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POBAT BLOOM’ PLANTS SHRUBS-FRUITS etc
FOTN ED MESM ohm DS™°, FLORAL PARK,N.Y.
New Perpetual Blooming Chrys’m
"Glory of Seven Oaks”’
Introduced by us four years ago and | we have sold one hundred thousand plants which have in every case proved a delight and satisfac- tion to our patrons. Blooms profusely all winter in pots as a window or conser- vatory plant. Flow- ers four to _ five inches across on stems two to three feet. Begins bloom- ing in thumb pots. Also perfectly hardy in the open ground and blooms all sum- mer and fall. Just | think of it, a mag-
nificent large Chrys- anthemum blooming all summer bedded out, or all the year
around in pots. There is no doubt of this for it has
been exhibited in bloom at all times of the year, to the amazement of thou- sands who have seen it in winter, spring and all summer, as well as in the fall.
Flowers brightest golden-yellow, dou- ble to the very cen- ter, of large size and borne in clusters of three to Six.
Plants, which will begin blooming almost at once, 25¢€ each; 3 for 60c; $2.00 per doz.
Campanula Isophylla FALLING STARS A superb pot plant which flowers profusely during late summer, fall and early winter. It is the most beau- tiful trailing plant we ever saw; the numerous branches hanging over the sides of the pot, a perfect mass of great big star-like blossoms, white or blue. No pot plant-is more easily grown in any situation, indoors or out; strong and vigorous at all times, with clean, hand- some foliage and of prodigious blooming qualities. It is one of the most novel and beautiful plants we have ever seen in many years. The two colors contrast finely; flowers alike except in color, but the foliage is a little. different. We earnestly recommend it. to all. Large White — Pure white, star-shaped. Beautiful. Large Blue —Flowers just like the above except in color, which is a fine blue. 25c each; the 2 for 40c; $2.00 per doz.
NATIVE HUMUS OR NATURAL SOIL LIFE
Not a prepared or Chemical Fertilizer, But Pure Vegetable Humus That Has Been Decaying and Concentrating
for Ages.
Freshly Mined and Ready for Use,
This is superior to manure for it is concentrated soil life, its natural proportions of chemical rlant food, such as nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash and lime gives it all the advantages of
chemical fertilizers in a natural and proper proportion.
It will not injure the most sensitive
plant and is absolutely odorless, clean, sterile and utterly devoid of filth of any sort.
For PLANTS,
GARDENS and LAWNS —Humus is the very best thing it is possible to use.
It will absorb
several times its own weight in moisture and will release it gradually, thus carrying lawns, plants, shrubs and
vegetables through periods of drought.
For POT PLANTS —A little Humus mixed in potting soil will show wondrous results from the start.
For FERNS —It has no equal, it is their natural soil and there can be no better. For FRUITS, SHRUBS and TREES — Under the roots of shrubs, trees or fruits of any kind, Humus is the thing
to use, especially at the time of planting. beneficial.
ror LAWNS — resisting qualities.
CHILDS’
Later an application worked into the soil about the roots is always
Humus has a woadrous effect, giving strength, vigor and color to grass aS well as drought- A lawn where Humus has been used can always be distinguished by its superior appearance.
NATIVE HUMUS
3 ths., net by mail postpaid (for testing), 60c; 7 tbs. for $1.00.
Prices by Freight of Express Collect:
$1.00 4.00
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us shall reach us, if sent by Post Office or Express Com-
pany’s Money Order, Bank Drafts, Bills or Coin by Reg- istered Letters. We will not be responsible for coin
- gent in ordinary letters, or for postage stamps.
’ without trouble or expense.
- ‘Wwe must be notified at once.
Free by Mail or Express — We send Seeds, Bulbs and Plants free by parcel post or express at the prices named in this Catalogue, except where otherwise stated. This brings them to the very doors of our customers Of course, we must have ‘the privilege of sending either by parcel post or express, as we deem best and cheapest.
“When buyer asks that goods be sent only by express we do not prepay the charges, but larger and better plants, shrubs, etc., can be sent that way—and we add extras to help out in costs. poe
We Guarantee that-every package we send out shall Yreach its destination in good condition, and that every- thing shall-be received exactly as ordered, and if not : If a package is lost, or any of its contents injured on the way, we will send again. We cannot, however, be responsible for losses G€aused by detention by customs officials of foreign countries. —
- We Pack all Plants carefully in strong boxes, which insures their safe transit through the mails to the re- motest part of the country or abroad.
We Fill all orders as soon as received, if the stock is ready. Customers who wish their order, or any part of it, booked for shipping at a later date, should so State.
cs General Instructions About Ordering
WHAT BUYERS SHOULD DO
Forward Money with the order, and at our risk, when sent by Post Office Money Order on Floral Park; bills oF coin, by Registered Letter: Bank Draft or Express Com- pany’s Money Order. Post Office Money Orders are the cheapest and the safest method for remitting. We earnestly request our patrons to remit by Money Order if possible.
Stamps and Coin—Do not send postage Stamps in Payment for goods if it can be avoided. The loss is great. Coin, when sent in letters should be sewed or pasted up in strong paper or cloth, to prevent its break- ing through the envelope. We will not be responsible for coin sent us except in Registered Letter, nor for Stamps.
Write Your Order plainly and distinctly by itself ané not mixed up with anything else you may wish to say. Be sure to write your NAME and ADDRESS plainly.
Order Early — We Strive to fill all orders within a day or two after they reach us, but this is frequently made impossible by a great rush of business about planting time. Do not wait until you need your seeds and bulbs before ordering. Anticipate planting time and order early.
IMPORTANT — It occasionally happens that an order is lost in coming to us, or the goods in going to the cus- tomer; therefore, if any who order do not hear from wus within a reasonable length of time, they should send @ duplicate order, naming the date on which the former one was sent and the amount of money enclosed, and ig what form. This will enable us to investigate and fill the duplicate at once.
J. L. C. Coupon Premiums, Fall, 1917
The following list of Bulbs and Plants are given as Premiums this fall in exchange for J. L. C. Coupons. Customers holding J. L. G. Coupons may with their next
order to us make a Selection from this list, returning to
us the proper number of Coupons for the articles se- lected, which will be sent free of all charge. Only articles mentioned here (and those named in our last Spring Catalogue) will be exchanged for Coupons. Figures at the right represent number of Coupons that should be returned for articles named.
J. L. ©. Coupons are not being issued this fall.
Coupons — Coupons 12 Grape Hyacinth for.25]| 6 Grand Duchess Oxalis.i¢ 6 Miniature Hyacinth. -40 ) 4iky: Rebusta’s . too. 25
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12 Tulips,
12° Crocus; Mixed)... 20] 1 Sweet. Orris.. «.......~ = 4 Chinese Sacred Lily..50{.1 Boston Fern......... 3€ 4 Golden Sacred Lilty..15] 1 Resurrection Plant....416§ 7. Ornithesalnm —2..2.. 25 jie Pint tree Onion 2. 2 2". 38 42 TRIS ce Spamien rt. oo fate Malline QnA. . cl. we 4G 12) AUR se ee San wm 5 25} 4 Surprise Collection. .10€ Tt Godfrey Calla... 37.5 40 |} 1 Pkt. Pansy Mastodon. . 2€ 6 Freesia, Purity....... 25 {| 1 Pkt. Wild Peren’l Bed.i¢ { Double Oxalis....... 5 | 1 Pkt, Winter Sw’t Peas.20
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Many Dollars Worth of Fine, Bulbs, etc., $1.00.
E ARE obliged to grow and import enormous stocks of all kinds E of Plants and Bulbs, generally more than is necessary, to make gO f sure of having enough. It is our custom after the heavy fall business ‘, is over in November to take this surplus stock of various good things, make it into ‘‘Surprise’’ Collections, and offer them to our customers giving them four or five times the cost value. is the great amount of fine things one gets for the money paid. collections cannot be sent out until November 10th, or after, and will be entirely of our own selection, from kinds of which we have No collection will be made up for less than One Dollar ($1.00) by Mail Postpaid, or One Dollar and a Half ($1.50) by Ex- press or Parcel Post, prepaid, and from that up to any amount the purchaser may desire. more in this
In fact, the “Surprise” These
We advise our friends to invest one dollar or collection. We guarantee that they will be greatly
Our 1918 Catalogue of Seeds, Bulbs and Plants
ILL make a large book, elegantly illustrated and with numerous colored plates, devoted to
_** SEEDS, both flower and vegetable, all the best novelties and standard varieties; also BULBS and PLANTS, such as Summer-flowering Bulbs, Hardy Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Window and Bedding Plants, Roses, Ornamental Shrubs, etc., and rare new Fruits. We are the largest grow- - ers of Gladioli, Cannas, Lilies, etc., in the world. This catalogue will be sent free to all who apply. ~ Customers will receive it without applying.
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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc., Floral Park, New York
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Hardy or Holland Bulbs
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g ulbs, are most deservedly popular. In the flower garden they have wrested 1 or ‘
peat our bron icea tora stern grasp. Before the last snowdrilt has melied, the Snowdrops, Scillas and eigie =
appear closely followed by a score of others that have made the name “Spring Flowers sunonyeoe we beauty and. fragrance. Indoors they have won equal triumph. The place of honor once held by the tender
anium and Begonia belongs now to the Hardy Bulbs that,
the same time the most beautiful, fragrant, and the mo
st certain to bloom.
Culture in the Garden
Bulbs are especially valuable for outdoor planting, as they bloom at a time when the garden is utterly desti- tute, and make it gay and attractive. Scillas, Snowdrops and Crocuses appear as soon as the snow is away, and are quickly followed by Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips, etc. The display which a few of these bulbs make in the early spring is indeed charming, and they are always appre- ciated more than any other class of flowers, for they come when most needed.
The many forms and rich-and varied colors of the Tulip make this bulb one of the most important of ail garden flowers for a gay and dazzling display. For delicate fra- grance and refined beauty and grace, the Narcissus, with its great variety of form and charming colors, is always admired and is one of the most pleasing of all bulbous plants. Hyacinths are well known; their large, round spikes of bloom in a garden or window lend a charm which no other plant can rival. No class of flowers are so easy to grow or surer to bloom than bulbs.
For garden culture, bulbs do not require a very rich soil and are easily cared for. Plant in September, Octo- ber or November. Late in the fall the beds can be cov- ered with leaves or other coarse litter, which should be removed early in spring. -After the bulbs are through flowering, the leaves soon turn yellow and die, and are then ripe enough to be taken up and stored away for planting again in the fall, leaving the beds to be filled with other plants for the summer display, or, if desired, they can be left in the beds.
Preparation of Beds — Spade up so that the beds will be a little higher than the surface, so that water will readily drain off. If the soil is poor, add a liberal quan- tity of well-rotted manure.
Time to Plant — September, October or November are the best months for planting bulbs in the garden. Set them from one to six inches apart, according to yariety or size, and from one to three inches deep.
Protection — After planting, the beds should be cov- ered with leaves, straw or other coarse litter (as a mulch - or protection), which should be removed when the bulbs start in early spring. This is not necessary, but ad- visable.
Culture for Winter-Blooming
Bulbs are the most important winter-bloomers for window culture. They are the easiest cared for of all flowers, and absolutely sure to bloom abundantly. Ger- aniums or Roses may, from some cause, fail, but bulbs never. Nothing is more pleasing or cheerful during 4 dreary winter than a few pots filled with Hyacinths, Tu- lips, Crocuses, Narcissus, efc., displaying their brilliant colors and emitting their delightful fragrance for weeks. Add to these the many new bulbs which are Now being cultivated for winter flowers, and at a very little trouble or expense a display of winter flowers can be produced which will be the center of attraction in any neighbor- hood. Freesias, Ixias, Triteleia, Alliums, Scillas, Chiono- doxa. ete., are comparatively new, and beautiful beyond deseription.
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The following is a list of the most desirable bulbs for — winter-blooming, being of the easiest culture, and sure to produce the most satisfactory results: ; :
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The culture is simple. They can be potted during September, October or November, watered well and set away in a cellar or any cool, dark place te make roots, © when, after remaining four to six weeks, or as much longer_as desired, they can be brought out for bloom- ing. We earnestly advise potting the bulbs as early as possible, especially if flowers are desired as early as New Year’s, for the longer time they have to make roots the better they will bloom. By bringing out a few pots at different times a succession of bloom can be kept up all winter. If in a cool place while in bloom, the flowers _ will keep perfect a long time. ‘
_ Soil — The variety of soil is not a very important item
in bulb culture. Any good garden loam will answer, but
if we had a variety to choose from we would take a rich,
sandy soil and mix it with a small quantity of humus. —
Do not use manure unless it is very old and well pulyer- —
ea and then only in small quantities. Humus is much etter. -
Time to Plant — Bulbs can be planted from September to December, and some kinds even later, but the earlier the better will be the results, especially if desired ‘for carly blooming. Plant in September or October if pos- _— sible. es
Planting — In planting, set the bulbs just below the _ surface of the soil, so that they will be entirely covered. Set the bulbs down in the soil and cover them; do not press them in by foree, for this packs the soil under Pissi and when the roots start they are apt to lift the
ulb. :
After Planting — They should be well watered and Sar 3 set away in some cool, dark place to make root. A ~— cellar is best, for it is desirable that they should be kept — moist and as cool as possible, hence a warm, dry place is not a good one. Water them from time to time as the soil becomes dry. They should remain in this position at least four weeks, and as much longer as possible, it being desirable that they should have good roots before — bringing them out to bloom. They should, however, be — brought out when vigorous top-growth sets in.. ¥
Blooming — When brought from the cellar or store- ~~ room the pots or bulbs should be placed in a light, sunny — window. See that they are watered frequently and haye - as much fresh air as possible. Keep them free from dust, and when in bloom they will last much longer if ~~ kept in a cool atmosphere than in a hot one. : ie
Treatment ‘After Blooming — After the bulbs are — through blooming, if one has the room or convenience, it is best to let them remain in the pots where they are ~ for a few weeks to mature their bulbs. They can then be set away in the cellar and allowed to dry out, in which condition they can remain until planting time — fhe fol- lowing September, They can then be taken out and planted in the open ground. F
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may HOLLAND. “BULBS are very. cae this year, wi the So4e is note iesee Prices fe ae Holland have not advanced very much ow ing to the restricted demand from European iz “countries, but the cost of ocean freight and insurance is enormous and adds much to the Be total: cost of bulbs delivered in the United States. It has been necessary in some cases 2 ‘to advance prices a little, but it is very little when compared to the increased cost of all ee other commodities. = BULB COST is very small in comparison to Bulb value for winter and early spring Se In no other way can so much beauty and fragrance — coming at a time when ese “most needed and appreciated — be realized for a small expenditure. te HOW WE GOT OUR BULBS FROM HOLLAND. As long ago as last April our ee : Rese ers in Holland, foreseeing that the submarine warfare might prevent shipments di- rect from Holland to America, arranged for our supply of bulbs (if necessary) to be taken to Norway by small steamers and reshipped from there by the Norwegian line direct to New York, and space on steamers was engaged. We are, therefore, as sure of getting our supply as we ever were. As an extra precaution, however, our shipment will be divided - and come on two steamers which sail a week apart. QUALITY OF BULBS DETERMINES QUALITY OF BLOSSOMS. A weak bulb can develop only a weak, undersized flower. The larger and stronger the bulbs the more it is stored with force and vigor, in like proportion will the blossoms show up in size and quality. If you do not plant the best bulbs, you will never see the best flowers, the full glory of which the variety is capable. It is a mistake to plant any but the best. We are not contented with a bulb that will merely bloom; we demand for our patrons bulbs of size, strength and vigor that will insure the largest and finest flowers. TULIPS. Wemakea specialty of Tulips. They are the most showy and satisfac- _ tory flowers of spring. They are comparatively inexpensive, and should be planted more largely than any other fall bulb. There are thousands of varieties of Tulips, but we have 2 selected the very best and most distinct sorts of each class to offer our customers. Not __ only the best varieties in colors, but we supply only the best, large, heavy and solid thilbs, | The NEWER TULIPS. The Tulips known as Darwin, Breeder, Rembrandt, Gesneri- ana and Mayflowering, or the most recent new varieties of these classes, such as we offer, are marvels in beauty and stateliness, and will be a revelation to those that plant them. Such ee rich, glowing colors, such blending of tints, out of the ordinary — colors one never sees in __ other flowers ; such majesty of sizes and forms, words cannot paint them. One must see them to appreciate them. If all our customers could see a ees of these Tulips, Holland could not supply bulbs enough to fill their orders. | VEGETABLE SEED. The country’s reserve supply of vegetable seed was all planted _ last spring. The outlook for the new crop is not very good, and it will not be possible to import much from Europe. No one knows how scarce vegetable seed will be next spring, or to what price it may go. Those who need seed will do well to purchase it now _- and have it on hand. On pages 54 and 55 we offer a supply of leading varieties at reason- able cost. Look it over and act wisely. Secure at least part of your supply now, while you ee can, and save money.
: BOSTON FERNS are the most decorative of all window or house plants, and there is an endless variety of exquisite forms. We bave them al nearly—about fifty named sorts —in-
a Sa aia the latest novelties. Boston Ferns are a leading specialty with us.
one LAWN GRASS. We wish to call attention to the fact that our Floral Park Lawn Grass
i: ‘seed: i is kept up to former high standard in quality. The difficulty in importing some of the
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SINGLE HYACINTHS
Childs’ Select Hyacinths
Special Extra Large Bulbs —
Beyond doubt the Hyacinth is the Queen of Spring. Its
hardiness, ease of culture, and certainty to bloom would
alone insure popularity, but it has the additional merit of -
being one of the most decorative and ornamental of plants. Its massive spikes of waxen flowers are of the most perfect shape and most delicious fragrance, while its colors-sport into a hundred shades, tints and blend- ings. Out of the long lists of Holland growers we have chosen the very cream of all varieties, either for pot or garden culture. ;
Culture — This is one of the simplest, either for pots”
or open ground. See page 5 for general directions. The only special precautions necessary are (1) to give Hya- cinths in pots a long enough-sojourn in the dark to make good roots, and (2) on bringing them to the light to avoid placing double or heavy spiked sorts in the direct sunlight at first,-as this causes the: buds to unfold so
rapidly that the topmost ones of the spike get wedged.
in the neck of the bulb. EIGHTEEN BEST SINGLE HYACINTHS
These are the finest sorts for pots or gardens, and the bulbs offered are every one a selected large size that will give magnificent results.
British Queen — Extra large and fine; pure white. Enchantress — Pale porcelain, tinted lilac, white center:
Very fine spike.
Grand Maitre — A most beautiful sort. Large spikes of handsome blush-white bells. Few so fine as this. Gertrude — Tall, with heavy spikes of extra large flowers
of a distinct shade of lilac-pink, running to silver-rose,
striped carmine. Extra fine... Gigantea — Thick spikes and large bells of a beautiful flesh color. One of the grandest sorts.
Kine of the Blues— An enormous, compact spike of bloom of deep indigo-blue color. One of the finest. La Franchise — A magnificent variety. Large,*long spikes of blush-white blossoms, turning afterward to snowy- white; petals very broad, and flowers of great sub-
stance, measuring two inches across.
" Lady Derby — Splendid bright rose-pink.
La Grandesse — Finest- single white. Very large spikes
and bells. Color, clear, waxy-white. L’innocence — Pure white, extra large truss. cent variety in all respects. :
~ La Victorie — Brilliant scarlet-red; very fine spike. Ex- _
tra showy. ee A grand pot variety. aks
Lord Balfour — Lilac tinged violet. Very large’ and —
extra fine. ; ae so Menelik — Purple-black; a wonderfully odd, rich and attractive color and variety. : =3 Moreno — Beautiful pink, very large and extra early. — Primrose Perfection — Delicate primrose-yellow. Extra fine bells. aE: : Pieneman — A magnificent sort with enormous sky-blue bells, arranged in graceful spikes of great size. Queen of the Blues — Enormous spikes; one of the very largest.. Beautiful light blue with. silvery appearance.
very best yellow. ea : % : Price, 20c each; any 3 for 50c¢c; $1.80 per doz -. -Fhe collection of 18 sorts for $2.80. ~—;
Four Wonderful New Hyacinths
These four single Hyacinths are probably the very st best of their color yet introduced. -For size of spike and
superb color they are wonderful, cH eae
City of Haarlem — The most. beautiful yellow Hyacinth known. Color clear and bright; by all odds the best yellow. variety... Truss, extra large and dense, with round dome-like top. = BERET Sag. er ot JIE
Dr. Lieber — A very early bloomer, compact spike and medium blue color.- Extra fine in every way. jj, .
Duke of Westminster — Beep blue-black with. |!bure white center. Extra fine in every way. “RSE &
Queen of the Pinks — Lovely pink, extra large and fine. Brilliant color and long spikes. This new sort is really a marvel. = :
Price, 30c each; the 4 for $1.00.
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THE MOST LOVED FLOWERS are those that come early in spring after a dreary winter. With what delight do we observe the first Crocus, Snowdrops, Glory-of-the-Snow and Scillas; then come the sweet Jonquils, exquisite
Narcissus, brilliant Tulips and stately Hyacinths. ing in March, April and May as in July and August. trouble.
To have them next spring in all their glory they must be planted this Fall.
it is too long neglected and too late.
These make our lawns and gardens as attractive and as interest- When once planted they are good for years without further
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Doubie Hyacinths are not-considered tobe so good for
- pots as ‘single sorts, and for that reason are not so popu- lar. -There are a few Varieties, however,, that: are as
easily flowered. in winter as any of the singles and
‘here they are. -All select bulbs, grown especially for
winter-blooming, for which purpose each variety here offered is a real gem. Please remember that these bulbs are extra large and strong.
) Chestnutflower — Large bells of a bright rosy red.
Delicata — Splendid spike. Lovely pale blue.
y Grootvorst —— Compact truss, large and very double bells
of blush-white, with a touch of lilac-rose at center.
Gerick — Beautiful blue, fine large bells,
Goethe — Light yellow. One of the best of its color.
Gen. Kohler — Beautiful sky-blue.
Isabella — Fine, large spike, florets of perfect form; color, soft blush-lilac, delicate and pretty.
Very early flowering, and the best of all double whites. Florets, large and wax-like and spikes of immense size. Finest double Hyacinths for pots.
La Grandesse — Pure white, superb large bells.
Noble Par Merite ——- Fine, compact spikes of large, double flowers, as perfect as little Roses. A soft _shell-pink, gradually deepening into a deep peach-carmine,
lev Pres. Roosevelt — Beautiful deep rosy pink, of wonder-
ful beauty. Sunfiower — Extra fine golden-yellow. Price, 25¢ each; any 3 for 60c; the 12 for $2.20
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4; Extra Mixed Hyacinths for Pots
These bulbs are extra large and fine, selected particu- larly for winter-blooming, and will give great results for pot culture. They include over forty varieties, dotible and single. 4 for 50c; 12 for $1.25.
Mixed Hyacinths
Our mixed Hyacinths are not ordinary stock, but fine, large bulbs, which will give magnificent bloom either: in the house or garden. Per doz. Per 100
Single Mixed (all colors) extra fine...... $ .60 $4.00 Double Mixed (all colors) -extra fine...... 60 4.00 Pompon Mixed (all colors) double and single .50 3.25 Roman Mixed (all colors)............... -65 4.25
MIXED NAMED HYACINTHS UNDER COLOR
SINGLE WHITE DOUBLE WHITE SINGLE RED DOUBLE RED SINGLE PINK DOUBLE PINK SINGLE YELLOW DOUBLE YELLOW SINGLE BLUE DOUBLE BLUE 8c each; the 10 for 75c; or, any color 75c per doz.; $4.25 per 100
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Pompon Hyacinths
OR DUTCH ROMANS A class of Hyacinths with comparatively small bulbs. While the spikes scarcely average as heavy as other Hya- cinths, the difference is small, and Many specimens are fully equal to the best of the latter. They are splendid for either garden or pots, while for cutting they are the best of all. Every hue, shade and color is found among them; the flowers are large and wax-like, and the spikes airy and graceful. Wixed Pompon Hyacinths — All colors. 50¢ per dozZ.; $3.25 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000.
Roman Hyacinths
Not at all like the Dutch or Show Hyacinths, though they do not suffer by comparison. The Slender stems, arching beneath their load of dainty poised bells, are the acme of grace and elegance, while so many spikes are thrown up from each bulb that the whole plant appears a mass of blooms. Roman-Hyacinths are ex- ira good for cutting, and so early that they bloom by Christmas or before, remaining in perfection nearly a month, if the room is not kept too warm. They <are- ex- tremely early and bloom in the garden with the Crocus. One bulb can be planted in a 4-inch pot, or three bulbs in a 5-inch pot. The bulbs we offer are extra large. Single White — Every window should have several pots of these. Exquisite bells, white as the driven snow and pleasantly fragrant. Never fails to bloom. Extra large bulbs. : Double Dark Pink —A peautiful, clear, bright rose. Spikes long and heavy. Very double. Price — Extra large bulbs, 10€ each: 3 for 25c; 12 for 795¢; 100 for $5.00.
Mixed Romans
These are grown in Holland and harvested very early, so they will ploom by Christmas if desired. The mixture embraces all colors— white, blush, rose, crimson, light and dark blue, orange, yellow, etc. We strongly recommend them for pot culture.
Mixed, all colors—65c per doz.; % $4.25 per 100. SNS
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horned, like the plumage of some fantastic bird. No garden can be complete without plenty of Tulips. Our Tulips are all select large bulbs that will be sure to give magnificent results.
of all kinds; they are so cheap. _Try a good fot of them.
Best Early Single Tulips
The Single Tulips are great for bedding and for winter- blooming in pots. The following are the very best kinds:
Belle Alliance — Extra early, fine, large, scarlet. Crimson Brilliant — Deep crimson, long stems. Splendid for pots. -
Golor Ponceau — Cherry-rose, flushed white.
Cardinal’s Hat — Rich blood-scarlet; gold-tinted border.
Chrysolora Very large flower and widely opened. Color, a Splendid golden-yellow.
Cottage Maid — Lovely pink and white, most charmingly suffused and feathered, of immense size; one of the loveliest Tulips for pots or the garden. Sometimes calied La Precieuse.
Cottage Boy — Very distinct and fine. orange.
Duchess of Parma — Extra large, early and gloriously colored. flery yellow and brown shading. Bright.
Dusort — Intense cardinal-red. Extra fine and brilliant.
Eleonore — Fine violet, pale edges.
Joost Van Vondal — Beautiful glossy rose, deep, rich red ahd pure snow-white, the colors mingled and blended together in a most charming manner. ~— :
Jenny — Deep cherry, lovely form.
Kaiser
Yellow-edged
with wide band of velvety scarlet. King of Yellows — Magnificent golden-yellow. Early. L’immaculee — Beautiful snow-white with lemon eye. Ophir D’Or — Extra large and fine golden-yellow.
