
all, they pop up their lovely heads at the first warm Spring
sunbeams. They grow almost anywhere in beds, under
shrubbery, scattered broadcast in the lawn under trees or in
pots in the home. There is one thing to be remembered,
and that is not to cut them down untilthefoliagehas matured
and died down or they will not come up another year.
Purple Blue 3030 BARON BRUNOW.

Yellow 3040 YELLOW MAMMOTH.
Striped 3070 SIR WALTER SCOTT.
White 3050 MONT BLANC.

Doz. 30c; 50 for $1.00; 100 for $1.90, postpaid.

40 Flowered Crocus or Giant Yellow

3080. (See illustration opposite.) It is astonishing the
number of blooms a single bulb of this Crocus will furnish.
The flowers are very large and brilliant, and a row of
them is a wave of gold. The most satisfactory Crocus
grown, owing to its enormous size, bright color and
abundant bloom. This variety is extra fine for growing
in pots or pans in thé house.

Doz. 35c; 50 bulbs $1.25; 100 for $2.35, postpaid.

Special Mixed Crocus

3100. We are offering here all colors mixed, Blue
White, Yellow and Striped,
Doz. 25c; 50 bulbs 90c; 100 bulbs $1.65, postpaid.

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- Double Early Tulips
The great consideration in Double Tulips is
their long period of bloom. Many of our cus-
tomers feel that the prolonged blooming season
__ makesthem an indispensable early spring flower.
_ For the same reason they are given a stated
__ preference for pot culture for interior use. Plant

_ the same as other Tulips.

Be aoe Doz. 100

Yellow 4510 TEA ROSE. Soft bulbs bulbs
ee pale yellow, a distinct 50 at 100 rate

Se oe color in double Tulips.

eRe Fine for bedding or forc-

(ees ing. Height 11 inches... $0.60 $4.25

Yellow 4440 COURONNE
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low, flushed orange-red or

- copper. One of the best.

Heisht™ 11" -inches®. 2-7" $0.95 $6.25
. Yellow 4455 GOLDEN KING. Purest
. golden yellow........... $1.00 $8.00

Red 4490 RUBRA MAXIMA. Dark scarlet;
an exceptionally good bedding variety.
PR AOGU HURCELS Side a5 oe oN fe rate < we 2 $0.65 $4.75

Red 4460 LE MATADOR. A beautiful bright scarlet. F i Rubra Maxima}
One of the best for forcing and none better for bedding $1.00 $8.00 se

Red 4430 COCHENILLE. Carmine. An extra good

iptcing variety. me forreuthins: . S62. 85 6.00 Doz. 100
White 4420 BOULE DE NEIGE. Pure white, large, full bulbs bulbs
- flower, resembling a white Peony. Splendid for bedding or forcing. Height 10 inches. A very 50 at 100 rate
Papecautiiill tulis. oocn eee Bes en yee ee eo Se alae: See $0.90 $7.00
Violet 4410 BLUE CELESTE. Soft violet-purple. Large flowers of very pleasing color. A beautiful
3 Tulip for cutting or late forcing. Height 16 inches. Exceedingly rich..........0............ 90 7.00
Rose 4480 MURILLO. Delicate rose-pink, flushed white. Fine for bedding and forces easily.
Height 11 inches. Considered the best double pink for forcing.................0.000.0 eee 50 sao
Orange 4515 TOURNESOLL. Bright red with margin of yellow. Height 12 inches. Striking.... .90 6.50
Pink 4470 LUCRETIA. Bright rose-pink. Very large, broad flowers of fine color. Fine forcer.... .75 5.50

Childs’ Special Mixture ‘oF
Double Tulips

4400. We are offering you this
splendid mixture of the above varieties,
with many wonderful colors added to
this list, and we know you will enjoy
these Tulips very much.

Doz. bulbs 50c 25 bulbs $1.00
50 bulbs $1.85 100 bulbs $3.50

Giant Paper-White Narcissus

Used for Planting in Pebbles

3800. This is the variety so generally grown in
water with gravel and stones in a saucer, bowl, or pot,
blooming at Xmas time and throughout the late winter
months. This is the large flowering variety that has made
Childs’ strain so popular all over the country. It’sa ~
secret how we do it, but we certainly do supply a superior _
bulb. -Bulbs that are sure to bloom in profusion.

. Each 10c; doz. $1.15; 100 for $7.75, postpaid.

Culture. Bulbs may be planted in pots and put away ina dark
place at a temperature of 55 to 60 degrees, in order to start the |
roots growing first, then brought to the light. A very popular way

: is the Chinese Method: set the bulb or bulbs in a glass or bowl ~
f filled with pebbles, and keep roots covered with water.
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Narcissus

After many years’ experimenting we find that the
varieties mentioned below cover a range that will practi-
cally fill all requirements for the garden, indoor and
Florists’ use and are the American grown varieties that
are most dependable. You will be immensely pleased with
these sturdy, vigorous, rapid growing bulbs.

Long Trumpet Varieties

3540. EMPEROR. Yellow Trumpet. Perianth
deep primrose-yellow, large flower of remarkable sub-
stance; fine for borders or forcing. Very popular.

3570. GOLDEN SPUR. Rich yellow trumpet,
broad and open. Perianth large and spreading. Forcer.

3580. VICTORIA. Trumpet a deep yellow, large
and frilled. Perianth broad creamy white. Beautiful.

Prices on above Narcissus: Each 20c; doz. $1.75;
100 for $12.00. Postpaid.

Medium Trumpet

3590. BARRI CONSPICUOUS. Large perianth,
soft yellow. Short cup, edged orange scarlet. Extra fine.
Each 10c; doz. $1.15; 100 for $8.25, postpaid.

Long Trumpet Narcissus 3610. SIR WATKIN. Large yellow cup tinged a
deeper shade. Perianth primrose-yellow. A giant in size.
° ° Beautiful. Each 15c; doz. $1.75; 100 for $12.00.
Single Jonquils gs patho

3730. These ever favorite dainty flowers are a gleam
of gold when in bloom. Splendid to grow in pots.

A free bloomer, and excellent for forcing. A lovely
pure gold color and exquisite fragrance. The best single.
Doz. $1.00; 100 bulbs $7.50, postpaid.

Daffodils Double

The double-flowering Daffodils we offer may pe planted
outdoors, or they may be forced in flats (or boxes) for
cutting and are excellent for pots.

3660. VAN SION. Star-like petals; long double
trumpet with beautiful crimped petals. Golden yellow.
Fine for cutting or forcing. Large bulbs. 15c each; doz.
$1.45; 100 for $9.50, postpaid.

Double Daffodils

Narcissus Poeticus

This is the short-nose Narcissus. Very hardy and
excellent for naturalizing in the garden. They are highly
prized for their form and delightful fragrance, and are
splendid for growing indoors in pots or flats.

3760. POETICUS ORNATUS. Perianth pure white,
yellow cup edged deep red. Large and beautiful. Each
15c; Doz. $1.15; 100 for $8.25, postpaid.

NARCISSUS Narcissus Poetaz

POETICUS | Has a delightful perfume. Splendid for winter-blooming
ORNATUS in pots. Very hardy and excellent for planting in the garden.

3710. LAURENS KOSTER. Pure white. Prices:
Each, 20c.; doz., $2.00; 100 for $12.50.

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Select Hyacinths

Hyacinths for out-door culture bloom shortly before
the Darwin Tulips. For house culture they are equally
satisfactory. Although considerably higher in price than
_ Tulips we think (considering you can enjoy several years
bloom) that there should be some in every well kept and
attractive garden. We supply a very critical trade and
guarantee to satisfy or refund the purchase price.

Culture. Plant 6 to 8 inches apart and about 6 inches
deep, then cover with litter or leaves over winter.

“White 3210. L’INNOCENSE. Pure white; fine large
: bells, splendid.

3180. LA GRANDESSE. Clear waxy-white;
large spikes; one of the best.
3152. DR. LIEBER. Porcelain blue; large, well-
formed spikes. Highly recommended for forcing-
Pink 3160. GERTRUDE. Deep pink; strong, com-
_pact spike; early. Fine forcer. Very erect.

3230. QUEEN OF THE PINKS. Finest pink
for every use, including exhibition purposes.

3175. LADY DERBY. Vivid pink; large, waxy.
Fine forcer. One of the best. None better.

Yellow 3240. YELLOW HAMMER. Deep creamy
yellow; compact. Best for pot culture or forcing.

Blue 3170. KING OF THE BLUES. Deep indigo-
blue. Excellent for late forcing. Very erect.

3220. QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Beautiful,
- clear, porcelain blue, with silver tinge. Forcer.

3165. GRAND MAITRE. Deep porcelain blue;
broad, well-formed spike. Fine forcer. Erect.

- Any of the above Hyacinths—Each 20c; doz. $1.90;
25. oe ‘$3. 75; 50 for $7.35; 100 for $14.50, postpaid.

Our Special Mixture of
Selected Hyacinths

: 3250. We import large quantities of
these special Hyacinths and take great
pleasure in offering this well-balanced
mixture of the finest colors. :

Doz. $1.75 -25 bulbs $3.50
| 50 bulbs $6.75 100 bulbs $13.00
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‘Specially Selected Extra Large
Pot Mixture

3280. These bulbs are specially selected,

_ particularly for winter-blooming, and will
give best results for pot culture. They

involve many varieties of the finest colors.

~ 6 for $1.25; doz. $2.20; 25 for $4.25;
59 for $8.06; 100 for $17.50. Postpaid.

Satisfaction Guaranteed Or Money Refunded 53rd Year, 1928 :

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Pompon Hyacinths

3330. . These are Hyacinths grown from small bulbs
that produce flowers exactly Tike above illustration
only about one-third as large. Best for cutting. Splen-
did for either garden or pots. Many fine colors, in-
cluding blues, reds, whites and pinks. Double and
single. Doz. $1.00; 100 for $7.50, postpaid.

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The flowers are star or

violet shape, held on
spikes — bell fashion.
Comes in deepest violet,
also white. A great
flower for shady spots, for
deep recesses, corners,
under trees, under bushes,
lawns, beds, _ borders.
Once planted, always
there.

3820. VIOLET. Doz.
60c; 25 for $1.10; 50 for
$2.15; 100 for $4.00,
postpaid.

3830. WHITE. Doz.
60c; 25 for $1.10; 50 for
$2.15; 100 for $4.00,
postpaid.

Fritillaria (Meleagris)

3150. This new variety is the most desirable of fall
bulbs for early spring blooming in the garden. They
always attract great attention, bearing clusters of large
bell-shaped flowers in various colors, perfectly hardy
and may be left in the ground for years.

Doz. $.65; 50 for $2.50; 100 for $4.90, postpaid.

Snowdrops

These lovely little
flowers are the earliest in
the Spring, and are so
hardy that they mind
neither sleet nor snow.
Snowdrops are. graceful
and pretty white flowers,
touched with green. They

bloom with the Crocus.
Hardy.

3840. SINGLE
SNOWDROPS _ (Special

Bulbs). Doz. 45c; 50 for
$1.75; 100 for $3.35.

3850. DOUBLE

SNOWDROPS. Doz. =
for $5.00. IANT SNOWDROPS.

Grape Hyacinths
Here are the popular little flowers for planting in
masses in the garden, or if you want a few pots of blue

flowers that will cheer your windows up in mid-winter, —

plant some of these bulbs in 5-inch
the same as other Hyacinths.

3260. Special Heavenly Blue. Doz. 45c.; 50 for $1.50;
100 for $2.90. This is the largest and best of the
Grape Hyacinths.

