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Hardy Lilies

The brush ean not Paint or the pen portray the ex- (Magic Lily, or Lycoris Squamigera
quisite purity and delicacy, yet Inagnificent grandeur, of ; r ‘owing ino
the stately Lily. It is the plus ultra of floral beauty and For twenty years we have had gl owing ; |
we urge our friends to each year add a few Lilies to hardy borders of our lawn a beautiful a
their collection. No other flower will so adorn our homes sends up tall flower scapes each year crowne
when in bloom, and they constantly improve after plant- cluster of jarge iavender-pink blossoms. Lately
ing. We feel sure if our readers see a g00d col- found a source of Supply in Japan, and have |
lection of from twenty to forty ditferent sorts in bloom Ags + Pn ee l years, and it has nov
they would never rest until they had a S00dly number of it in quantity fo: severa ye S, t se Peed
their own. As a rule Lilies are Of the easiest Cultivation, very popular. lis luxuriant foliage appears in ty
especially the following, which have been carefully se-

and dies down in July. In August the tall fowd—.
lected as the very hardiest, handsomest, and best, spring from the ground like magic, bearing |
Batemanni ge apricot. Very handsome. 20¢ each; Clusters of exquisite and fragrant flowers. Ov
32.00 per doz. eooaies Gites oc -ohaa - 7 :
Relat ; ; irée bulbs showing twenty-four
Canadense — A fine, bell-shaped flower; light orange- Of bac pnote of three bulbs E =
yellow; spotted. Loc

each; $1.50 per dog of blooms. Perfectly hardy everywhere without
2 inh Gene ie ion. eases in siz eauty every year.
Canadense Rubrum — Rich, dark red; spotted, 20¢ each; sa aa to aan ‘ : 3
$2.00 per doz, ; r ;
Fortunii—Lovely apricot, slender, graceful and very Good Flowering Bulbs — 30c each; 4 for $1
pretty. 30¢€ each.

for $2.75. ;
Pardalinum — Rich scarlet and yellow flowers, spotted Extra Large Bulbs — That should produce many
With rich brown; robust and free-flowering. 4 Superb Stems, 40c each; 8 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50. §
Lily, and one Which will give the greatest Satisfae-
tion. Succeeds in all situations. 45¢ each; $1.50 doz. i
Superbum — Three to six feet high; flowers from flve to eqe 6 a
forty, nodding, brilliant orange-red. 15¢ each; $1.50 Lilium Davuricum Hybri e
per doz.; $6.00 per 100. eee 2S t aor . i
Tigrinum Fi. Pl. — This is a plant of Stately habit, grow- Ome ashe Elegans style, but more slenae .
ing four to six feet high

: : . blooms earlier. The colors are very clear and
, bearing an immense number ranging from dark red to light yellow, spotted, b
A Sa soa with and variegated. Exceedingly beautiful. For va
: ; hie la massing they fill a rare want for a brilliant ear ee
$1.00 per doz.: $6.00 per 100 ec gaieeont ies ing Lily that eae eed oh 1S rsLon
al. : 4.5 00.0 E 5 = x Pp. Ge 2 or .
nui t D y and the brightest or all hardy perennial plants 3. fo

les. Grows twenty-four inches high with finely cut ie
foliage, graceful stems and beautiful shaped fiowers Very Rares Lilies
of a brilliant coral-red. From ten to fifty blooms to

each stem. Blooms very early.

of double, bright

ra s — fine Lily; blooms extraj

15¢ each; $1.50 doz. Hansoni— a very rare and Sag, pee ‘

Umbellatum — One of the very best, blooming in June the flowers Sppearing in large_clusters. Colom

with lar of ene : yellow with a few black dots. This is one o

arge, perfect flowers. Colors range from black- rarest and finest Lilies known, and we now have |

red, through all shades of crimson, rose, yellow, buff, ] 2 tock of it that we can offer it very lows
apricot, etc.; many finely spotted. Twenty-five sorts alge “StO

mixed. 10¢ each; $1.00 per doz:

ABOVE 10 VARIETIES FOR $1.50

elate strong grower, producing flowers in great profy
Lilium Elegans

yellow color. This yellow Speciosum js
2 ee Sou use eee que Are eee showy, vigorous, new thing. 40c ea

ardy and satisfactory 0 all Lilies. They are as brilliant Sacre +75
as Tulips, with great Cup-shaped blossoms of many fine Resale Newest and grandest of Jail

es; hardy, r
; : : : 4 = : : With immense trumpet-formed flowers, shaded }.
colors, borne in upright umbels. Very early, blooming es se - A x
from early June to late July. Fine for winter-blooming. codescribe el ee ‘Lovely beyond :
Aurantiacum Verum — Beautiful, pure _ apricot-yellow 2 F

without spots. Very fine. 20c€ each; 3 for 50¢€.

Elegans Orange Queen — This
Leonard Joerg — Licht orange-red, center flashed apri- Elegans wi
cot. Large, showy.

is the newest and
15c¢ each; 192 for $1.50
Robusta — Superb for wit i

th broad, heavy wax-like petals, large’

a shaped blooms, and a Clear, pure yellow color, sli’
iter-blooming or for the garden, spotted. 60¢ each.
Flowers very large, wide open; light orange-salmon, vuricum Giant Yellow — Pur ellow. Very 1!
richly spotted chocolate. 15¢ each; 12 for 21.50. Ba 2% ee
Painted Chief—Very brilliant

3 each; $3.00 per doz.
flame color, the petals Oe > -
being deeply colored at center

» graduating into a much Tenuifolium Golden Gleam—Exactly like the other,

lighter shade: exquisite wavy form. 15¢; $1.50 doz. cept in CoIOE, Which is a gleaming gold. Distinet

Mixed Elegans—Ajl sorts and colors, $1.50 per doz.: exceedingly beautiful. 40c¢ each: 3. for $1.00.
$10.00 per 100,

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tS; yy ARE obliged to sToW and import enormous stoGs Of a

é of Plants and Bulbs, generally more than is necessary, to”
sure of having enough. It is our custom after the heavy fall busi
is over in November to take this surplus stock of various good thi
make it into “Surprise” Collections, and offer them to our custon
giving them four or five times the cost Value, In fact, the “Surpri
is the great amount of fine things one gets for the money paid.

collections cannot be sent out until November 10th, or after, an
Will be entirely of our own selection, from kinds of which Wwe hay
a surplus. No collection will be made up for jess than One Dolld
($1.00) by Mail Postpaid, or One Dollar and a Half ($1.50) by Bj
press or Parcel Post, prepaid, and from that up to any amount .
purehaser may desire. We advise our fri s to invest one dollag
more in this collection. e guarantee that they will be gpea
pleased.

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OUR CATALOG FOR ° 1912. SL pittes: devoted to SEEDS, bot flower
vegetable, all the best novelties and standard varieties; also BULBS anq PLANTS, such as Summer-fiowe
Bulbs, Hardy Bulbs, Hardy Perennials, Window and Bedding Plants, Roses, Ornamental Shrubs, ete., and rare

Fruits, We are the largest growers of Gladioli, Cannas, Lilies, etc., in the world. This Catalog will be sent
to all who apply. Customers will receive it without applying.

elegantly illustrated and with

ery garden.

zreatest cropper.

New Mammoth White Rye
A GRAND NEW GRAIN

J 11 New Rye has qualities which will com-
a ian No matter where situated it
rove to be twice as valuable as the old variety.
10th White is an extra high-yielding strain that

so freely as to produce twelve heads from one
' Valuable for grain and makes the best early
'> pasture for all kinds of stock. Will grow on
‘oil and make big yields. The land can hardly be
‘oor for it. Valuable for green Mmanuring and soil-
-urposes. Used for a grain crop 1ts straw makes
est bedding, and if carefully threshed sells at high
; for manufacturing purposes. It is also an excel-
-peen manuring crop for turning under in the early
> Sow at the rate of one and one-half bushels per
‘on poor land; one bushel on good land.
by mafi postpaid, per ounce, 10c; per pound, 40¢C;
bounds, $1.00; 7 pounds, $2.00.
xpress or freight, at buyer’s expense, peck, $1.00;
shel, $3.50; 3 bushels, $1¢.00. Bags free.

floral Park Lawn Grass (OSotGN\c

e wish to call attention to the fact that our Floral
Lawn Grass seed is kept up to former high stand-

quality. The difficulty in importing some of the
grasses now is being felt in the poorer quality of
y mixtures, but not in ours.

yt even fine trees and beautiful flowers add as much
ty to the home surroundings as does a fine, velvety
To secure a fine, close, even sward, it is absolute-
ecessary to use proper grasses. Good, deep, rich
*, and turfy, compact habit, stooling out well from
bottom, and they must be able to stand the sun as
, and a considerable amount of drouth, without in-
We have a mixture of grasses that meet all these
irements. We use it at Floral Park, where it has
much admired. We have sold it in every State and
itory in the United States, and it has given entire
faction in every location. It grows quickly, making
le green sward in a few weeks. A whole season’s
th will not kill out this grass. It may dry and burn
rown as possible, yet the first good rain will imme-
ly bring it up green and velvety.
nti, 20c; quart, 35¢e; peck, $2.00; per bushel, $7.50,
aid by express or parcel post.

Ssiant Bohemian Horse Radish

valuable recent introduction of the U. S. Depart-
t of Agriculture. It is a much more rapid grower
_the old variety in general use and is therefore ready
use a great deal earlier. Its large, white roots may
‘aised iM any soil, and, when planted in rows, may
larvested like Potatoes. The quality of this Horse
sh is far superior to the old variety in strength and
ancy. Sets of roots, which will make an enormous
Pe first summer, 3 for 30c; 12 for 7c; 100

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a abic Articles For Farm and Garden

tor fall use our wonderful Tree or Winter Onion should not be overlooked.
And now that Rye is as valuable as Wheat, and may be grown anywhere, every
er should put in a good crop of it this fall. The New Mammoth White is by far the best

Should be

Childs’ Winter or Perpetua! Tree

Onion
For Fail Planting

In this we havé 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 market or home use two or three weeks
before any of them. It is usually ready for table eariy
in May. When left standing a lot of top sets will ma-
ture in August for fall planting. It is unsurpassed for
sweetness and tenderness. Sets (borne on top as per
cut) planted in fall are 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
<a every home garden. fall is the best time to plant.

SETS—Prepaid by mail, 1 pint package, 25c; quart, 40¢c;
3 quarts for $1.00. °

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Asparagus Roots
We offer fine roots of two best sorts, as follows: z
Palmetto or Mammoth—S$1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
Strong 3-year roots, $5.00 per 190.
Giant Emperor—60c per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 3-year
roots, $8.00 per 100. :

New Giant Hardy Winter Rhubarb

The perfection in Rhubarbs. Vigorous and rapid growth.

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

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. im the Southern and Pacific States
it may be used all the year round, requiring only water
in dry localities to keep it growing.

In quality this Rhubarb is simply superb, fuliy equal
in 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
either 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;
£0 0c formstos00n. -

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.

Have You School Children
in Your Family

or any one who will give us the name and ad-
dress of a good school teacher in your district,
town or village? If so, write the name and
address of the teacher below.

We wish to send to one teacher in each
school a few copies of our Spring Catalog of
Seeds, Bulbs and Plants for School Children.
Half a million school children get a spring
supply of seeds, bulbs, etc., from us through
their teachers AT SMALL COST, and in
this way are able to have a War Garden.