Proserpine — Exquisite rosy violet, a shade not found in
any other sort, and lovely beyond description. Great size, beautifully cupped.
Purple Crown — Cup-shaped flower, maroon-cardinal.
Princess Marianne — White shaded rosy-blush. Extra large a eas
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Queen of Netherlands — Beautiful cupped form, soft
~ pose-flushed white; very exquisite and showy, espe- cially -for forcing. :
Silver Standard — Beautiful shaped flowers of a fresh carmine-scarlet, striped and feathered white.
Verboom — Flower of. gigantic. size, beautifully cupped, scariet-red. Extra early and fine in every way.
White Swan — Large, pure white flowers; extra fine for winter-blooming. Price — 8c each; any 7 for 20c; the 24 for 60c;
25¢e per doz.; $1.50 per 100.
Single, Mixed — All colors, 20c per doz.; $1.25 per 100;
$10.00 per 1000.
Childs’ Caiebus Tulips
There is no question but that the Tulip is the most popular spring flower that. grows. The
Orange-yellow, shading to terra-cotta, with
Kroon — Outside of each petal bright scarlet, broadly bordered yellow; inside, deep yellow-zoned ~
ene — Purest white; large, elongated flower..
seductive
soft breezes have scarce whispered in our ears that spring is at hand ere our e year i »s du S ;
i = Be ‘ = ‘ yes, wearied by winter’s dull, sombre, ~ tints, are dazzled by a sudden blaze of Tulips in rainbow shades, ribboning the earth with warmth and color. rom the first Due Van Thol, scarce peeping above the ground, to the last Gesneriana Tulip, holding its flaming cup high aloft, there is a constant succession of Tulip beauties — single, double, dwarf, tall, early, medium and late, with blossoms cup-shaped, star-formed, bowl-like, Peony-flowered, imbricated like a Rose, twisted, waved and
Have some
Grand New Tulips
As the Tulip is the most showy and attractive flower of early spring, one naturally wants to see the most beautiful varieties. The following new sorts are per- fectly grand.
Brilliant Star — Brightest vermilion-scarlet with a con- spicuous black center. A combination that is always showy. Extra fine in every way and adapted to early forcing as well as the garden. 7e each; 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c.
Enchantress — Wine-red, pale border, extra large and fine. 15¢c each; 3 for 40c.
Flamingo — Brilliant, rosy carmine with white centered petals. Extra early and beautiful and fine for forcing. 7¢.. cach = S-10r-20 C42" tor 756s
Lady Boreel — An immense flower of the purest snow- white- color yet seen. For cutting and exhibition it is superb. 7c each; 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c.
Imp. Pink Beauty — Deep glowing rose with white flush
outside. A large and very lovely Tulip in every way. we each: 8 for 20c; 12 for 75c.
Rising Sun — The finest yellow Tulip. Flowers of im- mense size and great substance and borne on tall, stately. stems.. 20c each; 3 for 50¢.
Cerise Grisdelin —Immense cerise-purple with white border: Very distinct and extra flnme. 7c each; 3 for 20cC:. £2 -tOne coc.
The 7 sorts for 60¢c.
Glorious Single Late Tulips
This is. quite a new class of Tulips which come into bloom just as the single early sorts are fading. Among them are rare colors not found in the early class; also size and magnificence not dreamed of. They are truly glorious in every. Way.
Crimson Pompadour — Enormous seariet, blue center.
Bridesmaid — Fine red, striped violet.
Golden Goblet — Immense blossom of the finest yellow.
- The best of all yellow Tulips.
Scarlet Emperor — Tall and of great size and brilliancy.
Deep intense scarlet. Silver Queen — White and
feathered and flaked, The Lisard — Superb combination of stripes and varie-
gations, crimson, gold, yellow and white. Union Jacket — Blue in various shades, striped. Price —7e each; the 7 for 40¢c; 60c per doz,
flower, dark blood-
crimson, superbly striped,
John Lewis Childs, Inc., Floral Park, N. Y.
display. in no way take the place of the other.
Boule de Neige — Extra large double white. Count de Leicester — Another very distinct and finely colored sort. Light orange feathered yellow.
Duke of York — Beautiful incurved flowers of poppy- red, broadly edged white. Gloria Solus— Of enormous double.
Bright scarlet, edged yellow. La Candeur — Large and double; wax-like pure white. Largely used for cemetery planting. La Grandesse — Fine, dark rose. Immense flower. Lady Palmerston — Fine rosy scarlet. Lovely. Le Blason — Beautiful rosy blush. Exquisite, Lucretia — Beautiful deep rose. Extra fine for winter- blooming in pots. Murillo — Large, graceful flowers of flesh-white, bor- dered and clouded rose. Dark
One of the best.
size and very
cardinal-red with black shading.
ful stems, like great Peonies. much finer and more varied than in the early class. - Alba Maxima — Enormous flowers, perfectly double, like
‘Blue Flag — Late.
ae. Carmen Sylva— Rose and white. ) Mariage De Ma Fille — Carmine-red, banded, striped and
Finest Double Early Tulips Double Tulips produce very large double flowers, _which are as large and showy as a Peony. The bright colors of the large double blossoms contrast splendidly and make a charming
They are so entirely different from single sorts one can They are the admiration of all who see them.
- Tall Double Late Tulips —
These flower later, but are borne on yery long, on Many: of the colors are
a Peony, pure white in color, with delicate shadowy tinge of soft pink. Exceedingly fine. =
Flowers beautiful shape; a distinct color of purplish-blue. - Extra large and fine.
feathered pure white, Overwinner — Blue and white, finely striped and spotted. Extra large and extra fine. ; Rose Pompon — Creamy white, flaked rose. Queen Victoria— Large double deep blood-red. Price, 5c each; the 7 for 30c; 50¢ per doz.
New Double Early Tulips
Golden King — Clear yellow. A large, full, double flower of great beauty and fine for pot culture as well as garden.
Tea Rose — Pale yellow, or beautiful tea Tose, sofrano color, flushed salmon. A lovely and distinct shade. Exquisite double blossoms. >
Rubra Maxima — Deep. vermilion- crimson. — Much the best of all fine dark red double Tulips. ~
8c each; the 3 for 20c; 75c per doz,
many of
Queen Emma — Deep, brilliant cherry-rose.
Queen of Scarlets — Fine, bright scarlet.
Riex Rubrorum — Large double flowers of deepest scar- let. Very double and perfect.
Rose Blanche — Large incurved white; perfect shape.
Salvator Rose — Gigantic size, elegant shape and of the loveliest soft, rosy color, with pure white siripes.
Sweetheart — Most beautiful white, full and -double.
Titian — Buff, bordered yellow.
Tournesoll Golden Golden-yellow feathered orange. Grand in every way.
Yellow Rose — A magnificent sort, of very largest size and most perfect form. Deep, brilliant yellow.
Price, 3c each; any 7 for 20c; the 20 for 50c; or, 30¢€ per doz.; $1.80 per 100 Mixed Double Tulips — All colors, 25¢ per doz.; per 100; $12.00 per 1,000.
$1.50
NOTE — All Tulip Bulbs we send out are Be lcciad large sizes.
No small or inferior stock what-
ever is supplied. Customers can rely upon getting from us Bulbs which will produce unusual
large and fine flowers.
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shades of rose, deep red, violet, purple-blues to’ coal- %
black. arwins are the most stately of Tulips, a bed of them producing an effect which is not surpassed by any other flower. r Allard — Dark brown. Boron Tonnaye — Rose-shaded biush. A faultless flower. Clara Butt —- Apple blossom. Forces well; extra fine. Dream — Superb lilac; extra fine and novel. Europe — Fiery salmon-scarlet, white center.
. Glow — Fiery scarlet, blue and white center. King Harold — Deep maroon-scarlet, almost black. May Queen — Bright pink, white center. ‘Marconi — Violet, white center.
Massachusetts — Soft rose, tinted purple, edges and in-
side pink with white base. Extra.
Mr. F. Sanders—Clear scarlet with with pure white base. Mrs. Krelage — Rosy pink, tinted lilac. Very large. Margaret — Blush-white. Extra.
_ Nauticus — Cerise-rose, violet center; extra large flower. Pride of Haarlem — Very large, fine old-rose color. Rev. Ewbank — Exquisite heliotrope with pale edges,
_ perfectly superb.
The Sultan — Velvety black.
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White Queen — Pure white. W. Copeland — Best early-forcing sort. Delicate lavender William Pitt — Deep scarlet. White center. Fine for pots. 5e each: the 20 for 90c; 40c per doz. Finest Mixed Darwin Tulips — 25c per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1,000.
New Rembrandt Tulips |
These are the latest fad in Tulips. They belong to the Darwin race, but all flowers are striped and variegated with various colors, white, brown, blacky pink, rose, pur- ple, yellow, orange, crimson, etc., are blended in the blossoms in a marvelous way. They are not only odd, but most striking in their effects, tall, graceful and large. There are many named sorts but the following are the best and most distinct:
Apollo — Rosy lilac and white, striped dark carmine.
Garacolla — Fiery scarlet and white.
Procles — Violet, flamed white and black.
Red Prince — Rose, flamed flery scarlet.
Semele — White and pink featherings.
Sirene — Deep maroon, flamed white.
Zenobia—White, suffused purple-rose and striped maroon. 6c each: the 7 for 40c; or, 60¢ per doz.
Mixed Rembrandts — Forty different sorts, 35¢ per doz.;
$2.50 per 100; $21.00 per 1,000.
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Due Van Thol | a: Tulips - These are the best ef all for house culture, and the first of all to bloom out- doors. In habit they are very dwarf, and somewhat smaller flowered than other
Tulips. They are noted, however, for the depth and-
purity of their colors, and i / CY, hi i ‘: as they bloom two weeks in Ley yy ay M u advance of all other Tulips, I Yj eS.
are quite indispensable in. es H the garden. + ? fi ;
Crimson — Fine for contrast Gold Striped — Scarlet, striped with gold. | Rose — White, shaded with} clear rose. Niet
Scarlet — Most brilliant, \ dazzling scarlet. \
Violet — Earliest of all.
Giant Red and Yellow — Very showy.
Giant White — Extra large, pure white; new. Yellow — Brilliant yellow.
A fine bedder.
Double Red and Yeilow —A showy bright flower of deep red and yellow.
Double Violet-Crimson — A new sort; fine violet-red.
Price, 5c each; 40¢ per doz.;
$3.00 per 100; 1 bulb each of the 10 sorts, 40C.
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Parrot Tulips
A flower more bizarre, fantastic or gorgeous would be hard to find. They.are Six, seven and eight. inehes across, with petals, toothed, horned, twisted and waved, — now closely incurved, now spread flatly out like a star. at
flaked or feathered with green, gold or scarlet. Fine to — plant among shrubbery, or for bedding. They grow ten inches in height and bloom just after the double Tulips. Our Parrot Tulips are extra large bulbs, sure to bloom. Medium-sized bulbs will not bloom well. a Se . Constantinople — Fine, deep crimson. = : Cramoise Briltiant—— Deep, dark, rich ruby-crimson, Gloriosa — Yellow, splashed and striped crimson and green. Quite fantastic. =: Lutea Major — Fine yellow. : Perfecta — Gaily striped, yellow and red. : Price, 4c each; the 5 for 15c; 30c per doz.; $2.00 per 100 Fine Mixed Parrot Tulips : ——
(all varieties) — 25¢ per “ee a3 gS ee doz.;- $175 per 100; CAPRA > Of
$10.50 per 1000. i WS AN TD UE ———
Variegated | Foliage Tulips
These Tulips are doubly desirable in that the foli- age, as well as the blos- soms, are very handsome. The broad green Jeaves are slegantly bordered or striped with white or ecreamy-yellow, which set off the brilliancy of the blossoms to great advant- QW age. Many colors, both 4 double and single, mixed. 8 for 10¢; 12 for 35c; 100 for $2.00.
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RD & = 2 BYBLOOM, Bizard and Bybloom Tulips
Their large, cup-like blossoms feathered and flaked as only a Tulip can be, are always admired. Byblooms have white, light or violet grounds flaked and feathered, rose, lilac, pink, purple, violet, scarlet, black, and crimson. Bizards have yellow grounds, flamed and blazed maroon, black, scarlet, bronze and brown. All sorts mixed. - .e Byblooms and Bizards — Mixed. All elegantly feathered
and variegated. 6 for 15c; 12 for 25c; 100 for $1.50.
Picotee Tulips
Flowers very large, and borne on tall, graceful stems. Each petal has a distinct border of bright crimson, which is most beautiful, and gives them the name of “Picotee.” Picotee White — Pure white, bordered crimson.
Goiden Crown — Golden-yellow with crimson edge.
Price, 5c each; 3 of each for 20c; or, 30¢ per doz.
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AUty Rare Tulip Species
These are all distinct species of Tulip, with a wide range of colors and forms. They are intensely brilliant and beautiful and will prove of great interest and joy. Tulipa Billietiana — Bright yellow, superbly striped and
feathered brilliant scarlet. Extra fine and showy.
10c¢ each; 3 for 25¢; 12 for 85c.
T. Conunta — Showy red and yellow. Very effective. 8c each; 3 for 20c; 12 for 75e.
T. Fulgens — Crimson; extra large and showy. 6c each;
3 for 15¢e; 12 for 50c.
T. Greigi —Its large, green leaves are variegated with
black spots, flowers of the largest size, transparent scarlet, as-clear and beautiful as a sheet of wax. Nod other Tulip has-a color like it, and none are so strik- ingly beautiful.: Its magnificent color shows up al- most like a torch in a dark night. 20¢ each; 3 for 50¢,
T. Hageri — Red, black and yellow. New and very odd and showy. 12c each; 3 for 30¢.
T. Kaufmanni — This is the eariest known Tulip and flowers with the Crocus. The exquisite blooms are white tinted carmine with yellow center. It is a gem, 15¢ each; 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.10.
Se Marjojetti—— Pale yellow, outer petals scarlet. New
and extra fine. 8¢ each; 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c.
T. Maculata Globosa Grandifiora — Brillian crimson with black center, having a yellow margin. Very showy and striking. 10¢c each; 3 for 25c;-12 for 90c.
T. Persica — Latest of all Tulips. Lovely yellow species with a branching stem which holds two or three flowers. 6¢€ each; 3 for 15c; 12 for 50e.
T. Retrofiex— Lovely creamy yellow; beautiful. long flowers on tall, graceful stems. 5c each: 3 for 15e,
SPECIAL OFFER — 1 each of these 10 lovely and ine teresting Tulips for 80c; 3 of each for $2.00.
COPYRIGHT i897 BY J.L.CHILD§
Mayflowering Tulips
A very popular class of large, tall-growing, late-bloom-
ing Tulips. They come along after most others have faded, and prolong the Tulip season considerably. They are very stately and imposing, and always greatly ad- mired. Try a good variety of them; they will please. Beauty of America — Beautiful light canary. Caladonia — Orange-scarlet, black center. Carnation — Superb white edged carmine-rose.
Fairy Queen — Exquisite heliotrope color, rare. Inglescombe Pink — Delicate rose,.pink-tinted salmon,
blue-green center.
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Inglescombe Yellow — Canary -yellow, large globular flower, finely cupped. Extra good.
Jaune O’Oeuf — Beautiful golden petals, exquisitely shaded apricot.
La Merville — Searlet shaded orange.
Orange King— Immense globulous flowers. A brilliant
orange with shaded yellow center and black anthers. Retrofiexa — Clear yellow; petals beautifully recurved. Royal White — White, yellow center. Beautiful shape. Shandon Bells — Carmine-rose, shaded white. ~ Scarlet. Mammoth — Extra large and fine. Scarlet. The Fawn — Rosy fawn, shaded blush; fine, novel color. Price, 6c each; 3 for 15c;-50c per doz.; $4.00 per 100;
the 14 for 60¢C. Mixed — 60 sorts, 25c per doz.; $1.80 per 100.
Breeder Tulips
Another. distinct class of late or Mayflowering Tulips, which send up flower stems two or three feet high, and bear a flower of enormous size and odd color. A feature in these colors is a variety of rich browns and bronzes. Bronze Queen — Soft buff, tinged golden-bronze. Cardinal Manning— A fine blend of mauve and rose,
changing to orange.
General Ney — Old-gold with olive base.
Godet Parfait — Bright violet with white base. large and imposing.
Goliath — Deep salmon-violet. Immense flower.
La Singuliere — White, heavily margined dark crimson.
Mahogany — A unique brilliant mahogany-brown.
Noir Veritable — Black.
Roses Des Dames — Dark rosy pink.
Sabrina — Coffee-brown with gold-bronze edge.
Price, 6c each; the 10 for 60c; 50c per doz.;
Mixed Breeders — More than 100 sorts, 30c per doz.; $2.00 per i100.
Very
$5 per 100.
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The grandest. Tu- lip in existence. ¥ Tall-growing and late-blooming, with / large, long . leaves, ’ >. ON Gt Add * erect flower-stalks, which
support - great waxen blooms larger than tea- — eups, of the most vivid, glossy - coral - red, each flower showing a deep blue-black blotch at the
base that further enhances its beauty. They remein in : bloom a long time, and clumps é of this grand flower are par-
ticularly fine planted among evergreen or. shrubbery, ~ lighting up their sombre background as with a torch.
Spathula Scarlet, Blue Center — As described above. Sas Alba Marginata — Pure white, meena edge. . 3 Luiea — Fine golden- yellow. a
Orange Beauty — Extra large, fine ‘orange- -red. 7
Queen Emma — Light heliotrope-pink. Extra ‘fine.
Rosa Lind — Fine rose color with white center. > Price, 6c each; the 6 for 30c; 40¢ per doz.; $2.50 per 100 Mixed — All Kinds, 30c per doz.; $2.00 per 106.
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Our mixed Tulips are of fine quality, being made up from first-class named sorts and much superior to the ordinary grades. All extra large bulbs.
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Doz. 100. 1000 Single Fine Mixed (all colors)..... $ .20 $1.25 $10.00 Double Fine Mixed (all colors)... .25 1.50 12.00 Breeders (all sorts) ........... .30 2.00 18.00 Byblooms and Bizards Mixed..... 25 4150:* 47.08. — Darwin (fine mixed), grand...... .25 1.75 — 15.00 Duc Van Thol (fine mixed)..... 20 1.30 10.50 Gesneriana (8 sorts mixed)...... .30 2.00 19.00 Mayfiowering (100 kinds)....... 25 1.80-) 15.00. Parrot Fine Mixed (all colors) . 25 1.75. 10.50 Rembrandt (all colors)......... 35 2.50 21.00 Variegated Foliage (mixed)....... 35 2.25 . 20.00.
Our ‘‘Elite’?’ Mixtures of Tulips |
Here are three special mixtures for people who de- sire something uncommonly good or extraordinary.
12 Single Mixed Tulips — Made up of one fine bulb > each of twelve selected named kinds. No two alike and all extra fine for 30c.
12 Double Mixed Tulips— Made up in the same “way from named sorts. No two alike, for 30c..
12 Darwin Mixed Tulips — Twelve different and, extra fine sorts. No two alike, for 35e.
A Tulip Test Collection
36 BULBS—S EACH OF 12 DISTINCT CLASSES—for 75c. . We offer this collection that those unfamiliar with the
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3 Bybloom 3 Gesneriana 3 Rembrandt | 3 Breeder 3 Mayfiowering 3 Species
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Choicest, Seiect Crocus
The Crocus is the recognized harbinger of spring. Be- tween the lulls of late winter’s tempests its brave little flowers appear, minding not the least frosts or flurries of snow. For six weeks its bright flowers smile saucily at us, quite sure of their welcome. Their cost is so trifling that all can afford to plant them freely. The Crocus has been much improved late years in size of bloom and variety of colorings. Crocus are extra fine for borders, ete., and are particularly charming dotted by twos and threes over the lawn. They come in earliest spring, and peep through the grass, as the wild flowers do in the meadow. ~
Fine Mixed Crocus (all colors) — Fine, select bulbs. 10¢ per dozen; 60c per 100; $4.00 per 1000.
Giant Flowered Mixed — This strain is a special mixture of best new sorts and improved seedlings. Only those sorts with the largest flowers and best colors are ad- mitted in the mixture. Either for garden or house this Crocus mixture cannot be surpassed. Crocus for
the house do not thrive under dry heat or gas, but do.
well in any sunny window of moderate temperature. 20c per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
Giant Flowered Crocus
A few special extra large-flowering sorts of which we offer extra fine bulbs, either for winter-blooming or for garden planting.
Giant White — Enormous pure white lily-like hlossoms. Giant Yellow — Large golden blossoms in great masses. Giant Striped — Beautifully striped violet and white. Dandy — Blue, white edge. Perfectly exquisite.
Othello — Dark purplish-black.
Purpurea Grandifiora— Largest and finest blue.
Price, 15c per doz.; $1.00 per 100; 3 of each for 25¢; 12. of each. for .75c.
New Crocus
These varieties are the grand prize-winners at a re- eent national exhibition in Holland. They show real improvement over older sorts.
—~Kathiecen Parlow — The grandest white Crocus known. Purest white of extra fine substance and with large, bright orange anthers. It is so fine as to be almost in a class by itself. Beware of substitutions, We supply only the true variety.
Caesar — Immense flowers of the richest purple-blue. Wonderfully showy.
Pallas —White with fine light lilac stripes and wonder- ful showy orange anthers. Flowers extra large.
Tommasi — The earliest of all Crocus, flowering even earlier than the Snowdrop. Color, pale lavender.
Sc each; the 4 for 10¢c; or, 28c per doz.; $2.00 per 100
COPYRIGHT 1897
OR, FORTY-FLOWERED
It is astonishing the amount of blooms a single bulb of this Crocus will furnish. The handsome flowers are very large and brilliant, and a row of them is a wave of gold. Not another flower of its season makes such a display of brightness or becomes such a complete mass of bloom. More than forty blooms have been counted from a single bulb. Bulbs are about the size of a Tulip and bloom extra early. The most satisfactory Crocus grown, owing to its enormous size, bright color and abundant bloom. 3 for 10c; 12 for 30c; 100 for $2.00.
FALL-FLOWERING CROCUS
Fall Flowering Crocus
In September or October, after the foliage has long been dead, Autumn Crocus throw up numerous gay-Ccol- cored flowers, large and showy, delicate and beautiful. As a contrast to fading leaves and dying plants they are a real joy, adding to the few delights the garden pos- sesses in the fall.
Speciosus — Bright blue: very handsome.
Zonatus — Rosy lilac with orange zone; splendid.
Price, 20¢ per doz.; $1.50 per 100; 3 bulbs of -each for 10c; 12 of each for 35c.
The Narcissus :
We have discarded all old, inferior varieties of Narcissus, and are offering only the finest up-to-date sorts in
each of the various classes.
are newer and scarcer and not because they are really any better. of the best new sorts that are within reasonable cost.
There are higher priced kinds, to be sure, but they are higher because they
We are also offering a few When you buy our Narcissus you
are getting best sorts and the finest bulbs.
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The Narcissus is a rival to the Hyacinth and Tulip. The massive spikes of the one and the vivid colors of the other are missing, but the Narcissus—the Daffodil of the poets—has charms of its own to counterbalance these. For cutting or wearing it is fine and by far the best vase-flower of the spring. In pots they may be had in bloom from Christmas until April. Out of doors, from the earliest to the latest, they last fully two months.
Single Narcissus
The rare and most beautiful Single Narcissus can now be offered at a low price, and the following -sorts are exceptionally good:
Emperor — Broad, rich yellow trumpet, perianth deep primrose. Its foliage is very strong and the blooms enormous.
Empress — Possesses the same gigantic size and form of the Emperor, but with white perianth and golden trumpet.
Golden Spur (Double Crowned) —Tlowers 4% to 5 inches across, and nearly as long. Petals of the perianth broad and smooth, long and widely flared trumpets, deeply frilled and furrowed. Large double crowned bulb that will throw several flowers like Victoria.
Henry Irving —A perfect flower, rich yellow.
Horsfieldi — Enormous yellow trumpet, white perianth.
Incomparabilis Autocrat — Perianth and cup both deep yellow. Very fine. ;
Leedsi Elegans — Splendid white and sulphur.
Maximus — Distinct golden trumpet; extra large.
Mrs. Langtry —-Perianth white, broad white cup with primrose edge. . Very fine.
Moschatus Albus — Very light, delicate, sulphur-white.
Princeps — Elegant large trumipets of a delicate canary- yellow, and large, sulphur-white perianth. Very early.
Stella Superba — White and yellow. Very fine.
Sir Watkins — A gigantic flower, 4 to 5 inches across, with broad, wing-like petals that shade from canary- yellow at the tips to golden-yellow base.
Van Sion — Golden yellow. . Very early for forcing.
Victoria (Double Crowned} —-A most superb sort, es- pecially for winter-blooming in pots. Bulbs are very large, strong and with double crowns, thereby produc- ing twice the usual number of flowers. color, perianth white, trumpet deep yellow and very large.
Priee, 6c each; any 3 “fer 5c; the 415 for’ “70c>so0r,;
a0c per doz.; $3.50 per 100 Single Mixed — 50 sorts, 35c per doz.; $2.50 per 100.
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suitable for winter-blooming in pots. It is a magnificent mixture of extra fine varieties that will be superb. Price, 6 for 25c; 40c per doz.; $3.10 per 100.
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New Narcissus . It can safely be said that the following new sorts are the finest known. For large size and exquis- ite beauty they are marvels. Dubloon—A grand. hybrid double Narcissus with a strong, vigor- ous, free-flowering habit and deep lemon-yellow color. It is perhaps the very best double sort. 10€ each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00. King Alfred— Large, delicate flowers, both perianth and trum- pet being a rich golden-yellow. The mouth of the trumpet is deeply fritled. A wonderful va- Piety. 50c¢ each; 3 for $1.25. Mad. de Graaff—Pure white per- janth, with primrose-tinted trum- pet. Best white trumpet variety. 20¢ each; 3 for 50¢e. Olympia—Received the award of merit in 1914. The trumpet is rich yellow and the perianth a shade lighter. Flowers of extra large size, beautiful form and ereat Substance. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. : Poeticus King Edward—Just like Ornatus, but twice as large, and blooms as early. Broad, pure white perianth with orange-scar- let crown. The giory of all the Poeticus family. 10c each; 3 for 95c€; -42 “for .90c. Van Wraveren’s Giant — Flowers of huge dimension: the largest of all Nareissus and the one that caused the big excitement at the New York Flower Show last March. Perianth primrose with bright yellow trumpet. Fine for forcing. 35e each; 3 for $1.00. White Lady — An exquisite new Leedsi with immense eucharis- like flowers, having a pale canary eup and large, pure white peri- anth with broad, round, overlap- ping shape. Perfectly immense. 42c each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.50.