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Chionodoxa (Glory of Snow)

3020. The clearest tones of blue are to be found
in these lovely flowers. Plant them in borders or

rockery. They are perfectly hardy and increase rapidly, — :

forming clumps of blue flowers. A color which is always
scarce in early spring. Try just a few this year :

Doz. 45c; 50 for $1.50; 100 for $2.90, postpaid.

Bluebells

3530. Mertensia Verginica isan American wild flower,
equal to the loveliest of our present day garden subjects,
requiring no further care after once planted. Just as
soon as the snow leaves in the early spring, up comes
this lovely flower. Attains a height of about 1 to 114°
ft., at the very top of the stem holds a tube-shaped
flower of the most wonderful blue. The flowers last
about three weeks, turning to clear pink.

Culture. We send you a root, plant it four inches
deep in the ground and nine inches apart. Mertensia
will succeed in semi-shade or sunshine.
$2.00; 100, $13.50, postpaid.

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(Winter Aconite)
3110. These lovely golden blossoms are charming

with Snowdrops, Scillas and Chionodoxas. Does well
under trees. Four to eight inches high. Hardy.

Doz. 45c; 50 bulbs $1.50; 100 for $2.90, postpaid.

Ixias

3340. These beautiful Winter flowering bulbs have
rich varied colors. The center always differing in color
opening in the rays of the sun they offer a display
of gorgeous beauty.
Hardy.

Doz. 40c; =4

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bulbs $1.45; 100 bulbs $2.90, postpaid.

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- Winter Blooming Lilies

These are the Lilies for indoor growing. Bulbs should be
set with the top just below the surface in 5-inch pots, and
if possible placed in the earth out-of-doors, cover the pot
lightly with straw until the roots have a chance to start,
then take indoors and keep in a cool room while growing.

Easter Lily (Longiflorium Giganteum)

6460. Hardy with protection. No Lily excels this as
a winter bloomer. The flowers are very long and trumpet
shaped; pure white and deliciously fragrant. Three to
twelve magnificent blossoms on a stem. Blooms splendidly
in pots. This is the genuine Easter Lily which is so well
known and popular. Grown by all florists and sold at a
high price at Easter time. Grow your own this year.
Strong bulbs, 50c each; 3 for $1.35, postpaid.

Bermuda Lily (Lilium Harrisi)

5165. Hardy with protection. Another very fine
white Lily of great beauty and an early bloomer. It grows
to the height of four feet with a great cluster of pure, waxy
white, fragrant flowers with bright yellow anthers. Much
used for Easter decorations on account of its great height

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and many flowers. Very simply and easy to grow. Large
bulbs 9 to 11. Do not buy any of a smaller size. 60c each;

doz. $5.00, postpaid.

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Calla, Elliottiana

Giant Yellow or Golden Calla

5170. Not hardy. This is a yellow Calla of marvelous
beauty. Flowers very large and of the brightest
golden-yellow. Leaves beautifully spotted with white.
Its great size of bloom, brilliant yellow color, and large,
strikingly marked leaves make this a plant of unusual

_ beauty and novelty. Fine for winter-flowering, planted
in December or January. Strong flowering bulbs.
40c each; doz. $4.00.

5175. Extra large, 50c each; doz. $5.00, post-
' paid.

The Stately Easter Lily

Calla, Godfrey (Everblooming)

One of the Best Window Plants Grown.
5180. Not hardy. This Calla has the habit of the

very dwarf sorts by blooming when. very small, growing
on through the various stages of dwarf, half dwarf, and
large sorts up to Giantissima. Its immense, rich green
leaves and pure white flowers of graceful shape make a
splendid plant for any window. To all these may be
added the novel quality of summer-blooming in the
garden. Fine for banking background. Plants, 35c
each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid.

Madonna Lily

A Favorite Lily for the Hardy Garden
6405. This hardy lily

for in or out door planting
closely resembles the Easter

Lily. Planted late in the fall
comes into bloom shortly
after the tulips. Makes a
striking appearance in the
garden with its cluster of
large, magnificent, stately,
white flowers. The petals
are broad, glistening and
contrasty. Very fragrant.
One of the most popular
outdoors lilies in America
and highly recommended
for planting for contrast in
the perennial bed. Each
35c; 3 for $1.90; doz.
$3.50, postpaid.

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SOPY RIGATED
J.LERILOS 1889

John Lewis Childs Seed Co., Floral Park, N. Y. :

Hardy Lilies

LONG ISLAND GROWN

We take infinite pride in being-able to offer all these
beautiful Lilies in strains that are perfectly hardy and
can be planted anywhere with success and grown with
ease and bloom in profusion.

Plant this spring, 6 to 8 inches deep. Cover with leaves.

New Royal Lily Regale

6340. One of the most beautiful Lilies of unusual
colorings, clusters of blooms measuring from four to six
inches in length and have a sweet fragrance. The color-
ings are most beautiful; ivory-white, shaded pink tinged
with bright canary yellow at the base. Blooms during
July and August. This Lily is perfectly hardy. Each
75c; 6 for $4.00; doz. $7.50. Postpaid.

Liliums
Earliest of all Lilies and good for pots and for forcing.
Very hardy, healthy and free blooming.
6265. ATROSANGUINEUM. (See illustration op-
posite.) Deep ruby-red, very rich. Each 50c; doz. $5.00.

6440. HANSONI. (Golden Turk’s Cap Lily.) A
rare and fine Lily. Blooms in June and early July. Color
rich yellow with deep brown dots. Anthers reddish orange.
Each 75c; doz. $7.50. Postpaid.

6360. LEONARD JOERG. (See illustration opposite.)
Light orange-yellow, spotted black, medium height.
Elegant type. Each 50c; doz. $5.00; Postpaid.

6405. MADONNA LILY. See page 13 for descrip-
tion. Each 35c; 3 for 85c; doz. $3.50. Postpaid.

6365. ROBUSTA. (See illustration opposite.) Flow-
ers very large, wide open; light orange-salmon, richly
spotted chocolate. Each 45c; doz. $4.50. Postpaid.

6450. SUPERBUM. Very beautiful orange-red. Each
45c; doz. $4.50. Postpaid.

6295. TIGRINUM, DOUBLE. (Tiger Lily.) An
August blooming orange lily spotted black. Each 30c;
doz. $3.00. Postpaid.

6300. TIGRINUM SPLENDENS. An improved sin-
gle tiger lily. Very large orange flowers spotted black.
Each 25c; doz. $2.50.

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Grand Speciosum Lilies

The Speciosum Lilies have a rich blending of colors
and delicate fragrance not found in any other type.

6410. MAGNIFICUM. A greatly improved Specio-
sum of wonderful color. White, suffused rose-pink and
spotted red. The base of each petal is striped with green
and the anthers are red. Exceedingly popular.

6390. MELPOMENE. Words cannot describe the
beauty of this variety. Frosted white, spotted, clouded
and bearded with pinkish crimson. Petals deeply re-
curved and widely bordered red. A superior type.

6406. RUBRUM. Deep rose, spotted crimson and

mottled white. Flowers four to six inches across. -
Any of the above three select bulbs, each 45c; one
each of the three for $1.25; doz. $4.50. Postpaid.

6495 Hardy Lily Collection. One of each Beautiful —
Lilium Hansoni Lily listed on this page (12 in all) for $5.00. Postpaid.

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See _ You Will Find Childs’ Prices Very Low 53rd Year, 1928 —

: S House Plants

Do you realize we are one of the few who have been grow-
img, producing, developing and selling House Plants for over
a Half Century?

Surely this long experience should be an assurance of
Quality. We are about the only Growers who sell on an

Absolute Guarantee. ‘‘Satisfaction Guaranteed or Pur-
chase Price Refunded”’ is our motto.
Abutilon

15085. NEW TRAILING. A novelty of great beauty.
This wonderful Abutilon has rich, deep green leaves, spotted
rich yellow. Flowers long and somewhat trumpet-shaped
of the richest blood-scarlet color, while the slender branches
will grow several feet in length, trailing gracefully from a
suspended pot or basket, or may be trained asa climber. A
plant of striking beauty. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; postpaid.

15060. INFANTA- EULALIA. This is : very fine.
Plants dwarf and short jointed, producing exquisite, large
cupped blossoms by the score from the time the plant is
four inches high. Blooms all the time. Color a dainty, soft
satin pink. Each 25c; postpaid.

15070. GIANT - FLOWERED YELLOW. Im-
mense wide spreading blossoms of a fine, clear lemon-yellow.
25c each, postpaid.

15080. GIANT-FLOWERED PINK. A rich, dark New Trailing Abutilon
pink of great‘size. Each 25c; postpaid.

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Asparagus

15090. PLUMOSUS NANUS-DOWNY PLUME.
A delicate and graceful plant with wide-spreading foliage
which is very fine, soft and feathery. Nothing better than
this to make up with cut flowers. 30c each; 3 for 75c.

50910. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSA SEED. Pkt.
25c; 2 for 35c, postpaid.

15100. -SPRENGERI. A variety of the finest orna-
mental qualities. For hanging pots, or bracket pots where
the mass of rich foliage can droop in its natural grace, it is
one of the loveliest objects. 25c each; 3 for 70c, postpaid.

50920. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI SEED. Pkt.
15c; 2 for 25c, postpaid.

Asclepias (Curassivica)

15050. A plant of unusual merit, as it is a perpetual
bloomer, producing at all times large clusters of orange-
scarlet blossoms that resemble in color combination the

Reciepins Ca eSasica Lantana. It, however, blooms most freely from Decem-
. ber to Easter. One of the finest pot plants
x Acalypha we have ever grown. 30c each; 3 for-85c.

15000. (See illustration.) A straight, stout, branching plant
clothed with large green leaves of good substance, and out of the axil
of every leaf grows a spike of blossoms,
glowingcrimsonincolor. Tento twenty
inches long, as large around as one’s
finger and looks like a long piece of rich,
red chenille cord. They last for months
before fading, and before they fall off
several other spikes have started out
in the same leaf axil. 15000. Sanderi.
Each 40c; 3 for $1.10.

Anemones (Wild Flower)

Very beautiful and brilliant hardy
spring-flowering bulbs. They possess
a beautiful range of exquisite colors.
This hardy perennial positively should
be in every garden. Very beautiful.
Profuse bloomer.

3000. FRENGH. Single, mixed,
all colors. 6 bulbs 75c; doz. $1.25;
100 for $8.00, postpaid.

3010. ST. BRIGID. Semi-double
blossoms of showy colors. 6 bulbs 75c;
doz. $1.25; 100 for $8.00, postpaid.

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Rex Begonias

We know of no other plant
that gives more. universal plea-
sure or can be grown with more
ease of culture than the Rex Be-
gonia. With ordinary care they will
thrive for years and years, grow to
immense size and get more beauti-
ful, more fascinating as they age.

We have a national reputation
for our beautiful Begonias. Our
Long Island Begonias are of a sous
rior constitutional vigor.

15110. ALFONSO. Silvery
green with a dark border filled with
conspicuous silver spots. Exceed-
ingly novel and fine. Try it.

15120. CRIMSON GLOW.
Very light green leaves overlaid
with a flush of fine crimson. Very
striking and fascinating. .

15130. CZAR NICHOLAS. A
beautiful stipple of green and silver with a finely flushed center.

15140. EDWARD IV. Deep maroon, black with a
striking zone of pink and silver spots. A very effective plant.

15155. MONSTER. Leaves get immense in’ size—
reaching two and one-half feet. Color, pure silver, veined
with dark green. Grows to perfection with little care.