We do not object to-two or more names
if they are not teachers from the same school.

Write teacher’s name and address here:
(Give Name, Post Office and State)

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For sending us a teacher’s name you may
choose two 5c pkts. or one 10c pkt. of seed,
which we will send you gratis.

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Inc., FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

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the following articles by mail, parcel post, or express (at your option), prepaid.
Hf asked to ship only by Express we do not prepay charges, but larger Plants, eto., will be sent.

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T seems likely that importations of Dutch and French Bulbs will be comparatively

light this year. Dealers who failed to secure a U. S. import license and to engage
A. steamship space early are likely to be disappointed in getting a supply. Fortunately
for us all these essentials were provided for long ago, and we expect the Bulbs we re-
ceive will be of unusually fine quality, and the quantity our growers are sending us is cer-
tainly large—enough, we hope, to supply all our customers and some unusual demand
as well.

BULB COST is but a little higher this year than usual and is very small in comparison
to Bulb value for winter and early spring flowers. In no other way can so much beauty
and fragrance—coming at a time when most needed and appreciated—be realized for a
small expenditure. : : . :

PEONIES. For three years we have been importing vast quantities of the best
Peonies and now have the largest and finest stock ever grown in America. This grandest
of all hardy garden flowers is enjoying the popularity it so richly deserves. We have large
stocks of magnificent roots of all the world’s leading sorts and hope that our customers
will plant them freely this fall as it is the best time. Note also our superb Irises.

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 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.

QUALITY OF BULBS DETERMINES QUALITY OF BLOSSOMS. A weak bulb

can develop only a weak, undersized flower.

The larger and stronger the bulb the more

it is stored with force and vigor, in like proportion will the blossoms show up in size and

cuality.

glory of which the variety is capable. It is a mistake to plant any but the best.

If vou do not plant the best bulbs, you will never see the best flowers, the full

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.

FLOWERING SHRUBS. These will all be higher next spring and many varieties

will not be offered at all.

Buy and plant this fall.

The same is true of window plants.

Many greenhouses will close on account of shortage of coal. Plants will be higher and

ceareer next spring.

Our MAMMOTH RYE is most wonderful in every way, especially in its enormous
yield. It will produce a big crop on any soil, and is worth as much as wheat. An impor-

tant fall crop for every farmer.
fall planting.

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Our Tree Onion is also an important garden vegetable for

WHAT WE D

We Take the Risk — We guarantee that all money sent
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
sent in ordinary letters, or for postage stamps.

_Free by Mail or Exnress — We send Seeds, Bulbs and

Plants free by parcel post or express at the prices
_ hamed in this Catalogue, except where otherwise stated.

_ This brings them to the very doors of our customers
without trouble or expense. 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 prenay the charges, but larger and better .

plants, shrubs, ete., can be sent that way—and we acd
extras to help out in costs,

We Guarantes that every package we send out shail
reach its destination in good condition, and that every-
thine shall he received exactly as ordered. and if not
we must be notified at once. If a package is lost, or
any of ifs eantents ininred on the wav. we will send
again. We cannot. however. he resnonsible for losses

= -eaused by detention by customs officials of foreign

- eountries.

WHAT BUYERS SHOULD DO

Forward Money with the order, and at our risk, when
sent by Post Office Money Order on Floral Park; bills or
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 ean 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 exceot-in Registered Letter, nor for
Stamps.

Write Your Order plainly and distinctly by itself and
not mixed up with anything else you may wish to say.
Re sure to. write your NAME and ADDRESS plainly.

IMPORTANT — It occasionally happens that an order
is Jost in coming to us, or the goods in going to the cus-
tomer; therefore, if any who order do not hear from us
within a reasonable length of time, they should send a
duplicate order, naming the date on which the former
one was sent and the amount of money enclosed, and in
what form, ‘This will enable us to investigate and fill
the duplicate at once.

2 Joun Lewis Cuixtps, Inc., Ftorau Park, N. Y. -

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.

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...... $ .65 $4.25
Double Mixed (all colors) extra fine...... .65 4.25
Pompon Mixed (all colors) double and single .60 3.75
Roman Hyacinths (all colors)............ .65 4.50
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

40c each; the 10 for 90c; or, any_color, $1.00 per doz.;

$5.00 per 100

Extra Mixed Hyacinths for Pots

These bulbs are extra large and fine, selected particu-
lariy for winter-blooming, and will give great results for
pot culture. They include over forty varieties, double
and single. 3 for 45¢; 7 for $1.00.

SINGLE AND DOUBLE HYACINTIS

Sineas. and the
ry: large size that

give magnificent results.

: Queen — — Extra large and fine; pure. white. -

tress — Pale porcelain, tinted ac, white center.

ery fine spike. —
8. ne cs te Large spikes of

i — A most beautiful so
' RKandsome . blush-white beils. Few so fine as this.
«Gi de — Tall, with heavy spikes of extra large flowers
mea a distinct shade of lilac-pink, running to silver-rose,
4Ass ‘striped carmine. Extra fine.
~— Gigantea — Thick spikes and large bells: of a beautiful
flesh color. One of the grandest sorts.
Ring 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-
€, Measuring two inches across,

bells. Color, clear, waxy -white,

cence — Pure white, ‘extra large truss. Magnifl-
Veent. variety in all respects.

_ La Wictorie — Brilliant scarlet-red; very fine spike. Ex-

tra showy. —
Tz Lady Derby — Splendid bright ros e-pink. oa" erand pot
S.. saaanere
2S Lord Balfour — Lilac finged violet. Very large and
extra fine. —

- ‘—Menelik — Purple-black: a wonderfully odd, rich and
_,. attractive color and variety.

Moreno — Beautiful pink, very large and extra early.

Primrose Perfection — Delicate i oe ew- Extra
_iine bells.

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.

eres Yeiiow Hammer — Spike compact, while the color is the
eS very best yellow.
beet + Price, 20¢ each; any 3 for 55c; $2.00 per Coz.

ra Gale The collection of 18 sorts for $3.00

«412: Best Double Hyacinths

i Double Hyacinths are not considered to be so good for
— Z ‘pots as single sorts, and for that reason are not so popu-
lar. There are a few varieties, however, that are as

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re aot here they are. All select pubs, grown Ser ciaity for
: winter-blooming, for which purpose each variety here
neues offered is. a real gem. Please remember that these bulbs
sare extra large and strong.

pe } Chestnutflower — Large bells of a bright rosy red.

af -Delicata — Splendid spike. Lovely pale blue.

‘of blush-white, with a touch of lilat-rose at center.
- Gerick — Beautiful blue, fine large bells,

= ¢ Geese Lint yellow. One of the ‘best of its color.
4 pe — Beautiful sky-blue. —

= eo habeas tine. ‘Yarge spike, florets of perfect form;
eas colar. soft. blush-lilac, delicate and preity.

ett ‘our D’Auvergne — Very early Pee ine, and the
oer (a) all double whites. Florets, large and wax-like
and = spikes of immense size. Finest ¢ louble Hyacinths

oe for. pots. os oe
oa EY Grandesse —- Pure white, superb jarge bells.

. aonle Pap Merite — Fine, eompact spikes of large, double
_ flowers, aS perfect as little Roses. A soft shell-pink,
gradually deepening into a deep peach-earmine.
“a ee. Beautiful deep rosy pink, of wonder-
; eauty.

<1 eet aeeite. fine golden- yelling E

four. ‘single Hyacinths are probably the very

color yet introduced. For Size of spike and
they are wonderful. ’

oer. most at yellow Hyacinth

r end. bright; a: pads: the best

ex Ta lar bs dense, with

Extra fine i

inster — Deep ae -black with. pure
nter. tra fine in every way.

the Pinks — Lovely pink, extra large and fine.
es. and long aaa ‘ ag new sort is
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aaa ves early bloomer, Rae spike and.

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esse — Finest single white. Very, large spikes

Grootvorst — Compact truss, large and very double bells -

- the spikes airy and

Roman Hiyaeinths, (French)

Not at all like the Duteh 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
amass of blooms. Roman Hyacinths are extra 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 extremely 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 exira large.

Singie White—Every window should have several pots
of these. Exquisite bells, white as the driven snow
and pleasantly fragrant. Never fails to bioom.

Bouble Dark Pink—A beautiful, clear, bright rose.
Spikes long and heavy. Very double.

Price, extra large bulbs, 10¢@ each; 3 for 25¢c; 12 for 75c;
100 for $5.00.

Mixed, all colors—65c per doz.; $4.50 per 100.

Pompon Hyacinths
OR DUTCH ROMANS

A class of Hyacinths with Srey small bulbs.
While the spikes : es

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 pois, while
lor cutting they are
the best of all.
Every hue, shade
and color is found
among them; the
flowers are large
and wWwax-like, and

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graceful. — rN Nu Uff

Mixed. Pompon Hya- 2 Ve
cirths—All colors.
60e per. d0zZ,;
eo¥ 75> per 100. ;

SINGLE TULIPS

Childs’

breezes have scarce whispered in our ears
lifeless

Gorgeous Tulips — SS

There is no question but that the Tulip is the most popular spring flower that grows.

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DOUBLE TULIPS

The soft, seductive —

i that spring is at hand ere our eyes, 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.

From the first Duc Van Thol, scarce peeping above the ground, to the last Gesneriana Tulip, holding its flaming cup fp .

high aloft, there is a constant succession of Tulip beauties — single, double,
bowl-like, Peony-flowered,
horned, like the plumage of some fantastic bird. No garden can be complete without plenty of Tulips.

with blossoms cup-shaped, Sstar-formed,

of all kinds, - they are so cheap.
Try a good ‘lot of themy

ry 2 2 .)
Best Single Harly Tulips
The Single Tulips are great for bedding and for winter-
blooming in pots. The following are the very best kinds:
Belie Aliiance — Extra early, fine, large, scarlet.

Crimson Brilliant — Deep crimson, long stems. Splendid
for pots.

Color Ponceau — Cherry - rose, flushed white.
Cardinal’s Hat — Rich blood-scarlet; gold-tinted border.

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
cailed La Precieuse.

Cottage Boy—vVery distinct and fine. Yellow, edged
orange.

Duchess of Parma — Extra large, early and gloriously
colored. Orange-yellow, shading to terra-cotta, with

flery yellow and brown shading: Bright.
Dusort — Intense cardinal-red. Extra fine and brilliant.
Eleonore — Fine violet, pale edges.
Joost Van WVondal — Beautiful glossy rose, deep, rich

red and pure snow-white, the colors mingled and
blended together in a most charming manner.

Jenny — Deep cherry, lovely form.

Kaiser Kroon — Outside of each petal bright scarlet,
broadly bordered yellow; inside, deep yellow-zoned
with wide band of velvety scarlet.

King of Yellows — Magnificent golden-yellow. Early.

Lady Boree! — An immense flower of the purest snow-
white color yet seen. For cutting and exhibition it
is superb.

Pink Beauty—Deep glowing rose with white flush out-
side. A large and very lovely Tulip in every way.

Ophir D’Or — Extra large and fine golden-yellow.

Princess Helene — Purest white; large, elongated flower.

Queen of Netherlands — Beautiful cupped form, soft
rose-flushed white; very exquisite and showy, espe-
cially for forcing.