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New Hybrid Seedling Narcissus white, large and double. 45c each; 3 for 40c; 12 A superb lot of new seedlings, embracing all colors, for $1.50.
both of the trumpet and short cups. These seedlings One each of the above 8 grand new sorts for $1.60 are crosses between various classes and will prove ex- ;
ceedingly interesting as well as beautiful, as each one will be new. 3 for 15c; 12 for 50c; 100 for $4.00,
. Narcissus Poeticus
Well. known and loved by all. Exquisite garden flow- ers yet equally valuable for winter-blooming in pots, of which -Ornatus is the grandest. Try them.
Burbidgei — Large, pure white with red center.
: - Barrr Yellow — Broad perianth, primrose-yellow, edged - orange-scarlet.
* Double — The charming double Poeticus. . Pure white . with Jasmine fragrance.
% Ornatus — Fine for garden or pots. Blooms three weeks ; earlier and is larger and finer. E Poetarum — Pure white with orange-scarlet cup. Pure White — With scarlet-edged crown.
2 Price; 5c each; the 6 for 25c; 30¢ per doz.; $2.40 per 100 flixed Poeticus (all sorts) —25¢ per doz.; $1.90 per
100; $16. 00 per 1000.
Superb Mixed Narcissus
We offer the various classes of Narcissus in mixtures —not a few cheap varieties thrown together, but a wide range of the best standard sorts, and large, fine
- guibs that will every one bloom splendidly next spring. = Doz. 100 1000 Single, all sorts ........--.. $ 85 $2.50 $20.00
Double, best assortment....... -40 3.00 20.00 Poeticus, six kinds ............ .25 1.90 16.00 Polyanthus, 30 best sorts...... .60 4.25 40.00 - Winter-Blooming, extra select . 22h 440 3.10 30.00
Jonquils, all sorts........:.... 25 1.50 13.00
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Double Narcissus are very attractive on account of
Best Double Narcissus their large, perfectly-formed blossoms, long-keeping
qualities and early blooming. The fine, harmonious col-
ors of white, lemon, orange, sulphur, straw, and prim-
rose are exquisite.
Alba Plena Odorata— Double white ftower of medium size,
Golden Phoenix — Bright golden-yellow.
incomparable — Large flowers as double as a Rose.
Bright canary, interspersed with orange center petals.
Orange Phoenix — Nearly pure white outer petals. Cen- ter well filled with mixed white and orange petals. Sulphur Crown — Sulphur-white.
Van Sion — Old but unexcelled. Extra fine for cutting. Single star-like petals and long, double trumpet, filled: with beautiful crimped petals. Golden-yellow.
Price of above finest double sorts, 6c each; the 6 for 30¢€; any variety at 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
Double Mixed — All sorts, 40c per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
New Double Giant Odorous ‘Lily
(or, Jonquil Double Regulosus) :
A splendid double form of this beautiful large-flow-
ered Jonquil (offered on next page). Flowers, golden- yellow and very sweet. “7c each; 3 for 20c.
New Poetaz Narcissus _—|/ POETICUS-POLYANTHUS HYBRIDS ’ (See colored sketch on back cover)
Although this new race of Narcissus has been out sev- eral years, it is, as yet, comparatively unknown, few seeming to realize its great beauty and importance. It is the best and most distinct novelty in fall bulbs that has come out in a generation. A Hybrid Poeticus and Polyanthus, bearing large, beautiful flowers like Poeti- cus, in clusters like Polyanthus, with a more intense and delicious perfume than either. It is perfectly fine for winter-blooming in pots. In the garden it is as hardy as Tulips and blooms very early, following the Crocus.
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Elvira — Pure white, yellow eye; large and fine; four to
six flowers on a stem.
Jaconde — Pale yellow perianth, deep yellow cup; large.
and fine. Price, 20c¢ each; the 2 for 30c. ae
Mixed Colors (15 sorts)—%3 for 40c; 12 for $1.25.
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They are considered the best of all Narcissus for pot — culture, and by many esteemed the most beautiful. By |
starting the dry bulbs at intervals from September until
January, a succession of flowers can be secured from ~
Christmas until the first of May. No trouble to grow. Treat as you would Hyacinths. The~-flowers of this class are borne in large clusters and are exceedingly fragrant, like Orange Blossoms, yee Ses Bazelman Major — Extra large, white, fine and rare, Grand Soile D’Or — Medium early, lasts a full month in flower: Large clusters of exceedingly pretty flowers of a clear lemon with deep orange cup. Very fragrant. Grootvorst — White with lemon cup. Very preity and of good size. No variety possesses-a richer fragrance. Lord Canning — Extra fine, of a deep or dark yellow color; the petals being a little lighter in shade than the cup. ; Newton — Fine yellow with deep orange cup. Extra free bloomer and early. ; Price, 8c each; the 5 for 35c; any variety at 75c per doz. Mixed Sorts — 30 kinds, 60c per doz.; $4.25 per 100.
Jonquils
These dainty flowers are a gleam of gold when: in
bloom. They are extra-fine for pots, and they flower very early in the window. In the garden they are «per- fectly hardy, and their lovely blossoms appear almost with the Crocus. nis
Single — Very dainty; pure gold and exquisite fragrance. ~
Double — Perfect little golden roses of the most exquis- ite beauty and fragrance. Nothing finer for bouquets,
Campernelli — Flowers twice the size of other Jonquils, but retaining the same beautiful color.
Tenuior — Sulphur-yellow.
Price, 3c each; the 4 for 10c; 30c per doz. Mixed Sorts — 25c per dom; $1.50 per 100. —
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Each bulb produces several spikes of bloom and _ thrives in soil, sand or pebbles and water. Bulbs bloom very quickly after planting and may always be had for Ghristmas and New Year’s. No winter flower is more beautiful, fragrant, or easier grown. May be had in flower at any time all winter, stands freezing, and is sure to do well in any window. Three or four should be planted in a 5-inch pot, or a bowl of pebbles and water. It is also perfectly hardy and may be planted _ in the garden, where it will bloom in spring, almost as early as the Crocus. 5c each; 3 for 12c¢; 12 for 40c¢. Lom (See New Double Odorous Lily on page 16)
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Very beautiful and brilliant spring-flowering bulbs, which should be found in all gardens. They possess a beautiful range of very fine colors, such as brilliant scarlet, red, blue, rose, striped, carnation, etc. For pot culture they are very fine, indeed, and succeed best if left in the same pot year after year without removing or disturbing. The time has now come for Anemones to be grown extensively.
Biue Gem (Single) — Fine blue. The Bride (Single) —— Extra pure white. Scarlet Perfection (Single) — Intense scarlet. Ceres (Double) — Extra fine double; white. King of Scarlets (Double) — Bright scarlet. King of Blues (Double) —- Dark blue; extra.
Price, 5c each; the 6 for 25c; 40¢ per doz. Double Mixed — All colors, 15c per doz.; $1.00 per 100. Single Mixed — All colors, 15c per doz.; $1.00 per 100.
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This appears just after the single Snowdrop. Its large, glossy, yellow flowers, set in a close cup of leafy- green, are wonderfully cheerful in the dull spring land- scape, when even the grass is still brown, and the Tulips and Hyacinths yet under ground. The winter Aconite can be flowered in a cool room, used as edging for other bulb beds, planted under the edge of evergreens, OF naturalized under trees, or around rock work. It in- creases rapidly, and must become a general favorite. 140c per doz.; 75¢e per 100.
Anemone St. Brigid ECS
A greatly improved form of true early-flowering Irish
Anemone with immense semi-double blossoms of the most showy and pleasing colors. No other class of Anemone can equal this. The wonderful range of colors, exquisite forms, and immense size of the blossoms will be a revelation to all who plant them. Equally good for pots or the garden. 20c per doz.; $1.50 per 100.
Anemone Chrysanthemifiora — Elegant, full double flow- ers, like true Chrysanthemums. Mixed, extra fine, all colors. 38 for 10c; 12. for-35e. esha
Perle Angevine — Pure snow-white, 5c each; 6 for 25c.
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S Brodiaeas The flowers are of various forms, colors and sizes,
all exceedingly interesting and beautiful, and of the easiest culture. In the open ground they are hardy with slight protection, but their greatest value is for winter-blooming in pots. cultivated that they are exceedingly interesting. se Lactea — Our extensive tests of winter-blooming bulbs have revealed few sorts more worthy of general cul- — ture than this. Its flowers are borne in great umbels, are Of a lovely blue color and last for a long time.
It also grows and flowers with greatest freedom in
any situation, and is one of the most reliable bulbs
in cultivation for a sure and satisfactory display of
bloom. 6c each; 3 for 15¢e; 12 for 50c.
Mixed Sorts—Fine mixed Brodiaeas of all sorts and colers. 20c per doz.; $1.25 per 100. :
Bulbicadeacd Vekwen
A very early spring flower that is elosely allied to the Crocus, and requires the same treatment, either in pots or open ground. Each bulb produces a mass oft -pretty purple-red flowers. Fine for edging. 6c each}~3 for 15c; 12 for 50¢e. x rae is
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_ every eye. As hardy as an oak, and as it increases rap- __ idly should be planted in every garden. Its spikes are
__ just the size of buttonhole bouquets, while its long stems
_ enable it .to be used to advantage in all bouquets, or - -€ut-flower work. If you want a “pot of blue” that will Make your windows a thing of beauty for a month in ‘Midwinter, plant half a dozen bulbs in a five-inch pot, and treat as other Hyacinths, and you will have your de- - sire. They never fail to bloom, each bulb sending up _ two or more flower stalks. : _ $ky-Blue — Most fairy-like. we ete tics <<a ~~ -45€ per .@oz.; ‘per 100; $8 per 1000; 12 each for 25¢e. ‘GRAPE HYACINTH — CELESTIAL BLUE ; _ _ A new giant form of the well known Grape Kyacinth; much larger in size and lighter blue color. 4c each; _ 3806 per doz.
Cockade Hyacinth
A real curiosity.
@ frizzled, cockade - like spike, an inch or two in length, appears above the soil, and, as it slowly rises on its long stalk, it becomes five or six times as long at first, developing Y into a long, feathery, blue UY lume, and lasting for t 4 HYACINTH. weeks in that condition. > ==> One of those pretty, odd =e things that everybody
. likes. Perfectly hardy in the garden and fine for = pots. 12 for 40c.
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se Babianas Closely allied to Ixias and require the same treatment. Magnificent spikes of bloom equaled only by Gladioli.
Exquisite colors, especially in blues. Do not miss them.
Fine Mixed Babianas — 3 for 5e; 12 for 15e.
Edith — Ultramarine-blue; perfectly exquisite. This is sometimes called the Blue Freesia, but in size of flower and spike and general beauty if is finer than any Freesia, Ixia or Sparaxis. Blooms very early and is fine for pots in winter as well as for the-garden. 5€ eden>"6. for 26c;*-1 2>for 35.
Calochortus (Butterfly Tulips)
These bulbs are little known or cultivated, but are exceedingly beautiful and full for winter-blooming in pots. Also hardy in the garden in sheltered situations. The flowers are very large, borne on long stems and are of the most charming butterfly colors, white, yellow, buff, crimson, purple, spotted, and shaded in a charming manner. For winter-blooming they require only to be
potted (four or five in a 5-inch pot) and treated like -
Hyacinths or Crocuses. . When in bloom they will be a marvel of beauty and last a long time.
Vesta — Flowers extra-large and finely colored, by far the finest. of all Calochortus, and a free and early grower and bloomer. We cannot recommend it too highly. 6c each; 3 for i15c; 12 for 50¢.
Venustus Mixed — These are the immense Mariposa or Butterfly Tulips, with a wide range or gorgeous colors, stained, spotted, striped, etc., like the wings of tropi- cal butterflies. 5 for 10cC; 20c per doz.
Qlobe Flowered — (Globe Tulips) — Lovely drooping globe-like blossoms in white, pink, yellow, etc. Very beautiful indeed. 5 for 10c; 20c per doz.
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This magnificent bulb of gigantic size breaks ground with the Crocus, and the strong flower-stems at once attract attention. They grow so rapidly that.in a few days they stand three feet high, crowned with a tuft of elegant foliage and a half-dozen large, bell-shaped, drooping flowers. These blossoms are as large and as beautiful as Lilies. A grand bulb for early blooming Red Star — Large and early. 20c each; $200 per doz. Yellow Star — Clear and fine. 20c each; $2.00 per doz. Crown Upon Crown — Fine. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Gold-Striped — Fine; gold-striped leaves. 25c¢ each;
$2.50 per doz. Sin Maxima Rubra— A gigantic variety; very showy; large
orange-red bells. 40c each. . : San Price, for the 5, $1.10 Sirr
Colchicum
After its foliage dies down in September, the Colchicum throws up nu- merous gay-colored flow- ers, large and showy. Bulbs very large and heavy, and. will bloom in September or October in a perfectly dry state, set- ting on.a shelf, and are often used for that pur- pose. In the garden they are fine blooming year after year.
Autumnalis Major—New mammoth size, both in bulb and bloom. 10c each; 3 for 25c>.142- fer 90C.— iE Bornmuileri — Rosy lilac |< and white; immense flow- ers. 20c each; 3 for 50¢c. Roseum - Fi, PI. — Fine, double’ rosy lilac; very pretty. 10c each; 3 for Wh 25c: 12 for 90e. SSS 1 each of the 3 for 35c. : Camassia Cusickii— A most important new bulb, and, suitable either for the garden or for winter-blooming. in pots. The bulbs are very large, leaves a foot long-and of beautiful olive-green color. Flower stems ‘two to three feet high, bearing an enormous raceme of hun- dreds of star-shaped blossoms. Color, a lovely sky- blue, exceedingly delicate and pleasing. We believe that this is destined to become a most important win- ter flower. - Fine large bulbs, 30c each; 2 for 50c. | Leichtlini — A showy species with tall stems and dense spikes of creamy-white blossoms. 12e each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00. : Esculenta — A beautiful bulbous plant, with tall spikes of fine blue flowers in late spring. Several can be planted in a pot together for winter-blooming, and will make a fine display. In the garden they increase rapidly, and soon show great masses of their star-like flowers. Fine to cut for vases or large bouquets. 5c each; 3 for 10c; 12 for 40c.
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Dodecatheon (Shooting Star)
These dainty plants are among the most charming May flowers, but for winter-blooming in pots they are almost as good as Cyclamen. perfectly dry and brittle, like dead sticks, and may be kept a year or two in this state. When planted in moist earth they come to life, and at the touch of warmth send up their pretty foliage and charming flowers. Perfectly hardy outside. For winter-blooming treat like Hyacinths or Narcissus.
Cievelandi — Tall-growing with white flowers, delicately tinted pink. 10c¢ each; $1.00 per doz. Hendersoni — Fine red. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.
e : Sparaxis The blossoms are very large and open flat, presenting Some of the most curious and beautiful combinations of colors to be found. . Their exceeding beauty at once Captivates all beholders, and it is difficult to find a pot of flowers which will be more generally admired or bloom better than a pot of these fascinating Sparaxis. They require the same treatment as Ixias o7 Ffreesias. 3 for 5¢;:12 for 15¢; 75¢ per 100. ee FNS =
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Ixias
The Ixias produce their beautiful flowers in spikes, and are of the most dazzling and brilliant colors and sure to
attract great attention. For pot culture in the house they give great satisfaction, being of easy culture ana free bloomers. Half a dozen bulbs may bé planted in a five-inch pot, and the display will be magnificent. For open ground culture give them winter protection with leaves or straw. Mixed (all colors)——3 for 5c; 15¢ per doz.; 75c per 100. Ixia Crateroides Major — Bright scarlet; very early, and forces well. It is the finest Ixia known. 5¢€ each;
35¢ per doz.
Tritonia Crocata
The most brilliant winter-flowering bulb in cultiva- tion. Treated like a Freesia, it produces spikes of large; well-opened flowers of the most intense cardinal color. It is very easily grown and sure to bloom in pots during winter, and is hardy enough to bloom in the open ground south of Massachusetts. CS ~ 8 for.5é; a2 for 15c.
Trillium Sessile
Californicum
Our wild ‘‘Wood Lilies,” beautiful as they are, can- not compare with those of California (Sessile). Plants grow about one foot high with three im- mense leaves, radiating from a stem that centers the large, exyuisite, Lily- like blossoms, of three dif- ferent colors. Very. fra- erant, and easily flowered in pots during winter, treated same as Hyacinths. Mixed colors. 8c each; 6 for 30c.
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Easily grown bulbs with_ distinctive, broad, mottled foliage, and large, nodding, Lily-shaped flowers of great beauty. They are perfectly hardy in the garden, but are the- finest when grown indoors.. They afford a pleas- ing variety in the window, being so unlike the plants usually found there. Pot the bulbs as soon as received, as they lose their vitality if kept dry a good while. They bloom early and freely in pots. Californicum — One of the very best. Flowers cream-
colored, often with four to five on a stem, and the
leaves are very richly mottled. It is easy fo grow and
a large colony is a beautiful sight.
Hendersoni — Like the above, but with a lovely light purple flower with deep maroon center. Very fine. Hartwegii — This new variety is the finest yet intro- duced and should be extensively planted for winter- blooming as well as for the garden. Perfectly hardy.
Flowers very large, light yellow, borne on long, slender
stems, each bulb sending up five or six blooms, as
shown in cut. Foliage as well as the blossoms is exceedingly handsome and several bulbs will make @ most unique and graceful pot of bloom.
6c each; the 3 for 15c; 50¢ per doz.
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Al ° v e 32 ; lium Neapolitanum Indispensable, its pearly white blossoms*lasting so long, and its long stems and airy grace fitti i f6Fr all cut-flower work. Sure to bloom and daintily pretty. It : is hardy out of doors in a sheltered location, but indoors is one of the easiest of bulbs to grow. Three or four bulbs can be placed in a four-inch pot. We offer large, selected bulbs that will produce wonderful blooms,
Price — 3 for 10c; 12 for 25c; 100 for $1.50.
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Price — 3 each of the 3 Alliums for 20¢. 73>
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Magnificent plants for the garden. They bloom pro- fusely, and are exceedingly showy. The colors are bril- liant and cover a large range of different shades and combinations. In the open ground they are perfectly — hardy, increase rapidly and make a magnificent display. — Really one of the most satisfactory of Holland bulbs. British Queen — Large and pure in Color. c ae: Solfatere — A splendid deep, rich blue. <e Excelsior — Exquisite sky-blue. | <eee Leander — A rich, deep yellow. — B Cajanus — A beautiful, soft lemon shade. : tee Thunderbolt — Deep bronze, golden blotch. > Se L’Unique — Blue and white; beautiful. A =e Price — The 7 for 20c; 3 of each for 50c; 12 of each ~
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for $1.50; or, separately, 25c per doz. . = : Mixed — All sorts; more than fifty different shades, all — of exquisite beauty, 15c¢ per doz.; 100 for 75c. ; Filifolia Hybrids — Various shades of blwe (mixed), large and fine, flowering two or three weeks earlier — than other Spanish Irises. 6 for 15c; 12 for 25¢._ er Orchid Iris — Creamy white and pale lavender, like an orchid. Extra large and early. 5c each; 6 for 25c; ©
© * e : ny Ornithogallum Arabieum
Bulbs large and solid; flower spikes eighteen to twen- — ty-four inches high, strong and graceful, bearing an im- mense cluster of large, pearly-white flowers, having 2 jet-black center. The individual flowers keep perfect many weeks before fading, so that for more than a- month this grand spike of bloom is in full glory, and — very fragrant. It will grow in any position in any win-- dow. A bulb can be planted in a four-ineh pot, or sev- eral in a large pot or box. 10c each; 3 for 25¢.
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Chionodoxa (Glory of the Snow)
The purest, clearest tones of blue are to be found in these flowers that appear so early that they are often overtaken by winter’s last forays, and become literally “Glories in the Snow.” Blue is always a scarce color among these house plants, as the Chionodoxas succeed well in the house, a pot or two of them should be grown in every window. Their greatest value, however, is for garden-planting. Here they increase rapidly and soon form great clumps that in early spring are a cloud of blue flowers in dainty sprays just long enough for cut- ting or to wear. Perfectly hardy @verywhere, Lucillae — Lovely azure-blue, pure white center. Sardensis — Dark blue, small white and pink center. Gigantea — Very large, Kkzght blue, white eye. 15¢ per doz.; $1.10 per 100; 3 each of the 8 sorts for
15¢; 12 each for 50c. Mixed Sorts —~ 15c per doz.; $1.10 per 100. Chionodoxa Lucillae White — A new pure white “Glory of the Snow.’’. Make a splendid contrast with the blue sorts. 5¢ each; 50¢ per doz.
Snowdrops
The earliest of flowers, and of such ironclad hardiness that if minds neither sleet nor snow. Exceedingly grace- ful and pretty, its nodding white flowers touched with green. Snowdrops bloom a few days before the Crocus and Siberian Scilla, but last until these are nearly gone. It is especially flne when planted in clumps and masses to contrast with the deeply blue masses of the Scilla. Much used also for planting through the grass on the lawn, and for skirting woodland walks and drives.
Double — White and fragrant. Very double. Single — This is just superb; its large, snowy flowers appearing in profusion, and showing great beauty. 4 for 10c; 12 for 25c; 100 for $1.50
Scilla Siberica
Hardy and fine. Blooms at the very edge of winter and laughs at storms and Sleets.. Beautiful little spikes of deepest blue and purest white flowers; freely pro- duced, and for a long time. Everyone who possesses a foot of ground ought to grow this. It should always be planted in groups, either in house or open garden. Blue — Superb color, deep and rich.
White — Pure snow-white, contrasting splendidly.
3 of either sort for 5c; 15c per doz.; $1.25 per 100 GIANT SCILLA — This bulb, known as Puschkiana, is
really a giant-flowered Scilla Siberica. A splendid
early garden flower. Price, 2 for 5c; 12 for 20c.
Triteleia Uniflora
This is becoming popular for both winter and spring- blooming. The flowers_are white and lilac-blue, and are remarkably sweet-scented. A fine window plant if sev- eral bulbs are planted to a pot, as they bloom steadily for two months, and need no fussing with to succeed. A most charming fairy-like flower.
White — Tipped lilac. | Violacea — Lavender-blue. 5 of either sort for 10c; 20c per doz.; $1.50 per 100.
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Double -Persian Raadoculas
Their long, wiry stems fit them admirably for cutting and for late spring-bedding they have few equals, bloom - ing as they-do, so freely, and bridging over the gap: be- tween the Tulip and early garden flowers. _ For this pur-~- pose plant them-three or four inches” apart and two- inches deep; with the claws downward. - They-bear the. most lovely flowers imaginable—pink, white, black, yel-- low, red, blush and variegated, each about two inches. in- diameter and as double and as perfectly imbricated as a_ Dahlia or Rose. Always choose a sheltered location. For house-culture, plant five or six bulbs in a five-inch pot, and treat as Hyacinths. They are charming -winter- bloomers. :
Mont Blanc — Large and double; pure white.
Fire Ball — Fine, double scarlet. :
Apoilo — Magnificent yellow. Queen of Netherland — Large, Belladonna — Rose, black edge. Rockolico — Fine spotted; new. ‘Robinson — Fine, pure rose; extra.
Price, 3c each; the 7 for 20c; 25c per doz.
@iant French Mixed (Fifty different colors) Magnificent. 10¢ per doz.; 75c per 100. TURBAN RANUNCULUS These are distinct and very beautiful. @rootvorst — Extra fine carmine. Hercules — Pure white. Marvel — Rich yellow.
double black; superb.
Romano — Bright, deep scarlet.
Verdifiora—Scarlet, green- ish center
Price, 20c; 30ce per doz.
Fritillaria Meleagris
The newer varieties of this -charming bulbous plant produce flowers of ereat and peculiar beauty and they are really among the most desirable of all fall bulbs for any purpose for early spring-blooming in the garden. The large, curiously-colored flowers always attract great atten- tipn. They are of various colors and shades, but all are regularly and distinct- ly checked. 2 for 5c; 20C€ per doz.; $1.50 per 100.
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Bulbs of this exquisite Iris potted this fall are likely to. bloom. within* thirty days. ~.The quickest. winter- 44 plooming bulb known. The flower. is very large and a beautiful in shape; a clear, soft, sk -blue. color, with -It-is perfectly —
superb. fragrance. Both flowers and foliage are exquis-
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Scilla Campanulata
These” are almost as good as Roman Hyacinths, the
graceful. spikes of beautiful bells are most attractive. Perfectly hardy in the open eround, where they bloom profusely in. early. spring. Also easily..grown -in pots,
ce ime ne ge ‘winter, and are very beautiful. Three or four bulbs can be planted in a four-inch pot. . The
following are new. and improved. varieties larger and finer in every way than the old ones. : 4 Alba Maxima — New, very large, pure white.
Blue Queen — Porcelain blue, tall and fine.
Rosea — Lovely rosy pink. ~ Excelsior — Lovely dark blue. Very large.
5e each; the 4 for 15c; 3 of each for 40¢; or, 35¢ doz. Mixed — All colors. 30c per doz.; $2.00 per 100.
Snowflake
The airy-poised blossoms of the Snowflake. are eX- ceedingly: graceful. The snowy-bells are touched at each petal-tip with freshest green, a contrast most beau- tiful. Gan be grown in a cool window, in the border, or at the foot of the rockery. Grow about nine inches
bigh. For pots they are good, but do not bloom early. Give them time to develop slowly and they will be superb.
Price—5c each; 3 for 10c; 12 for 25¢; 400 for $1.75.
Star of Bethlehem
The good old Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum Um- bellatum) is a lovely flower. It soon forms mats of narrow, silver-striped foliage, dotted in early summer with a profusion of dainty white stars. Makes a neat edging for herbaceous borders, and is. perfectly hardy. It can be grown in pots, flowering well during winter.
Price, 10c per doz.; 50c per 100.
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This produces a root much like a stump-rooted Carrot, is perfectly hardy and produces a lot of beautiful yellow blos- soms early in spring. AS a winter-bloomer in pots it is perfectly splendid, the long, beautiful leaves laying flat make a fine setting for the blossoms which spring direct- ly from the crown, as seen in the cut. 30c; 4 for $1.00.
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All grown on our grounds in California. Unsurpassed for long continued winter-blooming. These varieties of Oxalis are all for winter-blooming in GRAND DUCHESS OXALIS pots. They begin to flower in two to four weeks after Entirely new and one of the most beautiful and pleas- planting, producing a mass of flowers all winter which ing winter flowers it is possible to have. Blossoms im- in brilliant and beautiful colors are truly charming. They mense, three inches across, borne well above the foliage, » always give universal satisfaction. Plant five to SiX and of the most lovely pink, white and lavender color; in a six-inch pot. They commence growth immediately eaves large, clover-shaped and handsome. A most per=- — after planting and need not be set away to form roots sistent bloomer, remaining constantly in flower from No- like most other bulbs. They bloom during the entire ember to June. Surely one of the most exquisite and == winter, a thing we can expect of very few bulbs.