Prices on the above, 50c each, postpaid.

15170. One of each (5 in all) for $2.25, postpaid.

Rex Begonia

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15234. ALBERT MARTIN. This is one of our
newest begonias and one of the finest. A bronze-leaved
variety of unusual merit, about ten inches high. Each
40c; 3 for $1.10. ani

15236. FIRE SEA. A recent introduction. Captured
an award of merit. Exceedingly free blooming. Dark —
fiery red. Reddish green leaves suitable for all ee Be
Good bedder. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. = = =———

15238. CHATELAINE HYBRID. Another new one
of merit. Flowers are a brilliant rose and very large, over
twice the size of the older sorts. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10.

All Prices Postpaid

Tree Begonias _ =

15260. HAAGEANA (Pink). Flowers rose-pink in Si
great clusters nearlya foot in diameter. Plant grows very —
tall and is covered with reddish, fuzzy hair. Most beau
ful. One of the most popular. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00,
postpaid.

15270. IMMENSE (Crimson). The clusters © of
crimson-pink blossoms are very large. Plant grows two :
three feet tall, with handsome spotted foliage. Blooms all x
year, in fact always in bloom. Each 50c; 3 for $1. 35,
postpaid.

15290. PRESIDENT CARNOT (Red). Brilliant red s
flowers in immense clusters. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10. ae

15280. METALICA (Light pink). Large, heavy
leaves. Metalic luster. Each 30c; 3 for 85c, postpaid. Sa

Crimson Dwarf Double Begonia

15240. For outdoor summer use or indoor winte
use we commend this as a Begonia that will produce a
Boe eonin : | profusion of double flowers. Especially recommended for

| MMENSE 4 indoor use. The foliage is beautiful and the flowers ar

4 bright crimson color. It is decidedly an all-year-roun
flower. This has been a novelty for years.
15240—Each 50c; 3 for $1.35, postpaid.

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Begonias
Begonias grow and thrive with comparative ease of cul-
ture. For indoor use in winter they add a cheer and joy hard
to realize until tried. . In the spring if set outdoors they will
continue to bloom and thrive. No flower for almost con-
tinuous bloom can excel the flowering begonia.

Begonia Mignon Hybrids
These beautiful quick-flowering Hybrids of Begonia
-Gracilis are among the best and easiest grown plants either
for pots or bedding. Plants bloom very quickly. Always
in bloom. The bloom literally covers the entire plant.

15180. NEW LUMINARIS. Foliage a rich bronzy
erimson, flowers scarlet. A most showy plant.

15190. PEARL WHITE. Large, snow-white.
15200. NEW BONFIRE. Bright rosv scarlet.
15210. PRIMADONNA. New exquisite large pink.

15220. PINK PROFUSION. Distinguished for its
fine deep color and unusual quantity of blossoms. 25c each;
the 5 for $1.10; $2.50 doz., postpaid.

Begonia Seed
51080. SEED (Vernon Hybrids) Mixed. Pkt. 25c.

51060. TUBEROUS ROOTED SEED. Pkt. 25c.
51070. GRACILIS HYBRIDS SEED. Pkt. 25c.

Cacti-Stapelia

15680. VARIEGATA. The most popular of all the
Cactus. Has thick gtems and star-shaped maroon, brown
and yellow spotted blossoms. The flowers are thick and
leathery, resembling the skin of a reptile. If you

a & admire Cac-
tus you will
appreciate
this variety.
Each 50c;
3 for $1.35,
postpaid.

51170.
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MIXED.
Pat: 20c;
2 for 35c;
postpaid.

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Cyclamen (Grandiflorum)

15865. Few pot plants are so desirable for winter
blooming as the Cyclamens. They are in continuous
bloom for several months. The foliage is very attrac-
tive, being variegated with several shades of green.
The flowers rise above the foliage on long stems and
are odd and interesting in form. They are of the
clearest, most intense colors, ranging from pure
white, pink and deep red. Strong plants, mixed
colors, 75c each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid.

52080. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM SEED
(Mixed.) Pkt. 35c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid.

Cape Jasmine or Gardenia

15880. EVERBLOOMING. (See illustration.)
One of the most admired flowers in the world. It is
mentioned in books of fiction more today than any
other flower. Thousands of persons wear their
Gardenias in their coat lapels day in and day out.
The flowers of this are very large and perfect, with
pure white, wax-like petals and glorious fragrance.
Large, double and surpassingly lovely. A good plant
will show flowers every day in the year, growing well
as a window plant. 65c each; 3 for $1.75.

vothing excels the fragrant Cape Jasmine as a house plant

Ferns

Ferns are perhaps the most attractive and useful plants
we have for the house. The smaller growing varieties are
unexcelled as dainty permanent table decorations and the
large sorts make elegant specimen plants. We make a
specialty of Ferns. Long Island is the natural home of the
Fern. It is here they grow at their best. It is here where _
the heavy fogs and mists, cold nights instil a vigor and |
robustness in fern life that make Childs’ Ferns the quick-
est growing, most beautiful and most popular Ferns in the
country.

16050. BOSTONIENSIS. The true Boston Fern.
Of all decorative plants for house culture, this is perhaps the.
most imposing and satisfactory. It is so robust that it will
stand and thrive in most any situation in a room even if out
of the sun’s rays. Plants form an immense number of
graceful drooping fronds, varying in length from two to five
feet. 35c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid.

16110. TEDDY, JR. A superb dwarf form of the
splendid Mrs. Roosevelt Fern. One of the newer Ferns
that is now very popular. 35c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid.

16150. WHITMANII COMPACTA. This is a con-
densed form with the pinnae, subdividing, making miniature
fronds which are superimposed on the main fronds as if
two or more were condensed in one. 40c each; 3 for $1.10.

Whitmanii
16075. ROOSEVELT. A great improvement on the
old Boston Fern. It is more upright in growth, grows

faster and makes about four fronds to the old varieties’
one. It is also a deeper and richer color. 35c each.

16070. LACE OR BABY (Goodi). This has the
finest foliage of all Ferns. It is so delicate that it gives
the impression of the finest lacework. No fern in exis-
tence can compare with it in fluffiness. 40c each; 3 for
$1.10, postpaid.

16060. CHILDSI. This remarkable sort originated
in our greenhouse. The fronds are short, narrow and
rigid, held mostly erect in dense masses. 40c each; 3 for
$1.10, postpaid.

LGEGUS COLLECTION: One (OP each: ot above 6
for $2.00.

Childs’ Purity Freesia

Clusters of pure white flowers of enormous size, save
for one tiny yellow spot in the throat. Beautifully shaped
petals, large, well rounded and opened. Very fragrant.
Not hardy. .

3120. Large Bulbs, doz. 35c; 100 for $2.00, post-
paid. :

3130. Selected Mammoth Bulbs, doz. 50c; 100
for $5.00, postpaid.

New Giant Colored Freesias

This is a new class of strong growing, large flowering
Freesia of distinct coloring. The richness of color, size
and beauty of these Freesias are wonderful. Freesias
are not hardy.

3140. NEW GIANT COLORED FREESIA, Mixed.
All colors, yellow, blue, pink, lavender, violet, white, etc.
6 for 45c; doz. 75c; 100 for $5.50, postpaid. —

$1.25 OUR GREAT SURPRISE COLLECTION $1.25
SEVERAL DOLLARS’ WORTH OF FINE PLANTS, BULBS AND SEEDS FOR $1.25 POSTPAID

We are obliged to grow and import enormous stocks of all kinds of Plants and Bulbs, generally more than are

necessary, to make sure of having enough. After the fall business is over, in November, this surplus stock is made
up into “Surprise’’ Collections of our own selections, two to four times the Catalog value. No collection will be made
up for less than one dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) and from that up to any amount the purchaser may desire
in multiples ef $1.25,-which will be sent Prepaid. :

‘The Prices In This Catalog Are Very Low _ 53rd Year, 1928 —

Fuchsias

_ The best known of the old-fashioned window plants. Have rich
green foliage and graceful, pendent flowers of brilliant color.
ee 15940. TROPHY. One of the most striking and daz-
__ zling plants for the house in winter or the garden in summer.
This Fuchsia does exceedingly well and is a very satisfy-
ing variety for the small house. It is a continuous
surprise day in day out. Large double purple with
ay scarlet sepals. 25c each; 3 for 70c, postpaid.

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habit displaying a mass of beautiful foliage and large

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borne in clusters, buds long and graceful. Great sort

__ for wall pocket and hanging basket. 25c each; 3 for Jf

70c, postpaid. =

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15930. SOUV. DE H. HENKEL. A strong, bushy ¥
grower with rich bronzy green leaves, veined red. The
tubular fiowers are a brilliant scarlet in color and two

to three inches long. 25c each; 3 for 70c, postpaid.

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Genista
Shower of Gold.

~~ 15970. (See illustration.) Asa plant for late winter
¥ and early spring-blooming (especially for Easter), it is
almost without an equal. Za tide
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very fragrant, and borne Oy 2
in large, drooping racemes
and in such quantity as
to almost hide leaf and
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MD r095 “Shower of Gold.’’ Sure
to bloom. 35c each; 3
for $1.00, postpaid.

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(See illustration.) Has glossy leaves and huge flaming flowers

_ of satinlike texture. Summer or winter, it is always blooming.

_ Pots of Hibiscus are extra fine for piazza or balcony, and for
bedding out in summer. Try a few in the house.

16430. PEACHBLOW. This is one of the finest plant
novelties offered in recent years. The flowers’are double, and
_ from four to five inches in diameter; of a charming rich pink
color, with deep crimson center. Good sort for the window-sill.

16410. COOPERI. Most exquisite foliage, being varie-
gated green, white, pink and red. Although this has a pinkish
_ flower, it is extremely popular as an ornamental plant, few
- plants exceeding it in attractiveness.
Price on above: Each 35c; 3 for $1.00.

-_ JUSTICIA. (See illustration.) This begins to bloom when
_ the plant has only three or four leaves, and is never out of flower

afterward. If pinched back occasionally, it makes a stocky
plant, frequently covered with up to thirty pink flower heads, P
- lasting a long time. The foliage is also highly ornamental.

16540. NEW DWARF. Each 30c; doz. $3.00,” postpaid.
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Lantanas—New Dwarf

(See illustration.) These dwarf Lantanas are fine, free blooming plants for
pots. They are not particular as to soil, but love a sunny place. Dwarf
and bushy in growth, with numerous flower spikes.

16550. AURIEL. Brilliant orange-scarlet with central florets of a
bright yellow. Put in the garden in the spring they are marvelous.

16560. PINK. Clear, bright pink with primrose center.

16570. WHITE PERFECTION. Pure white. Florets have yellow
eyes. Very striking in mass beds with above varieties. =
Each 25c; doz. $2.50, postpaid.

Oleander

This well-known plant is very attractive and can be grown in almost —
any soil or situation. Its dark green, willow-like foliage is most beautifu.
with its many large satin-like flowers.

16660. PINK. Beautiful large blossoms of rosy pink, double.

16670. WHITE. Magnificent large snow-white, double. Rapid grower.

16680. YELLOW. Large and very beautiful. Fine for the house.
Price, 40c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid.

Otaheite Orange

16710. An extra fine pot plant, with glossy leaves,
the true fragrant Orange blooms and abundant little
bright Oranges that will hang on the bush like balls of
gold for several months after they are ripe. It will bloom
and fruit in a two-inch pot, and we have seen a plant in
a window that was but fifteen inches high and had twenty-
five Oranges on it. With good sunlight they are never out
of fruit. Very fascinating. 45c each; 3 for $1.20, postpaid.