Verboom — Flower of gigantic size, beautifully cupped,
searlet-red. Extra early and fine in every way.

White Swan — Large, pure white flowers; extra fine for
winter -blooming.

Price, 4c. each; any 7 for 25c; the 20 for 60c;

30c per doz.; $2.25 per 100.
Single, Mixed—All colors, 25c per doz.; $1.50 per 100;
$11.00 per 1,000.

dwarf, tall, early, medium.and late,
imbricated like a Rose, twisted, waved and
Have some

Our Tulips are all select large bulbs that will be sure to give magnificent results. —

Finest Double Early Tulips

Double Tulips produce very large double flowers, —

‘many of which are as large and. showy as a Peony.

The bright colors of the large double blossoms contrass j
splendidly and make a charming display, - ~~ :
Boule de Neige — Extra large double white. 3
Count de Leicester Another very distinct and finely aes
eolored sort. Light orange feathered yellow. Sd ee
Duke of York — Beautiful ‘incurved flowers. of poppy- |
red, broadly edged white. Re
Gloria Solus—Of enormous size and _ very double. :
Bright scarlet, edged yellow. Aye
La Candeur — Large and double; wax- “like pure “white. es
Largely used for cemetery planting. Be z
Lucretia — Beautiful deep rose. Extra fine for -winter-
blooming in pots. © Se
Murillo — Large, eraceful flowers of ‘flesh- -white, ‘bor- mic
dered and clouded rose. iga
Purple Crown Double — Large and double: flower. “park: aa
cardinal-red witb black shading. _ One of the best

Rubra Maxima—Deep vermilion- crimson. “PING: eee

Queen Emma — Deep, brilliant cherry- rose.) 2 ee oe

Rex Rubrorum—Large flowers of deepest Scariee Nery, cs
double and perfect. — Pee

Rose Blanche — Large incurved white; perfect shape.
Salvator Rose — Gigantic size, elegant ‘shape and of HOGS: ps8
loveliest soft, rosy color, with pure white stripes. SRM «
Tournesoll Golden — Golden- -yellow feathered orange. —
Grand in every way. 2
Yellow Rose — A magnificent sort, of very largest size
and most perfect form. Deep, brilliant yellow. “mrs
Price, 4c each; any 7 for 25c; the 15 for 50c; or, 30¢ |
per doz.; $2. 25 per 100. ea
Mixed Double Tulips — All colors, 25¢ Bee d0z.5 $1.50- s2255.
per 100; $12.00 per 1,000. we

Mixed Tulips aie

Our mixed Tulips are of fine quality, being. made SPR
up from first-class named sorts and much iis tits to.
the ordinary grades. All extra large bulbs. pore

Doz. 10.0 hoos 1000.
Single Fine Mixed (all colors).....$ .25 $1.50 $11.00|
Doubie Fine Mixed (all colors) Se sO eon 12.00 |
Breeders (all sorts)....... t-3 40 ~ 2:50 =
Byblooms and Bizards Mixed..... .25 1.50 |
Darwin (fine mixed), grand....,.. .380 2.090

Duc Van Thol (fine mixed) retenereys 25 760-24

Gesneriana (8 sorts mixed)...... 23D 2.50-= 0 "i
Mayflowering (100 kinds) ....... .30 2.09 7.50° sf is
Parrot Fine Mixed (all colors).... .25 14.75 441.00 3
Rembrandt (all colors)......c2e.2 1240 2.50 24 00.

Mrs. Kre
__ _ Margaret — Blush-white.

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Darwin Tulips ~-

A new race of Tulips of wonderful form and grandeur.
borne on stems three to four feet high. The colors are
exceedingly rich and varied, ranging through all the
shades of rose, deep red, violet, purple-blues to coal-
black. Darwins are the most stately of Tulips, a bed of
them producing an effect which is not surpassed by any
other flower. .

_ Allard — Dark brown.

Baron Tonnaye—Rose-shaded blush. A faultless flower.
Clara Butt — Apple blossom. Forces Well; extra fine.
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.
___ Massachusetts — Soft rose, tinted purple, edges and in-

_ side pink with white base. Extra.
‘Mr. F. Sanders—Clear scarlet with pure white base.
Krelage — Rosy pink, tinted lilac. Very large.
argar Extra.

Nauticus — Cerise-rose, violet center; extra large flower.
Pride of Haarlem — Very large, fine old-rose color. ;
The Sultan — Velvety black.

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White Queen — Pure white.
William Pitt — Deep scarlet. White center. Fine for pots.
5e each; the 16 for 75c; 50c per doz.

Finest Mixed Darwin Tulips—30c per doz.; $2.00 per
100; $17.50 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, black, 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:

Mixed Rembrandts—Forty different sorts, 40¢ per doz.;
$2.50 per 100; $21.00 per 1,000.

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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.
Mixed Breeders—More than 100 sorts, 40c per d0zZ.;

$2.50 per 100.

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Mayflowering Tulips

A very popular ciass 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 ereatly ad-
inired. Try a good variety of them; they wiil please.
Mizxed—¢9$ sorts, 30c per doz,.; $2.€0 Ler i6v.

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DUC-VAN THOL BIZARD

Due Van Thol Tulips

These are the best of all for house culture, and the
first of all to bloom outdoors. They are noted for the
depth and purity of their colors, and as they bloom two
weeks in advance of all pther Tulips, are quite indis-
pensable in the garden.

Mixed Duc Van Thol—25c per doz; $1.50-per 100.

Parrot Tulips

A flower more bizarre, fantastic or gorgeous would be
hard to find. They are six, seven and eight inches
across, with petals, toothed, horned, twisted and waved,
now closely incurved, now spread flatly out like a star.
Some are yellow, some are~crimson, or again dashed,
fiaked or feathered with green, gold or scarlet. Fine to
plant among shrubbery, or for bedding.

Fine Mixed Parrot Tulips (all varieties)——25e¢ per doz.;

$1.75 per 100; $11.00 per 1000-

Tulipa
Gesneriana

The grandest Tu-
lip in existence.
Tall-growing and
late-blooming, with

large, long leaves,
and tall erect
flower-stalks, whieh
support great waxen

blooms larger than tea-
cups, of the most vivid
glossy coral - red, each
flower showing a deep
blue-black blotch at the
base that further enhances
its beauty. They remain in
bloom a long time, and clumps
ae of this grand flower are par-
ticularly fine planted among evergreen or shrubbery,
liehting up their sombre background as with a toreh.
Spathula Scarlet, Blue Center—As described above. 6c
each; 3 for 15c; 12 for 50¢c,
Mixed—All kinds, 35e per doz.; $2.50 per 100.

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COPYRIGHT

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BY ILCHEDS, PARROT
Pieotee Tulips

rlowers 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.
Golden Crown — Golden-yeliow with crimson edge. ~
Price, 5c each; 3 of each for 25c; or, 40c per doz. -

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, searlet, bronze and brown. All sorts mixec,

6 for 15¢; 12 for 25; 100 for $1.50

TULIP

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Sacred Lily, Imperial Chinese
The greatest and most popular winter-blooming bulbs.
Bulbs large and each one sends up from five to twelve
spikes, which bear clusters of large, perfect, waxy-

white blossoms with yellow center, and a powerful and
delicate fragranee, which is not excelled by any flower.

They grow well in pots of soil, but the most popular -

way of bleoming them is the Chinese method, as fol-
lows: Fill a bowl or some similar vessel with pebbles ip
which place the bulb, setting it about one-half its depth,
so that it will be held firmly; then fill with water to the
top of the pebbles, and place in a warm, sunny window.
The bulb will at once commence a rapid growth and
bloom in three weeks.

Imperial Chinese—Mammoth bulbs. Mueh finer than the
common variety. 30c each; 4 for $1.00

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Choicest, Select Crocus
The Crocus is the recognized harbinger of spring. Be-

tween the iulls 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, like wild flowers.

Fine Mixed Crocus (all colors) — Fine, select bulbs. 10¢
per dozen; 60c per 100; $4.00 per 1,000.

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 1,000.

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 varieties. Mixed.
Giant Yeliow — Large golden blossoms in great masses.
Giant Striped — Beautifully striped violet and white.
Giant Blue—All colors.

Price, 20e per doz.; $41.50 per 100; 12 of each for 75¢.

Giant Yellow Crocus or, 40-FLOWERED

It is astonishing the amount of blooms a2 single buib
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 compiete 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 10¢; 12 for 30¢; 100 for $2.00.

Narcissus Poeticus

Well known and loved by all. Exquisite garden flow-
ers yet equally valuable for winter-blooming in pots, of
whieh Ornatus is the grandest. Try them.
Poeticus, Ornatus—Fine for garden or pots.

three weeks earlier and is larger and finer. as
Poeticus, fi. pl. Double—The charming double Poeticus.

Pure white with Jasmine fragrance.
6e each; the 2 for 10c; 45¢ per d0Z.; $3.00 per oe
Mixed Poeticus—AlIl sorts. 30c per doz.; $2.00 per :

Blooms

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Best Narcissus

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: a6 :
Emperor — Broad, rich yellow trumpet,. perianth deep
primrose. Foliage strong and blooms enormous.
Empress — Possesses the same gigantic size and form
of the Emperor, white perianth and gwlden trumpet.

Golden Spur (Double Crowned) — Flowers 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.

Incomparabilis Autocrat — Perianth and cup both deep
yellow. Very fine.

Mad. de Graaff—Pure white perianth, with primrose-
tinted trumpet. Best white trumpet variety.

Nirs. Langtry — Perianth white, broad white cup with
primrose edge. Very fine.

Princeps — Elegant large trumpets of a delicate canary-
yellow, and large, sulphur-white perianth. Very early.

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.

Vesuvius—Sulphur, with stained orange-red cup.

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.

White Lady—An exquisite new Leedsi with immense eu-
charis-like flowers, having a pale canary cup and large,
pure white perianth with broad, round shape.

Price, 6c each; the 12 for 60e; or, 55¢ per doz.,

$4.00 per 100.
Single Mixed — 50 sorts, 35c per doz.; $2.50 per 100.

Best Double Narcissus

Double Narcissus are very attractive on account of
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—Doub/e white flower.
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.

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

30e; any variety at 55c per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
Bouble ‘Mixed — All sorts, 40¢ per doz.; $3.00 per 100.

Extra fine for cutting.

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BYJ.L.CHILDS.

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MIXED WINTER-BLOOMING NARCISSUS

Polyanthus Narcissus :

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. - ea ee
Mixed—We have a mixture of these splendid bulbs and

at the very low price of 3 for 25c; 12 for s0e.