= i f all winter-blooming bulbs. Giant Bowi — Extra-large, deep brilliant red flowers and Sir e large, luxuriant, clover-like foliage.
Pink —- Enormous size, bright rosy pink. 5 for 10c: 12 for 20¢c. Mery pane White — Pure white. A grand contrast to the above. Bermuda Buttercup — A fine, robust-growing, large- Lavender — A fine large flower of a lavender Celor.- =r « flowering sort. Blooms in enormous panicles, each : 45¢ per doz.; 6 of each color for are Pa9 Ss hower tens as jaree as a silver half-dollar ae of a Mixed— All colors, 15c per doz.; $1.00 per 109. clear, bright yellow color. Bulbs commence blooming Yaa) Cae oe Bat soon after planting and continue all winter without a Double Rosebud Oxalis se = break. 5 for 10c; 12 for 20¢c. This is perfectly magnificent and always Comes abso- Bermuda Buttercup — Mammoth bulbs only. Extra lutely true. large and strong. 5¢ each; 50¢ per doz.
No single flowers, all being large and as Se double and as perfect as good roses. SPECIAL OFFER — 21 Oxalis for 25c.
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As follows: 12 Grand Duchess Mixed, 3 Bermuda But- poe ad pier ei compact and. admirably adapted to pot- tercup, 3 Bowi, and 3 Double Rosebud. A superb col- ¢yjture, blooming profusely all winter. The finest Oxalis lection of all kinds for only 25c. - wwe have ever had. abs S) Sabers Decca NOTE — Oxalis start early, and your bulbs may be al- Price, fine large bulbs, 3 for 10c; 12 for 30c. . Ret ready sprouted when you get them. Plant them as Mammoth Bulbs — We have a few bulbs of mammoth they are if sprouts are not too long. If broken off size of this glorious double Oxalis. 10c each; 3 for = accidentally or otherwise the bulbs will sprout again. 25c; 7 for 50c. 2 <= as
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Grand Amaryllis, at a Bargain
To reduce a small overstock of the following grand Amaryliis, we are offering them this fall at special low prices:*
Burbank Giant — All shades and colors. This new race of Amaryllis produces a bulb of great size and strength which throws up broad, healthy foliage, and stout flower scapes, each producing blossoms of truly gigantic size. The flowers are often a foot or more across—larger than the Auratum Lily—and with colors which, for purity and intensity, are truly marvels.
Vittata Hybrids— Large flowers and a variety of fine clear colors. A splendid strain.
Johnsonii — A grand old sort, always popular. Flowers large and very beautiful, deep red, striped white. Valotta Purpurea—A well-known and highly-prized bulb
(of the Amaryllis family) for pot culture, producing
very rich clusters of most beautiful and brilliant flow- ers... Light searlet. It is a glorious thing: that has lately become exceedingly scarce. Fine large bulbs.
; Solandriaefiora — Magnifi- cent, large, perfect blos- soms of many fine colors; variegated white, pink, rose, etc.
Price—40c each; any 2 for
75c: ~ the: .5%*° for . $1.50; $3.00 per doz. Potted this fall they
will all bloom the coming winter or spring.
Ixiolarion Pallasi
A rare and little-known hardy bulb, bearing showy umbels of deep blue, tu- bular flowers. It is not unlike the Agapanthus Very desirable indeed. 5c
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A bulb which has come to stay and find its way rapidly into every collection of winter flow- ers, Wwe say winter flowers as it is strictly a winter- bloomer and will bloom at no other time. Its flowers are fully a foot in length; color, clear coal- Jblack, so intense that it really
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a flower of most striking oddity and beauty. The bulbs are large, and should be potted in the fall, and when erowth commences set in a window. After blooming the foliage will die down, and the bulbs should be kept dry for planting again next fall.
Price, 30c each; 4 for $1.00.
Calla Elliottiana—Giant Yellow
This is the great new 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 glorious large spotted leaves make this a plant of unusual beauty and novelty. Fine for winter-flowering planted in De- cember or January. Strong flowering bulbs. 30c each; 4 for $1.00.
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Childs’ Matchless Freesias
A class of bulbs splendidly adapted to winter-bloom- ing in the window. They are always sure to succeed and bloom elegantly for anyone in any situation, and the great beauty and fragrance of the flowers are every- Where admired. The blossoms, or buds, when cut and placed in vases of water will keep perfect two weeks. In pots they commence blooming early and continue for & long time, the stems branching freely and producing several clusters of blooms in succession. Four to six bulbs can be planted in a five-inch pot. They commence growing immediately after planting and need not be put away to form roots like Hyacinths, unless it is more convenient to do so. Bulbs we supply are extra large and strong.
Mixed Grandiflora — A grand strain possessing many tints, colors and variegations. Not only are the white and yellow colors seen, but orange, violet, primrose, canary and some purple shades. The flowers are extra large. ~All colors mixed. 15c per doz.; $1.00 per 100.
John Lewis Childs, Inc., Floral Park, N. Y.
Childs’ Purity Freesia (Grown at our California Gardens)
One of the very finest of recent bulb novelties. ers of enormous size, with thick, heavy, waxy petals that
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last nearly two weeks, even when cut. Flowers pure snow-white, save one tiny yellow spot in throat, and of wonderfully beautiful shape, petals being large, rounded and well open and of great substance. Grand for winter- blooming in pots.
Large Bulbs — 3 for 10c; 12 for 25c; 100 for $1.80.
Mammoth Bulbs (selected bulbs of enormous size) —
{0e each; 3: for 25¢c; 12 for 7dc.
NOTE — There are a number of new Freesias of varied and distinct colors coming out, but as yet they are too unreliable and too high-priced. Most of them are unhealthy, and do not succeed well.
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Be One of the grandest of all decorative plants is a tall t snow-white Lily. It is the consummation of dignity and beauty, grace and purity. As the symbol of the resur- rection and heaven-born purity, tens of thousands are used each year in Easter decorations. We offer here a
- special selection’ of gigantic-sized bulbs that will grow . - into stately plants crowned with dozens of waxen Lilies, whose snowy chalices breathe forth sweetest incense. _ A grander ornament for greenhouse, window or chancel : cannot obtained. They can be planted at any time
ate - in the fajl,,and by procuring several bulbs and: planting © at three-week intervals, from September until November,
a glorious display of Lilies will be obtained throughout _ the late’ winter and spring. Plant them in deep pots, the top ofthe bulb two inches below the rim.—Both can also be planted in the garden for spring-blooming. _ gapanese Harrisi- Lily (L. Long. Giganteum)—This has ~~ largely taken the place of the Harrisi, or Bermuda Easter Lily. A strong, vigorous grower with six to twelve enormous blooms to each bulb. Magnificent pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers of great beauty and fragrance; as a winter-bloomer nothing can sur- pass itz ~The big bulbs we. offer of this will produce plants “bearing great numbers of immense waxen snow-white. trumpets. Price, enormous bulbs, 35c each; 4 for $1.00; ee 12 for $2.85 Note—Builbs of Japanese Harrisi do not reach us from ~ Japan until. about the end of October. All early or- ders will be booked for shipping soon as bulbs are in. Bermuda Harrisi Lily—The old popular sort, good for __ extra-early blooming. For later blooming the Japan- _ ese is better. i '_ Price, extra strong bulbs, 35c each; 4 for $1.00; . ae 12 for $2.85 - Candidum—(The Madonna or Annunciation Lily)——As _ fragrant and spotilessly pure as the Harrisi, but with
. broad, widely-opened flowers, instead of the reflexed, _ trumpet form of the latter. Tall and stately growing and asure bloomer. No flower has a more superb ; fragrance than this. Bulbs of enormous Size. 30¢ " each; 4 for $1.00; 12 for $2.50.
Scarborough Lily a (Valotta Purpurea)
. A well-known. and highly prized bulb (of the Amaryllis family) for pot-culture, producing very rich clusters * most beautiful and brilliant flowers. Light scarlet. t is a glorious thing that has lately become exceedingly earee.. Fine large bulbs. 40c each; 3 for $1.00.
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Hardy Lilies
The brush can not paint or the pen portray the ex- quisite purity and delicacy, yet magnificent grandeur, of the stately Lily. It is the plus ultra of floral beauty and we urge our friends to each year add a few Lilies to their collection. No other flower will so adorn our homes when in bloom, and they constantly improve after plant- ing. We feel sure if our readers could see a good col- lection of from twenty to forty different sorts in bloom they would never rest until they had a goodly number of their own. AS a rule Lilies are of the easiest cultivation, especially the following, whieh have been carefully se- lected as the very hardiest, handsomest, and best. Batemanni — Rich apricot. Very handsome. 20c each;
$2.00 per doz.
Canadense — A fine, belP-shaped flower; light orange- yellow; spotted. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.
Canadense Rubrum — Rich, dark red; spotted. $2.00 per doz.
Pardalinum — Rich scarlet and yellow flowers, spotted with rich brown; robust and free-fiowering. A superb Lily, and one which will give the greatest satisfac- tion. Succeeds in all Situations. 15c¢ each; $1.50 doz.
Superbum — Three to six feet high: flowers from five to forty, nodding, brilliant orange-red. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Tigrinum Fi. Pl. — This is a plant of stately habit, grow- ing four to six feet high, bearing an immense number of double, bright orange-red flowers, spotted with black. 10c each; 6 for 50c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.
Tigrinum Spiendens — Improved Tiger Lily. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Tenuifolium —A great beauty and the brightest of all Lilies. Grows twenty-four inehes high with finely cut foliage, graceful stems and hbeautiful-shaped flowers of a brilliant coral-red. From ten to fifty blooms to each stem. Blooms very early. 15¢ each: $1.50 doz.
Umbellatum — One of the very best, blooming: in June with large, perfect flowers. Colors range from black- red, through all shades of crimson, rose, yellow, buff, apricot, etc.; many finely spotted. Twenty-five sorts mixed. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.
Wallacei — Very floriferous; each bulb throwing up four to five flower stems; each one bearing eight to ten beautiful upright blossoms of a bright apricot color; perfect in form and most desirable. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Price, 1 each of the above 10 splendid Lilies for $1.10.
20c each;
3 es;°e Grand Speciosum Lilie These are the hardiest and most robust and free-flow- ering of all Lilies. Also among the most beautiful and showy. We advise our friends to plant lots of Specio- sums. No Lily more beautiful or pleasing. Rubrum — Deep rose, freely spotted crimson and mottled white; perfectly exquisite.
Rubrum Incomparabilis— Deep — crimson, edges. Robust and free-flowering. ; Punctatum — White with faint rosy spots. : : Melpomene — Words cannot describe the beauty of this
variety. Frosted white, spotted, clouded, and bearded with pinkish-crimson. Petals deeply recurved and widely bordered red. s Praecox — Large, perfect and beautiful; frosted white with a tinge of blush at the top of petal. Album — Pure snow-white; extra fine. Album Crown Princess — Extra early, pure white. Magnificum — A superb new sort; an improvement or Rubrum, being larger and brighter colored. Price, 25c¢ each; the 8 for $1.75; $2.50 per doz.
Auratum Lilies For Spring Delivery (or after November 15)
Auratum — Color white, spotted crimson with golden band through each petal; three to thirty flowers on a stalk, each a foot wide. Extra strong bulbs, 25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00; 100 for $12.00.
Auratum Macranthum — A very robust form, with large, broad-petaled flowers of smooth ivory-whiteness, & broad golden band through each petal, and numerous golden spots. A beauty. 75c.
Auratum Rubro Vittatum —A very distinct flower of enormous size, of frosted whiteness, with a deep blood-red band through the center of each petal, and the whole flower thickly dotted with erimson spots. The contrast of colors in the Lily, together with its great size and matchless form, make it marvelously beautiful. $1.00 aech.
Auratum Virginale Album — A pure white Auratum with golden bands. 75¢ each.
Orders booked for spring delivery.
Very Rare Lilies
Hansoni — A very rare and fine Lily; blooms extra early, the flowers appearing in large clusters. Color, rich yellow with a few black dots. This is one of the very rarest and finest Lilies known, and we now have such @ large stock of it that we can offer it very low. 50¢ each; $5.00 per doz.
Speciosum WHenryi— New and exceedingly rare, tall, strong grower, producing flowers in great: profusion; often as many as fifty on one stem. Of a fine apricot- yellow color. This yellow Speciosum is a. glorious new thing. 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50.
Regale — Newest and grandest of Lilies; hardy, robust, with immense trumpet-formed flowers, shaded brown outside, golden-yellow throat. Lovely beyond words to describe. $1.00 each.
Elegans. Orange Queen — This is the newest and finest Elegans with broad, heavy wax-like petals, large cup- shaped blooms, and a clear, pure yellow color, slightly spotted. 60c¢ each. 3 i
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For general use these are the most showy, vigorous, hardy and satisfactory of all Lilies. They are as brilliant as Tulips with great cup-shaped blossoms of many fine colors, borne in upright umbels. Very early, blooming from early June to late July.. Fine for winter-blooming. Aurantiacum Verum — Beautiful, pure apricot-yellow
Without spots. Very fine. 20c each: 3 for 50c.
a Bicolor — Exira large, bright red, center flashed orange;
showy. 15c¢ each; $1.50 per doz.
Horsfieldi — Tall and stately with many flowers of a fine dark crimson color. 25c each; 3 for 60c; $2.25 per doz.
Leonard Joerg — Light orange-red, center flashed apricot.
Large, showy. 15c¢ each; 12 for $1.50. a Midnight — Large, deep crimson-black; spotted. Very fine indeed. 20c each; 3 for 50C.
Quilp — Extra fine, large flower with broad petals and dark ruby-red color. 25c each; 3 for 60C; $2.25 doz.
Painted Chief — Very brilliant flame color, the petals being deeply colored at center, graduating into a much lighter shade; exquisite wavy form. 19C; $1.50 doz.
Robusta — Superb for winter-blooming or for the garden, Fiowers very large, wide open; light orange-salmon,
richly: spotted chocolate. 15c¢ each; 12 for $1.50.
- Roseum — Beautiful blood-red. 25c each; 3 for 60c.
Sanguineum — Deep blood-red. 25c each; 3 for 60c. a One fine bulb each of the 10 for $1.75. ~ Mixed L. Elegans — All sorts and colors. $1.00 per doz.; Pe: $7.00 per 100. _ Bavuricum Hybrids—This is the Elegans style, but more Slender, and blooms earlier. The colors are very elear and bright, ranging from dark red to light yel- Jow, spotted, blotched and variegated. Exceedingly beautiful. For beds or massing they fill a real want for a brilliant early-flowering Lily that may be used also among shrubbery or hardy perennial plants. «3 bulbs, 30; 12 for $1.00.
PEONIES
The favorite of to-day, as if was fifty years ago. Lux- uriant foliage- plant, with magnificent double incurved flowers of enormous size and rich colorings. Nothing can surpass the intensity of the dark varieties that fairly glow with a radiant fire of richness, while the white and pale varieties are very soft and delicate in their color- ing. There are hundreds of sorts of Peonies.
We aim to grow and offer only the best within reasonable cost, and the list here presented is a choice one. We grow
many acres of Peonies.
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Peonia Tenuifolium
THE RARE CUT-LEAVED EARLY-FLOWERING
Fine-cut, fern-like foliage of exquisite beauty, and blooms May 1st, two weeks earlier than any other. color, rich flery scarlet, and as double and perfect as 4 Rose. An extremely rare plant of fascinating beauty. Fine roots, ready to bloom. 60¢ each; 2 for $1.00.
ue eg ee ee Peony Lutea— A distinct species with golden yellow single blossoms. Very fine indeed and the only one of its color. $1.00 each. Peony Whitmanni Grandifiora — Another species with large single pure white blossom. $1.00 each.
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2% Atrosanguinea — Semi- double; mid-season. A marvelous flower of globular form. Color brilliant rosy magenta, outer guards streaked with white. Strong, vigorous grower with spreading habit; free bloomer. 30c each; _ Adolphe Rousseau — Semi- double type. Early midsea- - son. Very large dark velvety-red with garnet hues and a distinct metallic reflex; one of the darkest and
a very brilliant color. The petals are very large and
_ shell-like, ideal habit with tall stiff stems keeping well when cut; dark foliage veined red, one of the
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a Be best reds for landscape effect. Extra fine. $1.00 eaeh. _ . . Asa Gray — From the formation of the flower it is desig- 2 - hated as a double-decker. Very large, full imbricated
r bloom; guard petals salmon-flesh, center of bloom ieee Very. full and perfectly formed; color delicate lilac __-plenteously sprinkled with minute dots of deeper lilac. Se) oe Stricing, imposing and beautiful. Here is a flower --———s- you want to linger over.. No Peony produces more Be So ef bloom year in and year out than does Asa Gray. Fra- _ -—*-—-s« grant and distinct. This variety at a local flower show ~~ swept the boards. $1.00 each. ~ r Albert Crousse — Immense, very tall, convex bloom, per-
‘ fect in outline and contour. — Petals imbricated like
a Carnation and overlap. The color is best described
i < jo AS an even, delicate sea-shell pink, an unusual shade — - for a@ Peony, and is unapproached in ‘this regard. by co oo (ORY, other variety. This grand Peony has all the points
ae of excellence. — $1.00° each.
— 33 - Avalanche — One of the most elorious of all pure white Bo : Peonies. Large; full, double and sweet. 40c. : ia _ Clio — Beautiful lavender - -pink. A large single flower. _. . _-Very beautiful for a single. 30c; 3 for 75c. ae ~ Couronne D’Or — This is the famous “Crown of Gola”; ene at, immense, fine-shaped bloom. Color, snow-white. The
attainment of perfection in Peonies. 40e each.
... Decorative — This is a semi-double flower. A vigorous grower, soon forming dense clumps which bear dozens oor Ol blossoms, on long stems. Color, rich deep crimson. Se _ 25¢; 3 for 60c.-
3 - Duchess- De . ‘Nemours — Very fine, cup- -shaped. pleas. es sulphur - white with greenish reflex; fine bud. 35c. © se Emperor Nicholas — Enormous broad petals, with tufted . _ . eenter.. Color, changeable amaranth with deep purple ee yo peites.-. Very: brilliant. 30c each. | oe ~ Eugenie Verdier — Pale Hydrangea- pink; “color lighter; . center deeper flecked crimson; _ fragrant: one of the Se Ss larg: 2st. and finest in existence. 40¢€ each; 3 for $1.00.
ee: Edulis- _ Superba — This | is the famous ‘Decoration . Day = 2 2 Peory.---with us it never fails to be in full flower on ee rae May 30. Buy" Edulis Superba. « 50c; 3 for $1. 30. ss Floral Treasure — Large, full flowers of delicate pink. A great favorite. 50c each.
a: Fragrans — Compact, full flowers. Color, solferino- red, _ With silvery reflex; an 6ld favorite. 25c each; 5 for $1.
ad ‘Felix. ‘Crousse — Large globular flowers, solid and eom- “3 ' pactly built from edge to center, are a rich, even, cS brilliant, dazzling ruby-red. Exceptionally flery, bright - and: effective. Both the color: and size is startling.
~ _—~-—sS§s We place this in the front rank of all the red Peonies. fee None better. 40c; 3 for $1.00. re Festis ‘Maxima — Enormous full double bloom. Petals 2 broad, color pure white with an occasional car- é€ spot, vigorous grower. One of the best white pies. 40¢; 3 for $1.00. :
den Harvest A most striking variety producing ae tri-colored bloom. The guard petals are blush- _ pink with creamy-white center; center of flower over- - laid and tipped with carmine. It combines cream, - gold, white, pink, salmon, peach and apricot, the total ~ color effect of the flower being creamy-pink; strong, delicate fragrance. 60C. ' Glorie De Douai — Purplish scarlet-crimson. 40c.
a bloom, carmine- pink, very late. 30c.
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ing. to ivory - -white, few of the center Sate ‘tipped — erimson. A grand flower, but a shy bloomer. 25¢c.
LS at Lady L. Bramwell — This is a Peony which grows four ot to six feet high, and bears flowers nearly as large as a man’s hat resembling a perfect rose. In fact, the flower is the same shape, fragrance and exquisite oe like pink color as Baroness Rothschild. . 50c; 3 for $1.30.
La Couquette — Large, elobular, high crown. FR 2 and crown light pink, color rose-white, center flecked car-
mine. Strong, erect, free bloomer. 40¢c each.
L’Indispensable — Rose type; late midseason. It is a - huge ball of delicate baby-pink. Has by_far the most petals of any Peony in our collection. On the Pacific slope this is said to stand at the head.of the list of ali varieties. $1.00 each.
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James Malis —A_ very tall, strong-growing plant, bear- ing flowers of gigantic size, very double and full, borne in immense clusters; color, pure white overlaid with a flush of delicate pink, tinged yellow at the base of the petals. A plant of the Peony in full bloom will startle you, and is a sight NENEE to be forgotten; extra fine. 50c each. _
Madame De Galhau — Compact, plohutat bloom. Guards rose-white. Center, pale lilac-rose. 50¢ each.
Marie Lemoine — Color, ivory-white. Blooms of gigan- tic size. Fine cut- flower variety. Comes after Fes- tiva Maxima and is as fine as that standard sort. 40e.
Madame Calot — Rose type: early. Large, convex bloom, Hydrangea-pink, center shaded slightly darker with a somewhat sulphur-tint in-the collar. The Peony has three distinctive qualities over all other varieties. First, it blooms any and every year, never failing; second, it produces more flowers than any Peony ever inivoduced: third, it is the most fragrant of all Peonies, the perfume being delicious. _In the above three
points Madame Calot stands pre- eminent. Simply a ~ wonder. . 50c. ; Madame Crousse — Crown “type: midseason. Free
bloomer in clusters; large flowers of pure white with crimson flecks on crown. Thought by many to be the best all around white. 40c:
Marguerite Gerard — Enormous, flat- -shaped flower with broad petals blooming in clusters; color, delicate Hy- dangea-pink, changing as the flower ages to creamy- white. Many of the .central petals and even the guards have minute dark carmine, almost black, flecks on the tips; fragrant. A. decidedly choice variety. 75C.
Marie Jacquin — (Water Lily). . Semi-double type; mid- season. What shall we. say of this large, glorious flower? Color glossy rosy white, with rose tinge on buds, with a great wealth of golden- -yellow stamens in the center, which gives it a very chaste and elegant appearance.~ When first planted the blooms come sin- gle, but after becoming established it is semi-double. The flowers of this charming variety suggest our na- tive white Water Lily; ce very rich and lan- guorous. 60c; 3 for $1.50.
Monsieur Dupont — Very large, ‘well built, cup- shaped bloom, ivory-white: center. petals splashed with huge
- drops of lively. carmine and lit up. with golden sta- mens. at- base of petals. A truly royal flower. 50c.
Monsieur Krelage — Deep currant or solferino -red- with amaranthine center. _~There is nothing in Peonies of ‘its color. Large, flat flowers as big as a plate; perfect
- in outline; grand in every way. 60c.
Madame Chaumy —— Large, very full and. compact flower, beautifully formed. Silky petals, soft pink, shaded with bright rose. - Slightly drooping, graceful habit.
_ Late and very sure, profuse bloomer. 50c. -
Madame De Verneville — Large, very full. Pure white; center blush when first open, fading-to pure white: prominent carmine flecks. Medium height, extra free bloomers. Early. Extra good. 30c each; 4 for $1.00.
Mons. Jules Elie—This is the king of all Peonies, and is without question M. Crousse’s masterpiece. Color, an ideal glossy lilac-pink shading to deeper rose at the base of the entire flower, overlaid with a sheen of silvery rose that fairly dances and shimmers in the sunlight. An unapproachable variety. 75c each.
Madame Bollet — Very compact, globular double bloom: color, rose with silvery-white reflex, lingulated with carmine: fragrant, free and fine. 30¢; 3. fOr 7 5e3
Octavie Demay — Very large, flat crown. Guards and center pale Hydrangea-pink, color almost white. Fra- grant. Very dwarf habit, free bloomer. A beautiful and chaste variety. $1.00.
Philomele —Anemone type. Guard or primary petals bright violet-rose, anemone center, of lingulated nar- row golden- yellow petals changing to cream or amber- yellow. As the flower develops a crown appears of bright rose edged dark crimson; fragrant; very strong, upright grower and fine bloomer. Distinct and novel 60¢e; 3 for $1.50.
Queen Victoria — The very best every-day white. When cut.a first-rate keeper. Flower of good substance and color; very pretty in the bud state, when it has a faint blush tint; an old standby. 25c.
Triomphe Du Nord — Violaceous-pink; enormous bloom. SBUG=a LO oc.
This collection. of 40 grandest Peonies for $16.00.
The Old Early Scarlet Peony
This is the glorious old variety of our grandmothers (Officinalis Rubra Plena), which we all remember with so much pleasure. Nothing finer. in May. We can now offer a white and pink variety of it aS well as the red.
Officinalis Rubra Plena— Immense double blossoms of the richest growing crimson-red color.
Officinalis Blush — Like the above but blush-white.
Officinalis Pink — A new pink variety,
Strong roots, 40c each; the 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz.
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For twenty. years we have had growing in one of the hardy borders of our lawn a beautiful Amaryllis, which sends up tall flower: scapes each year crowned with a cluster of large lavender-pink blossoms. Lately we have found a source of supply in Japan, and have imported it in quantity for several years, and it has now become very popular. Its luxuriant foliage appears in the spring and dies down in July. In August the tall flower scapes spring from the ground like magic, bearing immense
clusters of exquisite and fragrant flowers. Our cut is a true photo of three bulbs showing twenty-four clusters of blooms. Perfectly hardy everywhere without protec- tion. Increases in size and beauty every year. Fall is the proper time to plant.
Good Flowering Bulbs— 30c each; 4 for $1.00; 12 for $2.75.
Extra Large Bulbs — That should produce many flower stems,.40c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50.
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Achillea Pondifioca
It commences to bloom by the first of July and is a perfect mass of bloom until frost; as many as five thou- sand flowers have been counted upon one plant at one time. Flowers pure white, perfectly double, and are produced in large sprays, and are unsurpassed for all sorts of cut-flower work, bouquets, etc. It is perfectly hardy anywhere, and so vigorous that it will take care of itself among weeds. For cemetery planting there is
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profusely year after year. The plants we send out will bloom profusely this summer. 15c each; 5 for 50c.