Otaheite Lemon

16690. A superb novelty in the form of a very dwarf
Lemon for pot culture, similar to the Otaheite Orange.
Blooms freely even when only six inches high and bears
an abundance of beautiful little Lemons. Very amusing to
your friends. 60c each; 3 for $1.65, postpaid.

Wonder Lemon

16700. A Lemon that can be easily grown in pots.
Fruit is borne on plants one to two feet high, growing in
five or six-inch pots. It is overbearing. It makes a beau-
tiful specimen plant for the house. Not hardy and must
be taken in during winter. Strong plants. <A very de-
sirable house plant. 45c each; 3 for $1.20, postpaid.

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Primula (Obconica)

Monarch Primrose

— 16835. These are new
- large-flowering Obconica-Si-
nensis Hybrids of various
colors, as large and fine as
Primula Sinensis. Colors, pink,
violet, blush, rose, lilac, white,
etc. Very charming flowers,
being borne in large trusses
and at all times of the year in
great profusion. They bloom
very quickly from seed, and
the large, showy blossoms are
borne constantly for a year.
a | Plants very vigorous and easily
rN Nis grown. Plants, mixed. Fine
S74 ATEN ASS BS stock ready to bloom. 25c
SSA YF each; 3 for 70c, postpaid.
55300. PRIMULA
OBCONICA SEED. Pkt.
25c; 2 for 40c, postpaid.

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53rd Year, 1928 —

Palms for House Use

Kentia Belmoreana Palm
16731.

It is claimed that this palm for house use

is one of the most vigorous and robust in cultivation.

They withstand abuse and neglect to considerable
extent. The leaves are wide and dark green. Each
$1.00; 3 for $2.75, postpaid.

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Plumbago
16820. CAPENSIS BLUE.

Scarcely another flower has its color; a clear, soft,

(See illustration.)

baby-blue, or palest azure. An attractive pot plant,

and the clustered blossoms are fine for cutting. 50c
each; 3 for $1.35, postpaid.

16810. CAPENSIS ALBA. Like the above, but
35c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid.

white.

Phoenix Robelini Palm

16732. (See illustration.) A palm for house use
that will stand considerable abuse and still grow rapidly
and large. It is beyond a doubt one of the finest palms
possible to grow. Nothing can surpass it as a decorative
plant. It will succeed in any window. If moved out-
doors in summer, does equally well. The foliage is
graceful, striking and beautiful. We offer it because we
have been studying the best palms for growing in the
home and find that this and our Filifera and the Kentia
Palms are unquestionably the best for average home
conditions. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00, postpaid.

Filifera

16730. (See illustra-
tion.) One of the best
window palms for the
house or conservatory.
Stands dust and dry air,
and lack of sunshine and
is very ornamental with
its elegantly fan-shaped
leaves of a rich, dark,
feathery green. The plant
is a compact grower well
adapted to pot culture.
Perhaps the most gener-
ally satisfactory palm
ever offered, as shown by
our enormous yearly dis--
tribution of it. 35c each;
3 for $1.00, postpaid.

New Poinsettia (Santa)

16825. (See illustration.) Our own creation. A
wonderful double flaring crimson Poinsettia that is in
bloom at Christmas time and continues to bloom until
the middle of March (other sorts bloom only for about
one week at Christmas-time). Does well in the home.
Each 50c; 3 for $1.35, postpaid.

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loose, expanded rosette.

16910.
scription and prices.) Each
25c; 5 for $1.00.

pot-rose for winter use. See page 3 for illustrations
and descriptions. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10, postpaid.

Sanseveria Zealanica

16890. There is scarcely a decorative plant used
that is more striking in foliage and habit than this.
Tt will grow in a dark hall, cool bedroom, or stand
on a mantel in a heated room.
and dust, and will go for months w
water, yet remain as thrifty as ever.
sword-like leaves, thick and fleshy, dar
In May or June it sends up
plumy spikes of soft,
50c each; 3 for $1.35, postpaid.

Swainsonia
(Large White).

Few plants equal this in beauty and
It has a most beautiful fern-like foliage
and blooms perpetually every day in the year, its
blossoms being the shape and nearly the size of

Pelargoniums

These new Pelargoniums (Geraniums) are considered

by many to be the finest
Habit, strong, compact and bushy,
constitution and great wealth of
16740. CLORI
and unknown, although exceedingly fine.
deep, healthy green and very fragrant.
bright, rosy cerise. Each 30c; 3 for 85
16800. PANSY CLUSTER.
bloomer in spring and summer.
good sized Pansies in large cluster
with large, dark, velvety blotches.

Resurrection Plant

6515. We sell more Resurrection Plants than we
It is most fascinatin
A ball of tightly folded leaflets, dry

Avery prof

10c each; 3 for 25c, postpa
Streptosolen
(See page 3 for de-

It will stand gas
ithout a drop of
Erect, rigid,
k green with

feathery whiteness.

(See

illustration.)
general good

2SN Sweet Peas, and borne in great clusters of twenty

op, LA ASS x to forty. These clusters appear at the axils of the

a eor Sh a VSS ‘SW. INSONIAe = leaves, and a single branch shows many clusters in
“NF rlLOs. bloom at all times. Each 30c; 3 fo A

Grapes
12120. BRIGHTON.
lent flavor. A well-known a
12130. CONCORD. The fine old reliable purple.
12138. DELAWARE. Small, red, sweet, juicy.

12160. NIAGARA. This is the finest white grape
grown. Berry and bunches large and sweet.
Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; doz., $4.00., postpaid.

Raspberries

12030. HONEYSWEET. Fruit shiny black.
gray bloom. Very hardy and vigorous. Exce
sweet, fine shipper, canner. 25c each; 3 for 70

12050. ST. REGIS. One of the earliest of the
Reds. Wonderfully productive. Bearsall season. Ever-
bearing. Bright crimson color. Sweet, luscious, hardy
and vigorous. Each 15c; doz., $1.50, postpaid.

Blackberries

12020. BLOWER’S GIANT. There ‘is no bush
Blackberry that can equal this in productiveness, quality
of fruit, hardiness and vigor of growth. We highly recom-

nend it inevery respect. Extra strong plants. 3 for 60c;
1oz., $2.00, postpaid. :

A large red grape of excel-
nd popular variety.

No
ptionally
c.

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Each 30c; 3 for 85c,

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and dead. Drop it
short time there is a great,
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pot plants in cultivation. —
with the strongest _
beautiful foliage.
NDA. This Pelargonium is rare ~

Foliage rich, —
Flowers large,
Cc, postpaid.

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53rd Year, 1928

Hardy Climbing Vines ~—

The oy wall climber.
~ Ampelopsis Veitchi cee ee

_ ers thrown out along the stems to brick, stone, etc., and

is a wall of living green the summer through, turning
in autumn to a flaming crimson. It stands the dust and
dry air of cities. 14300. 35c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid.

Bignolia, or Trumpet Creeper

A robust, tall-growing vine. Flowers large and trumpet
shaped. A brilliant reddish orange. 14315. 60c each; 3

for $1.65.

Clematis Ina 125 beavy, dark green foliage.

Flowers are about two inches in
diameter. Color white shaded to lilac-blue on edges of
petals. Begins blooming in August. 14330. 60c each;
3 for $1.65.

. = Bell-flowered. Grows from
Clematis, Crispa ten to twenty feet in one
season. Fine blue color with white border. 14349. 30c
each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid.

“ : Similar to Crispa, ex-
Clematis, Coccinea cept that the flowers
are a fine, rosy scarlet color. A grandclimber. 14350.
30c each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid.

Honeysuckle, Golden Leaved
Innumerable sprays of the most perfect little leaves that are
covered with a network of gold and green, often marked
with pink also. Blossoms pure white. 14360. 25c each;

3 for 70c, postpaid.
Honeysuckle, Halliana

_snow-white and turn a pale yellow.

(See illustration
opposite.) Dark
green foliage, which keeps green nearly all winter, with
beautiful clusters of sweet-scented flowers that open a
14370. 25c each; 3 for 70c, postpaid.

Honeysuckle, Halliana

Trailing Plants for House Use

No Sale. complete antil
our customer is satis-
fied.

Perot Feather

ye (See illustration opposite.) Leaves green with
Coleu s bright red center shading to yellow at base.

15860. Trailing Queen. Each 20c; doz., $2.00.
Crimson Creeper (See illustration.) Highly

ornamental. Red stemmed,
dark, rich green foliage. Blossoms crimson.

15895. Each 2c; doz., $2.00, postpaid.

= ° It is a perpetual bloom-
Mexican Primrose °.* 3 .unt deep pia
16840. Each 20c; doz., $2.00.

Nepeta (Glechoma)

It is hardy, fragrant and pretty, its small, round leaves
finely marked with white.

16600. Each 20c; doz., $2.00, postpaid.
Parrot Feather (¢¢ illustration opposite.)

Long, trailing stems covered

with plumy foliage. Ornamental.

16735. Each 20c; doz., $2.00, postpaid.

Vinca An attractive trailing vine with green and
white variegated leaves, sky blue blossoms

borne profusely.

Not hardy.

16935. Variegata. Each 20c; doz., $2.00.
16937. Aurea Variegata. Each 20c; doz. $2.00

For a pot or basket plant it is excellent.

Yellow
7210 Loreley. (See front cover.) S. light
yellow with occasional blue markings.
F. ultra-marine blue, bordered cream... $0.35
7280 Iris King. S. clear lemon-yellow.

-F. rich maroon, bordered yellow

7252 Flavescens.
soft yellow.

Each

Doz.

$3.50

35 8 §©6©3.50

A delicate shade of
Large sweet scented. flowers.

Pink
7230 Queen of May. (See front cover.)
It is beautiful beyond description. S. and
me clovely rose-Wlac iii. S3e0sos eos ck

7270 Her Majesty. Many consider this
the most beautiful pink, resembles Queen
of May. S. lovely rose-pink. F. same color
veined

-30 83.00

-35 3.50

-35 3.50

SOF O MOLE LASS 150 OFS 16 6 SO 001616. Sie LOS 0 8.-¥ he” «© alls

New Japanese Iris

_ It’s a real pleasure to offer you twelve fine new Japanese Iris crea-
tions. Surpass all other Iris in size of bloom.

7450 AGNES REED.

halo of royal purple.

Single. Falls mulberry purple with
Standard hematoxin violet, lighter at base.

7460 CATHERINE PARRY. Double. Blue overlaid
rosy-red, high tufts in center almost triple.

7465 DAISY HERRINGTON. | Single. Pinkish-blue,
veined purple.

7470 DORIS CHILDS. p)ouble. Pearl white deeply

veined rosy plum. Center petals deep plum edged white.

John Lewis Childs Seed Co., Floral Park, N. Y. ae 2

7475 ELEANOR PARRY. Double. Claret red, famed
white and blue. Medium size flower.

7480 FASCINATION. Double. Blue lightly veined
white, pink tinge.

7485 JEANNETTE PARRY. Single. White suffused
with violet, petaloid stigmas amethyst.

7490 MARJORIE PARRY. pouble. Delicate | light
mauve, tufted center. Extra fine. .
7455 BEAUTY. Single. Silvery white distinctly veined
and suffused indigo blue. Inner petals plum edged white.

7495 PAINTED LADY. Single. White, center blotched,

light phlox purple, tufts white.
7500 PYRAMID. Double.
center of each petal.

7505 RED RIDING HOOD. Single. Fineamaranth veined
and suffused white.

7520 COLLECTION. One each of above 12 for $4.00.
7525 MIXED. Doz. $2.50; 50 for $10.60; 100 for $18.00.

Violet purple, veined white in

Prices on Above Japanese Iris; Each 35c; Doz.