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than either.
in pots. Also hardy in the garden.
yellow edge.
Mixed Golors (15 sorts)—-3 for

vg Mee — Faun. Caratocur or Piants anp Buxzs ror 1918 9

Two Grand Narcissus
_For winter-blooming few bulbs are so - popular and so
-- Jargely grown as the Paper White Grandiflora and Double
Roman Narcissus... Realizing their importance. we have
by. special contract secured from i‘rance a quantity of
bulbs of each, which-are of extra size and strength,
especially for pot culture, and -the amount and
beauty of blooms from these fine bulbs will be
greats. =s =. ? E>
Paper White Grandifiora—An = improvement .on
the common Paper White, the flowers being
about twice the size, of Dbeauti/ul Star-like -
form, -pearly whiteness and delicious. fra-
egrance.« lt is a very early and profuse ;
bloomer, and can be had in full beauty at ~ .
Christmas-and New Year’s. 10c each; 3 for =
“95e:).-12 for 75¢-
Double Roman White—One of the most Leauti-
ful “and fragrant of the Narcissus family. §
Flowers very double, pure white with yellow -§
- center and borne in large Clusters. Its fra-
_.-gPpance is superb, and blooms very early and 4%
freely either in pots or the open ground. ‘
-42ce each; 3 for 30c; 12 for $1.00. Rae
EXTRA WINTER-BLOOMING NARCISSUS.
A choice selection of the largest and finest early
sorts suitable for winter-blooming in pots... It is 4a.
magnificent mixture of extra fine varieties: that wil?
be superb. Price, 6 for 25c;.40c per doz.; $3.10 per 100.
at SUPERB MIXED NARCISSUS |
We offer the various classes of Narcissus in mixtures
—not a few cheap varieties thrown together, but @
wide range of the best standard sorts, and large, fine

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; 2 Doz. 100
e- oIngle,: all’ <SOrés— saci js. 2 o. $ .35 $2.50 $20.00
Double, best assortment.......... .40 3.00 %
Poeticus, six kinds .......... -. ‘Seen
Poiyanthus, 30 best sorts........ 80> -5.25
Winter-Biooming, -exira select... .40 3.10
Jonauiis, all Beis ae es .30 4.75

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Giant Gdorous Lily
_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-
Christmas 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 im 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 42e: 12 for 40c.

NEW DOUSLE GIANT ODORSUS LILY
(or, Jonquil Double Regulosus)
nen toe or oF this Wiese large-flow-
offered on next page). owers. golden-
yellow and very sweet. 7c each; 3 fer 20¢. .

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Jonquils
These dainty flowers are a gieam 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-

feetly hardy, and their lovely blossoms appear almost
with the Crocus. 4 &

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.

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Anemones

Very beautiful and brilliant spring-flowering bulbs,
which should be found in all gardens. They possess @
beeutiful 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.
Doubie Mixed — All colors, 15¢ per doz.; $1.00 per 100.
Single Mixed — All Colors, 15c¢ per doz.; $1.00 per i100.
St. Brigid—A greatly improved form of true and 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 wonder-

wonderful range of colors, exquisite forms, and im-
mense size of blossoms will be a revelation to all.
who plant them. Equally good for pots or the garden.
20e per doz.; $41.50 per iC0.
Anemone Chrysanthemifiora — Elegant, full double flow-
ers, like true Chrysanthemums.
3 for 10¢; 12 for 35€.

Mixed, extra fine, all
colors.

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. They are so little known or
cultivated that they are exceedingly interesting.

Mixed Sorts— Fine mixed Brodiaeas of all sorts and
colors. 25c per doz.; $1.35 per 100.

- Hyacinths or Crocuses.

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Camassia

Leichtlini — A showy -species with teli stems and dense
spikes of creamy-white blossoms. “i5¢ each; 3 for
sec; 12 for $1.00. :

Esculenta — A beautiful bulbous plant, with tall spikes
of fne biue flowers im late sprinms— Several can Le
planted in a-pot together for witer-blooming, and
will make a fine display. In the garden they inerease

rapidly, and soon show great masses of their star-like ~

Nlowers. fine to But for
5e eath; 3 for i126.

Calochortus (Butterfly Tulips)

These bulbs ar2 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 im a charmine
manner. For winter-blooming they require enly to he
potted (four or five in a 5-inch pot) and treated like
When nm bloom they will be 2

vases or Jarge bouquets.
2 ‘Lor -£3e2

marvel of beauty and last a iong time. =
Venustus Mixed -— These are the immense Mariposa or
Butterfly Tulips, with a wide range of gorgeous colors.
Stained, spotted, striped, etc., like the wings of tropi-
3 fer’i0c; 30c per doz.

cal butterflies.

Aconite

This appears just after the single Snowdrop. Tis-
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, or
naturalized under trees, or around rock work.
creases rapidly, and must become a general favorite.
15c per doz.; $1.00 per 100.

Bulbicodium Vernum

A very early spring flower that is. closely allied to the
Crocus, and requires the same treatment, either in pots:
or open ground. Eaeh bulb produces a mass of pret
purple-red flowers. Fine for edging. .6¢ each;: 3 for
15c; 12 for 50c. ; +

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Iris Hispanic @ (Spanish)

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 dis-
play. It is really one of the most satisfactory of all
Holland bulbs, and as they are very eheap we advise
our customers to plant them largely.

Mixed—All sorts; more than fifty different shades, all
of exquisite beauty, 25c per doz.; 100 for $1.50.

Allium
Neapolitanum

Indispensable, its pearly
white blossoms lasting so

long, and its long stems
and airy grace fitting it
forall cut-flower work.
Sure to bloom and daintily
pretty. It is hardy out of
doors im a sheltered loca-
tion, but imdoors is one
of the easiest of bulbs to
grow. Three or four bulbs
ean be placed in a 4-inch
pot. We offer large, se-
tected bulbs that will pro-
duce wonderful blooms.

5e each: 5 for 20c; 12 for

40¢€.

Iris Alata’

Bulbs of this exquisite Iris potted this fall are likely

to bloom within thirty days. The quickest winter-
blooming bulb known. The flower is very large and
beautiful in -shape; a elear, soft, sky-blue color, with
spots and mottlings at base of petals. It is perfectly
exquisite from every point of view, and possesses a most
superb fragrance. Both flowers and foliage are exquis-
ite, the big blossoms standing up well above the leaves.
A five-inch pot is sufficient for three bulbs.

Price, 25¢ each: 3 for 60¢°

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Grape Hyacinths
One of the sweetest flowers imaginable, and in masses
very striking, making a wave of intense blue that catehes
every eye. As hardy as an oak, and as it imereases rap-
idly should be planted in every garden. Its spikes are
just the size of buttonhole bouquets, while its long stems
enable if to be used to advantage in all bouquets, or
eut-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-ineh 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.
Sky-Blue — Most fairy-like.
Snow-White — Milky white.
15e per doz.; $1 per 100; $8 per 1000; 12 each for 25c.
GRAPE HYACINTH — CELESTIAL BLUE

A new giant form of the well known Grape Eyacinth;
much larger in size and lighter blue eolor. 4c each;
30c per doz.

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Scilla Campanulata ¢ectgian Hyacinth)

These are aimost as good as Roman Hyaeinths, the
graceful spikes of beautiful bells are most attractive.
Perfectly hardy in the open ground, where they bloom
profusely in early spring. Also easily grown in pots,
flowering during winter, and are very beautiful. Three
or four bulbs ean-be planted in a four-ineh pot. The
following are new and improved varieties larger and
finer in every way than the old ones.
Mixed, all colors—3 for 10c; 12 for 35c; 100 for $2.25.

Cockade Hyacinth

A real eurigsity. First, a frizzled, cockade-lHke spike,
an ineh or two in length, appears above the soil, and,
as if slowly rises on its long stalk, it becomes five or six
times as long at first, developing into a long, feathery,
blue plume, and Jasting for weeks in that condition. One
of those pretty, odd things that everybody likes. Per:
fectly hardy in the garden and fine for pots. 0C¢ each; 3
for 12c; 12 for 40c.

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Ornithogalum Arabicum

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 a
jJet-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-inch pot, or sev-
eral in a large pot or box. 12c each; 3 for 30¢.

Star of Bethlehem

The good old Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogaium Um-
bellatum) is a lovely flower. It seon 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.; 60e per 100

-CHIONO DOXA.

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 house plants. As the Chionodoxas succeeed
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
bDlue flowers in dainty sprays just long enough for cut-
ting or to wear.
Mixed Colors—20c per doz.; $1.50 per 100.

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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 be planted in @
five-inch pot. and the display will be magnificent. For
open ground culture give them winter protection.
Mixed (all colors)—15ec per doz.; $1.00 per 100. -

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. 15¢c per doz.; $1.00 per i600.

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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- behoiders, 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 Ixids or Jreesias.
142 for 15c; $1.00 per 100. : sep ree

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: Babianas
Closely allied to Ixias_and require the same treatment.
Magnificent spikes of bloom equaled only by Gladioli.
Exquisite colors, especialiy in blues. Do not miss the
Fine Mixed Babianas—i12 for 15c: 100 for $1.00. ;
Edith — Ultramarine-blue; perfectly exquisite. This is
' sometimes called the Blue Freesia; but in size of flower
and spike and general beauty it is finer than any
Freesia, Ixia or Sparaxis.
fine for pots-in winter as well as for the garden.
each;—6 for 20c; #2 for. 35¢.

Blooms-very early and is
rare.

Trilizum Sessile

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Californicum
Our wild ‘“‘Wood Lilies,”

beautiful as they are, can-
not compare wiih those of
California (Sessile).
Plants grow about’ one
foot high with three im-
mense leaves, radiating
froin a stem that -centers
the larze> exyuisite, Lily-
like blossoms, of three dif-
ferent colors. Very fra-
grant, und eusily flowered
in pots during winter,
treated same as Hyacinths.
Mixed colors. 10c¢ each; nny it.
6 for 50c. ; Os

-.. Ixiolarion Pallasi

A rare and little known hardy. bulb, bearing showy
umbels of deep blue, tubular flowers. It‘is not unlike
the Agapanthus. Very desirable. 5c eaeh; 12 for 40¢.

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Double Ranunculus
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,
Giant French Mixed (Fifty different colors) -—Magnifice
15¢ per doz; $1.00 per 100.
Persian Mixed—30c per doz; $2.00 per 100.

This is becoming popular for both winter and spring-
bleommeg. .The flowers are white and llac-blue, and are
YFemarkably sweet-scented. A fine window plant if sev-

eral bulbs are planted to a pot, as they bloom steadily

‘fer two months, and'‘need no fussing with to succeed. A

‘most charming fairy-like flower. te
White — Tipped lilac. - | Violacea— Lavender-blue.
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Snowdrops

The earliest of flowers, and of such ironclad hardiness
that it 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 fine 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.
6 for 15c; 25c per doz.; $1.80 per 100

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,

2 of eliner sort for 5c; 20¢C per doz.; $1.50 per 100
GIANT SCILLA — This bulb, known as Puschkiana,: =
really a giant-flowered Seilla~Siberica. - A splendi
early garden flower. Price, 3 for 10c; 12 for 30C.

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This is perfectly magnificent and always comes abso-
lutely true. No single flowers, all being large and as
double and as perfect as good roses. Color, bright yel-
low, the individual blossoms being the size of a half-

dollar, and borne in clusters of four to ten. It is one of-

the most magnificent blooming bulbs ever offered, plant
being dwarf and eompact and admirably adapted to pot-
culture, blooming profusely all winter. The finest Oxalis
we have ever had.

Price, fine large bulbs, 3 for t0c; 12 for 30e.

Mammoth Bulbs — We have a few bulbs of mammoth
size of this glorious double Oxalis. f0e€ eaeh- 3 for
25¢,-T7 for 5ée.