_ Calystegia Pubescens
~e:* fine double perennial Morning Glory. Variously ealled Rose Vine, Double Morning Glory, California Rose, ete. A hardy perennial vine, coming from the roots each
- spring, and bearing quantities of pale satiny-pink flowers,
as full and double as Roses. Just the vine for rock- eries, banks, poor hard soil where nothing else will grow, or a hundred other places, where a really handsome trailing or climbing vine is needed that is able to take care Of itself. The vines we send out will bloom the first season and continue all summer. Its long’ vines wreathed in a profusion of large, double Rose-like blos- some are very attractive. 25c each; 3 for 60C.
Cinnamon Vine
_A pretty, hardy vine, with edible roots and neat, glossy cordate foliage. In mid-summer it bears clusters of tiny but exceedingly fragrant flowers. 5c each; 50c doz.
Convent Lily
The equal of. this plant (Anthuricum Liliastricum Major) is found only among some of the rare and high- -priced Lilies. Each plant sends up many tall flower- stems, each bearing a quantity of very large, pure white flowers, surpassing the white Day Lily in size and beauty. Quite as pretty, in fact, as the Bermuda Easter Lily. -Will attract. great. attention and is unsurpassed for cufting. A grand good thing, and perfectly hardy anywhere. Strong roots, 20c each; 3 for 50c; 7 for $1.
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A plant of exquisite beauty, being of low, compact, spreading growth and producing its profusion of blooms in May or June when pure white flowers are particularly scaree. Its profusion of bloom is so great that a bed of it looks, at a distance, like a mass of fleecy snow just fallen. - Few hardy plants will give as much real satis- tion as this beautiful gem. Lifted late in the fall will bloom well in the house during winter. Perfectly hardy, and foliage evergreen. 15c each; 5 for 50c.
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Apios Tuberosa or Tuberous-Rooted
Wistaria
A valuable, hardy tuberous-rooted climber closely re- sembling the common Wistaria in vine and foliage and having clusters of rich, deep purple flowers, which have Plant the bulbs near a trellis, tree, fence, or any place where you may wish a climber. They grow to a great height, and bloom pro- fusely. The bulbs are perfectly hardy, and should nct be taken up over winter. 10c each; 3 for 20c; 7 for 50¢€;.15 for $1.00.
Ten-Thousand Flowered Boltor:a
We have. not seen so good a hardy plant as this ¢ci..cc we introduced Rudbeckia Golden Glow. That plant vont over the whole world like wildfire, and is by far the finest hardy garden plant in cultivation to-day. Next to it in importance we recommend this new Ten-Thousand Flowered Boltonia. The flowers are like a native Aster, pure white and borne in endless numbers as may be seen by the cut, which represents a single stem plant the first summer. Another year this plant will throw up six to ten stems, just like this one, and a mass of bloom shown that no other plant can equal. Strong plants, 15¢ each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00.
J Ajuga Reptens
A plant of low-creeping habit with a profusion of dark handsome leaves, and numerous spikes of pretty blue flowers which appear early in spring. It is splendid for cemeteries, rockeries, or any kind of carpet work... The handsome leaves, being evergreen, thrive in sun or shade, dust, dirt and most any situation where few if any plants would survive. 15c each; 5 for 50c; 12 for $1.00.
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An exquisite perennial blooming all summer long. Its masses of azure-blue flowers are always attractive. 20¢ each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.80.
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Finest Double Iris Kempferi These new Irises from Japan rival the Lily in stateliness, the Peony in majestic beauty, the Orchid in marvelous delicacy and blending of colors, the Chrysanthemum in profusion, and surpass almost every plant in size and
kingly magnificence-of flowers. A plant will send.up to the height of three feet a dozen flower spikes, each spike
bearing from two to. four enormous blossoms eight to.
ten inches across and of the most delicate and beautiful
colors, markings and combinations. ‘Once planted in your
garden they are a joy for a lifetime without further care,
blooming profusely in June or July, during which time
they are very attractive.
Apollo — White, pink center.
Dominator — Rich indigo-blue with narrow white stripes and light center. One of the finest and richest colors.
Gold Bound — Tall and showy with flowers of enormous
size; probably the most beautiful of all. Pure snow- white with large gold-banded center.
Mount Hood — Light blue, shaded darker.
Oriole — Rich plum, marked yellow.
Pyramid — Tall and showy, flowers very large; light
violet-blue with slight white veins. Templeton — Violet-blue, mottled pink and white. Above double sorts, 20c each; the 7 for $1.15; per doz.; $12.00 per 10. Fine Mixed Iris Kempferi — More than 40 finest sorts, double and single. 5 for 50c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.
Best Single Sorts Amethyst — Very large, wavy petals, most exquisite lavender shade. Blue Wing — Deep indigo-blue, striped and flaked white. Distinction — Light lavender-pink, bright yellow blotches at base of petals. Distinct and fine. Ondine — White, shaded light blue towards center, Very large, nine to ten inches. 20c each; the 4 for 75c; $2.00 per doz.
Iris Siberica
early-flowering Iris, smaller than Kempferi, They bloom just after the Ger-
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Hardy, but very beautiful. manica.
Orienlatis Violet Blue — New large violet-blue. Orienlatis Snow Queen — Another new Siberica snowy whiteness. Very fine. 20c each; the 2 for 30c; $1.60 per doz.
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white, tinted, striped and mottled in endless variety. These flowers seven to ten inches across on stalks four feet high, and no two alike.
They bloom from the end of June a gap between the blooming season of. Iris Germanica,
ors in blue, lavender,
during July, filling
Peonies and Gladioli. During this period they are with- out a single rival in the garden —in fact, no- garden flower can excel them at any time. AiG Strong Roots for quick blooming. 5 for 50c; 12 for
$1.00; 100 for $6.00. a: : Seed — 20c per packet; 3 packets for 50€C.
se e Iris Pumila if These might be called early dwarf German Irises.They erow only six to twelve inches high, showing a perfect mass of large elegant flowers very early in spring.
Sambo — Fine blue-black. a Azure-Blue — Beautiful light kiue. a
ARS fact, they bloom with the Tulips and are very desirable, 2]
Lutea — Fine yellow. . oa The Bride — Snow-white. : ‘ Dark Blue — Fine violet-blue. =. ; 15c each; the 5 for 60c; $1.25 per doz...” = Mixed Iris Primula — Many colors. $1.00 per d0Z,+ 3 e nn ers ~ New or Rare Kempferi « : Caprice— (Single) Sometimes a solid lavender-blue, but 7 more often the petals are striped and mottled in a . more or less irregular way. oh Col. Thomson— (Double)—Large, deep violet and gray, Pe mottled. ‘fo ; = Kamata— (Single)—-The deepest dark sky-blue color yet —- seen. Extra. Lea a Nightfall— (Single)—Very dark purple-blue, or plum, _ > with exquisite iridescent luster. Richest color in ,, any Iris. po iae Ee 40c each; the 4 for $1.50. — ug A
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A striking flower of crepe-like. texture and most exquisite coloring, the gauzy veining re- minding one of the delicate tracing of the butterfly’s. wing. We grow acres of Irises and know you-can find no finer varieties than those here offered. They bloom in May and June, when there is a dearth of
Candicans — Light blue.
Darias —= Very distinct canary-yellow. gined white. - =i -__ @rachus — Yellow falls, veined red and white. z compact; great bloomer.
___ Innocence — Pure white.
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Pauline — Great bloomer. Lovely lavender-blue.
Perle — Very light blue. a Velveteen — Yellowish buff. ~ Virgin — Fine lavender and rich purple. Ad. Togo — Very light lavender. Extra fine; Flavescens — Canary-yellow. Tall. Mme. Chereau (the Lace-fringed Iris) — Tall and stately,
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Pres. Thiers — Standard olive. Falls reddish maroon, veined white. Tall.
Queen of May — Rosy lilac, almost a pure pink. Tall. Price, 10c each; the 15 for $1.30; $1 per doz.; $6 per 100 Fine Mixed German Iris —A lovely collection of more than fifty named sorts. 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00.
Sweet Orris
(Iris Florentina)
One of the most delicate Wiperfumes known is that of Ni the Orris. The plant is of the Iris family with great, handsome white blossoms, wiiwhich emit delicate per- /fume and are objects of ui great beauty to any garden.
Perfectly hardy and ¥blooms abundantly each \4 year Strong roots. 15¢
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100 for $7.00.
New Blue Sweet Orris — Deep navy - blue; very large and very sweet. 145c each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00.
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In stately magnificence quite new and little known.
These are kings among Irises. they are supreme; Pallida Dalmatica—- With wide, massive foliage, and
immense flower-stalks, rising three to four feet high,
each with eight to twelve magnificent blossoms. The color of its great blossoms is pure sky-blue. 25¢ each; $2.50 per doz.
Pallida Lohengrin — New, color blue with shaded lilac- red falls. 40c each.
Pallida Odorata — Blue with a rich fragrance.
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Pallida Albert Victor —Extra large, rich deep blue, in tall clusters. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.
Pallida Piumeri — Coppery rose and velvety claret. 40c. Pallida Her Majesty — Lovely rosy pink. Falls erimson tinted darker. An exquisite blending. 50c¢ each. The collection of 6 for $2.00.
New or Rare German Iris
These are all extra-fine sorts. Bridesmaid — S. white, shaded silvery lilac; F. reticu- lated at the base, and slightly frilled, soft lilac.
Gertrude — S. and F. same shade rare violet-blue.
Harlequin Melanais — White and violet-blue; hlotched.
Herant — Standards bright blue; falls much darker. A beautiful broad-leaved sort; early flowering.
Loreley — Thirty inches. S&S. pale yellow mottled purple. F. deeply veined, yellow margin. Extra fine.
Mrs. H. Darwin — Pure white, falls slightly reticulated violet at the base; very beautiful and free-flowering.
Penelope Nearly white, falls veined lively purple.
Rheine Nixe — Very tall and grand. Late. S. snowy white; F. deep violet-blue, white margin.
Sappho — S. white, frilled lilac; F. pure white, reticu- lated lilac at the base; large flower; a fine variety. Wyomissing — S. creamy white, suffused delicate soft rose; F. deep rose at the base, shading to a flesh. 20c each; any 3 for 50c; the 10 for $1.50; or, $1.75 doz.
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smooth in texture as though cut from sheeted wax, all its snowy trumpets exhaling sweet fragrance; no sweeter, lovelier or more perfect flower can be grown. Perfectly hardy and easy to sTow. Blooms continu- ously from August until frost, producing scores and even hundreds of its large, fragrant Lilies.
Aiba Variegata — Leaves as handsome as a flower. A e ke ege rosette-cluster of almost white leaves, lightly striped Dicentra Spectabilis
with green. Flowers pale lilac-pink on tall spikes. Th : ; ae :
: ear e glorious old Bleeding Heart. Exquisite for winter-
Hae sais oe: ee this is one of the very blooming in pots. . Also 4 favorite early spring bloomer nest 0 aey te for the garden, being perfectly hardy. Try it for pots,
Aurea Variegata — Leaves green and yellow and highly and treat same as recommended for Hyacinths and other
ornamental. Beautiful light blue flowers. flowering bulbs. No garden = be complete without it. Price, 25¢ each; the 3 for 65c; $2.25 per doz. 25¢ each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.20. g : Hemerocallis
Splendid new sorts of great beauty, hardiness and ~ free-flowering. :
Florham—A strong grower three to three and one-half feet high, large trumpet- shaped flowers; rich golden - yellow, with In- dian - yellow markings. June and July.
Flava —(Yellow Day Lily) —The best-known variety, very fragrant, deep lemon- yellow flowers in June and July.
Gold Dust— Of a bright Indian-yellow color, buds and reverse of petals bronzy-gold; two and one- half feet high. May and June.
Middendorfii—The earliest to bloom. Flowers bell- shaped, rich chrome-yel- low; two feet. Early in May. .
Dumortier—Bright orange. Very profuse. ¢ Thunbergi — Tall; slender iii stems -and lemon-yellow Betas
MA ph Stee S blossoms in August. HEMEROCALLIS FLA ~<a
Double Flowered—Large double blossoms in profusion; orange Shaded brown.
95¢ each: 3 for 60c; the 7 for $1.25; or, $2-00 ‘per doz.
Lily of the Valley
Fine home-grown roots or “nips” for garden-planting. Once planted it will grow and spread out and bloom beautifully with no care at all. Plant a small bed of them by all means. They will be good for a lifetime. Will grow well even under trees or among shrubbery. Fine roots, 40c per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
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OUR IMPROVED GIANT STRAIN Having named and introduced the Golden Glow sev- eral years ago we think we now have an improved strain of it. Under good conditions it grows ten feet high, branching freely, and bearing by the hundreds on long, graceful stems, exquisite double blossoms of the bright- est golden color and as large as Cactus Dahlias. As cut flowers the blossoms last well. We unhesitatingly re- gard it as the most. desirable hardy perennial. It is the most effective flowering plant for August and Sep- tember in cultivation. — 20¢€ each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.00.
New Perennial Poppies
Magnificent new hybrids of great size and beauty. Nothing more brilliant than great Oriental Poppies. Little Prince — Brilliant scarlet, with large black spots.
Compact and very free-blooming.
‘' Mes. Perry — Fine apricot; very large. Princess Victoria Louise — Soft salmon-pink; very large. Silver Queen — Silvery white, with black blotches. Silverblink — Salmon-rose with white blotches.
30c each; the 5 for $1.25; $2.50 per doz. Mixed Hybrids — Extra fine. 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.80.
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‘A perfect gem of a hardy perennial plant. The plant makes a tuft of foliage close to the ground, and from its crown sends up splendid stems to the height of five to ten inches, bearing’ very large, wide-open saucer- shaped blossoms which are perfectly exquisite. Most of the plants produce flowers of a deep, rich blue color, but some will be pure white, tinted blue. Plants, 15¢ each; 6 for 50c. Seed, i0c pkt.
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_ Nepeta Glechoma
This new Nepeta is hardy, fragrant and pretty, its _ leaves finely bordered with white. A lovely garden or “re house plant.. See page 47. 15c each; 5 for 50c.
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NE FORGET-ME-NOT e Spireas.
Herbaceous Spireas are as yet little known, but they are certainly among the best of our border plants, and quite indispensable where many cut flowers are used, their soft, feathery sprays giving the same finish to a bouquet that filmy lace does to an elegant dress. These plants form large clumps, and are very pretty and pro- fuse in bloom, succeeding anywhere.
Palmata — Two feet high with large feathery plumes.
Palmata Elegans — Pure white.
Filipendula — This looks like a hardy-flowering Fern, for its beautiful long leaves are just like Fern fronds and make a beautiful plant at all times. In early summer the flower stalks appear holding great masses of exquisite double snow-white blossoms like little Roses. Elegant for cutting. Plant perfectly hardy anywhere. Give good soil. -Makes a lovely pot plant as well as garden.
Queen Alexandria — Large feathery plumes of exquisite bleom of a lovely pink color. Forces well and makes a superb winter-bloomer. Outside it blooms in June.
Montblanc — Like the above but pure white. These are two grand plants. Price of all Spireas, 25c each; 3 for 60c; the 5 for $1.00; or, $2.00 per doz.
Forget-Me-Not, Everblooming Hardy
A large-flowering Forget-Me-Not, of the purest sky- blue color. It is of compact growth, with broad, dark green foliage, and makes an ideal plant, and one that will bloom splendidly during spring, fall and winter in pots. «Perfectly hardy and blooms profusely in garden from early spring until fall. 25e-each; 5 for $1.00.
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Primrose, Crimson and Gold
A lovely hardy Primula which flowers profusely in early spring and is a real beauty. Not only are the crimson and gold-colored flowers attractive, but the foliage also. 25c each; 3 for 60cC; 12 for $2.00.
Superb Perennial Phloxes
Large, field-grown plants, strong and vigorous; sure to make a magnificent show early next summer.
These new varieties are in bloom from June until frost, and the individual florets are twice the size of the old-time Phlox, and the shades of color the brightest, richest and clearest. There are no finer or more. useful perennials than the Perennial Phloxes, or which will give more complete satisfaction. The varieties we offer are new and fine, and the plants we send out will bloom magnificently the coming summer. They are cheap and we hope that all our customers will plant them.
Pyramidal White — A plant of sturdy, compact growth, bearing enormous pyramidal panicles of great snow- white blossoms.
Pyramidal Crimson — Like the above, with same great blossoms, but of brightest crimson color. The two sorts contrast finely. They bloom all summer long, and are equal to Hydrangeas in majestic beauty.
Pyramidal Oculata— White, large crimson eye.
Pyramidal Lavender — Delicate lavender; white center. Very fine indeed.
Pyramidal Rose — Large, bright rose.
Pyramidal Blush — Blush-tinted; extra large and fine.
Pyramidal Wine-red — Splendid deep, rich wine-red.
Pyramidal Striped— White and crimson, beautifully striped and variegated.
Giant White Branching — The new Giant White Branch-
ing Phlox is in many respects the finest of all. The flowers are large, pure white and borne in large pyramidal panicles; the plant stooling freely and
branching well.
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striking and beautiful... eBhIaS s Border Queen — Elegant rosy pink; very strong; florets and panicles of great size. Bloon )1 Candicans Blue—A superb, compact-growing Phlox which throws numerous. flower stems, each crowned with a cluster of large blue blossoms. ~ It is a novel
greatly to its value.
Mixed Phloxes — A sorts. $1.00 per doz.
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Subulata Pink — Qne of the finest of low, turfy-growing plants, fine for carpeting under trees, around rock- work, edging beds, etc. Early in spring is very showy with its cloud of pink blossoms. We do not under- stand why this is not more widely grown, for it is perfectly hardy and once planted will take care of itself. mie
Subulata White — Like above but pure white in color. _
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~- Choice Plants for Winter- Blooming “The following plants are extra fine for winter-blooming, and are mostly new or recently introduced sorts
that are: not seen in general cultivation. We supply healthy, well-grown, vigorous young stock that will be sure to do finely. All grown especially for winter=biooming.
~ We cannot too ‘strongly recommend the splendid plants offered on the next eight pages. Note also our special. price for the wonderful New Boston Ferns.
7 & & @ Begonia Mignon Hybrids New Large-flowering Varieties, Always Loaded With ~~ Flowers, Indoors or Qut.
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 from seed and are easily raised. Colors, white, blush, pink, rose, crimson, etc. Make exquisite pot plants al- ‘ways in bloom. No better bedding or pot plants than these superb Begonias.
New Luminaris — For bedding it blooms abundantly all the time from early till late, and its foliage is a ricb
_bronzy-crimson color, while the large showy blossoms
are another shade of crimson or scarlet, the whole
making a most showy mass. As a pot plant it is a
great bloomer, with live green foliage. Pearl White — Large, snow-white.
New Bonfire — Bright rosy scarlet. Primadonna — New, exquisite, large pink. : 20c each; the 4 for 65c.
New Rex Begonias
New varieties of Begonia Rex of our own origin, and they far-excel any that have previously been in cultivation. The colors and markings of the leaves are exceedingly varied and rich. faixed — Many sorts. 20c each; 3 for 50c.
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A most beautiful pot plant which was popular fifty years ago, but now almost lost sight of. It bears great clusters of
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fine. * 25c each; the 2 for 40c.
Baby Rubber Plant ( Ficus)
This makes a. beautiful pot plant, growing two to three feet high with the beautiful waxy green leaves (but smaller ) which make the old Rub- ber Plant so highly prized. It branches freeiy and is highly ornamental. 30¢c.
i e 8 e Childs’ Monster Carnations The following are mostly new Carnations, mammoth - flowering hybrid sorts:
Alma Ward — This beautiful new Carnation is pure white, and the largest and most fragrant ever grown. Flowers perfect in every way, three and one-fourth to four and one-half inches in diameter on stems three feet in length.
Benora — A superbly variegated variety; new and fine.
Blue Novelty — This is the greatest novelty in Ccarna- tions we ever had; a most distinct color, blush-purple, rich, handsome and not found in any other flower. Flowers very perfect and very fragrant.
Christmas Cheer —A pot Carnation absolutely unique. Color, a brilliant, glowing Poinsettia scarlet. Easier to grow than a Geranium. Will produce one hundred or more blooms in a season, and can be had for Christ- mas, with: twenty-five to fifty blossoms and buds. This wonderful Carnation was awarded a special certificate of merit.
Enchantress — Enormous double and sweet, on long, graceful stems. or blush; an exquisite tint.
Giant Striped — Wide scarlet stripes on blush ground. Flower of enormous size and perfect form,
Mrs. Lawson — Extra large flowers borne on long stems, and are of the most lovely deep pink shade.
Rosyflush — A cross between white and pink Lawson. Large, sturdy, fine dwarf habit. White flushed and variegated maroon. :
Sangomo — New and extra fine, large, exquisite pink.
Victory — Brightest scarlet, on long stems.
White Lawson A sport from the above, same mon- strous flower and vigorous growth; white as snow. Very strong field-grown plants, 25¢ each; 3 for 60¢; $2.00 per doz.
Giant Begonia—immense
A new flowering Begonia of wonderful size and beauty. The elusters of crimson-pink blossoms are as large as a man’s hat. Plant grows two to three feet tall with handsome spotted foliage. Blooms all year round, and fs a superb new plant in every way. 50¢c each.
flower of perfect form, full Light pink
New Trailine Abutilon
A novelty of most startling quality and importance. This wonderful Abutilon has rich, deep green leaves all beautifully spotted rich yellow. Flowers long and some- what trumpet-shaped of the richest blood-scarlet color, While the graceful slender branches will grow several feet in length, trailing superbly from a suspended pot, or maybe trained as a climber. In either form it is @ plant of striking beauty and novelty. It created a sensa- tion at the big international Flower Show in New York last March. Fine plants. 25c each; 5 for $1.00.
Abutilon, Giant-Flowered
Two very fine new Abutilons are here offered for the first time. They-produce flowers of wonderful size and beauty far superior to any of the older sorts. Foliage is also very vigorous and handsome.
Giant-Flowered Yellow — Immense wide spreading blos- ~
soms of a fine, clear lemon-yellow. Giant-Flowered Pink — A rich, dark pink of great size and wonderful beauty. 20c each; the 2 for 35c.
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Impatiens Oliveri A large-growing Impatiens, with immense blossoms, that look like an orchid in shape; and color, a delicate lavender-tinted tight pink. Good as a window plant, and it will bloom all the year round. Strong, handsome foli- age, and a free and easy grower. Few better flowering
plants than this. 25¢ each; 3 for 50c.
, ege Coleus, Trailing Queen
Leaves green with bright red center shading to yellow at base, bordered with chocolate markings. One of the most charming and beautiful foliage plants known. A free, rapid and easy grower. Blooms freely in winter, dense spikes of lovely blue Lobelia-like blossoms. each; 4 for 50c.
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ASPARAGUS Asparagus
Splendid plants for ornamental foliage, either as speci- mens or for cutting. Sprengeri — A variety of the finest ornamental quali-
ties. 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 it is possible to*find for window decoration. water. Plants also blossom freely and bear large red berries which add greatly to the beauty of the wavy foliage. Nothing finer for decorating, or for bouquet making. Fine plants. 20e each; 3 for 50c.
Plumosus Nanus —A grand plant with wide-spreading ' foliage whieh is very fine, soft and feathery. Nothing else so good as this to make up with cuf flowers. Grows rapidly and foliage may be freely cut. each; 3 for 50c. St =.
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Few pot plants are so desirable as Cyclamen, especially for winter-blooming. Though they are universal favor- ites, they are not seen in general cultivation to the extent that they should be, considering their ease of culture, great beauty and long season of bloom. Bulbs commence blooming in the fall and continue in great profusion till June, each flower keeping perfect a month before fading, and a good bulb will show af all times from twelve to fifty well-developed blossoms. They are of the most delicate blush and pink shades prevailing. Often the ‘flowers will be spotted and marked, and finely varie- gated. The foliage is beautiful, being variegated with differenf shades of green, and helps to show off the flowers Which rise above it to a remarkable degree. In fact, a plant in bloom always looks like a tastily ar- ranged vase of flowers and foliage.
Giant White— Pure white; enormous Size. Giant Carmine — Very bright. Giant. Pink — Exquisite shades.
_ Price, fine bulbs, 35¢ each; the 3 for $1.00. Giant Mixed — (all colors, tints and shades, some being freely spotted)—-25c each; 3 for 60c.
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sorts by blooming when very small, growing on through the various stages of dwarf, half-dwarf, and large sorts up to Giantissima, with its immense leaves and flowers, and long stems. It has also fragrance and everblooming quality. To all these may be added the novel quality of summer-blooming in the garden, if treated aS a summer-fiowering bulb. 25¢ each; 3 for 60¢.
Giantissima — Most superb of all Callas. Leaves two feet long and flowers a_ foot in length, three times larger than any other Calla. It is a strong, quick grower, but requires a large pot and a little time to pring it to perfection. Foliage very dark green. Flowers snowy white and open unusually flat aed proad. We have had single plants showing ten or more of these magnificent blossoms at once. 20¢€ each; 3 for 60c.
Double Geranium, Pink Pearl
This is a seedling of our production and by all odds the very finest double Geranium yet seen. In fact, in vigor, blooming qualities, : sg size and color it is the finest Geranium in cultivation to- : day. For bedding it is the AWS freest and finest grower Ong all soils and under all condi- qy tions, and the most marvelous bloomer. No less than two hundred clusters of bloom have been counted at one7 time on one plant. Trusses large, florets very large, of the Bruant type, and color, that soft exquisite shade of
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Our general collection of all Geraniums in stock at all 20c¢ each; 3 for 50c; 7 for $1.00.
Cape Jessamine or Gardenia
Everblooming — This grand noveity does not differ from the common Cape Jessamine or Gardenia except it plossoms the year round, while the old sort blossoms only a short time in the spring. The flowers of this are very large and perfect, with pure white, wax-like petals and glorious fragrance. Large, double and sur- passingly lovely. A good plant will show flowers every day in the year, and it is an easy thing to man- age, growing-Wwell as a window plant. 25c each; 3 for 60C.
Dwarf, or Baby — This very dwarf form of the grand old Cape Jessamine forms a most compact and bushy plant which is perfectly smothered in a profusion of snow-white, wax-like blossoms like perfect Roses, and have a powerful fragrance. The blossoms are as large and as fine in every way as the old variety. Plants bloom when only three or four inches high, and are exquisitely beautiful. A very fine novelty. 20¢ each; 3 for 50¢.