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Childs’ Iris

Garden Iris —

German or |

You only need make one purchase of Iris from Childs’ 2

to realize how superior our Long Island Grown Iris are.

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It is self-evident in the appearance alone. We recom-

blooming period of the garden or German Iris.

Lavender Each
7340 Pallida Dalmatica. Queen among
Irises; grand and stately. S. lavender; F.
clear lavender. Flowers large and fine.... $0.35 $3.50
7370 Princess Beatrice S. and F.,
Clear lavender, shading to silvery blue at
base. An exquisite flower..............
7310 Lohengrin. One of the most pop-
ular and beautiful. S. and F. uniform
shade of cattleya-rose. Very large

7 Blue
7410 Sibirica Orientalis Blue. (See
illustration opposite.) A beautiful large
flower of a clear exquisite blue with hori-
zontal falls. Very scarce.....2...-......
7220 Albert Victor. (See front cover.)
Conceded the most beautiful and most
exquisite of the blues. S. soft blue. F.
beautiful. lavender ... - .S5, s=
7360 Perfection. S. delightful blue.
F. dark velvety violet-black, with orange
beard. A handsome flower

White
7400 Snow Queen Sibirica. A beauti-
ful and exquisite ivory-white Iris of excep-
tionally Jarce size oea See tee ae
7390 Rhein Nixie. S. pure white.
deep violet blue, with a white edge......
7256 Fairy S. and F. White. Deli-
cately bordered and suffused soft blue..

Red and Bronze
7295 Jacquesiana. S. bright coppery-
crimson; F. rich maroon. One of the best. .

Mixed Iris

7205. This mixture comprises many, many |
beautiful named varieties and is: carefully
blended for colors, formations and harmony.

' Doz. $1.50; 100 for $10.00. Postpaid. —__

Doz.

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3.50

-25 2.50

35 3.50

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35 3.50

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$8.50; 100 for $27.50, postpaid

mend planting of both German and Japanese. The Jap ie 3
varieties do not bloom until after the German types are _

all through blooming. The Japs have nearly twice the |

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Everything Priced Very Low

Festiva Maxima 2 os aR
8005 ALBATRE 8.7. Large, compact globular rose
type. Milk-white shaded ivory, wide center petals

tinged lilac, edged with minute line of carmine. Each
$1.00; 3 for $2.75.

8020 ALEXANDER DUMAS 7.1. Medium size, light
violet-rose, creamy white collar of narrower petals,
mingled with wide center petals. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00.

8015 ASA GRAY 8.1.
‘sprinkled with dots of deeper lilac.
$1.50; 3 for $4.25.

8040 BARONESS SCHROEDER 9.0. Flesh white
fading to milk white, globular rose type, very large.
Each $1.25; 3 for $3.50.

8055 COURONNE @’OR 8.1. Large, flat (semi-rose)

Large semi-rose, pale lilac,
Fragrant, Each

type. Pure white with ring of yellow stamens around
tuft of center petals tipped carmine. Each $1.00; 3
for $2.75.

Pure white
Each

8060 DUCHESS DE NEMOURS 8.1.
crown, sulphur white collar, no crimson flecks.
75c; 3 for $2.00.

8085 EDULIS SUPERBA 7.6. Large loose flat crown,
bright mauve-pink, early. Each 50c; 3 for $1.35.

8090 EUGENIE VERDIER 8.06.
compact flat semi-rose, pale hydrangea-pink, collar
lighter, flecked crimson. Each $1.25; 3 for $3.50.

8100 FELIX CROUSSE 8.4. Large globular typical
bomb, brilliant red. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75.

8110 FESTIVA MAXIMA 9.3. This is by far the
biggest selling Peony grown. Very large globular rose
type, pure white center prominently fiecked crimson,
outer petals sometimes faint lilac. Each 75c; 3 for $2.60.

8105: FLORAL TREASURE 7.9. Rose type; early
midseason. Very large, full flowers of clear even pink,
shading lighter at center; very delicate color. Each 75c.

8125 GOLDEN HARVEST 7.3. Medium; loose bomb,
guards pale lilac-rose, center creamy white, developing
many wide petals of peach-blossom pink. Each $1.00;
3 for $2.75.

$149 LADY BRAMWELL 6.0.
Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75.

Large med.

Soft silvery pink.

53rd Year, 1928

Long Island Peonies’

We fully appreciate that many new novelties are
offered from time to time at fabulous prices, but we
have discontinued offering novelties without special
merit. We offer only such varieties, new or old, as we
know are best suited for and do best in the average
garden. Varieties that are worth while sorts.

8240 MARGUERITE GERARD 8.4. Large compact
semi-rose developing into crown with stamens, very pale
hydrangea-pink, fading to nearly white, central petals
flecked dark carmine. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75.

8150 MME. BOLLET 7.4. Verycompact globular rose
type, pale lilac-pink, silvery reflex. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00.
8160 MME. CALOT 8.1. Large rose type, pale
hydrangea-pink center shading darker, collar tinged
silver. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75.

8170 MME. CHAUMY. Large, very full, compact
flower, beautifully formed. Silky petals, soft pink shaded
with bright rose. Each $1.50; 3 for $4.25.

8210 MME. DE VERNEVILLE 7.9. Large very full
bomb, pure white, center blush when first open fading
to pure white carmine specks. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00.

8270 MONS JULES ELIE 9.2. Pale lilac-rose, collar
lighter shaded amber yellow at base, very large medium
compact high crown. Each $1.25; 3 for $3.50.

8275 MONS KRELAGE 7.7. Large compact semi-
rose type, dark solferino-red, with silvery tips. Each
$1.25; 3 for $3.50.

8220 MME. EMILE GAILE 7.7. Large, double, cup-
shaped, imbricated flowers. Color delicate seashell
pink, with touches of heliotrope and lavender. $1.50.
8280 OCTAVE DEMAY 8.5. Very large. flat crown.
Guards and center pale hydrangea-pink, collar almost
white. Fragrant. Very dwarf habit, free bloomer.
Each $2.00.

8295 PHILOMELE 7.7. Medium, low flat crown,
guards bright violet-rose, center of narrow amber-yellow
petals changing to cream, as flower develops a crown
appears, bright rose. Each $1.25; 3 for $3.50.

8300 QUEEN VICTORIAC6. 8. Large globular medium
loose, low crown, milk-white guards, tinted flesh, center
cream white with crimson spots. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75.

8305 TRIOMPHE DU NORD 6.0. Very large

medium compact bomb, light solferino-red with silvery
reflex. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75.

Mixed.

8320 ALL COLORS.
$5.50. Postpaid.

6 for $3.00; doz.

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14000. Azaleas.
14020.

California Privet

14060. Hydrangea Snowball.
This Hydrangea begins blooming in
May or June and continues in pro-
fusion until frost. The flowers are pure
white, the clusters as round as a ball
and of great size. 75c each; 3 for $2.00.

14105. Privet, Lodense. Ameri-
can Boxwood. This is a new, dwarf
and distinct form of Privet of ex-
tremely compact and low growing
habit. The foliage is rich dark green
and of extreme hardiness. It is par-
ticularly useful for low hedges and
borders as it stands shearing very well
and can be kept low and compact.

15c each; doz. $1.50, postpaid.

14095. Privet California. Noth-
ing makes so fine a hedge as Childs’
Long Island Grown California Privet,
which is perfectly hardy and is almost an evergreen, as its beautiful, shining,
dark green leaves do not drop until nearly spring. Set plants six to twelve inches
apart and trim to any height desired.

Doz. $1.00, postpaid; 100 for $5.00; 500 for $22.50, express charges collect.

14100. Golden Privet. Same as above except the leaves are bright golden
in color. 15c each; doz. $1.25; 100 for $10.09, postpaid.

14130. Robinia Hispida (Sweet Pea Shrub). This bears dainty sprays
of lovely rose-pink blooms and graceful pinnate foliage. Very hardy and grows
to the height of three or four feet. Its flowers are borne in clusters and are the
size and shape of lovely Sweet Peas. 65c each; doz. $6.50, postpaid.

14170. New Double Syringa (Philadelphus or Mock Orange).
page 3 for description. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25.

14150. Symphoricarpos (Coral Berry). Of dwarf, low-branching habit,
forming a dense globular bush with fine foliage and pink blossoms. Its special
beauty, however, is in its great crop of beautiful crimson berries which appear
in compact clusters closely set along the branches. The berries remain nearly
all winter. 65c each; doz. $6.50, postpaid.

14185. Weigela Rosea Gigantea. A large, gracefully spreading bush
with immense rose-pink flowers. Blooms in May and makes a splendid shrub.
65c each; doz. $6.50, postpaid.

14180. Weigela Rosea Variegata. Leaves light green heavily variegated
with a creamy-yellow, making a charming effect, but when its myriads of long,
tubular, rose-colored blossoms are out, bending every branch to the ground,
we see one of the most magnificent flowering shrubs. 75c each; doz. $7.50.

14187. Weigela Eva Rathke. A rare Everblooming Weigela, producing
great quantities of blooms in magnificent clusters on the terminal branches.
Color, deep, rich blood-red, the finest color yet seen among Weigelas. One of
the most brilliant flowering shrubs in cultivation. 75c each; doz. $7.50.

14120. Spirea (True Bridal Wreath). This is the best known. It forms
a great arching shrub, which in May and June is a mass of snow-white flowers.
Van Houttei. 50c each; doz. $5.00, postpaid.

14190. Willow. Quick growing, can be trained to either tree or bush formation.

Salix-Pussy Willow. 65c each; doz. $6.50.

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Berberis, Thunbergii

See

INS fo,

Hardy E lowering Shrulie

Long Island runs out into the ocean one hundred miles like a ceetie® es
The winds, fogs and mists produce a salt sediment that hardens and s
produces an extremely robust growing, vigorous, ize
prolific shrub. We list only the shrubs we consider best for general purposes. Se

hardy, productive, —

See page 2 for illustration and descriptions.

the fall and _bright-red berries
that remain all winter. 30c
each; doz. $3.00, postpaid.

14070. Hydrangea Pani-
culata. A most valuable
ornamental shrub. Bushy and
robust, every branch tipped with
an immense close panicle of flat
snow-white flowers. The trusses

of bloom are ten to twelve

inches long and nearly as thick.
Blooms the first summer. 75c
each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid.

14045. Deutzia (Crenata
Magnifica). A shrub of phe-
nomenal beauty. Stems large
bronze-green, middlesize leaves,
pointed and finely toothed. Num-
berless flowers in the form of
crowded panicles, round, open-
ing large, full and double. 65c
each; doz. $6.50.

14050. Forsythia (or Gold
en Bell).
spring, while yet leafless,
Golden Bell hangs out its rows
of drooping yellow bells. The
leaves that come later are of a
dark, almost myrtle green, turn-
ing to a rich bronze-purple. A
showy shrub. 65c¢ each; doz.
6.50, postpaid.

Very early in the
the

Berberis (Thunbergii, Japanese Barberry). A most beau- ee
tiful and valuable shrub at all seasons. Small foliage which changes color in -

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Our Motto: ‘Satisfaction Guaranteed’’

53rd Year, 1928

Our Office Lawn from Childs’ Floral Park Lawn Seed

Lawn Grass Seed for Every Soil

If you are making a New Lawn or renovating the old, by all means buy seed suitable to the character of your

soil. For 53 years Lawns have been a study with us; we know from soil conditions the Grasses required for best

- results. |

green velvety mat.