BERMURA BUTTERCUP OXALIS

Joun Lewis Cuixps, Inc., Frorat Park, N. YY

Superb Oxalis

These varieties of Oxalis are
all for winter-blooming in pots.
They begin to flower in two to
four weeks after planting, pro-
ducing a mass of flowers all.
winter which, in brilliant and
beautiful colors, are truly charm-
ing. They always give Satisfac-
tion. Plant five or six in a six-
inch pot. They commence growth
immediately after planting and
need not be set away to form
roots like most other bulbs. They
bloom during the entire winter.

Note—Oxalis staré early, and
your bulbs may be already
sprouted when you get them.
Plant them as they are, if sprouts
are not too long. If broken off,
the bulbs will sprout again.
Giant Bowi—Extra large, deep,

brilliant-red flowers, and large,

luxuriant, clover-like foliage.

Very handsome. 5 for 10c; 12

for 20e.
Bermuda Buttercup—A fine, ro-

bust-growing, large-flowering
sort. Blooms im enormous
panicles, each flower being as
large as a silver half-dollar
and of a clear, bright yellow
color. Bulbs commence bloom-
ing soon after planting and con-

tinue all winter without a

break. 5 for 10c; 412 for 20c.
Bermuda Buttercup — Mammoth

bulbs only; emira large and
strong. 5€ eaea; 50¢€ doz.

Oxatis

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Grand Duchess Oxalis

Entirely new and one of the most beautiful and pleas-
ing winter flowers it is possible to have. Blossoms im-
mense, three inches across, borne well above the foliage,
and of the most lovely pink, white and lavender color;
leaves large, clover-shaped and handsome. A most per-
sistent bloomer, remaining constantly m flower from No-
vember to June. Surely one of the most exquisite and
satisfactory of all -winter-blooming bulbs.

Pink — Enormous size, bright rosy pink.

White — Pure white. A grand contrast to the above.

Lavender—A fine, large flower of a unique lavender
color. 15¢€ per doz.; 6 of each for 20c. ;

Mixed Oxalis—Including all kinds offered on this page

“and many more. 15c per doz.; $1.00 per 100.

SPECIAL OFFER—2?1 Oxalis for 30c.

As follows: 12 Grand Duchess Mixed, 3 Bermuda But-
tercup, 3 Bowi, and 3 Double Rosebud. A superb cel-
lection of all kinds for only 30c. ;

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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.

"im pots they commence blooming early and continue for

a long time, the stems branching freely
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

and producing

_ away to form roots like Hyacinths, unless it is more

convenient to do so.
and strong.

Mixed Grandifiora — A grand strain possessing many

tints, colors and variegations. Not only are the white

- sand yellow colors seen, but orange, violet, primrose,

_ .€anary and some purple shades. The flowers are extra

Bulbs we supply are extra large

_— large. All colors mixed. 20c per doz.; $1.50 per 100.

Childs’ Purity Freesia
(Grown at our California Gardens)

One of the very finest of recent bulb novelties. Flow-
ers of enormous size, with thick, heavy, waxy. petals that
last nearly two weeks, even when cut. Flowers pure
snow-white, save one tiny yellow spot.in throat, and ol
wonderfully beautiful shape, petals being large, rounded
and well opened and of great substance. Grand for win-
ter-blooming in pots. : =
Large Bulbs —3 for 10c;.12 for 30c; 100 for $2.00.
Mammoth Bulbs (selected bulbs of enormous size) —-

40c each; 3 for 25c; 12 for 75c. “

SEED GF FREESIA RIGONARI HYBRIDS

These new hybrids bloom the first winter Sages ees
and are of various colors such as violet, ee ree
orange, pink, red, white, striped, etc. over pike
and beautiful. Per pkt. of 10 seeds, 25c; 3 pkts.

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Grand Liiies For Winter
One of the grandest of all decorative plants is a tall
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

eannot be obtained. They can be planted at any time

in the fall, 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 of the bulb two inches below the rim. Both can
also be planted in the garden for spring-blooming.,

Lilium Harrisi—The popular sort for early blooming.
Price, extra strong bulbs, 40c each;.3 for $1.00;

12 for $3.75.

Lilium Candidum—(The Madonna or Annunciation Lily)
As fragrant and spotlessly pure as the Harrisi, but
with broad, widely-opened flowers, instead of the re-
fiexed, trumpet form of the laiter. Tall and stately
erowing and a sure bloomer. No flower has a more
superb fragrance than this. Bulbs of enormous size.
30c each; 4 for $1.00; 12 for $2.50.

Calla Elliottiana—Giant Yellow

This is the great new yellow Calla of marvelous
beauty. Flowers very large and of tae brightest golden-
yellow. _ Leaves beautifully spotted with white. Its
great size of bloom, brillidnt 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. 40¢c each:
3 for $1.00.

Valotta Purpurea

A bulbous plant of the Amaryllis family, producing
clusters of great Lily-like blossoms of the most intense
searlet color. An old and highly prized pot plant of
easy growth, now very rarely seen, but always in sreat
demand. 50c each, ant.

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blooming -when very small, growing on

Sorts by
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-flowering bulb. By far the very
best of all Callas.

Extra large dry bulbs, 40c each; 3 for $1.00.
Green plants (or smaller bulbs), 25c¢ each.

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Grand Amaryllis, at a Bargain

To reduce a small overstock of the following grand
Amaryllis, 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. -
Solandriaefiora— Magnificent, large, perfect blossoms of
many fine colors; variegated white, pink, rose, etc.
Price, 40c each; the 4 for $1.50.

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Aes aes Hardy Perennial Plants

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else can supply. Like flowering shrubs

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Se ie | our very existence. What would induce us to part with the grand old clumps of Peonies, "ities, Iris, oa of,

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- Achillea Grandiflora

Ss 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
---—s« sorts of cut-flower work, bouquets, ete. It is perfectly
hardy anywhere, and so vigorous that it will take care of
va itself among weeds. For cemetery planting there is
nothing finer, for it is sure to live, thrive and bloom
' profusely year after year. The plants we send out will
bloom profusely this summer. 20c each; 3 for 5Cc.

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= Sees _ 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

GR 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 50¢; 12° for $1.00.

~ Apios Tuberosa, Tuberous Wistaria

_ A valuable, hardy tuberous-rooted climber closely re-
a sembling the common Wistaria in vine and foliage and
< having clusters of rich, deep purple flowers, which have
a strong delicious violet fragrance. 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 not
~es be taken up over winter. 10c each; 3 for 20c; 7 for
50¢c; 15 for $1.00.

- Ten-Thousand Flowered Boltonia

2 We have not seen so good a hardy plant as this since
“we introduced Rudbeckia Golden Glow. That plant went

ed over the whole world like wildfire, and is by far the
z 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 fo ten stems, just like this one, and a mass of bloom
-— shown that no other plant can equal. Strong plants, 15c
_- aes; 3 for 30¢; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00.

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A plant of exquisite beauty, being of low, compact,

Spreading growth-and producing its profusion of blooms

Sat ‘In May or June when pure white flowers are particularly

_-searee. Its profusion of bloom is so great that a bed of

jt iooks, at- a distance, like a mass of fleecy snow just
_ fallen. Few hardy plants will give aS much real satis-
_. faction as this beautiful gem. Lifted late in the fall will

- _ +bloom well in the house during winter. Perfectly hardy,
x saad tolage evergreen. 20c each; 3 for 50c.

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_.. Aiba Variegata— Leaves as handsome as a flower. A
_ . rosette-cluster of almost white leaves, lightly striped
ae with green. Flowers pale lilac-pink on tall spikes.
_ Fine also for pots. Altogether this is one of the very
~~. finest of all hardy plants.

Aurea Variegata — Leaves green and yellow and highly

Tas . ornamental. Beautiful light blue flowers.
Base <r __. Price, 25c each; $2.25 per doz.
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Masses of azure-blue flowers are always attractive.

_ 20€ each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.80.

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__ . Fine home-grown roots or “pips” for garden-planting.
- . Once planted it will grow and spread out and bloom
- _-beautifully with no care at all. Plant a smali bed of
_ them by all means. They will be good for a lifetime.
Wz _-Will grow well even under trees or among shrubbery.
Fine roots, 40c per doz.; $3.00 per 100.

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Dicentra Spectabilis

The glorious old Bleeding Heart. Exquisite for winter-
blooming in pots. Also a favorite early spring bloomer
for the garden, being perfectly hardy. Try it for pots,
and treat same as recommended for Hyacinths and other
flowering bulbs. No garden can be complete without it.

30c each; 3. for 75e.

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Superb Perennial Phloxes

Large, fleld-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.

Fyramidai 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 erimson eye.

fyramidal Lavender — Delicate lavender: white center.
Very fine indeed.

Pyramidal Rose — Large, bright rose.

Pyramidal Biush — 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 m 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.

Snowy Dwarf— Plant very small and compact, with
large bunches of gigantic snow-white blossoms. Novel,
striking and beautiful.
Border Queen — Elegant rosy pink; very strong; florets
and panicles of great size. Blooms for a long time.
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
color in Phloxes as well as a very beautiful one.
Plants also bloom very early in spring, which adds
greatly to its value.

Price. 20€ each; any 4 for 60c; the 12 for $1.50; or,
5 $10.00 per 100.

Mixed Phioxes — A fine mixture of more than twenty
sorts. $1.00 per doz.

Phlox Subulata

Subulata Pink — Qne of the finest of low, turfy-growing
plants, fine for carpeting under trees, around rock-
work, edging beds, ete. 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.

Subulata White — Like above but pure white in color.

20c each; the 2 for 30c: $1.50 per doz.

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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 @

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. ; a =
Paimata — Two feet high with large feathery plumes of

rosy crimson bloom. ; ;
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 perfeetly hardy
anywhere. Give good soil. Makes a lovely pot plant
as well as garden.

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Queen Alexandria —_ Large feathery plumes of exquisite ~

bioom of a lovely pink color. Forces well and makes

a superb winter-bloomer. Ouiside it blooms in June.

Montblanc — Like the above but pure white. These are

two grand plants. :

Price of all Spireas, 25¢ each; 3 for 60¢; the 5 for
$1.00; or, $2.00 per doz.

Rudbeckia, Golden Glow
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. ;

20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.00.

Platycodon Mariesi Tom Thumb

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. Plants,
20c; 3 for 50c. Seed, 10¢ pkt.

Various Perennials

Young, vigorous plants for the garden, will bloom
finely next spring and summer. ;
Double Hollyhock—Finest mixed colors.

Digitalis, or Foxglove—Finest mixed colors.
Columbine—Finest mixed eolors.

Sweet William—Finest mixed colors.
Campanula—Finest mixed colors.

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Delphinium—Finest mixed colors. as

Perennial Pea—Finest mixed colors.

Bellis (Daisy)—Finest mixed colors. a

Price of all the above, $1.50 per dozen, prepald.

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Choice Plants for Winter-Blooming

The following plants are extra fine for winter-bloom ing, and are mostly new or recently introduced sorts

' that are not seen in general cultivation
to do finely.

[ We supply healthy, well-grown vigorous young stock that will be sure
All grown especially for winter-blooming.

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.

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 may be trained as a elimber. I either form it is a
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 35e.
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 is
a superb new plant in every way. 50¢ eaeh.

Linum Tigrinum

_ This is a beautiful pot-plant and one that flowers in
Mhid-winter, at holiday time. It is very charming and
profuse. Flowers large, two to thrée inches across, and
of a most beautiful shade of bright glowing yellow. One
of the very best of pot plants. 20¢ each; 3 for 50c.