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Boston Ferns We make a specialty of | > Boston Ferns and grow ima mense quantities of them. We have all the newest and best sorts which we aim ta offer at low prices. ; This is. the finest decorative plant in cultivation. All are robust, vigor- ous and easily grown in any window, : . in heat-or cold, sun or shade. Few Q flowering plants can equal in beauty a well grown Boston Fern of any variety. The mass of elegant foliage which endures for such a long time is beyond adequate de- scription. Be eit ise Boston Fern — (Original)—Of all decorative plants for
; Nees 5 fee Sand house culture, this is perhaps the most imposing and * BosTON ti, LE £9 a FERN” satisfactory. It is so handy that it will stand and Se hE ES Wty ics, thrive in most any situation-in a room even if out of ee “al ape. ey), LP the sun’s rays. Plants form. an immense number of Pie. OIE SS Ri MAT 9 Rely graceful drooping fronds, varying in length from two
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Mrs. Roosevelt — A great improvement on the old Bos- ton Fern. It is more upright in growth, grows faster and makes about four tronds to the old varieties’ one, It is also a deeper and richer color. BARGES Z
Teddy, Jr. — A superb dwarf form of the splendid Mrs. Roosevelt Fern. New. Pein <i eee
Scholzeli — This is really a fine crested form of Scotti. Fronds erect with graceful.arch: Makes a most beau- tiful plant at any size or stage of growth... Viger
Pierson’s Boston Fern — Immense wavy fronds, of. the Ostrich Plume type, but longer and more beautifully feathered: Without doubt it is the most magnificent Fern grown, and possesses all the hardy, robust and easy-growing qualities peculiar to the common Boston Fern and its varieties. ; a Sage
Pierson’s Baby Boston Fern—A_ great novelty and a great beauty. - Like Pierson’s Fern, only smaller in size and far more feathery and plume-like. lt is per- fectly exquisite.
Superbissima — New; long dark green fronds in great clusters, each frond rolled, curled and crinkled in an odd and beautiful way. 3:5 eae
Scotti — A decided acquisition. It is a dwarf, compact grower, and has two or three times as many fronds as the Boston Fern. It makes symmetrical, handsome plants in either large or small size.
PRICE OF BOSTON FERNS
All Boston Ferns offered on this and the next page are 20c each; any 4 for G0c; $1.75 per dozen. The collection of 16 sorts for $2.25.
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Muscosa—A very dwarf Fern, with dense compact fronds of the deepest and richest emerald green. A fine companion to the Lace Fern. No other Fern like it.
Elegantissima — New and very fine. On the order of Pierson’s, but differing in a more elegant frond. This is about the best of the lot for all-around purposes.
Elegantissima Compacta——A very dwarf, compact form of the above. Fronds shorter and more numerous. This iS in every way distinct and unlike any other sort. For avery dwarf compact Fern it is superb.
Robusta — The largest of all with immense wide fronds of: great beauty. Unsurpassed for foliage effect, the great fronds showing up to wonderful advantage.
Whitmanii Improved—A beautiful. Fern with - elegant wide fronds tapering to a long slender point. Color an exceptionally fresh lively -green.
Pasadena Boston Fern — This beautiful sort is grown freely in California both as a pot. and garden plant. It is remarkably hardy and robust, sending up long, narrow fronds which are quite stiff and erect, and two feet or more in length. The color is a remarkably fresh, lively green which is very attractive. The fronds are numerous, forming in great masses and make a lovely, compact plant for pots. This is @
form of Tuberosa and is very lovely.
Lace, or Baby (Goodi) — This has the finest foliage of all Ferns. It is so delicate that a lady on Seeing it ex- claimed: ‘Call it the Baby’s Breath.” It gives the impression of fine lace work. Our word for it, no Fern in existence can compare with it in fluffiness. It is a hardy, easy grower in any window, dwarf, com- pact and perfectly charming in every respect,
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New Boston Ferns
Here are the latest and some of the most superb Bos- ton Ferns. All the new varieties up to date.
Childsi (Childs’ Boston Fern) — This remarkable new sort which originated in our greenhouse, being a sport from Muscosa. The fronds are short, narrow and rigid, held mostly erect in dense masses which make a most peculiar and attractive plant. Each plant be- comes a tuft of very dark and very light green fo- liage, the young fronds being light in color at first, but deepening to a rich dark green as they mature. It is exceedingly robust and will stand lots of abuse and look well all the time. Very distinct. Fine plants, 30c each; 4 for $1.00.
Splendida, or Big Four — This is the most wonderful Fern of them all. It combines the good qualities of the four most popular sorts. lt has the grace of a “Boston,” the wavy effect of a ‘Roosevelt,’ the fluify effect of an “Ostrich Plume,” and the uniqueness of the “Fish Tail.’ Some fronds will be straight ““Bos- ton,” others will be true “Roosevelt,” in others the ends of the pinnae will be the feathery ‘Ostrich Plume,’*while in others the ends of the pinnae will pe the genuine ‘Fish Tail.” This is the strongest grower of the Nephrolepis. We have no hesitancy in saying that this is the most valuable of all. lt well deserves the name of “Big Four Fern.” Be sure and try it. 30c each; 4 for $1 00.
Emerald Fleece — This new Fern which we originated and are now offering for the first time, has the thick- est, most compact, feathery, or fleecy character of any yet introduced. It is like velvet, or more properly like lively green wool. It is a great improvement on the Baby or Lace Fern offered on page 45. It is dis- tinct. The thickness of the fronds and their exquis- ite feathery or fleecy texture has no rival in any other variety. Habit dwarf and a compact grower, color peautiful clear live green. In raany ways this is the most beautiful. Boston Fern. Certainly the best of all the dwarf varieties. 60c each.
Tuberosa Plumosa— Exquisitely beautiful; the laterals of the fronds streaming out and drooping and curling like ostrich feathers. Color, darker and richer green than others. Habit fine, making a plant of great beauty. 30c each; 2 for 50C.
Todzxoides (London, B. F.) — This is after the style of Whitmanii, belonging to the Ostrich Plume type. of Nephrolepis. It is claimed by_its introducers that it does not run back so badly as Whitmanii. We believe it to be somewhat of a stronger grower. Certainly a fine Fern. 40c each.
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Whitmanii Compacta — This is a condensed form of the “Ostrich Plume Fern,” with valuable characteristics
added, the pinnae subdividing, making .miniature fronds, which are superimposed on the main fronds, looking as if two or more were condensed in one. Graceful beyond description. $1.00 each.
Fish Tail (Furcans) — This is a grand Fern, entirely distinct from. any of the other varieties of Nephro- lepis. At New Orleans this Fern takes precedence over all others. The ends of the pinnae are so formed as to resemble a fish tail, giving the fronds a crested ap- pearance, very effective. It grows into the most shapely plant. Grand for house culture. 25c each.
Giatrari—_ A dwarf form of Scotti, growing compact and is quite distinct and valuable. 80c each.
Harrisi—— This is on the order of Mrs. Roosevelt, but With more distinct lobes, and much larger and stronger fronds. It is even larger than Robusta, and makes a Most superb specimen. $1.00 each. F :
Millsi— Finer than Elegantissima, more dwarf, but with larger and wider fronds. Hardy, robust and will stand lots of abuse. 30¢€ each; 3 for 75c.
Pictinata— This is a dwarf form of Pasadena Boston Fern, with very narrow, upright fronds and lots_of pr An exquisite little Fern in every way. 75C each.
Wanamaker —In presenting this new Boston Fern we feel confident that it will make a place for itself. A “sport” from Scholzeli, with longer, narrower, grace- fully drooping fronds. lt is not so campact in growth and is a durable house Fern. It is a rapid grower, making an abundance of fronds, and is quite distinct from any other. 75c each. f
Verona —A larger and coarser form of the Baby or Goodi Fern. Very hard and tough, making a wide- spreading plant of the most beautiful form, Semi- dwarf. 75c¢ each.
One each of all the 43 New Boston Ferns on this page for $6.00. They are a grand lot.
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«Exquisite T Only 45¢ each; any 4 for 50c; 14 for $1.50 ‘These superb trailing plants for both flower and foli- age effects are perfectly fine, very cheap and. easily grown winter plants for window decoration. - _ Crimson Creeper — As a pot plant it is highly orna- mental all the time, the long, slender, and exceedingly graceful vines, red stemmed, with dark rich-green foliage, being extremely pretty as they hang in wavy trusses over the side of a hanging pot or basket. It _ blossoms during late winter, spring and early sum- Mer, the flowers being large and of a rich, bright ___ €rimson, in great profusion.
_ Ivy, German —A rapid-growing trailing vine with an _ abundance of splendid foliage. Always beautiful. ,
Ivy, Kenilworth — Unsurpassed for bracket suspended pots or baskets. A rapid grower, the long, graceful vines clothed with abundant small leaves and a pro- _ fusion of violet-tinted white blossoms. Most beautiful Of trailers... < _ Tradescantia Variegata — Like the above, but the leaves are white and green, very beautiful. Also produces @ lot of white flowers. ‘Tradescantia Multicolor Large, beautiful leaves of bronze. and silver; highly ornamental and a rapid . grower, producing a splendid effect in a short time. arrot Feather — A lovely mossy plant, with long trail- ing stems covered with plumy, feathery foliage, of the freshest, loveliest green imaginable. Fine for aquar- _iums, where few plants do well, and make the water much more healthful for the fish. Grows nicely also in water tubs or ornamental pools, and is much admired when grown in hanging pots or baskets of soil. It grows as well in soil as in water if it is kept well Watered. it is one of the most charming trailing and drooping plants, and furnishes an abundance of the - most lovely foliage for bouquets. tt grows so rapidly that it €an be cut with the greatest freedom.
epeta Glechoma— This new Nepeta is hardy, fragrant and pretty, its small, round leaves finely marked with _. white. One of the prettiest things in the world with which to carpet graves, as it roots wherever it touches _ the ground and forms an impenetrable net-work of aad vines through which weeds and grasses cannot creep. It will grow in any kind of soil, in sun or shade, hot _ or cold location, and is ever a mass of green and white, refreshing to the eye. Unsurpassed for vases, hang- ; g pots or baskets. ttia Vine—-In the house it can be trained all und a window, and it will be a solid wreath of Joom summer and winter, showing at all times thou- sands of bright blossoms. _ Weeping Lantana — This trailing plant is a real beauty and highly desirable for bracket pots and hanging _ baskets. Tife slender trailing growth, and abundance _- of rich blossoms making it a plant of peculiar beauty. Color, a fine lilac, and sweetly scented. Very graceful, and a plant easily grown in any situation. 1 Shamrock — This stock is genuine and thoroughly etmated, having been grown here several years. A y beautiful pot plant with dark chocolate and green ge. Each stem with three to five leaves, like four- ea ei A lovely foliage plant that attracts great fention.
a Wariegata — A lovely trailing vine with variegated and large, sky-blue blossoms which are borne ely during winter. It makes a lovely pot or
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Lily-of-the=-Valley Plant — A beautiful plant of trailing
or creeping habit, being best adapted for hanging pots or baskets. It has beautiful heart-shaped leaves and branches freely, growing in. most fine symmetrical form. It is in bloom all the time, the pendulous blooms appearing at the axils of the leaves and are bell-shaped, pure white, and about the size, form and color of Lily-of-the-Valley. Grows very rapidly and makes a lovely plant in a short time.
Netera Rapens— The cutest little trailing plant ever
seen, and one that will, in a few weeks, make a per- fect carpet of lovely green foliage. Entirely unlike anything else in cultivation. The little vines creep out over the surface, and then trail down over the sides of the pot. The leaves are not much larger than the head of a large pin, and the white flowers are So small that they are scarcely noticeable, but nothing makes such a beautiful mat of green, either in pots or shallow pans alone, or when planted in pots of larger plants for the purpose of hiding the soil, and this it will do in very short order. It is easily and quickly grown.
Mexican Primrose —It is a perpetual bloomer, a good
specimen showing from ten to thirty large. saucer- shaped blossoms about three inches across. The plant inclines to a4 trailing habit, its branches drooping over the sides of the pot, holding its large silky flowers erect, so that their unsurpassed beauty is seen to best advantage. AS a window plant it combines great hardiness and ease of culture with unsurpassed beauty and delicate loveliness and profusion of bloom. Bright deep pink.
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Oleander
What home is complete without its tub of Oleander?
A very attractive plant that can be grown in almost any soil or situation, kept growing all the year, or rested in the cellar. Its dark green, willow-like foliage is in itself neat and pleasing; but when it blooms it is beautiful beyond expression with its many large, delicate satin- like flowers.
Pink — Large blossoms of fine rosy pink. Very double.
White — Magnificent large snow-white, double.
Crimson — Fine deep crimson-red. Extra.
Yellow — Large and very beautiful.
Yellow — Large and very beautiful — Single.
Variegata — Leaves bordered with creamy-white; flowers pink, very double. A magnificent plant, the contrast of foliage and delicate color of blossoms being very striking.
Resurrection Plant
A ball of tightly folded leaflets, dry and dead. Drop it in a bowl of water and in a short time there is @ great, loose, expanded rosette of fine fern-like leaves, both odd and beautiful. This can be repeated many times, the plant curling tightly together when dry, ex- -panding when soaked. 1i0c each; 3 for 25c; 7 for 50,
Few plants equal this in beauty and general good qual-
ities. 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 Sweet Peas, and borne in great clusters of twenty to forty. These clus- ters appear at the axils of the leaves, and a single branch shows many clusters of bloom at all times. is a free and rapid grower, beginning to bloom in thres to four weeks from cuttings, and continuing for years. It is easier to grow and manage than a Geranium, thriv- ing in any soil and in any window, and is a superb bed- ding plant for the garden in summer. Pure White — Large, milky-white; exquisite. Deep-Red — Fine, dark red, with large white blotches. Pink — New and fine.
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A novelty of last year. ~ Very profuse, with hundreds Of graceful flower stems, bearing sprayey clusters of exquisite white flowers. Hardy, robust and easily grown as a pot plant, this has proved to be one of the very finest winter-blooming plants yet introduced. It blooms all winter long in wonderful profusion in any window. Large White — Pure white. Large Rosy Violet — Fine violet tinted. ee ot he 20c each; the 2 for 30c. - : ‘J ss Sweet Violets | _ Alaska—A grand new sort, well adapted to garden cul- ture, being hardy and robust, and producing in spring great masses of enormous double flowers of deep blue- black color and powerful fragrance..~ -. ; Belle de Brunneau — The most magnificent double Violet ever produced. Large flowers,‘long stems, _ -_-Trichest-violet color and fragrance. -~ - California Single — Superb long-stemmed
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fragrance. ~~ Sees : -20c¢ each; the 3 for 50c; $1.50 per dozen.
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__ Rosy Scarlet—Flowers at once from small cutting plants _. and has an agreeable fragrant foliage somewhat like % __ the Lemon Verbena. ma sage _ Snow White—Pure White. 25c each; the 2 for 40c. og doers Cs e e i
-. Qbeonica Primrose
These are the new large-flowering Obconica- Sinensis Hybrids of vari- ous colors, as large and fine as Primula-Sinensis. colors, pink, violet, blush, rose, lilac, . white, ~ etc. Very charming flowers, be- ing 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 con-
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as. varied in color, their great value is at once ap-
orous and as easily grown as a Geranium.
Plants Mixed Fine, healthy stock, ready to bloom. 20c; 3 for 50c.
Big Crimson — The largest and highest colored Prim- rose; very showy crimson. 25c each.
Wax Plant (Hoya) Years ago the Wax Plant was a great favorite as a window climber or pot plant. seldom seen nowadays. Bears superb clusters of cream _ tinted wax-like blossoms. 25¢ each.
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The Poinsettia
The Poinsettia is probably the most. decorative pot
plant for Christmas and New Years we have. Yet how seldom seen.’ Notwithstanding the fact that it is an easily grown pot or window plant, and is sure to bloom - at its. proper time. We have -some vigorous young ' plants that ought to do well and make a good pot of flowers the coming holidays. 30c each; 2. for 50¢e. Plants mailed in paper pots without disturbing roots,
40c each; 3 for $1.00. :
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Ruellia Rosemaid
A lovely free-flowering plant for winter. Foliage beau-
tifully variegated, and the long tubular blossoms are a
bright rosy-pink color so unusually beautiful as to catch
every eye. Blooms all winter long, and highly attrac-
tive in both flower and foliage. Of easiest culture in any window. 20c each; 3 for 50e.
50 John Lewis Childs, Inc., Floral Park, N. Y.
Rose Winter Gem. Sh aoe ee Oe The Greatest Pot Bioomer : > a : =A Ton! of all Fine Roses
One of the greatest Rose novelties in years, owing both to its beauty and unparalleled blooming qualities. It is a Tea Rose of remarkably strong — and vigorous growth and a prodigious bloomer all the year. It flowers all the time, particularly during the win- ter, hence its name. The blossoms are borne on long, graceful stems, are of large size and a lovely crimson- pink color. Buds perfectly exquisite and the open flower full and double. It is the strongest, hardiest, most vig- orous and rapid growing Tea Rose in cultivation. One plant of it will produce more good Roses in the year than twelve plants of any other Tea Rose grown. This is saying a good deal, but it is true. The plant will bloom continually and nothing but killing it outright will check it.. The blossoms are singularly beautiful in shape, color and poise, and most delicately scented. More fragrant than any other Tea Rose. It is so strong and vigorous that it never mildews, and is a Prapid grower, blooming at once from small cuttings. The greatest Rose for amateurs and one that Will positively bloom prodigiously in any window at all times of the year. Strong, well established plants, grown especially for winter-blooming, and-Tready at onee. 25c eaeh; 3 for 60€.
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New Rose Tip-Top (Baby Doll) This delightful little ‘sweetheart’ Rose isan ever- bloomer of the Cecil Brunner class for choice eorsages and for fine, dainty floral work. ‘The color is absolutely new, and quite startling in its brilliancy—a sort of golden-yellow, tipped with clear, bright cerise-: perfectly exquisite in the bud. The buds and blooms are very perfect in form, elegantly finished, and borne in smail Danes eRe te The foliage is narrow, long and Sharply pointed, a deep glossy green—a y : Setting for the buds. ‘i 5 OES
It has all the necessary qualities of a wonderfully popular and unique florists’ Rose, for every amateur will want if in his garden, and it will supply continuous bloom when bedded out. HH has a neat, compact habit and makes a beautiful specimen in pots for winter- flowering. 25c¢ each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $91"
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Zealanica
There is scarcely a decora- tive plant listed that is more striking in foliage and habit than this, and certainly none other that will stand as much downright neglect and hard- ship, It will grow in a dark hall, cool bedroom, or stand on a mantel in a heated room. It will stand gas and dust, and will go for months without a drop of water, yet remain.as thrifty as ever. Erect, rigid, sword-like leaves, thick and fleshy, dark green with cloud- ed bars of white. In May or June it sends up long, plumy spikes of soft feathery whiteness. Just the plant for sunless windows or halls, where nothing else will grow. 20¢€ each; 3 for 50c.
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Hardy Perennials from Seed
These are all hardy plants which live in the garden year after year, blooming every spring or summer with little or no care. Sown in late summer or fall they bloom finely next season.
Aster Alpina — One of the most charming hardy peren- nial plants we have ever seen. Its flowers are borne in profusion early in spring, and are the size of a large wild Daisy, about three inches across, composed of a double row of intensely blue petals surrounding a golden-yellow center. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.
Aquilegia, or Columbine —— Curious flowers, extremely graceful, and borne in great quantities high above the foliage which itself is very attractive. Prize mixture;
_100 varieties, double and single. Pkt., 5c.
Campanula — Large, bell-shaped flowers, very cheerful and attractive. Colors, blue, white, pink, etc. Double mixed colors. A fine strain. Pkt., 5c.
Calliopsis Lanceolata——-Flowers rich yellow, of large Size and borne on long, graceful stems. Pkt., 5c. Hardy Candytuft —- Plants are a solid mass of white at
just the time when flowers are most scarce. Pkt., 5c.
De!phinium — Tall, stately growing, with immense spikes of flowers in all shades of lavender, mauve, pale, me- dium and deep, dark blues. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c.
Foxglove, Monster Branching —This is a very tall grower with @ dense spike of bloom often five feet high. Branches freely, also, and is in bloom for a long period. The flowers are of varying shades. Pkt., 10c.
Garden Pinks — Also sometimes called Spice Pinks. Nothing finer. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.
Honeysuckle — A fine, hardy vine, growing readily from seed. Mixed sorts. Pkt., 5c.
Hollyhock (Doubie) — One of the finest of all perennials and unsurpassed as a stately, imposing plant for back- grounds, screens, center of wide borders, etc. Double, mixed colors. Very choice, embracing over twenty different shades. Pkt., 10c.
Linum Perenne — Lovely blue and white flowers on long, graceful stems. Pkt., 10c.
Picotee Pinks — These are the ever lovely, hardy garden Carnations. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.
Perennial Phlox — New Hybrids; all colors mixed; per- fectly magnificent. Sow in fall. Pkt., 10c.
Perennial Peas—-No praise can be too high for this lovely ironclad vine that blooms constantly from early summer until late autumn.
Platycodon Maresi — Very
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richest and most varied colors. Very fragrant. Pkt., 5c.
_ Sweet William Everblooming — Such a bewildering array
of-superb colors combined in flowers of different form
and sizé was never before seen. Begins to bloom in
April, continuing all summer and fall. Pkt., 10c. Violet Cornuta, Mixed Colors — These bloom almost as from seed as Pansies. Are hardy and free- flowering. Pkt., 10c.
3 Price—Above collection of 20 fine Perennials for $1.00.
es s A Wild Perennial Bed A fine mixture of all the best and hardiest. Perennials, such as are mixture for any out of the way place. These plants, once started, will bloom profusely year after year. Large pkt., 10c; 6 pkts. for 50c.
Hardy suitable for a wild bed, or a
° @ New Iceland Poppies
Here is a new strain of Iceland or Nudicaule Poppies, hardy perennials that flower well the first season and for years afterwards. They are most beautiful and graceful, the bright, large blossoms being borne on tall, wire-like stems well above a beautiful crown of fern-like foliage. The colors are exceedingly bright and novel. Lemon, yellow, orange, salmon, white, scarlet, etc. - They bloom all the season through. Sown early this fall they will begin blooming next spring and make a brilliant show. Mixed, All Colors — Double and single. 10c per pkt.
New Perennial Poppies
_ Each bloom is as large as a saucer, and sits perched like a bird on the end of a swaying, hairy, slender stem, high above the deeply-incised and handsome foliage. Many consider it the most showy flower that blooms. A grand plant to light up dark corners and dull shrubbery. Mixed Hybrids — Many fine colors. 15¢ per pkt.
John Lewis Childs, Inc., Floral Park, N. Y.
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= _ PERFECT MARVELS IN SIZE AND BEAUTY
at ‘These Pansies have a robust vigor unknown in other strains., Flowers-larger than the Trimardeau, with the substance and rounded form of the German strains, a touch of the Masterpiece in the artistic curves of the _» petals, the wonderful colors of the Orchid Pansies and a eee delicate fragrance like the violet-scented. ©
_ The cool, ‘damp climate-of~ Oregon and Washington has developed this strain of Pansy larger in size, richer in ray colors, and far more vigorous and rugged in erowth than : any other strain yet introduced to cultivation. This is
~ absolutely the truth and leaves nothing further to be
said; yet, believing all this, he who plants them will
De surely more than realize his expectations. The enor-
; mous size of blooms, nearly four inches across, clear tones .of-eolor. and with wonderful tints and variegations and free- flowering qualities> even through the hot sum- mer weather, will be a revelation. They are also very early, blooming two to four weeks quicker than other Pansies sown at the same time.
Mixed Colors — Such as white with dark center, dark, blue and light blue, pure white, black, lavender, violet,
blue, bronze (new), royal purple (new), rose, cerise-.
_ red, red with silver rim, mahogany, yellow, wine-col-
; ored, red and gold, lavender and gold, striped, mar- gined, ete. 10¢c per pkt. = 100 seeds; 3 pkts. for Boe: %-ountce, $1.00.
) Grand— Duke White~— Finést pure white Pansy.
. Grand ‘Duchess White — Snow-white with large blue
: center. * Very large and perfectly as
it Black — Very deep, rich coal- black. .
3 _ Yellow — Rich and showy. A very popular color.
: hundred thousand plants of this were bedded at the
‘ . ‘Exposition in San Francisco a few years ago. -
2S Dark Blue — Exceedingly beautiful deep blue color.
2 _ Bronze — This - shows a bewildering variety and -com-
oe Dinations of rich colors in bronze, brown,, old gold,
Two
2 yellow, .etc. Very interesting, as no two plants pro- isc <<a duce. flowers exactly alike. _ Madame Perret Red —— Brilliant and beautiful shades of S red,3 p pink, scarlet, etc.; are shown in the flushed S faces of this’ exquisite variety.
es , “substance,” and enormous size. _‘-Price, per. pkt. of 100 seeds, 15¢; 3 pkts. for 40c; the 2 ae collection of 9 (including Mixed) for $1.00.
- TeeProof Mastodon Pansy Plants
oe offer for late fall and spring delivery ’ Have a beautiful bed of Pansies at small cost.
WwW young, vigorous plants of the Mastodon open ground on September-sown seed that ; are ready for delivery from November to May. For the Southern and Pa- cific States we can ship in November or -Decem- ber. - For colder latitudes -shipments are made as early in spring as the plants can be put out. They are hardened by the ice and snows of winter, and in spring are ready to jump into vigorous - growth and bloom, giving immense satisfaction. We mail plants safely to all ‘points — Maine to Cal- ifornia.
todon Pansy plants, mixed colors, postpaid, 12 for 35c; 25 for 60e; 100 for $2.00; 500 for $9.00; 1000 for $16.
ies Doyle, Oswego, N. Y., says: I cannot tell you
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Purple — A genuine royal purple self, of fine form,
Price of Ice-Proof Mas-
53
Schizanthus Wiktduaels Bebidas
This exquisite new Fern-leaved annual has proved to be most elegant,-novel and beautiful. Plants grow free- ly and the flowers appear in immense panicles and re- semble some species of Orchids.. The colors are beyond deseription. . Each flower looks liké a beautiful butter- fly with spreading wings of delicate, varied and*fantastic colors.- Plants dwarf, compact and solid pyramids of blooms, and best of all easily grown from seed, com- mencing to bloom in about two months from the time of sowing. As pot plants for window culture during winter, they are in bloom for several months and are as easily raised as a weed, either in pots for winter or in the garden-.for summer display. There are colors. with- out end in white, crimson, violet, rose, pinks, mottled, and deep velvety shades that fairly glow with richness. Wisetonensis Hybrids — Dwarf, compact, long and pro-
fuse aaa t 206 Per pki Si pkts.,. DOCi +=
for Winter-Blooming
of pits pe ing, seed can be sown in pots of good soil at any time from November 1.to January 1. They will germinate quickly, grow rapidly and be in bloom in a-surprisingly short time, and the pleasure which they will afford it is impossible to anticipate.
Alyssum, Little Gem — An improved variety; a single plant forming a thick mat of flowers and foliage twelve to fifteen inches across. -Pkt.,-5e.