2200 Floral Park Regular Mixture

2201 Floral Park Black Heavy Soil Mixture
2202 Floral Park Medium Heavy Soil Mixture
~ 2203 Floral Park Clay Soil Mixture
2208

2220 Shady Nook Mixture.
around house foundations and where trees are dense.

2380 Pelasar White Dutch: For lawns.

__ Positively the finest Humus in America, bar none.
for ‘lawns or to improve the soil where grass does not grow well.
thickly over the lawn in fall or spring.

the blossoms.
_ by the elements (odorless).

Oyama Plant Food

Oyama will keep house plants in bloom all winter and as green
nd luxuriant as if grown outdoors in the summer. It makes no
difference how healthy or delicate your plants may be, Oyama will
ig out new flowers and foliage. Oyama is fine for all kinds of
ants, ferns, roses, bulbs, shrubs, fruits, flowers and vegetables.

_ Price: House plant size, makes 6 gallons; 1 pks., “40c; 3 for
51.10, postpaid.

' Gardener size, makes 32 gallons; 1 pks., $1.10; 3 for $3.15, ~
ostpaid. Full directions in package.

ee Aphine

A concentrated liquid readily soluble in water, and will destroy
‘green, black, white fly, thrips, mealy bug, red spider and soft scales.
t can be applied to tender foliage. It can be used as a spray, dip or
hing solution in the house.

1% pint, 60c; quart, $1.59, postpaid.

<3
: Vermine

tmicide for all soil vermin. It can be used on house plant
the garden by thoroughly soaking the ground. It will protect
plant against the ravages under the soil. Mix one part Vermine
four hundred parts water.

j int eee quart, $1.60, postpaid.

We are the only seed house offering ‘ ‘Prescription Lawn Seed.”’
If you are unable to decide the type of seed required from the mixtures listed below, write usa full description,
_ send your remittance and we will be glad to forward a specially prepared mixture to suit your needs.

DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING A LAWN SENT WITH EVERY ORDER

Floral Park Lawn Seed Mixtures

age careful, scientific blending of grasses that long years of study and experiments demonstrate will flourish
“under varied soil conditions, in adverse weather, and give—from earliest spring until latest fall—a luxuriant, rich
We offer a “Special Prescription” for each lawn. -

2204 Floral Park Medium Light Soil Mixture
2205
2206 Floral Park Sandy Soil Mixture ?
2207 Floral Park Gravelly Soil Mixture ce
Floral Park with White Dutch Clover

Prices on above Mixtures: Qt. 35c; 4 qts. $1.25; peck (5 Ibs.) $2.35; bushel $9.00, postpaid.

We recommend this mixture where shade prevails the greater part of the day,
Does well in moist spots.

Floral Park Light Soil Mixture

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Qt. 50c; 4 qts. $1.75; peck (5

Pe sandily we consider a lawn better without White Dutch Clover.
OZ: 10c; 14 Ib. 25c; 14 Ib. 40c; Ib. 75; 5 Ibs. $3.50; 10 Ibs. $6.75, postpaid.

Humus for Lawns

Clean, odorless and free from weed seeds.
It is splendid to sweeten the soil in shady places and under shubbery. Scatter
In places where grass does not do well and on bare spots in the lawn, loosen the top soil and work
lenty of Humus before sowing the grass seed. Mixed with the soil for house plants, will increase the growth of the plant and the size of
Nothing better for holding moisture and fertilizer in the lawn.
ce B3O% B. Floral Park: 100 Ib. bag oe 75; 500 Ibs. in 100 Ib. sacks $8.25; 1,000 Ibs. in 100 Ib. sacks

Nothing equals Humus as a top dressing

Humus is clean decayed vegetable matter ripened and cured

Prices by mail a 3 Ib. pks. (for testing) 75¢; 7 Ib.

ae i — Sundries

STIM-U-PLANT

This is a modern, scientific and convenient method of obtaining
quick results by supplying to the plant, in concentrated form,
quickly available food. The plant food is put up in tablet form,
the tablets being placed under the surface of the soil where they
disselve and feed the roots. It may also be used as a liquid fertilizer
by dissolving the tablets in water.

Small size, 25c; medium size, 75c, postpaid.

Watch-Em-Grow

A highly concentrated odorless plant food that we can recommend
as living up to its name. Nothing better for House Plants, Ferns,
Bulbs, etc.; one teaspoon makes 14 gallon solution. Trial package,
10c; 8-oz. size, 60c, postpaid.

Red Wing Powder ;

A nationally known insecticide for the destruction of Flies, Lice,
Vermin, Bed-bugs, Moths, Mosquitos, Ants, Red Ants, Fleas,
Chicken Lice, Bird Lice, and other insects too numerous to mention.

Price, 10c each, postpaid. |

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Sulphur Tobacco Bike:

A tobacco soap to use for spraying. 3-o0z. cake 15e; 8-oz. cake
25c. Postpaid.

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Childs’

Perennial Flower Seeds

Refer to Page 33 for Color Illustrations

Nature’s way of reproducing itself is through seed. This is the time of year to plant perennial flower seeds.

Seeds are far the most economical.

Nothing easier or more simple, the one and only outstanding rule is ‘‘Don’t sow your seed deep.”’
is best; simply cover the seed enough to keep from blowing away.

50010. ACHILLEA (The Pearl). (Ptarmica va-
riety.) (See color illustration page 33.) Perennial with
branching clusters of fully double pure white flowers.
Pkt., Select Strain, 25c; 4% oz., $2.00, postpaid.

50011. ACHILLEA (Roseum Méiillefolum).
Dense heads of pink flowers. Pkt., 25c; ¥ oz., $3.00.

50100. ALYSSUM (Basket of Gold). (A saxatile
Var. Compactum.) A dwarf perennial form. Golden
yellow blossoms. Useful in rockwork. Makes a thick
spreading mat. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 40c, postpaid.

50880. ASTER (Alpinus). .The flowers are as
large as in the other types. Bright, pleasing color of blue-
petalled, yellow centered blooms. Useful in borders and
rockeries, and for cutting... Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 50c.

50890. ARABIS (Alpina). Hardy. Low-growing
perennial. Spikes of white flowers. A splendid rock
plant. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25c, postpaid.

50120. ADLUMIA (Cirrhosa). Flesh color, bleed-
ing-heart shaped flowers. Pkt. 15c; 14 oz., $1.00.

50170. ANCHUSA (Ialica). (Drop-more variety.)
Hardy perennial. Blue. Grows 3 feet. Large leaves.
Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 35c, postpaid.

50180. ANEMONE (Coronaria). (Poppy Anemone.)
Mixed colors. Large flowered. Pkt., 10c; 1/4 0z., 50c.

50190. ANEMONE (St. Brigid). (See illustration
page 15.) An improved hardy double and single flower.
Mixed colors. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 50c, postpaid.

50210. AQUILEGIA (New Long-Spurred Hy-
brids.) (See color illustration page 33.) Perennial. The
finest selection of Aquilegia in the world today, from

white and pale yellow to deep blue and maroon. Pkt.,
50c; ¥ oz., $1.00.
50215. AQUILEGIA (Prize Mixture). (See illus-

tration page 33.) An unusually high type of Aquilegia.
Pkt., 15c; 1% oz., $1.00, postpaid.
50220. AQUILEGIA (California Hybrids). Ex-
tra large. Scarlet and yellow. Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 50c.
51100. BOCCONIA (Cordata). Plume poppy.
Creamy pink. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 25c, postpaid.

51130. BOLTONIA (Latisquama). (See illustra-
tion page 33.) Perennial. Velvety blue flowers, even
more showy. Pkt., 10c; ¥ oz., 50c, postpaid.

51150. BELLIS (Longfellow or Double Rose).
The best of all the pinks. Charming plant for edges and
borders. Pkt., 15c; ¥ oz., 50c, postpaid.

51160. BELLIS (Giant White). Flowers are pure
white and very double and firm. Pkt., 15c; 4 oz., 50c.

51165. BELLIS (Mixed). Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c.

51340. COREOPSIS (Lanceolata Grandiflora).
(See illustration page 33.) Fringed petals of clear
yellow. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c.

51350. CAMPANULA (Carpatica). Perennial.
Bell-shaped flowers, dark blue to white. This should be
in every garden. Pkt., 19c; 14 0z., 50c, postpaid.

51360. CAMPANULA (Persicifolia Grandiflora).
Soft blue flowers. Grows 2 to 3 feet. Very fine for cut-
ting. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., $1.00, postpaid.

51370. CAMPANULA (Pyramidalis). Rich blue
flowers. Flowers set closely on the spikes. Very attrac-
tive in vases. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 50c, postpaid.

- 52730. GEUM (Atrosanguineum).

‘Compacta).

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Nature’s way

51380. CAMPANULA (Calycanthema).
illustration page 33.) Striking clear blue.
saucer type. Pkt., 15c; %40z., 75c. ~~

51390. CANTERBURY BELLS (Finest Single
Mixed). Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 75c, postpaid.

Cup and

51400. CANTERBURY BELLS (Finest Double —

Mixed). Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 50c, postpaid.
51510. CANDYTUFT (Sempervirens). White
blooming, hardy perennial. Pkt., 15c; %4 oz., $1.00. .
51720. CENTAURIA (Montana). Lovely blue.
Very free bloomer. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 40c, postpaid.
52000. CHRYSANTHEMUM (Shasta Daisy).
White flowers, yellow centers. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 50c.
52180. DELPHINIUM (Childs’ Private Estate
Hybrids, Special Strain). (See illustration on inside
rear cover.) Carefully crossed and hybridized for im-
mensity of size, for peculiarity in formation and beauty
of colorings. Pkt., 25c; 14 0z., $1.25, postpaid.
52185. DELPHINIUM (Royal Hybrids, Mixed).
An exceptionally select strain. Pkt., 25c; 4 oz., 75c.
52190. DELPHINIUM (Belladonna).
loveliest soft pale blue. Pkt., 25c; 14 oz., 75c.
52200. DELPHINIUM (Chinense Blue). A splen-
did deep blue. Pkt., 10c; 44 0z., 40c, postpaid.
52210. DELPHINIUM (Chinense White).
stocky plants. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 40c, postpaid.
52220. DELPHINIUM (Bellamosum).
blue. Pkt., 20c; 14 0z., 75c, postpaid.
52400. DIANTHUS (Allwoodii Mixed). A new
type. A special strain. Pkt., 35c, postpaid. —

52410. DIANTHUS (Plumarius Semperflorens,

Very

Deep

Mixed Colors). Single, semi-double and double. Pkt.,
15c; 14 oz., 60c, postpaid. 3
52420. DIANTHUS (Scotch Mixed). We claim

we have the finest in America. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 40c.
52460. DIGITALIS (Mixed). All colors, of a su-
perb quality. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 30c, postpaid.

52470. DIGITALIS (Monstrosa). Odd, long

spikes surmounted by one large flower, all colors mixed.

Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 40c, postpaiz.

Showy, double

dark crimson flowers. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 50c, postpaid.
52740. GEUM (Mrs. Bradshaw).

scarlet. About 2 inches across. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., $1.00.
52840. GAILLARDIA (Perennial Kermesina

Splendens). Crimson centers. Canary yellow borders.

Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 40c, postpaid.

52850. GAILLARDIA (Perennial Grandiflora
(See illustration page 33.)
varied colors. Pkt., 15c; 44 oz., 40c, postpaid.
52870. GAILLARDIA (Perennial Mixed).
a stunning sight. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 40c, postpaid.
52960. GOLDEN ROD (Solidago Canadensia).
The well-known. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 75c, postpaid.
52990. GYPSOPHILA (Paniculata Grandiflora).