Begonia Mignon Hybrids

New Largeé-fiowering Varieties, Always Loaded With
Flowers, Indoors or Out.

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
seed and are easily raised. Colors, white, blush,
pink, rose, crimson, etc. Make exquisite pot plants, al-
in bloom. No better bedding or pot plants than
superb Begonias.

New Luminaris—For bedding it blooms abundantly all
the time from early till late, and its foliage is a rich
bronzy-crimson color, while the large showy blossoms
are another shade of crimson or searlet, 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.

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New Kex Begonias
New varieties of Begonia Rex of our own origin, and
they far excel any that have previously been in cultiva-
tion. The colors and markings of the leaves are exceed-
ingly varied and rich.
Mixed—Many sorts. 20c each: 3 for 50c.

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Cyclamen Grandiflorum
(improved Large-Flowering)

Few pot plants are so desirable as Gyclamen, especially
for winter-blooming. Though they are universal favor-
ites, they are not seen in general cultivation to the ex-
tent that they should be, considering their ease of cul-
ture, 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 at all times
from twelve to fifty well-developed blossoms. They
are of the most delicate blush and pink shades.
Often the flowers will be spotted and marked, and finely
variegated. The foliage is beautiful, being variegated
with different shades of green, and helps to show off
the flowers which rise above it to a remarkable de-
gree. In fact, a plant in bloom always looks like a
tastily arranged 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.

Coleus, Trailing Queen

Leaves green with bright red center shading to yellow
at base, bordered with choeolate 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. 15¢
each; 4 for 50e€.

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Chrys’m

“Glory of Seven

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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-
ranthemum 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
tive. y ear; -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 al-
most at once, 25¢
each; 3 for 60C;
$2.00 per doz.

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AS..a ,winter-bloomer this plant has no superior. . No
matter how small a plant may be, it is bound to be full
of bloom all winter long. Color, intense crimson-scarlet
and blossoms are produced so profusely. as to completely
wreathe every branch in brilliancy. Flowers keen perfect
two months before fading. Fine plants for blooming this
winter. 25c¢ each; 3 for 60c.~

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Childs’ Monster Carnations
The following are mostly new Carnations, mammoth-
flowering hybrid sorts: a eye ce
Alma Ward—tThis 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. - pee:
Benora—A superbly variegated variety; new and fine.
Blue Novelty—This is the greatest novelty in Carna-
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 briliiant, 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 flower of perfeet form, full
double and sweet, on long, graceful stems. Light pink
or blush; an exquisite tint.

Giant Striped—wWide 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.

Rosyfiush—A cross between white and pink Lawson.
Large, sturdy, fine dwarf habit. White flushed and
variegated maroon.

Sanagomo—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 fleld-grown plants, 25e each; 3 for 60€;

$2.00 per doz.

Cape Jessamine or Gardenia

Everblooming—This grand novelty does not differ from
the common Cape Jessamine or Gardenia except It
blossoms 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 well as a window plant. 25c¢ each,

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
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. °° —

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2 _ We make a specialty of Boston Ferns and grow im-

mense quantities of them. We have all the newest and
a2 best sorts which we aim to offer at low prices.

_ This is the finest decorative plant in cultivation. All

~ are robust, vigorous and easily grown in any window, in

heat or cold, sun or shade. Few flowering plants can

x equal in beauty a well-grown Boston Fern of any variety.
long time is beyond adequate description.

- .- Beston Fern — (Original)—Of all decorative plants for

Rates house culture, this is perhaps the most imposing and

Satisfactory. It is so hardy that it will stand and

thrive in most any Situation in a room even if out of

the sun’s rays. Plants form an immense number of

graceful drooping fronds, varying in length from two

to five feet and always of a fresh, healthy and beauti-

__.. ful green color.
_ Mrs. Roosevelt — A great improvement on the old Bos-

= ton Fern. It is more upright in growth, grows faster
= and makes about four fronds to the old varieties’ one.
. tt is also a deeper and richer color.

_ Teddy, Jr.— A superb dwarf form of the splendid Mrs.

_ Roosevelt Fern. New. ;
- Scholzeli— This is realiy a fine crested form of Scoiti.
_ -- Fronds ereet with graceful arch. Makes a most beau-
= tiful plant at any size or stage of growth.
Pierson’s Boston Fern — Immense wavy fronds, of the
_ Gstrich Plume type, but longer and more beautifully
feathered. Without doubt it is the most magnificent
_ Fern grown, and possesses all the hardy, robust and
-* €asy-growing qualities peculiar to the common Boston
_. Fern and its varieties. -
_ 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. It is per-
_ fectly exquisite.
-Superbissima — New; long dark green fronds in great
elusters, each frond rolled, curled and crinkled in an
_ odd and beautiful way.: z ;
Scotti — A decided acquisition. It is a dwarf, compact
grower, and has two or three times as many fronds
-as the Boston Ferp. It makes symmetrical, handsome
plants in either lerge or small size...
_;. . - .. PRICE OF BOSTON FERNS
_- ‘Alt Boston Ferns offered on this. page.are 25c each:
; 3 for 60c; $2
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Amerpohlii — This to our mind is the most graceful and
beautiful of all Boston Ferns. It is very much su-
perior to the Fern Ball, and well adapted to a hanging
pot. Fronds broad, finely cut and waved.like ostrich
plumes. No other Fern fronds so beautiful as this.

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 distinet and unlike any other
sort. For a very 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 liveiy green.

Fasadena 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 a
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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Here are the latest and some of the most superb Bos-
ton Ferns. AIF 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 Hght 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 distinet. Fime plants,
380c each; 4 for $1.00.

Splendida, or Big Four—tThis is the most wonderful
Fern of them all. It combines the good qualities of
the four most popular sorts. It has the grace of a
“Boston,” the wavy effect of a ‘‘Roosevelt,” the fluffy
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
be the genuine ‘‘Fish Tail.’ This is the strongest
srower of the Nephrolepis. We have no hesitancy in
saying that this is the most valuable of all. it well
deserves the name of “Big Four Fern.” Be sure to
try it. sve each; 4 for $1.00.

Emerald Fleece—Another remarkable new Fern which
ori mated With us and is also @ sport from the Baby
or Lace variety. Its fronds when in good form are
not so wide, but exceedingly thick and much finer
cut and more moss-like than the Baby Fern or any
other. In faet, the fronds are so thiek and heavy as
to suggest rich deep plush or velvet. The texture
reminds one also of a fleece Of wool. Perfectly ex-
quisite from every viewpoint. Thrifty plants for 60c
each; 2 for $1.00

Tuberosa Plumosa — Exqu/sitely beautiful; the laterals
of the fronds streaming out and drooping and curling
like ostrich feathers. Color, darker and richer green
than others. Habit fme, making a plant of great
beauty. 30e each; 2 for 50¢.

TFedzoides (London, B. F.) — This is after the style of
Whitmanii, belonging to the Ostrich Plume type of
Nephrolepis. lt 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. 40€. .

Joun Lewis Cups, Iyc., Froran Parr, N. Y-

NEW BOSTON FERN, FUBEROSA PLUMOSA

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. 75e€ each. :

Fish Tail gF urcans Va Ds is a grand Fern, entirel
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. 25¢€ each.

Giatrari—A dwarf form of Scotti, growing compact
and is quite distinet 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. 75c each.

Millsi — Finer than Elegantissima, more dwarf, but wit
larger and wider fronds. Hardy, robust and will stand
lots of abuse. 30¢e each; 3 for 75c.

Pictinata— This is a dwarf form of Pasadena Boston.
Fern, with very narrow, upright fronds and lots of
them. An exquisife little Fern in every way. 50¢,

Wanamaker —In presenting this new Boston Fern
feel confident that it will make a place for itself. A
“sport” from Scholzeli, with longer, narrower, grace-
fully drooping fronds. It is not so campaet in growth
and is a durable house Fern. & is a rapid grower,
making an abundaace of fronds, and is quite distinct
from any other. 50€ each.

Verona— A ltarger 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. 40¢€ each. : :

New Trailing Boston Fern—This wonderful Fern, the
most beautiful of all the Boston tribe, originated with
us, and is a sport from the Baby or Lace Fern. It is-
the most superb foliage plant for a hanging pot,
basket, or bracket yet seen. It has the same elegant
lace-like foliage as the Baby or Lace Fern, but it
grows three or four feet long, when Suspended, pre-
senting the most beautiful object in fluffy, graceful
tresses of green imagmable. It is a free and easy
grower, succeeds well in any window. Our cut is
from the photograph of the original plant, but we
have much finer specimens now. . These fronds wer
almost three feet long. Thrifty, well roote® youn
plants, 75¢€ each; 3 for $2.00.

THESE 14 NEW AND GRAND FERNS (WORTH $7.35), FOR $5.00. een

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New Everblooming 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 has 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-
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
im fivye-inch pots produced, respectively, from April to
June 30. 139 and 126 trusses of magnificent blooms,
five 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 siriking. 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. 35¢ each.

Easter fMiorn — A sport from the above and just like it

_exeept 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. 30¢ each.

Easter—A new sport with bright earmine blossoms
showing iarge velvety blotches. Has all good qualities
of above sorts for pots or bedding. 45c.

Easter Star—Large reddish scariet flowers with regular

-black blotches. Toned with purplish carmine. Very

effective. Robust and free. 50¢.

= All 4 sorts for $41.60

Clorinda — This Pelargonium is rare and quite unknown,
~ although exceedingly fine. Foliage rich, deep, heaithy
ereen and very fragrant when crushed in the han

Flowers large, bright, rosy cerisee 320c; .

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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.

Parrot Feather—A lovely mossy plant, with long trail-
ing stems covered with plumy, feathery foliage, of the
freshest, loveliest green. imaginable. Fine for aquar-
tums. 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. lt is one of them cuarli ing trailing and
drooping plants, and furnishes an abundance of the
most lovely foliage for bouquets. It grows so rapidly
that it can be cut with the greatest freedom.

Nepeta 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 network of
vines through which weeds and grasses cannot creep.
Tt 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-
ing pots or baskets.

Weeping Lantana—This trailing plant is a real beauty
and highly desirable for bracket pots and hanging
baskets. The slender trailing growth, and abundance
of rich blossoms making it a plant of peculiar beauty.
Color, a fine lilac, and sweetly scented. Very eraceful,
and a plant easily grown in any situation.

20c each; the 4 for 60c.

Oranges and Lemons

Otaheite Orange—An extra fine pot plant, with glossy
leaves, the true fragrant Orange blooms and abundant
little bright Oranges that will hang 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 another. 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. 25¢c each; 3 for 60c. Extra large, 40¢ each.

Double=-fiowered 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 haif-dollar, full,
double and of much greater fragrance than_ the single.
Blooms profusely as 2 small plant in pots, like the Ota-
heite, 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 Geranium and which produces fruit weigh-
ing from one to three pounds each. These enormous
fruits are borne on plants one to two feet high, grow-
ing in five or six-inch pots. 25¢ each; 3 for 60c.
Extra large, 40c each.

New Otaheite Lemon—aA superb novelty in the form of
a very dwarf Lemon for pot. culture, which. corre-
sponds 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 of each of above 4.