Linaria Excelsio — This we brought out as a winter- bloomer last year, and, our word for it, there is noth- ing better. It is like a miniature Snapdragon. Not so heavy and bulky, but airy and graceful with ex- quisite blending of colors—white, yellow, orange, rose, pink, lilac, violet. crimson, ete. It blooms in forty to fifty days. from seed, and continues in per- fection for three to four months. Has neat, pretty foliage and delicate fragrance. - Splendidly adapted to winter-blooming in pots, and-for the garden. Pkt., 40C= SepRiScs 2oGe
Morning Glories — For winter-blooming—Seed sown at any time during the winter will commence blooming in about thirty days when the plants are only three to four inches high, and continue for months. Pkt., 10c.
Rhodanthe — For charming grace and beauty few flow- ers can surpass this. Pkt., 5c.
Shoo-Fly Plant—A beautiful flowering plant, and blooms in a very short time (60 days) from seed. Blossoms large, cup-shaped and of a lovely light-blue color with a white center. Pkt., 10c.
Sweet Pea — Winter-Flowering Mixed — A fine mixture of the new early or winter-blooming Spencer, the finest of all Sweet Peas. Bloom splendidly in pots. Pkt, 2063 o7DKts,.006:;
1 pkt. each of these 7 finest winter-blooming annuals, 60c Including Schizanthus
54 John Lewis Childs, Ine, Floral Park, N. y. < 3
We will - ate at ‘Meee prices” so ame as our sock holds ‘out,
cancellation or revision at any time.
: Delivery now, or soon as new crop is ready. We can get but little seed from Europe now.
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In fact, Europe is looking to us for “ : =
seed. All South America, Australia and other countries are looking to America for = age
seeds.
spring, and what will it cost?
Beans
Stringless Green Pod — The acme of perfection in a green podded Bean that is absolutely stringless, and pods very thick and meaty. Keeps in perfect condi- tion a long time before hardening. Quality unsur- passed. Pkt., 10c; pint, 40c; quart, 75c, postpaid. Peck, by express collect, $3.00.
New Early Golden-Eyed Wax — Ten days earlier than and other Golden Wax, and, moreover, is absolutely rust-proof. An immense bearer, and pods tender and crisp. A superb market sort because of its beautiful color and uniformity. Pkt., 10c; pint, 40c¢; quart, 75c.
Fordhook Bush Lima — This is far superior to the old Bush Lima. Pods and beans both large and are borne abundantly, and a week earlier. Pkt., 10c; pint, 60C; quart, $1.00.
Mammoth Podded Lima (Pole)— King of the garden. Pkt., 10c; pint, 55c; quart, $1.00.
Byer — Very fine in every way and enormously prolific. Best of the Refugee type. Pkt., 10c; pint, 40C; quart, 75c, postpaid. Peck, by express collect, $3.00.
Beet
Edmund’s Blood Turnip — This is winning golden opin- ¥ons everywhere. Smooth, round-shaped, exceedingly sweet and tender, and never coarse, tough or stringy. Very early, remains in good condition for a long time. BKE SS 5€:9 02.201 5E= Ibe, S126 0:
Eclipse SA very early Beet of beautiful dark, rich color and smooth, round shape. Quality of the best. Our Strain is pure. PkKt., 5¢€; 0z., 15c; Ib., $1.60.
Detroit Early Dark Red Turnip — This is claimed to be perfection itself. Early, smooth, uniform, quick growth, small tops, tender and darkest red color. Pkt., 5C; 0z., 15¢c; Ib., $2.00.
Improved Early Blood Turnip — Very fine quality, and an old popular sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c: Ib., $1.60.
Early Egyptian Dark Turnip — Another fine standard sort; very ares high flavored, sweet and good. Pkt., 5€2 O89 1 56; ag. 60:
Improved Long Senet Red — Long handsome roots of fine quality. A great cropper and keeper. Pkt., 5c; O24. Des Sb 4 1. 60;
Brussels Sprouts
Matchless —-A variety of vigorous growth and fine, solid sprouts of the very best quality. An extra fine sort which is highly prized in Europe. Pkt., 10€; 0z., 25c;
Cabbage
Volga — This is, without exception, the nearest approach to perfection of any variety. Heads uniformly solid. Remarkable for its quick-growing habit. Pkt., 10€; OZ., 25¢;. Ib., $3.00.
Danish — A remarkably fine Cabbage from Denmark hav- ing qualities that are lacking in any standard Amer- ican variety. Heads medium size, uniform, round, and remarkably solid. It is a fine shipper. For late Cab- bage for winter use it has no superior, being of good size for family use and of extra good quality, crisp and tender; better than any Cabbage with a ers solid head can possibly be. Pkt., 10cC; 0z., 30C; $3.00.
Early Long island Wakefield —— A standard se early and of fine quality. By all odds the best and most profitable early sort to grow in any part of the coun- try. Our strain is perfect. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c;. Ib-; $3.00.
All Seasons — As the name would indicate, good for all seasons—early, medium or late. A sure header and long keeper; quality very fine. It is a remarkably good new sort. Head large and solid, round with flat top, finest quality, and ready for marketing almost as ay as ae standard early sorts. Pkt., 5c; 0Z., 20C;
$2.5
World octeciek new Cabbage, as large or larger than Marblehead Mammoth, yet uniform in size, true to
type, and a very solid header. No doubt it is- the
very best mammoth Cabbage to be tg Originated
on Long Island. Pkt., 10¢€; 0z., 25c; $3.00. Excelsior Large Fiat Dutch — This is a ae strain of
Flat Dutch, always a standard sort, particularly in the South and Southwest, as it heads well in hot weather, Pkt., 5€; 02z:, 20; ‘Ib.; $2.50.
Practically all:our reserve or surplus stocks were planted last spring. This season’s crops are not very promising. Where can American planters get seed next. No one can tell.
Buy now! Sears & oe Garict Danvers — (Private Stock)—The true strain. No better Eee to be -found anywhere. All gardeners know*the im- —
portance of securing the best seed to grow really fine crops. -This can be relied upon as the best seed to be obtained at any price. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; Ib., $2.00. Maes mut Vee ceed cropper. PKt., 5¢; OZ. Lat C; 5 - ee Oxheart — An early table sort: small and short, ‘but fine- os ‘grained and tender. Can be forced or sown in the © garden for early use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢; ID., $1.50. New Long Yellow Stump-Rooted — This new Carrot pro-- duces long, tapering roots which are well stumped or round at the base. They are of the most. excellent ; quality for the table. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25¢e. © Chantenay — Half-long, medium early, bright orange. Pkt., SC; 024, 15C>* ba 32-00.
Cauliflower _ “s
Snowball — One of the very best varieties for early cul- ture. Dwarf, compact grower, with large heads of Snowy- whiteness and delicious flavor. A sure header very early, but valuable for late as well. Pkt., ; | is 0Z.,;- 92.005 D2 $30-00-
American Beauty "A fine hardy Cauliflower, cpa? adapted to Ameriéan soil and climate, as it: is an Amer- ican strain and American grown seed. Heads early, size large, quality the best. Pkt., 10; oz., uote:
Celery
White Plume — One of the most beautiful of all, ane the earliest. Brittle, fine grained and the easiest known — sort to blanch. Pkt., 10¢€; oz., 40c; Ib., $4.00. —
Golden Self-Blanching —— Fine to follow White Plume. An exceedingly fine flavored sort; blanches easily to a beautiful golden-yellow, and is very brittle and crisp. No garden complete without it. Pkt., 10c; 0z., eG:
Cucumber
Bennett’s White Spine — These Cucumbers grow ‘seven 4 to ten inches long, uniformly plump and. full to the | ; very ends, a glossy dark green.in color. A superior = quality in every respect. Pkt., 5c; 0Z., 15¢; ID., $4.25. ae
Early Green Cluster —A prolific variety, with crisp, “3 brittle fruit. A fine pickling variety. Pkt., 5¢; 0z., © 1O0G322Ibs, 94-25: ai
Green Prolific Pickling — Standard pickling variety, with
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slender dark green fruit, very crisp. Pkt, 5C; OZ, — 10c; Ib., $1.25. = ee Egg Plant =
New York Improved — Very popular in all the city mar- kets. This is the easiest, finest and largest variety grown, and is a fine sort for either market or private
garden. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25¢€; ID., $3.75. <= ee
Dwarf Spreading — Extra fine strain of beatiful curled : and dwarf German type. PKt., 5c; 0z., 15¢c; Ib $1. 00. S
Okra or Gumbo be = New White Velvet —A great improvement on = old White Velvet in every way. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10¢€; ID 7a. a
Sweet Corn ee
Golden Bantam — Finest of all Corns for the family gar- a den. This variety is very early, sweet and luscious. It seq is very hardy, which permits of early planting. P 3 10¢e; pint, 40c; quart, 75¢, postual By express: ‘eol-— ee lect, peck, $2. 50: bushel, $9.0
Golden Cream — This is a peprid. between the Country Gentleman and Golden Bantam, combining the superior qualities of both. Pkt., 10¢; pint, 50c; quart, 90c.
Childs’ Honey Dew — Not only very early, but has a good-sized ear, white cob and large pearly kernels of — the very finest quality; tender, sweet and nutritious. id Pkt., 10c; pint, 40c; quart, 75c. —
Evergreen —- The standard late sort and probably the all-around best Sweet Corn grown. It has magnificent — large ears, deep kernels, small cob, and possesses the finest flavor, being tender and juicy. Pkt., 10c; pint, aa 35c; quart, 65c, postpaid. Peck, ce 00, tire be he gs collect. aS
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“Ae es x | “"7 e rs ; = | ~ Lettuce La : shea 5 WV very ry desirable large variety for forcing -cold-frames an for outdoor planting. Heads large, ie Pipeline and solid. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 15c; Ib., $1.50.. _ May King — This remarkable variety has proved itself €apable of satisfying the most exacting requirements that could be made of an early outdoor Lettuce; while it can also be raised in a cold-frame, It is not easily affected by cold or wet weather, grows very - quickly and produces, even in poor soil, splendid globular heads, which are ready ten or fifteen days ee BL its before other heading varieties and stands a long time _- before showing signs of running to seed. Pkt. 5€; ae neg 45¢e; Ib., $1.60. Curled Simpson — A fine sort, still able to hold its own against all newcomers. In every respect this is a Sar ‘first class sort, and always popular. Pkt., 5c; 0zZ., ae mi Se- ah... $4: 20.-
an ‘ream Butter — A crisp, tender, richly flavored variety,
ee _ forming large heads of a beautiful creamy color; - This is one of the Pelee best summer varieties. Pkt., TO Cs407.,-20€> 1b.3°°$4250
White Paris Cos — This is ‘a popular European sort, and
ges is good for forcing or early summer sowing. Well ae hes | grown heads aoe five to seven pounds. Pkt., 5c; o Re 2076; OCR ID RY $163
aS Half a ale a crisp variety. Pkt., _Ib., $1.00.
- Childs’ Crisphead — One of the very finest head varie- es. ee 5C; 0Z., 10e; Ib., $1.1
Onion
Large Red Weathersfied — A favorite red-skinned sora of large size and handsome appearance. Onions some- what flattened, flesh purplish-white, high-flavored, and
__ ‘keeps* weil without rotting. A»standard sort and a great favorite with market gardeners. Pkt., 5c; 0OZ., Wee LOC sds, Go.25. pox. Yellow Globe Danvers — Another popular Onion widely Se = grown for market. Plump, handsome, yellow-skinned - . pulbs, very uniform,.round and perfect. We have an extra ‘fine strain of this. it does well everywhere, and . in all soils and climates, and is ARES gt popular Eo Petar Keb -SOl ba Kt OG: O%.,. L5C3..1D!;. $2.5 Extra Early Red —A quick - growing variety act liked in tf the North, as it grows well in cold, mucky rere where other sorts Pi PET. 2 5G": OZ 15¢; Ip ., $2.2 ¥ ‘Australian Brown — A medium - sized, Shee * nand- ae - some Onion, with a beautiful brown skin. Hard, solid, erisp, finely flavored and a good keeper. In fact, “one “2 of the-very best Onions grown. Season very early. : Seeee aS: 0z., 10c; Ib., $2.50. ee :
oro Oyster Plant
‘aeué White —A quick grower; very fine flavor. PKt., e562. 025 120c:. ibs $2.50. .
Sandwich Island Mammoth — Like the above but twice the size. Cannot ze praised too highly. Pkt., 10c; 4 fs 20c; Ib., $2.7
5€; OZ., 10¢;
Eecnips
eiiaee Guernsey—This is not the coarse Stock Guern- sey, but the table variety of that name, the sweetest, finest grained Parsnip grown. Smooth, thick roots, about twelve inches long. Very fine stewed, fried, Be ete. PKt., 5€; 0Z., 10¢; Ib., 75c.
gin Pepper
Giant Extcisio# —— A cross between the Chinese Giant and Ruby King, not so large as the former, but larger than the latter. It is the earliest of Peppers, and out- grows other kinds. Growth exceedingly vigorous, and each plant produces from seventeen to twenty mam- moth-sized Peppers. Better keeper than Ruby King. Half f hot. ‘PKt., 10C; oz., 30c; Ib., $4.00.
Peas
‘Star — Early wrinkled sort.
us — Finest large-podded sort. a— Best early round Pea. Gem — A standard dwarf sort.
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st Forcing — Earlier than any other sort by a week. scarlet turnip Radish, very smooth and round, small tops, allowing it to be grown closely to- in hot-bed or forcing bench. Fine also for por. PEL, 106-"0z., 45€; Th. $1.30:
-A long Radish of almost transparent whiteness, has no rival among all existing varieties, AS quality, it has no superior, and is the most beauti- Radish yet seen. Pkt., 10cC; oz., 20c; Ib., $1.30.
Breakfast — A very. attractive pink and white , Olive-shaped and with delicate flavored flesh, om coarseness or any biting alts. A grand ee sort. Pits 5G: 027.,-10c; , $1.10.
White Vienna — Finest of all long white Hadishes: Skin and flesh pure white, beautiful shape and fine flavored. PKtz, .5¢;"0z., 106; Ib., $1.00.
Early Scarlet Turnip — A fine quick-growing early Rad- ish, of fine eating qualities. Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; Ib., $1
Chinese Rose Winter — A handsome and superior mid- summer, fall and winter sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10¢; Ib., $1.00.
Sakurajima Mammoth — Very crisp and tender and of remarkably mild and pleasant flavor. Most people at once pronounce it to be the ideal table radish for fall and winter. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 40c.
se ‘ Spinach For Fall Sowing One of the most delightful vegetables is the Spinach, and a most welcome addition to the table in early spring. It is by far the most healthful of vegetables, for it con-
tains a large per cent of iron, a most necessary tonic. Physicians tell us that if people would eat more Spinach
they would be much better off. Sow seed in September
or October, protect the young plants with a little loose
straw over winter and in early spring you will get an abundant harvest.
American Savoy —A heavy cropper of fine quality and very hardy: succulent leaves, curled and crinkled like Savoy Cabbage. Hardiest and most. productive sort. Pkt. 5¢€3202.4.. 105 1pm $440,
Victoria Long Standing — This thick variety is distin- guished by the exceedingly dark green color, and also for its long-standing qualities and crinkled foliage, especially valuable for Summer use, resisting the heat to a remarkable degree. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c: Ib., $1.40.
Everlasting — Available for use during the hottest months of midsummer, when ordinary spinach is not to be had. Grows rapidly and may be cut every few days all summer. Fresh, tender leaves and branches grow out as fast aS cut. Pkt., 5c;.0z., 10c; Ib., $1.40.
Turnips
Extra Early Milian — The earliest strap-leaved variety. A smooth, medium-sized variety, with a bright purple top. Fine quality and a good keeper. Very delicious. PK, 5C 3: OZ:, 20¢-2 ID. SLD.
White Egg — Beautiful white, egg-shaped sort, of rapid growth. Fiesh firm and solid, fine-grained, sweet and of very mild flavor. Fine either for early or late variety. PE.,.5C;°02Z:,;° 15€e Hiss. (S4520:
Purple Top White Globe — A large Turnip of ae keep- ing - qualities. — PKt.,’. d¢;, G@esetOCeID oe S155
Breadstone — A white Ruta- Baga, so tender vice it will cook in fifteen minutes, while the flavor is uncom- monly sweet and delicate. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 15c; Ib., $1.25.
Improved American Ruta-Baga— Large, smooth and handsome, quick in growth, tender and fine in quality. A superb standard sort. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15¢c; Ib., $1.55.
Tomato
Top Notch —In every quality that can be named ii is superior’ to any other; earliest, large, round and smooth, uniform in size and shape, and rich, ruby color. It makes very little vine, but bears enormous quantities of fruit, fifty to seventy large, perfect To- matoes to a plant which covers very little area. In quality it far outranks any other variety, for it lacks the objectionable acid of other sorts. People who suffer bad effects from the acid of Tomatoes will en- joy Top Notch. Begins ripening very early and con- tinues all the season. It is most decidedly the finest Tomato for market and the best for the home garden. Per pkt., 15¢; 2 pkts. for 25c; %4-0z., 60c; 1 0oz., $1.
John Baer — We find it to be a wonderful Tomato in many ways, and will surely disappoint no one, re- gardless of high expectations which may be enter - tained. Per pkt., 10c; 3 pkts. for 25¢; oz., 50c.
Early Baseball — A favorite variety which is always satisfactory to the market gardener. Pkt., 10c; 02z., 40¢c; Ib., $4.00.
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mend it to every farmer.. No matter where situated it will prove to be twice as valuable as the old variety. Mammoth White is an extra high-yielding strain that stools so freely as to produce twelve heads from one seed. Valuable for grain and makes the best early i spring pasture for all kinds of-stock. Will grow on any soil and make big yields. The land can hardly be too poor for it. Valuable for green manuring and soil- ing purposes. Used for a grain crop its straw makes the-best bedding, and if carefully threshed Sells at high prices for manufacturing purposes. It.is also an excel-— lent green manuring crop for turning under in the early i spring. Sow at the rate of one and one-half bushels per acre on poor land; one bushel: on good land. -
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1 Select Seed — By fat or express prepaid — us, 10¢ per. pkt.; 35¢ per lb.; 3 -IDS., 75C; 7 -Ibs., $1.50. -By ex- press or. freight, purchaser - to pay as es) peck, 90Cc; bushel; $2 -50. - ‘
New Field ‘Cokn; Yurdstiges
Possesses great. beauty, enormous productiveness and - earliness. It gets its name from the enormous. ‘length — 4of- ears. Color, golden- yellow. - Quality like that of all the fine flint Corns, which is much superior to any ; Dent variety. “There is” no. doubt but that Yardstick is twice as productive as ‘the. common varieties. of flint — Corn. Its Superb quality - ‘will be appreciated | by. ‘those © who grind it into meal for. home consumption. Pkt. p1O¢; -3b.5 3503-3 Ibs., 90c; 7 Ibs., $1.75, prepaid. By ©
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Not even fine trees and beautiful flowers add as much beauty to the homo surroundings as does a fine, velvety lawn. To secure a fine, close, even Sidewe it is absolutely necessary to use proper grasses. Good, deep, rich color, tx turfy, compact habit, stooling out well from the bottom, "and they must be @ to stand the sun as well, and a considerable amount of drouth, without injury. We have a mixture of grasses that meet all these requirements. We use it at Floral Park, where it has been much admired. We have sold it in every State and Territory in the United States, and it has given entire satisfaction in every location. It grows quickly, making a fine green sward in a few weeks.
and velvety. Pint, 20c; quart, 35c; peck, $2.00; per bushel, $5.00, prepaid.
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* The perfection in Rhubarbs. So vigorous and rapid In growth that it is ready for the table in four Rh bs months from seed. This is. in all respects just like Burbank’s Crimson : Winter Rhubarb, except it is four times larger, and per- : fectly hardy in the extreme north. Plants of this won- ae derful‘ Rhubarb ‘sold last year by an agent of the origin- ator for:$5.00 each. Mr. Wagner, the originator, says: | “it is more rugged than the Crimson Winter and fully ; twice the size of Linnaeus or any old variety.” It has the fine_crimson color and sprightly delicious flavor of oc Burbank’s Crimson Winter and is available for use from ‘a earliest ‘spring to late in December. The stalks some- times attain a length of three feet and weigh over one pound. -Sixty stems picked from one plant at a single picking weighed thirty pounds. Such a great number of stalks from one plant are possible as the plant divides so rapidly into numerous crowns. It will, of course, supersede the old Crimson Winter as fast as planters can get the stock. Those who set a few plants now will reap a rich harvest, not only on the Pacific and in the South, but in the North as well where the old variety is not reliable.
It is the earliest of all Rhubarb by a long way and fit for use not only in the spring, but all through the sum- mer and fall. As fast as stalks are pulled fresh ones will take their place. In the Southern and Pacific States
_ it may be used all the year round, requiring only water in dry localities to keep it growing. It is particularly fine in-winter. Color bright crimson except new stalks on young plants.
In quality this Rhubarb is simply superb, fuliy equal im flavor to the finest berries. The stalks are not so bulky, soft and watery as most other kinds, and the skin is so thin and tender that it is not necessary to ‘remove it, and when cooked a beautiful crimson colored sauce is the result, looking, as well as tasting, like berries: Flavor sprightly and refreshing, combining that of the Raspberry and Strawberry, but greatly superior to @ither¢as.a cooked fruit. In fact, it makes the most delicious sauce and pies we have seen.
- Price of Roots —20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.60; . 100 for $10.00. Price of Seeds— 15c per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 40c. From seed sown in the open ground in April or May one may get fine large stalks for cooking as early as July or August.
Ss es e New Variegated Artichoke This is a variegated-leaved form of the Jerusalem Artichoke which is very ornamental all summer. Plant a free-grower, with an abundance of large leaves which are a mixture of green and white, the white predominat- ing. When plants are in bloom the combination is par-
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table Roots for Fal! Planting
Giant Bahenian Horse Radish
A valuable recent introduction of the U. S. Depart- ment of Agriculture. It is a much more rapid grower than the old variety in general use and is therefore ready for use a great deal earlier. Its large, white roots may be raised in any soil, and, when planted in rows, may be harvested like Potatoes. The quality of this Horse Radish is far superior to the old variety in strength and piquancy. Sets of roots, which will make an enormous i ne first summer, 3 for_30c- 12-for 75e; 100 or .00.
Asparagus - Roots
We offer fine roots of two best sorts, as fol- ows: , Palmetto or Mammoth —$1.00 per 100;_ $8.50 per 1000.
Giant Emperor—60c per doz.; $2.50 per 100.
Frost-Proof Cabbage Plants Place Your Orders Now, Stating When Piants Should be Shipped, and Make Sure of Getting Them.
There are a number of sea islands along “Ye South Carolina seacoast where the soil and climate condi- tions are just suited for growing tough, hardy Cabbage plants during the winter and early spring. The-seed is planted in the open fleld in the months: of Oetober, No- vember, December, January and February. The plants make a slow but steady growth, until at eight to ten weeks of age they are very tough and hardy. When in this condition they can be shipped to territory further north and planted in the open ground a month to six weeks sooner than the home-grown hot-bed or cold- frame plants could be planted. These Frost-proof Cab- bage Plants will stand a temperature of eight to ten de- grees above zero without injury, the land freezing, or the plants being covered with ice, sleet ~r snaw after they are planted will not injure them. 5
The top of the plant does not grow until regular spring weather opens up, but the roots grow from the time they are planted, and just as soon as spring weather starts the established root growth assimilates the fer- tilizer in the soil, the plants grow very fast maturing headed Cabbage ten days to three weeks sooner than you can mature them from hot-bed and cold-frame plants. ,
To get the advantage of these Frost-proof Cabbage Plants they must be planted a month or six weeks earlier than you would plant the home-grown plants.
Our Cabbage plants are grown from the hest Long Island grown seed and are shipped direct from our growing station in South Carolina by mail or express. We can fill orders from December 1 to April 15. We suarantee delivery in good order.
The plants will be somewhat wilted and have a hard, stunted appearance, which will be disappointing to per- sons who have never used these plants before. Regard- less of appearance, they will produce the crop results.
Varieties: Early Jersey Wakefield, Charleston Large Type Wakefield, Succession and Early Flat- Dutch.
Price by Wail postpaid: 100 for 50c; 500 for $2.00; 1000 for $3.50. Price by Express not prepaid: $2.00 per 1000. Write.for prices on larger quaniities.
Plants packed 500, 1000, or 2000 to the crate, and weigh about twenty-five pounds per 1000 plants crated. for shipment, and can be shipped to any point where they will arrive within a week.
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In this we have an Onion different from those raised from seeds or sets, or from the Top and Potato Onion, in the fact that when once set out, without the slightest protection, it will come up year after year as soon as the frost breaks the ground, and grow so rapidly that it is ready for 5 market or home use two or three weeks before any of them. It is usually ready for table early — in May. When left standing a lot of top sets will mature in August for fall planting. It 1s Waa i surpassed for sweetness and tenderness. Sets (borne on top as per cut) planted in fallare fit to pull and eat or market in early spring, and are everywhere greatly prized. It is perfectly hardy in all sections of the North. Should be in every home garden. Fall is the best time to plant. — SETS — Prepaid by mail, 1 pint package, 20c; quart, 30c; 4 quarts for $1.00. : re ee
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Nothing can take the place of Shrubbery for the lawn, for hedges and specimen clumps. Shrubs thrive in any situation, are beautiful all summer, producing some of the choicest outdoor blossoms. The list here offered is a select one, including only the very finest and most desirable new or rare and choice sorts.
Price —- All Shrubs, 20c; 3 for 55c; 7 for $1.10; or, $1.60 doz. Large specimens, 30c; 4 for $1; $250 doz.
Azg@e€a Amonea — A lovely, hardy evergreen Azalea with composed of spiral branches of dense evergreen leaves. beautiful foliage and fine compact, bushy growth. .In The flowers are lovely pink color, in clusters, and are May or June the plants are densely covered with rich borne profusely in early spring, and during summer violef-red blossoms, which are exceedingly showy, and fall.. It is one of the most fragrant of all flowers. Every leaf and twig is hidden by the quantity of Deutzia Lemoinei — This is the greatest recent novelty flowers. in flowering shrubs. It makes a low, compact bush
Azalea, Amonea Superba — This is as hardy as an oak which in June is loaded down with large, round, snow- ‘and the most profusely flowering shrub ever seen, its pall-like clusters of pure white flowers. We know mass of burning color making a great effect. Color, of nothing more beautiful for the garden, yet it has the intense deep crimson. We can recommend it as a shrub added merit of being a grand pot plant for winter- that will give. great satisfaction. . Blooms profusely plooming. It is not too large for a pot and blossoms when plants are very small. Flowers of large size, very finely at any time during winter. It is be-
Azalea, Snowbank — Finest of all new hardy Shrubs. coming very popular for Easter. This Azalea is perfectly hardy in the open ground anywhere; blooms profusely, the flowers being pure white, of the same size and general appearance as the well-known greenhouse variety (Indica). As a hardy flowering Shrub it is most superb.