(See illustration page 33.) Clear white double. Pkt.,
25c; Ye oz., 50c.

53260. HELLIANTHUS (Autumn Glory).
illustration page 33.) (Hardy perennial.) Rich brown;

flecked with gold. Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., $1.00, postpaid.

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53270. HIBISCUS (Mixed Hybrids). White,
yse and crimson flowers. Pkt., 15c; 4 oz., 35c.

53300. HEUCHERA (Sanguinea). White, pink
se, etc. Pkt., 25c; ¥g oz., $2.50, postpaid.

53320. HOLLYHOCK (See illustration page 33.)
Double Variety, Newport Pink). Pure pink. Pkt.,
c; 4 0z., 50c.

53330. HOLLYHOCK (Double Variety, Ma-
roon) - Beautiful maroon. Pkt., 10c; 144 oz., 50c.
53340. HOLLYHOCK (Double Variety, Bright
- Rose). Delightful rose-pink. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c.

53350. HOLLYHOCK (Double Variety, White).
= One of the best: Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c, postpaid.

_ Red). The most popular. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 50c.

53370. HOLLYHOCK (Double Variety, Yel-
ee low). Very striking yellow. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 50c.
= 53390. HOLLYHOCK (Double Variety, Mixed).
Fine color array. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 50c, postpaid.
a = 53170: HONEYSUCKLE. — Mixed white, yellow
and pink. Pkt., 20c, postpaid.
53430. IRIS (Kaempferi). Mixed colors and
' many varieties. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 30c, postpaid.
53580. LAVENDER. Blue and violet flowers.
Used for scenting. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25c, postpaid.
53600. LIATRIS. Tall, wand-like spikes of rosy
purple flowers. Pkt., 10c, postpaid.

53630. LATHY RUS (Mixed). Resemble Sweet
eas. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25c, postpaid.

~ 53740. LUPINES (Polyphyliue Mixed). Pea-like
flowers. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c, postpaid.
_ 53750. LYCHNIS (Chalceodonica). Round

eads of red to scarlet flowers. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 35c.
53760. LYTHRUM (Salicaria Roseum Superb-
). (See illustration inside rear cover.) Perennial.
‘ose colored flowers. Pkt., 10c; 4 0z., 35c, post-
aid.

53940. MYOSOTIS (Alpestris Royai Blue).
ompact, rich dark blue. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c.
53950. MYOSOTIS (Victoria) Azure blue.
orget-me-nots. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 50c, postpaid.
54810. PENTSTEMON feisiacides ‘“*Sensa-
on’’). Known as Beard Tongue. Rose, pink, black
) purple Gloxinia-like flowers. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 75c.
54830. PLATYCODON (2 udilioruin): Large,
ell-shaped flowers of clear steel blue. Beautiful. Of
nest texture. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 40c, postpaid.
54850. PLATYCODON (Japonicus Fl. PI.).
ouble; large deep blue flowers of exceptional beauty.
kt., 15¢c; 14 oz., 75c, postpaid.

54860. POLEMONIUM (Coeruleum). __Bell-
laped purple flowers. Should be in every garden.
% kt., 10c; 14 oz., 75c, postpaid.

sf ; ~§5020. PHLOX (Cuspidata). (See illustration
page 33.) Star-shaped blossoms in all imaginable colors.
_ Pkt., 2€c, postpaid.

55130. POPPY (Iceland Sunbeam). (See il-
stration page 33.) Some of the flowers prettily tinged
with rose. Pkt., 25c, postpaid.

17000. ASPARAGUS (New Washington).
Iperior to any other Asparagus. Is rust-resisting.

See Color Illustrations On Page 33

Childs’ Perennial Flower Seeds

Refer to Our Large Catalog for Iilustrations

i 53360. HOLLYHOCK (Double Variety, Bright

(7095. RHUBARB. Start your Rhubarb garden this fall.
not only in the spring, but all geroueh the summer and fall.

53rd Year, 1928

55140. POPPY (Iceland New Hybrids, Mixed).
Areal fairy garden. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 50c, postpaid.

55230. POPPY (Orientale). Rich crimson color,
each petal with a black botch. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 50c.

55240. POPPY (Princess Victoria Louise). Sal-
mon-pink. Unusually striking. Pkt., 15c, postpaid.

55250. POPPY (Rembrandt). Orange-scarlet. A
gorgeous color. Pkt., 15c; ¥ oz., 50c, postpaid.

55280. POPPY (Oriental Hybrids, Mixed). (Pe-
rennial). Pkt., 15c; ¥ oz., 50c, postpaid.
55540. PYRETHRUM (Hybridum). (See il-

lustration page 33.) Tanzy-like foliage and large daisy-
like flowers; white to red, yellow centers. Unexcelled
for cutting. Pkt. 10c; 14 0z., 75c.

55380. POLYANTHUS (Primrose, Invincible
Giant). Huge flowers in all shades, white tocrimson. A
great garden display. Pkt., 15c, postpaid.

54410. PANSY (Mastodon). A splendid combi-
nation of colors in this large-flowering type of Pansy.
Special strain, mixed. Pkt., 25c; 4% oz., $1.50.

55785. SCABIOSA (Caucasia). Lavender-blue
flowers. Pkt. 25c; 1% oz., $1.00, postpaid.

56430. STATICE (Mixed). (Sea lavender.) Makes
nice winter bouquets when dried. Plant generous quan-
tities. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 50c, postpaid.

56460. STOKESIA (Mixed). Cornflower Aster.
Colors blue and white. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 50c.

56470. SWEET ROCKET (Mixed). Hardy peren-
nial. White or lilac flowers. An old, old reliable sort.

’Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 20c, postpaid.

56555. SWEET WILLIAM (Child’s Everbloom-
ing). (See illustration page 33.) Blooms first year
from seed. Pkt. 25c; 14 0z., 75c, postpaid.

56490. SWEET WILLIAM (Newport Pink). Soft
watermelon pink. Borne in massive clusters. Once
planted, always there. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 75c, postpaid.

56500. SWEET WILLIAM (Scarlet Beauty).
Very beautiful. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 50c, postpaid.

56510. SWEET WILLIAM (Diadem). Deep rich
crimson. Very free bloomer. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 50c.

56520. SWEET WILLIAM (White).
white. Pkt., 15c; 4 0z., 50c, postpaid.

56530. SWEET WILLIAM (Mixed, Single).
Many colors. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 50c, postpaid.

56540. SWEET WILLIAM (Mixed, Large Dou-
ble). Many colors. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 50c, postpaid.

56610. VIOLET (Odorata). Exceptionally hardy.
Very fragrant. Purple mixed. Pkt., 15c; 4 oz., $1.00.

56660. WALL FLOWER (Perennial Mixed). Ail
colors mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz. 75c, postpaid.

Glistening

56697. WILD FLOWER GARDEN. Perennials
mixed. Pkt., 15c, postpaid.
56795. YUCCA (Filimentosa). Bell-shaped.

Creamy colored flowers. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 35c, post-

paid.

Introduced by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and is far
2-year-old plants.

25 for 75c; 100 for $1.75, postpaid.

The earliest and finest of all Rhubarb and fit for
15c each; 3 for 40c; doz. $1.50; 100 for $12.00,

Dianthus Latifolius

10040. ACHILLEA. See pages 32 and 33.

10170. AJUGA (Reptens). A plant of low-creep-
ing habit, with a profusion of handsome dark leaves and
-spikes of blue flowers. It will thrive in sun or shade.
20c each; doz., $2.00, postpaid.
10035. AQUILEGIA. See pages 32 and 33.
10200. BOLTONIA. See pages 32 and 33.
10890. BLEEDING HEART (Dicentra spectabi-
lis). Handsome border plant, so well known. Will
grow in any climate. 75 each; doz., $7.50, postpaid.

10285. CAMPANULA (Bellflower). The favor-

ite old-fashioned Bellflower plant, should be in every °

garden, mixed colors. 25c each; doz., $2.50, postpaid.
10300. CANTERBURY BELLS. See page 32.
10230. COREOPSIS. See pages 32 and 33.

11120. CANDYTUFT (Iberis). A plant of low-
spreading growth, completely hidden with dense
heads of white flowers, when potted in the fall. Blooms
well indoors. 25c each; doz., $2.50, postpaid.

10760 SHASTA DAISY. See pages 32 and 33.

Delphiniums (Hardy Larkspur)

See pages 32 and 33.
Wonderul blue spikes, most attractive as a cut flower.
10840. BELLADONNA. A free: and_ continuous
bloomer with beautiful light blue flowers in long, loose
spikes. An old favorite. 25c each; doz., $2.50, postpaid.

10850. BELLAMOSAM. The color is a fine deep
blue, the center of each blossom touched with lighter color.
25c each; doz., $2.50, postpaid.

10880. PRIVATE ESTATE GIANT HYBRIDS
(Genuine Childs’ Strain). A wonderful new strain with

giant flowers on very tall stems. Fine blue shades. 39¢
each; doz., $3.00.

10860. CHINENSE (Blue). eee spikes of me-
dium height and brilliant, deep blue flowers. Quite distinct
from others. Blooms throughout the summer. 25¢ each;
doz., $2.50, postpaid.

52200. SEED. Pkt. 10c; 14 0z. 40c, postpaid.

10870. CHINENSE (Alba). Very much like the
blue sort described above, but with pure white blossoms.
25c each; doz. $2.50, postpaid.

52210. SEED. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 40c, postpaid.

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Hardy Perennials _

Long Island, and Childs’ particularly, are noted for
robustness, hardiness, and _ prolificness of their Perent

winds deposit a salt sediment that produces a plant
root that excels in constitutional vigor, a root that
matter how small, thrives and grows from the -day i
planted. Paes
Now that most perennials are in bloom, look around and
make your choice. Perennials: are by far the most satis
factory to grow. Once planted they are always there
Each year the plants enlarge. Each yéar the bloom in-
creases in profusion. Fall is nature’s own time for trans
planting perennials. Order yours today, give them as —
much fall root growth as possible. ae

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Dianthus (Hardy Pinks) _
Bright colors. Best varieties for bedding and cutting. —

10790. ROBERT. Flowers two inches across; deep
rose-pink with darker center. A genuine treat.

0800. MARY. Double rose-pink flowers with dis- —
tinct bright carmine centers. Very fragrant. ; a
0810. PHILIP. Deep ‘pink with yellow and —
brownish markings at center. Finely cut edges. Very
beautiful. a
10820. HAROLD. Large, double white with deep _
pink and soft yellow centers. Every one loves this. aa
25c each; doz., $2.50, postpaid. bs ~
10970. FUNKIA (Day Lily; Aurea Variegata).

vay

Splendid foliage plant, grows well with little care and is
perfectly hardy. Fine for shady or damp places in clumps
or borders. Produces tall clusters of fragrant lily-like a
flowers, green and yellow leaves with light blue flowers. =
35c each; doz., $3.50, postpaid. See
10950. FUNKIA (Large White). Broad green
leaves and white flowers. Blooms from August to frost.
35c each; $3.50 per doz., postpaid. Ss
10960. FUNKIA (Variegated Leaved). A ro-
sette-cluster of almost white leaves, lightly striped with
green and yellow. Flowers lilac-blue on tall spikes. One
of the finest hardy plants. Finealsofor pots. 35c each;
$3.50 per doz., postpaid. aN
0980. GYPSOPHILA. See pages. 32-and 33225 5s =
11170. LILY OF THE VALLEY. A charming
flower with dainty white bells and delicate fragrance.
Once planted, it will grow and spread and bloom freely
with no care at all. The flowers are excellent for cut-
ting. Grows well in shade under trees or shrubbery. F nc
roots. Doz., 75c; 100 for $6.00, postpaid. ee

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For Color Illustrations Of Perennials See Page 33 53rd Year, 1928

‘Hardy Perennial Phlox

See pages 32 and 33

True Long Island grown Phlox, of a constitutional
vigor that only Long Island stocks can have. They
are thrifty, robust and rapid growers. Ready to start
the formation of their bloom when most strains are be-
ginning their growth.