14 es: SSH

a fie
Swainsonia

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. The plant
is a free and rapid grower, beginning to bloom in three
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—TIine, dark red, with large white blotches.
Pink—New and fine.

Price, 20c each; the 3 for 50c.

Genista, Shower of Gold

As a plant for late winter-blooming and early spring-
blooming (especially for Easter), it is almost without
an equal. Flowers, golden-yellow, very fragrant, and
borne in large, drooping racemes and in such quantity
as. to almost hide leaf and branch—most truly a
“Shower of Gold.” It is one of the easiest piants to
esrow we ever saw, and is absolutely sure io bloom
profusely in any window. : As a plant for rare beauty,
delightful fragrance and ease of culture, it has no
superior, and should adorn every home. 20c; 3 for 50c,

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,
Size and color it is the finest
| Geranium in cultivation to-

em -.day. For bedding it is the
y ; Sp freest and finest grower on
fy @all soils and under all condi-
! roe tions, and the most marvelous

; : 3 bloomer. No less than two
hundred clusters of bloom
have been counted at one
time on one plant. Trusses
large, florets very large, of
the Bruant type, and color,
that soft exauisite shade of
pink seen only in Enchantress

ernation. Greatest of bed-
dine sorts on account of its
wonderful growing qualities.
30c each; 2 for 50ce.

impatiens Oliveri

A large-growing Impatiens, with immense blossoms,
that look like an orchid in shape; and color a delicate
lavender-tinted light pink. Good as a window plant,
and it will bloom all the year round. Strong, handsome
foliage, and a free and easy grower. Few better flower-
ing plants than this. 25¢ each; $3 for 50c.

Agapanthus
Umbellatus

A most beautiful pot
plant which was popular
fifty years ago, but now
almost lost sight of. It
bears great clusters of
Lily - like blossoms

which are very attrac-
tive. The

white is

comparatively new.

Large Blue—Well- known
sort.

Large White—Rare; fine.

25c each; the 2 for 40¢.

Asparagus
Plumosus Nanus—A grand
plant with wide-
spreading foliage
which is very fine,
soft ~ and feathery.
Nothing else so good
as this to make up
with cut flowers.
Sprengeri—A variety of Fes
the finest ornamental
qualities. For hanging
or bracket pots.

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 1s
Its dark green, willow-like foliage is in itself.

the cellar.
neat and pleasing; but when it blooms it -is beautiful —

beyond expression with its many large, delicate Bante “i

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.

30c each: the 5 for $1.25. aces

Sweet Violets a3;

Alaska — A grand new sort, well adapted to. garden cul-
ture, being hardy and robust, and producing in spring

ereat masses of enormous double flowers of — plue-

black color and powerful fragrance.

Belle de Brunneau — The most magnificent double Violet.
ever produced. Large flowers. long Stems, deepest,
richest violet color and fragrance.

California Singie — Superb long-stemmed single plos-_
and Lisiles Ss :

soms of the richest violet color
fragrance.
Price, 20¢ each; the 3 for 50¢e; St. 50 per dozen.

Salvia Greigi

Rosy Scarlet—Flowers at once from smali eutting plants —
and has an agreeable fragrant foliage somewhat Ke —
the Lemon Verbena. ;

Snow White—Pure White. ;
25¢ each; the 2 for 40€.

Sanseveria

Zealanica

There is searcely 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,
Dilumy spikes of soft feathery
whiteness. Just the plant for
sunless windows or halls,
where nothing else will grow. Ve £
25e each; 3 for 60c. : =

Ruellia Rosemaid

A lovely free-flowering plant for winter,
tifully variegated, and the long tubular blossoms are a

ua
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7
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bright rosy-pink color so unusually beautiful as to catch S4

Blooms all winter long, and highly attrac- —
Of easiest culture in

every eye.
tive ‘in both flower and foliage.
any window. 20c each; 8 for 50c.

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20c. . ee hs

Oleander jes

Foliage beau-

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-all times of the year.

Fatt CaraLtocur or Prants AND Bugs For 1918

Rose, Winter Gem

- The Greatest Pot Bloomer of all Fine Roses
_ One of the greatest Rose novelties in years,
owing both to its beauty and unparalleled bloom-
ing 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 winter, 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
vigorous and rapid growing Tea Rose in cultiva-
tion. 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
biossoms 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 rapid
grower, blooming at once from small cuttings.
The greatest Rose for amateurs and one that will
positively bloom prodigiously in any window at
Bye Strong, well established
plants, grown especially for winter-blooming, and
ready at once. Fine plants, 25c each; 3 for 60c.
Extra large, 40¢ each; 3 for $1.00.

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. 35c each.

Plants mailed in paper pots without disturbing roots,

-p0€ each; 3 for $1.25.

D..° \s
Primula Malacoides
_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 a2 pot plant, this has proved to be one of the very finest

ee ons pieuts ae introduced. It blooms ali
ies g in wonderful profusion in any window.
Large White — Pure white. y

Large. Rosy Wiolet — Fine violet tinted.

* -._ ~-20¢ each; the 2 for 306.

i
Obconica 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 ai all times of the year
in great profusion. They
bloom very quickly from
seed, and the large, showy
blossoms are borne con-
stantly for a year, and
when we realize that these
fiowers are as large as Pri-
mula-Sinensis, and almost
as varied in color, their
great value is at once ap-
parent. Plants very vig-
orous and as easily grown
as a Geranium.

Piants Mixed — Fine,
healthy stock, ready to

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bloom. 20c; 3 for 50c.

Big Crimson — The largest
and highest colored Prim-
rose: very showy crimson.
25¢c each.

A ball of tightly folded leaflets,
dry and dead. Drop it in a bowl
of water and in a short time
\ ~) hthere is a great, loose, expanded

\ Nigy rosette of fine fern-like leaves,

\) i both odd and beautiful. This

mi can be repeated many times, the

Dp

Hie plant curling tightly together

YY when dry, expanding when
soaked. .10c each; 3 for 29¢;

7 for50e.

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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 eare. 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., 10€.

Aquilegia, or Columbine — Curious flowers, extremely
graceful, and borne in great quantities high above the
foliage which itself is very attractive. Prize mixture;
400 varieties, double and single. PkKt., 5c.

Campanula — Large, bell-shaped flowers, very
and attractive. Colors, blue, white, pink, etc.
mixed-colors. A fine strain. Pkt., 5C.

Calliopsis Lanceolata — Flowers rich yellow, of large
size and borne on long, graceful stems. PkKt., 5C.

Hardy Candytuft — Plants are a solid mass of white at
just the time when flowers are most scarce. PkKt., 5C.

Delphinium — 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 a 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., 10¢.

Garden Pinks— Also sometimes called Spice Pinks.
Nothing finer. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c.

Hollyhock (Double) — 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.

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. Pkt., 5c.

Snapdragon — Newer improved sorts, now among the
most popular of all garden flowers. Mixed. PkKt., 10e.

Sweet William — One of the best edging plants for the
border, bearing in early summer large heads of the
richest and most varied colors. Very fragrant. PkKt., 5c.

Sweet William Everblooming — Such a bewildering array
of superb colors combined in flowers of different form
and size was never before seen. Begins to ploom in
April, continuing all summer and fall. Pkt., 10¢c.

Poppy, Iceland Mixed—Th colors are exceedingly bright
and novel. Lemon, yellow, orange, salmon, white,
scarlet, etc. They bloom all the season through.
Sown early this lall they will begin blooming next
spring and make a brilliant show. Pkt., 10€.

Poppy, Perennial, Mixed Hybrids—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 eon-
sider it the most showy flower that blooms. A grand
emasiog up dark corners and dull shrubbery.

Above Collection of 17 Perennials for $1.00.

cheerful
Double

A Wild Perennial Bed

A fine mixture of all the best and hardiest.

Hardy

Perennials, such as afe suitable for a wild bed, or a

mixture for any out of the way place. These plants,
once started, will bloom profusely year after year. Large
pkt., i0c; 6 pkts. for 50¢.

New Early Spencer Sweet Pea
Best of all—And best sown in fall :
Early (or Winter) Flowering Sweet Peas are the ones

to plant above all others. They are used for green-
houses for winter-blooming, but are equally valuable
for the garden as they begin flowering weeks before
others do and are consequently in bloom weeks longer.
They are among the very finest of the Spencer types and
give one a long season of glorious bloom, coming very
early, when fiowers will be better than those which
come later. | ;
Early Flowering Blanche Ferry (Spencer)—The true
large ruffled pink and white always so popular. —
Early Flowering Lavender Pink—-Very lovely lavender-
pmk of the larger type.
Early Flowering Mrs. Skach—Exira fine clear pink.
Early Flowering Red Orchid—Deep solid crimson-red.
Early Flowering Venus—Flushed white with picotee
edge. Very fine. oF
Early Flowering Snow White—Pure white, large, fine.
Early Fiowering Yarrawa—bBright rosy pink, light wings.

Early Flowering Mixed—25 finest colors. a
Price, 15c¢ per pkt.; 3 .or 40c; the 8 sorts for $1.00.

Extra Early Sweet Peas

These come into bloom very quic and are highiy
prized for that reason. Good for cs +
Angelina—New extra early; exquisite pink and white.
Christmas Pink—Rose or pink with blush white wings.
Chrisie te white. a
e Marquis—Deep violet-purple, or dark navy-blue,

Wirs. Alex. Wallace—Pinkish-lavender, yuk

Pkt., 5c: the 5 for 20e. .

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American Mastodon Pansies
PERFECT MARVELS IN SIZE AND BEAUTY

_-- 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, @
touch of the Masterpiece in the artistie curves of the
‘petals, the wonderful colors of the Orchid Pansies and a

_ delicate fragrance like the violet-scented.

The cool, damp Climate of Oregon and Washington has

ho _ developed this strain of Pansy larger in Size, richer in
ae colors, and far more vigorous and rugged in growth than
Seii. , SDY other strain yet introduced to cultivation. This is
- ~ absolutely the truth and leaves nothing further to be

a Said; yet, believing all this, he who plants them will

_ Surely more than realize his expectations. The enormous
size of-blooms, nearly four inches across, clear tones of
-. olor and with wonderful tints and variegations and free
flowering qualities, even through the het summer
Weather, will be a revelation. They are also very early,
Diooming two to four weeks quicker than other Pansies
Suwn at the same time.

Riixed Colors— Such as white with dark center, dark

blue and light blue, pure white, black, lavender, violet,
biue, bronze (new), royal purple (mew), rose, errise-
red, red with silver rim, mahogany, yellow, wine-col-
ored, red and gold, lavender and gold, striped, mar-
gined, etc. 10c per pkt. of 100 seeds; 3 pkts. for 25c;
4% -ounce, $1.50. <

_ Grand Duke White — Finest pure white Pansy.
Grand Duchess White — Snow-white with large blue
_ center. Very large and perfectly exquisite.
_ Black — Very deep, rich coal-black. Bee
Yellow — Rich and showy.
_ Dark Biue — Exceedingly beautiful deep blue color.
- Bronze — This shows a bewildering variety and com-
_ binations of rich colors in bronze, brown. old gold,
_ yellow, etc. Very interesting, as no two plants pro-

eo owers exactly alike. es

Madame Perret Red — Brilliant and beautiful shades of
_ red, deep pink, scarlet, etc., are shown in the flushed
of this exquisite variety. :

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great substance, and enormous size.
rice, per pkt. of 100 seeds, 15c: 3 pkts. for 40c; the
collection of 9- (including Mixed) for $1.00.