Deutzia Crenata Magnifica— A Shrub of phenomenal
beauty and unlike any other Deutzia. Stem large, bronze-green, middle-sized leaves, pointed and finely toothed. Numberless double white flowers in the form of crowded Panicles, round, opening in large, full, double blossoms. It blooms freely in May.
Althea — A fine, tall-growing Shrub that once planted is good for a lifetime. Blooms when but a slip of a plant, but eventually reaches the size of a small tree. Always a symmetrical, upright grower, well clothed with a dark green foliage, and bears évery year, with- out fail, a profusion of large, showy double flowers that closely resemble Hollyhocks in shape and color, but often larger in size. They bloom from mid-
Deuizia Elegantissima Pink — Flowers borne on long branches or stems, straight and slender, carrying each fifteen to eighteen round blooms, well open, and of a beautiful light-rose color. This distinct Shrub has a long fiowering period and is one of the most beautiful.
Forsythe, or Golden Bell — Very early in the spring,
summer until frost, at a time when few other shrubs are in bloom. Fine for cemetery planting or for growing upon the lawn.
Daphne Cneorum — A hardy Shrub which trails over the ground in a most beautiful manner. Extra fine for any position, and being evergreen. it is the most desir- able plant we know of for cemeteries. The plant-is
while yet leafless, the Golden Bell hangs out its rows of drooping, bright golden bells. The leaves that come later are of a dark, atmost almost myrtle- green, turning early in fall to a rich bronzy-purple, and re- maining long on the bush in that condition. The bush grows rapidly, and forms a weeping fountain four to six feet high. One of the best.
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Hydrangea Snowball — This might be called a perpetual blooming Hydrangea Paniculata Grandifiora. It is cer- tainly superior to that grand old sort, in that it begins blooming in May or June and continues in great pro- fusion until frost, while the old variety only begins to bloom in August and September. The flowers of the Snowball Hydrangea are pure snow-white, the clusters almost as round as a ball and large as a man’s hat.
Hydrangea Paniculata — Generally considered the most valuable and ornamental Shrub in existence. Bushy and robust, every branch tipped in mid-summer with an immense close panicle of flat snow-white flowers of gigantic size. The trusses of bloom are ten to twelve inches long and nearly as thick through, lasting for two or three months, turning pinkish toward the last. No other Shrub makes such a show on the lawn or is so universally admired. Grand for cemetery use, and always blooms finely the first summer.
New Double Syringa (Mock Orange) — This is a new Syringa with flowers double the size of the old variety, of pure white color, and mostly very double, like im- mense white roses. The bush begins to bloom when
- very smal, but eventually grows to a considerable size and the flowers are produced in greatest abundance during May and June, but it blooms to some extent all summer and fall. The abundance of flowers is mar- velous, the Shrub being literally smothered with the profusion of its large, pure, rose-like blossoms of powerful and unexpected fragrance. Hardy and robust in any situation. The finest new Shrub in many years.
Sweet Shrub, or Calycanthus Florida -—— Long a favorite in gardens. The purplish flowers have an exquisite pineapple fragrance of which one never tires, and a spray of them will perfume a whole room. Can not be omitted from any lawn or garden. -
Sweet Pea Shrub (Robinia Hespida) — When in Digan it is really a big bouquet, so full is it of dainty sprays of large, lovely rose-pink blooms, to which the graceful pinnate foliage is an admirable background. hardy and robust, and commences to bloom when but a foot high. Its glorious flowers are borne in clusters and are the size and shape of the most lovely Sweet Peas.
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Wolfberry — Of dwarf, low- “branching habit, fopaine: a dense globular bush with fine glaucous ‘foliage and . pink blossoms. Its special beauty, however,-is in its great crop of beautiful, round, snow- white berries which last well into the winter. Highly ornamental.
Red Wolfberry — Exactly like the above, except berries are red and highly attractive.
Weigelia Eva Rathke — A grand, new, everblooming Wei- gelia, producing great quantities of blooms all the - season in magnificent clusters on the terminal branches. Color, deep, rich, blood-red; the finest color. yet seen among Weigelias. A very valuable a and the finest all-around flowering Shrub.
Weigelia Rosea Variegata— Leaves light green heavily variegated with a creamy-yellow, making a charming. effect, but when its myriads of long, tubular, rose- color ed blossoms-are out, bending every branch to the ground, we see one of the most magnificent flowers in cultivation. Do not miss if.
Weigelia Rosea Gigantea — Immense rose- -color. perb shrub in every respect.
Weigelia Nana Variegata — Very dwarf with variegated leaves and pink flowers. Weigelia Avalanch—A new snow-white blossoms in immense panicles. A good plant in bloom; is almost like a snow-bank, so white and sO numerous are the blossoms. Best new Shrub in
a long time. Extra large, strong plants.
Price — All Shrubs 20c each; 3 for 55c: 7 for $1.10; or $1.60 per doz. Larger specimens, 30¢ each; 4 for $1.00; $2.50 per doz.; prepaid.
Buddiea—Butterfly Shrub
Clusters of large, sweet-scented flowers, measuring twelve to eighteen inches in length, closely resembling a Lilac in color and general appearance, but .continues to bloom all summer in great profusion and until after the first frost. It is a vigorous growifig, hardy shrub, and when better known is certain to become as popular as the hardy Hydrangea for shrubberies. Without doubt the best new shrub of recent introduction. It alSo makes a Splendid pot plant. 25c each; 3 for 60¢. 2%
Privet for Hedges
California — Nothing makes so fine a hedge as the Cali- fornia Privet, which -is perfectly hardy and . almost evergreen, as its beautiful bright shining dark green leaves do not drop until nearly spring. Set plants nine to twelve inches apart and trim to any height desired. Hedge will be so dense that a chicken can hardly get through it. BeautifuUl* and- neat at -atl times. - Will- grow to any height desired from one foot to fifteen. Fine stock, twelve-to eighteen inches. _ 60C Per ‘doz.; $4.00 per 100: $30.00 per 1000:
Amoor River— (North) —An extra hardy privet. ‘pecom- mended especially for very cold latitudes, like Maine — and Minnesota, where the common or California Privet sometimes winter-kills.- It has very beautiful ever- green foliage. Fine stock, twelve to eighteen inches. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.- ,
NEW GOLDEN PRIVET Sa ee
A most ornamental hedge or pot plant. It is like the common Privet except the leaves are golden-yellow, or variegated green and yellow. It is hardy and robust and as its leaves remain on all winter it is doubly useful and gives fine color effects. As a pot plant, or specimen for the lawn it is also fine and surpasses all other. golden- leaved plants. 20c each; 3 for 50¢; $1.80 ber oz.
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Ampecopsise S PREN Finest Hardy Vines
These are the very best hardy Vines:
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
a also. Nothing finer to combine with corsage bouquets, ; while for trimming floral baskets they are great. Blossoms pure white. 15c each; $1.25 per doz. Honeysuckle, Hailiana — The best white monthly Honey- suckle, with dark-green foliage, which keeps fresh and green nearly all winter, and beautiful clusters of y Sweet-scented flowers that open a snow-white and turn a pale-yellow. These flowers are produced in profusion from early spring to late fall. 15c each; $4.25 per “doz... Ampelopsis Veitchi— The best wall-climber. Clings - tightly by suckers 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, when it is fairly gorgeous. It stands the dust and dry air of cities admirably. 3 for 30c; 12 _ for 75c;- $6.00 per 100. _ Clematis Paniculata— Clean, thrifty, robust growing vine of ‘graceful habit with attractive glossy green foliage, and covered in August and September with a sheet of clustered snow-white bloom of the most deli- eate fragrance. No other vine so completely covers itself with flowers. An arbor or portico over which this Clematis is trained is a wall of white for the time being and what makes it the more striking is that nearly all other Vines have ceased blooming at the time. 20c each; 3 for 50c. Clematis Ina— This new Clematis has heavy dark green foliage and flowers which are about two inches in
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_ Wistaria Sinensis Magnifica— Clusters of lovely blue flowers produced in great masses. 25c each,
_ _Grandest Climbing Roses
The following are all perfectly hardy, and by all odds _ the very finest of outdoor Climbing Roses.
_ Everblooming Crimson Rambler — A sport from the grand - Crimson Rambler and just like it in every respect, and one that produces its great clusters of brilliant flow- ers not alone in June, but all the summer and fall as Well. {It is a rapid grower, the vines covering a large space in a comparatively. short time, and the great bunches of glowing crimson blossoms hanging in pro- _ fusion at all times. , the season and continues to flower until late in the autumn. A further advantage is that it flowers pro- — fusely on the young wood in the first year.
_ Crimson Rambler — This will grow eight to ten feet in a - season, the flowers appearing in great panicles as large aS a man’s hat, and of a deep, rich crimson color, like : _ blood-colored velvet. The flowers, when cut, last two weeks in water and fully a month on the bush, which is a perfect mass of rich crimson at all times. It can ye grown in various ways, as a pillar Rose, as a trellis ose, and for covering a wall it has no equal.
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RAMBLER ROSES
Red Dorothy Perkins— (Excelsa) — The defects of Crim- son Rambler are its unsightly foliage in unseasonable weather, and its defoliation by insects; the infusion of Wichuriana blood assures an ornamental climber which is nearly evergreen, and this will assure this lone crimson-searlet pillar Rose a place in every garden. ;
Blue Rambler —A_ violet-blue seedling from Crimson Rambler. This is a distinct novelty in the Rose world: The flowers appear in large clusters, after the manner of the Crimson Rambler. Upon first opening the color is partly bluish-red and turning soon to @ steel-blue. The color is best described by saying that it resembles that of early Violets. It is a strong grower, has shining green foliage and few thorns.
Thousand Beauties A robust-growing, perpetual, hardy Climbing Rose, which stands any climate and does not mildew nor winter-kill. It blooms for a period of about two months, producing great clusters of elegant double-blossoms, which are practically all different in color. _ From white to deep crimson, with all inter- mediate shades and tints of rose, pink, blush, yellow, orange, etc., show in the same cluster of bloom. Can one imagine anything more novel or beautiful?
Dorothy Perkins— This grand, new, hardy climber grows ten to fifteen feet in a season, blooms in immense clus- ters like the Crimson Rambler but the blooms are more double and of a beautiful shell-pink color pass- ing to clear deep rose; makes large pointed buds and is really superior to Crimson Rambler, blooming at the same time and making a striking contrast in color. aed
White Dorothy Perkins — A white form of the exquisite pink hardy Rambler Dorothy Perkins in one of the -re- cent fine Rose novelties. It varies from the older sort only in color, which is pure white. It is perfectly magnificent. E
Shower of Gold — (New Hardy Yellow Rambler) —A very vigorous grower, producing long laterals covered with peautiful glossy Wichuriana foliage. . Flowers deep golden-yellow and orange, in fine trusses; one of the finest “Ramblers,” leaving little to be desired In & vellow. Produces a mass of bloom. The foliage is beautiful in form, in color, and in its high metallic lustre. ;
Wichmoss — This is a real sensation among new Roses. Stems and buds covered with beautiful moss like the Moss Rose bud. Flowers two to three inches wide, sweet-scented, rosy white, tinted carmine-rose under- neath, in clusters of six to fifteen flowers.
Price — Vigorous two-year-old fleld-grown plants 35C each; 3 for $1.00; $3.00 per doz.; the 9 for $ .
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Choice and Rare Fruits |
The Fruit Genin is an indispensable. part of any rural home. E ‘tion, a convenience, a profit, and a source of the most bountiful and delicious food supply Beginning with. the Straw berry in May, until the last winter Apples are used in May or June. ee
family can have.
PHENOMENAL HYBRID BERRY
Bowerberry — Most prolific of all Garden Fruits. twenty to forty feet in a season. Bears abundantly when one year old. Thirty-eight quarts have been picked from a two-year-old plant. Cannot be injured by cold or drought in any climate. Vines perpetual like a Grapevine. Fruit in large loose clusters and the very sweetest of all berries. As a vine for bowers, shade or screens if is also valuable and beautiful with its immense clusters of large snow-white blossoms. Two-year transplanted plants, 20c each; 3 for 50e; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $7.00. These will be sure to fruit next summer.
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Biower’s Giant — This remarkable new sort throws up canes as high. as fourteen feet, 8,220 quarts.of fruit to the acre, and as many as 2,694 berries on a single bush; $743.00 worth of berries has been sold’-from a single aere in:one season. Really a marvel: There is no bush Blackberry that can equal this in pruductive- ness, quality of fruit, hardiness and vigor of growth. It is So very far ahead of all the many garden varieties in cultivation to-day that it is really a class by itself, especially in size ‘and productiveness People who have tried Blower’s Giant will grow no other Black- berry. The Experiment Stations say it out-ranks all others, and there is no doubt about it. Our stock is large, ‘fine and absolutely true. Beware of spurious stock. Extra strong, select plants, 5 for 50c; 142 for $1.00; 100 for $7.00; 500 for $30.00. q
Gardena — A most wonderful berry, ripening an immense crop of fruit several weeks ahead of anything else in the Blackberry line. In some locations it ripens in May. Large, firm, of superior flavor, and attractive. A rampant grower and may be trellised like Grapevine. Roots from tips like Cap Raspberries. Those who have grown it consider it to be the greatest berry ever in- troduced. It certainly is if extreme earliness, enor- mous productiveness and finest quality count for any- thing. Both here in Floral Park and California it is far ahead of all other berries in productiveness, qual- ity and early ripening. Perfectly hardy, standing ex-
treme cold, drouth and heat equally well. 15c each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.00. iceberg — One of Luther Burbank’s creations. It bears
loads of delicious, snowy berries, which are not. only white, but so transparent that the seeds, whieh are unusually small, may be seen in the ripe berries. Clusters large, berries large, early, sweet, tender and melting throughout. No garden complete Without this grand White Blackberry. It is a most deliciously sweet and prolific sort, and succeeds finely anywhere. 20¢ each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50.
Phenomenal — This is larger than the largest berry ever before known. It has a bright crimson Raspberry color, the berries growing in clusters of five to ten each and the individual berries measuring three imehes around one way by four inches the other way, and “weighing one-quarter ounce each. We have found this berry to be all that is claimed for it—phenomenal jn every particular. An expert pronouneéed this ‘‘the greatest wonder of all.” It tastes and looks like both the Raspberry and Blackberry. 30c each; 4 for $1.00; 10 for $2.00.
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Macatawa — It is an ease self- Srhicane grower p and % needs no support. pruned back, and all the dead fruiting wood removed. _ The first year from planting it makes a growth of two | to four feet. It blooms and bears both green and Tipe- fruit all at the same fime. The bloom is” ‘very large, ¢
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and pure white. Plant five feet apart in rows eight feet apart. Does well in any soil, but prefers one of a heavy, moist nature. ' the greatest small fruit novelties ever brought out, and. fe: have stocked up well for an enormous demand at the- low price. of 20c each; 3 for 50c; 7 for $1 00; 15
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is to-day the very finest Grape grown. tenderness of pulp, luscious flavor and aroma with. great — = sweetness and juiciness. Rich, sparkling wine-red. Berry
medium to large and- nearly round. Season, early; little in advance of Concord. adheres firmly to.bunch. A superior shipper and keeper.
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Concord and of like freedom from mildew. Entirely with- : out foxiness in odor or flavor. Two-year. vines, 40¢ = each; $4.00 per doz.
Everbearing Raspberries
§t. Regis — It is one of the earliest of all Red Raspber-
Vine of extreme vigor—a stronger grower _— ‘A heavy an-
ries, beginning to ripen in June, just as the Strawberry pe
crop is waning. It is wonderfully prolific, the first or
main crop being far greater than that of any other red _ It gives a crop of fruit all summer and
variety known.
autumn, fruiting on the old canes in generous quanti-
ties until late in August. By this date berries begin to ripen up on the young, i. e., current year’s. canes, which continue to produce berries in increasing num=— bers until late autumn. These berries are a bright crimson, of large size and. surpassing quality, rich, sugary, with full Raspberry flavor.
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St. Regis is of pure American blood and iron-clad hardiness; the canes endure severest cold uninjured — and are wonderfully prolific. bearer at all times and under all ae
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_ conceded to be the most luscious, and is a universal fa-
vorite; yet it is not grown by one-half the people who
might grow it just as well as not. It is but a few hours’
_ work to plant a Strawberry bed and care for it during
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_ Strawberries bought in the market are not to be com- _ pared with the luscious ruby beauties, fresh and ripe
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_ Late Jersey Giant — The latest of all Strawberries and _ the largest and best late variety. The berries are of immense size—truly mammoth—heart-shaped with broad, blunt apex and exceptionally uniform in shape
-and size; surface smooth and glossy, bright flame- color, which color remains unchanged until they decay; texture solid and meaty—quality mild, rich and sweet with flavor and aroma of the wild berry very pro- nounced. I regard it as the most beautiful Strawberry I have ever seen. Blossoms appear late, are very large, strongly staminate and are held above the foli- age. Plants of large proportions with large rather light green leaves held upright on stiff stems. The berries are produced in elusters of six to a dozen, are usually held from the earth on remarkably large, Strong fruit-staiks. The yield is enormous—so great, im fact, that at the height of the season one can pick
__ ten quarts without stopping.
_Early Jersey Giant — The berries are large, brilliant _ scarlet-crimson, conical with pointed tips, colors all
" over at once; has a delightful aroma and a rich, mild,
| wild Strawberry flavor; has large green caps, hence
' exceedingly showy and attractive; blossoms large and _ Staminate; plant a strong grower and a heavy yielder.
' _ It is the largest and best very early variety,
| Ekey — (New) — This variety makes very large, strong
' Plants that are productive of large, rich, conical ber- _ Ties: it is a good shipper and a good all-round berry.
It has perfect blossoms, and the berry is extra large
_ and very fine in every way. A good standard sort, especially recommended for home use.
Charlies 1. — Ripens a week earlier than any other early
sort and is enormously productive, yielding more
- Quarts of large, fine-looking berries than any other
_ early variety. It is a strong grower and a strong fer-
tilizer. Berries are large, regular in form and of
2 finest color and quality.
| Rewastico — A highly colored, large, cardinal-red berry, ' and the color penetrates through and through; it is
- very productive, and in size is uniformly large; in ~ shape it is as perfect and uniform as if turned out of - amold. Im plant-growth it is one of the healthiest on - the farm, making plenty of healthy, strong plants, with an abundance of vigorous, healthy, dark green foliage. ee quality it is rich, with an aromatic flavor. i » it has been fruited in this section two seasons, and it | has shown sueh vigorous growth and such wonderful _ productiveness of large, handsome berries that bring ' top prices in market that everybody who has seen it ' is wanting plants. In size it is probably larger than » any other sort, while for beauty of fruit and vigor of plant it cannot be excelled. Price — All above sorts, 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100; 42 each of the 6 sorts for $2.50; 100 each for $15.00.
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FALL - BEARING: STRAWBERRY
Fall-Bearing Strawberries BEAR FINE FRUIT ALL SUMMER AND FALL
These large-fruited berries differ from other Straw- # berries only in that they blossom and fruit continuously from June till November. The fall crop is large and may be made much heavier if the blossoms are kept picked off up to August. Parties in this State are now growing these varieties, and shipping crates of berries as late as November and receiving enormous prices. Young plants set out this spring will produce a good crop of berries next fall, and the runners they make will fruit freely from spring until fall, of next year, producing berries in such numbers as to be almost beyond belief. They eae nothing special in the way of cultivation. Any conditions that will produce a good crop of ordinary gar- den Strawberries will suit these fall or everbearers, All have perfect flowers. By all means plant a few of these wonderful berries.
Superb — Plants fine growers with vigorous, healthy foliage. Berries are very large, glossy, regular shape and beautiful color. One of the very best all-round varieties. 60cC per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
Progressive — A wonderful new fall bearer, probably the heaviest cropper of them all. It has fruited finely with us from spring-set plants. The in- troducer says of it: ‘‘We have had it on trial for two Seasons. The berries are just about the size and color of the Dunlap and produce good paying crops in the fall of both first and second years. During the past season we removed the blossoms once in May from plants that had been set the year before and these plants began fruiting in July and lasted until snow came, The amount of fruit that we picked from 500 plants set in the spring was almost beyond compre- hension.”’ 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100,
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Will Exterminate Rats, Mice and Gophers in a SAFE. SANE AND SANITARY MANNER No Odors or Smelis
It mummifies them. No matter where they die they simply DRY UP. Positively do not smell.
Rat Corn is a new and scientific discovery, and with- out a doubt the greatest rat destroyer in the world; the only one that kills rats without any bad, dangerous, or disagreeable effects. A trial will convince you.
25€ and $1.00 per can
Sent by mail on receipt of price. We pay postage.
Booklet, “How to Destroy Rats,’ FREE with each can.
A New Insecticide of Great Vaiue
The Most Convenient to Use and The Surest of Ail Insect Killers.
It is with great pleasure that we offer this, the great- est of all compounds for destroying insects of every kind and description. It is a paste, a teaspoonful of which is dissolved in a pint of warm water (or a tablespoonful in a quart of water). With this water the infested Plants are sprayed, washed, syringed or sprinkled. It kills every insect with whieh it comes in contact, on the spot; also, their eggs.and larve. Those which escape its touch die afterwards, by feeding upon the plant which has been syringed. Though so destructive to all insect life, it is non-poisonous and harmless to vegeta- tion when diluted as directed. It dissolves quickly and readily in cold water. It is a@ great discovery and is absolutely sure death to every form of insect life at touch. Price, in 12-ounce cans, postpaid, 50¢; 3 cans, $1.50.
Walker’s Excelsior Plant Food The Essence of Plant Life
Tf is an odorless preparation. combining in a concen- trated and soluble form every element required in plants and flowers to produce vigorous growth and a profu- sion of flowers and fruit. Wonderful results are ab- tained after one or two applications. It is immediately soluble in water and available to plant life from the moment used.
Walker’s Excelsior Plant Food is valuable for all living plants, lawns, gardens, shrubbery, fruit and trees. It assists in retaining moisture, will mature plants from two to three weeks earlier. Where the plant food has been used Boll Weevil, cut worms, wire worms rarely live. Sold in powdered form and may be used dry or
by dissolving in water. Prices Postpaid, small size, 214 oz. net $ By aS A 12 oz. net BERG te ap : 47 ef bea Betws vei ek ae
A Fine Plant Sprinkler
THE LENOX ATOMIZER
With this new atomizer a fine spray may fe thrown under, over, or upon the bites of any plant or shrub, thoroughly ‘drenching the same and removing dust and insects. Clear water or any kind of liquid Insecticide or Poison may be. applied with it. 1t_is not only the~ most. effective, convenient and durable, but the cheapest — of all atomizers. It is available for ‘house plants, gar- den plants, vegetables, shrubs, small trees, fruits, etc. For sprinkling clothes it is worth its weight in ot: 50€ each, postpaid...
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dozen; per 100, $1.50. Size, 4 inches, 50¢c per dozen; per 100, $2.00 By mail, postpaid, at above prices,
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An extra fine pot plant, with glossy leaves, the true fragrant Orange blooms and abundant little bright Oranges that will nang on the little bush like balls of gold for six months after they are ripe. They will bloom and fruit in a two-inch pot, and we have seen a plant in a common window that was but fifteen inches high and had twenty-five Oranges on it. With good sunlight they are never out of fruit from one year’s end to an- other. In beauty, grace and fragrance there is nothing like the delicate, leafy sprays of bloom, so exquisite, dainty, lovely and adorable. Fine plants for blooming and fruiting at once. 25c each; 3 for 60c. Extra large, 40c each:
New Double-Flowered Orange
For sweetness, for purity and for exquisite loveliness the Orange blossom has held undisputed sway for ages. Is a double Orange blossom superior to a single? Yes, as much as a double Rose is superior to a single Rose, and this is the first introduction of a double-flowered Orange. A plant of dwarf, bushy growth, suitable for pots, but in Orange sections, it is the most beautiful flowering tree for the garden ever seen. Flowers as large as a Silver half-dollar, full, double and of much ereater fragrance than the single. .Blooms profusely as a small plant in pots, like the Otaheite, but always growing larger, and it bears fruit. too.
Price, fine young plants, 50c each; large plants, $1.00.
Wonder Lemon
A Lemon that can be-easily grown in pots as a Ger- anium and which produces fruit weighing from one to three pounds each. These enormous fruits are borne on plants one to two feet high. growing in five- or six- inch pots. It is everbearing and its fruit is delicious for lemonade and culinary purposes. It makes a beauti- ful specimen plant for the house. Has large, deep green leaves and pure waxy-like flowers, that are fragrant as Orange blossoms. 25¢c each; 3 for 60¢c. Extra large, 40¢e each.
New Otaheite Lemon
A superb novelty in the form of a very dwarf Lemon for pot culture, which corresponds in all respects to the Otaheite Orange. Blooms freely even when only Six inches high and bears an abundance of beautiful little lemons which are as handsome as the blossoms. 75c each.
For $1:50 we will send one each of above four.
New Pee elecnna Pelargoniums
These new Pelargoniums are considered by many to be the finest pot plants in cultivation. Surely they are the greatest novelty in window plants that have been introduced in twenty years. Habit, strong, compact, and bushy, with the strongest constitution and great wealth of beautiful, luxuriant foliage.
The plants are perpetual in blooming habit, espe- cially from March to September. They are like the largest specimen plants of the most exquisite Azaleas, with flowers equally large, the petals beautifully curved and cupped, and borne in endless profusion. Two plants in flve-inch pots produced, respectively, from April to June 31, 139 and 126 trusses of magnificent blooms, flve or six immense flowers to each truss.
No plant is easier to grow in any window or garden. In this respect it is as much superior to the old sorts as it is larger and more magnificent in flower and foliage. Flowers freely all summer bedded out.
Easter Greeting — Brilliant rose,-each of the five large petals being marked with a large brown-black spot in the center. The spot being bordered with scarlet daintily penciled with crimson. The combination is very striking. The florets are very large, from two and one-quarter to three and one-quarter inches in di- ameter. and are very durable either on the plant or when cut.
Easter Morn —A sport from the above and just like it except in color, which is a light lavender-pink, the large brown-black blotches being beautifully penciled, feathered and flushed brilliant scarlet. Blooms con- tinually and is a very rich color.
Clorinda — This Pelargonium is rare and quite unknown, although exceedingly fine. Foliage rich, deep, healthy green and very fragrant when crushed in the hand. Flowers large, bright, rosy cerise: One of the most delightful pot plants We have.
Marion — The same plant bears flowers of different col- ors. One cluster of bloom will be white marked with crimson, while another will be flne rose marked purple, or some other combination. It is very fine.
30c each; the 4 for $1.00.
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