The varieties listed here are newest and the “Cream’”’
of their class. The range of colors are wonderful, deli-
cate, blazing and striking. Can be grown in any soil,
and if spikes of flowers are removed they rebloom.

11321. INDEPENDENCE. A _ wonderful
dwarf white sort of immense blooming heads.

11323. LA SOLIEL. Light rose shading to lighter
center. A delicate and beautiful color.

11326. L’ESPERANCE. Lovely light lavender-
pink with white center.

11330. MRS. JENKINS. (See illustration oppo-

site.) Pure white with immense panicles.
11360. PEACH BLOSSOM. Peach blossom color.

11365. PRESIDENT TAFT. An_ exceedingly
beautiful light pink with a lighter center. Very distinct.

11375. RALPH SLOCOMBE. Clear cherry-red,
suffused with salmon, deep red eye and fine trusses.

11385. THE QUEEN. Pure white and large. °
11390. W.C. EAGAN. A rich delicate lilac.
- 11388. WHITE LADY. A clear, glistening white
of large form and free blooming habit.
11389. WHITE BRANCHING. An exceptionally
fine pure white that branches out. Blooms very large.
Prices on above: 25c each; $2.50 doz., postpaid.

semi-

Phlox. Mrs. Jenkins

Robust, strong growing plants

Hemerocallis: (3S fot eee
like the most beautiful Lilies.

11030. FLAVA (Lemon Lily.) Deep lemon-yel-
low. Very fragrant. Two and one-half feet tall.

11035. LUTEOLA. Golden yellow, 6 inches across
on stout branches. Up to 4 feet tall.
Strong Roots, 25c each; doz., $2.50, postpaid.

10830. DIGITALIS. See pages 32 and 33.

10990. GAILLARDIA. See pages 32 and 33.
11080. HELIANTHUS. See pages 32 and 33.
11040. HOLLYHOCK. See pages 32 and 33.

11160. LAVENDER (New Early Dwarf). A new
Lavender of dwarf habit, adapted to pot or garden cul-
ture, perfectly hardy. Dark blue flowers in graceful spikes
and of unexcelled fragrance that lasts for months. Dried
sprays of flowers laid among clothes imparts a delicate

11392. MIXED COLORS. Price 20c; doz., $2.00.
55020. SEED. Mixed. Pkt. 20c; 2 pkts., 35c.
Phlox Subulata These are the lovely Moss

Pinks, so welcome in early
spring.

11270. SUBULATA PINK. One of the finest low,
turfy growing plants, fine for use under trees, around
rockwork, edging beds, etc. Very showy blossoms.
Each 25c; doz., $2.50.

11220. LYTHRUM VIRGATUM (Rose Queen).
One of the very hardy perennials we have grown. In
early summer plants send up a dozen or more wiry
stems from each crown to the height of four feet. Color
rosy pink, very showy and brilliant. 25c each; doz.,

$2.50. fragrance to them. 50c each; doz., $5.00, postpaid.
11230. Two-year-old plants, 35c each; doz., 11140. LYCHNIS (Chalcedonica). One of the
$3.50. most brilliant hardy scarlet flowers we have. The for-

(See pages 32 and 33). mation of the flower petals suggests its common name.
Maltese Cross. 25c each; doz., $2.50.

11470. PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA (Ornamental Grass).

Also called Variegated Ribbon Grass or Gardener’s Garters. It is an

ornamental grass which grows from one to two feet tall, with beautifully
variegated foliage. Each 25c; doz., $2.50, postpaid.

11460. PYRETHRUM. See pages 32 and 33.

11420. POPPY. See pages 32 and 33.

11490. RUDBECKIA (Golden Glow.) This plant we intro-
duced many years ago is still one of the most effective and desirable hardy
perennials for all summer and fall blooming. Our strain has been im-
proved from year to year until it now grows to the height of ten feet,
branching freely, and bearing by the hundreds on long, graceful stems,
double blossoms of the brightest golden color and as large as Pompon
Dahlias. 20c each; doz., $2.00, postpaid.

11550. STOKESIA (Cyanea.) The charming Cornflower Aster
which grows one or two feet tall and bears its lovely blue blossoms from
July to October. One of the most useful flowers. Each 25c; doz., $2.50.

11600. VERONICA (Subsessilis.) See pages 32 and 33.

11605. VERONICA (Spicata.) A dwarf sort growing one to two
feet on long spikes with bright blue blossoms. Each 25c; doz., $2.50.

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- $28.80 Value Perennials for $18.00, Postpaid

A Great Opportunity to Fill Your Garden with Flowers

Once in Always There—No More Replanting

Prices, one Plant of each (value $4.80) for $4.50; 3 of each (value $14.40) for $10.50; 6 of each (valve
$28.80) for $18.00; one or of each $34.50.

(1) Hollyhock (See illustration opposite.) This old
favorite should be in every garden. It is unexcelled as
a background with its tall, stately stems and lovely
double blossoms like great rosettes of crinkled silk.
They grow from 4 to 8 feet tall, blooming in profusien.
11040 Newport Pink. 11050 Red. 11060 White.
11070 Yellow. Prices on above: 30c each; $3.00

doz. 53390 Seed. Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 50c.

(2) Helianthus (Hardy Sunflower). (See illustration
opposite.) It blooms long after frost has killed every-
thing else. It stands 5 to 7 feet high, the great massing
branches.a sheet of solid bloom of the clearest and rich-
est golden yellow. Blossoms are like great daisies
flecked with gold. :
11088 Angustifolius (Autumn Glory). 30c each;
$3.00 doz. 53260 Seed. Pkt. 15c; 14 oz. $1.00.

(3) Daisy (See illustration opposite.) Bloom all summer.

The largest of all white daisies. Flowers 5 inches across
on long stems.

10760 Shasta Daisy. 25c each; $2.50 doz. 52000
Seed. Pkt. 15c; 14 oz. 50c.
(4) Deiphinium (See illustration opposite.) This

stately plant is almost indispensable in the hardy
flower garden or border. The color ranges through
many tones of blue to intense deep royal purple.

10880 Private Estate Giant Hybrid. (See illustration

opposite.) 30c each; $3.00 doz. 52180 Seed. Pkt.
25c; % oz. $1.25.

(5) Achillea (Milfoil or Yarrow.)
opposite.) Beautiful and hardy.
places. Splendid for rockeries.
10040 Ptarmica.

See illustration
Does well in dry, sunny
Color white.

(The Pearl.) 20c each; doz. $2.00.
50010 Seed. Pkt. 25c; 4g oz. $2.00. Postpaid.

(6) Pyrethrum (See illustration opposite.) They bloom
profusely from May onward. Blossoms are single and
double like hardy colored daisies,mixed white, pink and red.
11460 25c each; $2.50 doz. 55540 Seed. Pkt. 10c;
YZ oz. 75c.

(7) Phlox (See illustration opposite.) True Long
Island grown Phlox that are as hardy as oaks. See page
31 for named varieties.

11392 Mixed Colors. Price 20c; doz. $2.60.
Seed. Mixed. Pkt. 20c; 2 pkts. 35c.

(8) Gypsephila (Baby’s Breath). (See illustration
opposite.) Grows to a height of 2 or 3 feet. In June and
July it is a cloud of misty white bloom.

10980 Paniculata. 25c each; $2.50 doz. 52990 Seed.
Pkt. 25c; 14 oz. 50c.

55020

Where to Find What

Postpaid.

(9) Aquilegia (Columbine). (See illustration opposite.)
Each plant bears many delicate flowers on long stems —
above the foliage.

10020 Childs’ Long Spurred Hybrids.
each; doz. $3.00. 50210 Seed. Pkt. 50c; 1% oz. $1.00.

(10) Oriental Poppy (Popaver Orientalis). (See Nee
tration opposite.)
clumps for the hardy border with their flaming onnee
scarlet color, fine foliage and compact growth.

11420 Orientalis. 35c each; $3.50 doz. 55230 Seed.
Pkt. 15c; 4 -oz. 50c.

(11) Veronica (Speedwell). (See illustration opposite.) —
Each clump sends up a dozen or more flowering spikes
to the height of two or three feet. The flowers are of a
deep lustrous blue color.

11600 Longiflora, Subsessilis. 30c each

(12) Canterbury Bells (Campanula Calycanthema.)
(See illustration opposite.) Cup and Saucer Varieties.
They are very hardy, profuse bloomers, and resemble
miniature cups and saucers. Grow about 3 feet tall.
10290 Calycanthema, Blue. 10300 Pink. 10310
White. Price on above, 25c each; $2.50 doz.

(13) Gaillardia (Blanket Flower.) (See illustration —
opposite.) Large flowers of brilliant tones of red, brown,
orange and yellow, mixed. Always in bloom.

10990 Grandiflora. 25c each; $2.50 doz. 52870 Seed.
Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 40c.

(14) Coreopsis (Calliopsis.) (See illustration Jahetie
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Bears bright yellow blossoms from June till fall.
3 to 4 feet tall with very long stemmed blossoms.
10230 Lanceolata, Grandiflora. 25c each; $2. 50
doz.. 51340 Seed. Pkt. 10c; 14 oz. 25c.

(15) Digitalis (Foxglove.) (See illustration opposite.) _
Tall spikes with fine foliage and a mass of large balls.

10830 Mixed. 25c each; $2.50 doz.
52460 Seed. Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 30c.

(16) Sweet William.
10764 Everblooming. Mixed colors.
doz. 56555 Seed. Pkt. 25c; 14 oz. 75c.

(17) Boltonia (See illustration opposite.)

10200 Asteroides. Innumerable daisy-like white
blossoms. Plants: 25c each; $2.50 doz.
(18) Monarda (Bergamot or Oswego Tea.) (See

illustration.) Produces a profusion of bright deep
scarlet blossoms. Flowers and foliage fragrant.
11240 30c each;

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PERENNIALS

See Opposite Page

1—Hollyhock
2—Helianthus
3—Shasta Daisy
4—Delphinium
3I—Achillea
6—Pyrethrum
7—Phlox
8—Gysophila
9—Aquilegia
10—Poppy __
11—Veronica
12—Canterbury Bells
13—Gaillardia
- 14—Coreopsis
15—Digitalis
16—Sweet William
17—Boltonia
4I8—Monarda

. plant of each (value $4.80), $4.50: 30f
each (value $14.40), $10.50: 6 of each
(value $28.80), $18.00. Postpaid. _

See opposite page for description and prices.

No Sale Complete Until Our Customer is Satistied

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THE FIVE
PREMIER DARWINS

Five Regal Beauties
See Description, Page 5

(1) 3885. Yellow Beauty. Doz.
75c; 100 for $5.00

(2) 3888. Pink Beauty. Doz.
75c; 100 for $5.00

(3) 3891. Scarlet Beauty. Doz.
75c; 100 for $5.00

(4) 3894. Orange Beauty. Doz.
75c; 100 for $5.00

(5) 3897. Lavender Beauty,
Doz, 75c; 100 for $5.00

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