“Purple — A genuine royal purple self, of fine form,

or Piants AND Buss ror 1918 27

Ice-Proof Mastodon Pansy Plants

Special offer for fate fall and spring deiivery
Have a beautiful bed of Pansies at small cost
We grow young, vigorous plants o the Mastedon Pansy
in open ground from September-sowa seed that are ready
for delivery from No-

vember to May. For the
Southern and Pacific
States we can ship in
Norember or December.

for colder latitudes ship-
ments are mede as early
in spring as the plants
can be pul 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 ail points
—Maine to California.
Price of Ice-Proof Mas-
todon Pansy plants,
mixed colors, postpaid,
12°for 35cC; 25 fer 69C;
100 for $2.00; 500 for
$9.00; 1000 for $16.00.

Japanese Tree Lilac

This wonderful new Lilac from Japan grows fo a
fine symmetrical tree thirty feet high, yet blooms well
when only a shrub like other Lilacs. The flowers are
pure white, and borne in immense clusters offen more
than two feet in length. One may easily imagine the
effect such gigantic clusters of bloom may have on 2
shrub, but when. the tree has attained its full growth
of thirty feet, and bears. these grand compound clusters
by the hundred, it must be seen to be appreciated. It
is perfectly hardy. and a vigorous grower recy el
Blooms in July after other Lilacs have faded. 1 pee
& to 6 feet, $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00; by express a
buyer’s expense.

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_Joun Lewis Cuixps, Inc., Frorat Parx, N. Y. — pee es

The Baddest ” Hardy Flowering Shraba

Shrubs thrive in any
The list here offered is a
select one, including only the very finest and most desirabie new or rare and choice sorts.

Nothing can take the place of Shrubbery for the lawn, for hedges and specimen clumps.
situation, are beautiful all summer, producing some of the choicest outdoor blossoms.

Price—A!l Shrubs, 25c; 3 for 60c; 7 fer $1.25; or, $2.00 doz.

Azalea Amonea — A lovely, hardy evergreen Azalea with
beautiful foliage and fine compact, bushy growth. In
May or June the plants are densely covered with rich
violet-red blossoms, which are exceedingly showy.
Every leaf and twig is hidden by the quantity of
flowers.

Azalea, Amonea Superba This is as hardy as an oak
and the most profusely flowering shrub ever seen, its
mass of burning color making a great effect. Color,
intense deep crimson. We can recommend it as a shrub
that will give great satisfaction. Blooms profusely
when plants are very smali. Flowers of large size.

Azaiea, Snowbank — Finest of all new hardy Shrubs.
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.
Buddiea, Butterfly Shrub—-Clusters of large, sweet-

scented flowers, measuring twelve to eighteen inches
in length, closely resembling a Lilac in color and gen-
eral appearance, but continues to bloom all summer
in great profusion and until after the first frost. It
is a vigorous growing, 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.

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
composed of spiral branches of dense evergreen leaves.
The flowers are lovely pink color, in clusters, and are
borne profusely in early spring, and during summer
and fall. It is one of the most fragrant of all flowers.

Deutzia Lemoinei — This is the greatest recent novelty
in flowering shrubs. It makes a low, compact bush
which in June is loaded down with large, round, snow-
Dall-like clusters of pure); white flowers. We know
of nothing more beautiful for the garden, yet it has the
added merit of being a grand pot plant for winter-
blooming. It is not too large for a pot and blossoms

very finely at any time during winter. It is hbe-
coming very popular for Easter.
Forsythia, or Golden Bell—Very early in the spring,

while yet leafless, the Golden Bell hangs out its rows of
drooping, bright golden bells. The leaves that come
later are of a dark, almost myrtle-green, turning
early in fall to a rich bronzy-purple, and remaining
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,

Large specimens, 40c; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 doz.

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.

Deutzia Elegantissima Pink — Flowers borne on long
branches or stems, straignt and slender, carrying each
fifteen to eighteen round blooms, well open, and of
a beautiful light-rose color. This distinct Shrub has

a long fowering period and is one of the mosé
beautiful.
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 mos%
valuable and ornamental Shrub in existence. \Bushy
and robust, every branch tipped in mid-summer with
an immense close paniele 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 igis®

so universally admired. Grand for cemetery use, and a
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 small, 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 bloom 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. Very —
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 lovely’ Sweet Peas. — Sg

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Large Stock—Two to three feet.

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Syirea Anthony Waterer—A perpetual bloomer, and
Suitable either for garden or pots. it is of dwarf
habit, flowering profusely when only a few inches in
height, and at ail times and seasons. The flowers are
of a lovely dark crimson-red color, borne in dense
clusters and have a peculiar feathery appearance
which is beautiful.

Spirea Froebeli — A glorious new Spirea surpassing An-
thony Waterer, as it is more dwarf and broader in gen-
eral effect. Flowers in immense flat symes, very bril-
liant red in color and borne in such profusion that
gives a fine glow of color, even at a distance.

Wolfberry — Of dwarf, low-branching habit, forming a
dense globular bush with fine glaucous foliage and
pink blossoms. Its special beauty, however, is in its
ereat crop of beautiful, round, snow-white berries
which last well into the winter. Highly ornamental.

Wreigelia Eva Rathke A grand, new, everblooming Wei-
gelia, producing great quantities of blooms all the
season in magnificent clusters on the terminal
branehes. Color, deep, rich, blood-red; the finest color
yet seen among Weigelias. A very valuable novelty
and the finest all-around flowering Shrub.

Wreigelia Rosea Variegata— Leaves light green heavily
variegated with a creamy-yellow, making a charming
effect, but when its myriads of jong; tubular, rose-
colored blossoms are out, bending every branch to the
ground, we see one of the most magnificent flowers in

_¢ultivation. 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 Avalanche—A new Weigelia with zigantic.
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.

Price—All Shrubs 25c each; 3 for 60¢C; 7 for $1.25;
or, $2.00 per doz. Larger specimens, 40€ each; 3 for
$1.00; 3.50 per doz.; prepaid.

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 frim to any height desired.
Hedge will be so dense that a chicken can hardly get
through #H. Beautiful and neat at. aif 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.

A su-

arc $1.00 per doz., pre-
paid; $5.00 per 100, by express collect.

Amoor River—(North)—An extra hardy Privet recom-
“mended especially for very cold latitudes, like Maine

_-and Minnesota, where the coramon 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.

° vrs
Finest Hardy Vines
Tnese 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
also. Nothing finer to combine with corsage bouquets,
while for trimming floral baskets they are great.
Blossoms pure white. 20c each; $2.00 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
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. 20c each;
$2.00 per doz.

Ampelopsis Veitchi— The best wall-climber. lings
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. 20c each; $2.00
per doz.

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-
cate 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. 25c each; 3 for 65c.

Clematis Ina — This new Clematis has heavy dark green
foliage and flowers which are about two inches in
diameter, twenty to fifty of them appearing in a clus-
ter. Color, white shaded to lilac-blue on edges of
petals, and are produced on long, stiff stems. 30c.

Wistaria Sinensis Magnifica— Clusters of lovely blue
flowers produced in great masses. #£5c each.

Grand Climbing Rambler Roses

The following are all perfectly hardy, and by all odds
the very finest of outdoor Climbing Roses.
Crimson Rambler—Grand old reliable.
Everblooming Crimson Rambler—New, free bloomer.
Dorothy Perkins—Grandest pink.
Blue Rambler—vViolet blue in big clusters.
Thousand Beauties—Pink and white. Finest climber.
White Dorothy Perkins—Pure white.
Shower of Gold—Fine yellow Rambler.
Red Dorothy Perkins—Fine deep color.
Strong fleld-grown vines, 40¢ each; any 3 for $1.00;
the 8 for $2.50.
SPECIAL LARGE SHRUBS
Special offers in large specimens which we have in
surplus and can be shipped only by express. Ali varieties.
Price—Any 5 fcr $3.50; or, 12 for $7.00.
By express at buyer’s expense.

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3 Choice and Rare Fruits ——

The Fruit Garden is an indispensable part of any rural home. It is a delight, a satisfac-
tion, a convenience,.a profit, and a source of the most bountiful and delicious food supply any
Beginning with the Strawberry in May, “never usted
until the last winter Apples are used in May or June, = be oe

family can have.

Bowerberry — Most prolific of all Garden Fruits. Grows
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 eold 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 it is also valuable and beautiful with
iis immense Clusters of Jarge snow-white biossoms.
Two-year transplanted plants, 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12
for $1.75; 100 for $7.00. “These willbe sure to fruit
next summer.

Blower’s Giant This remarkable new scrt 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 werth of berries has been sold from a
single acre in one season. Really a marvel. There is
no bush Blackberry that can equal this in productive-
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 in a class by it-
self, especially in size and productiveness.
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
large, fine and absolutely true. Beware of

spurious

stock. Extra strong, select plants, 5 for 50c; 12 for ¢
$1.00; 100 for $7.00; 500 for $30.00.
iceberg — One of Luther Burbank’s creations. It bears

leads of delicious, snowy berries, which are not only
white, but so transparent that the seeds, which 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 sueceeds finely anywhere,
20e each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.50.

Phenomenal — This is larger than the largest berry ever
before known. It has a bright
color, the berries. growing in clusters of five to ten each
and the individual berries measuring three inches
around one way by four inehes the other way, and
weighing one-quarter ounce each. We have found
this berry to be all that is claimed for it—phenomenal
in every particular. An expert pronounced this ‘‘the
greatest wonder of all.’’ It tastes and looks like both
the Raspberry and Blackberry. 30¢ each;-4 for $1.00;
10 for $2.00. :

Dewberry Austin—A running Blackberry which trails over
the ground or on low supports and produces masses of
large, luscious fruit as black as jet and almost as sweet
as honey. This is the finest Dewberry grown. 2 for

95¢: 4 teeeOc 14? for $1-O6e -1.00° for’ ss8500:

Everbearing Raspberries

St. Regis —It is one of the earliest of all Red Raspber-
ries, beginning to ripen in June, just as the Strawberry
crop is waning. It is wonderfully prolific, the first or
main crop being. far greater than that of any other red
variety known. It gives a crop of fruit all summer and
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 ni m-
bers until late autumn. These berries are a bright
crimson, of large size and surpassing quality, rich,
sugary, with full Raspberry flavor. As a shipper it
is unexcelled. The canes are of stocky, strong growth
with a great abundance of dark green, leathery leaves,
that never seald nor sunburn. It succeeds upon all
soils, whether light snd sandy or cold, heavy clay.
St. Regis is of pure American blood and iron-clad
hardiness; the canes endure severest cold uninjured
and are wonderfully prolifie. St. Regis is a perpetual
bearer at all times and under ail conditions. 4 for
50e; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7.00.

_- King Raspberry

Berries large, brilliant red and very beautiful. Strong
sturdy grower and a great cropper. . If ripens its enor-
mous crop very quickly and is fine for garden planting.
75e per doz.; $5.00 per 100.

We can also supply at same price, Golden: Queen,
Farmer (Black Cap) and Cardinal (Purple Cap). -

Joun Lewis Curxps, Inc., Fiorar Park, N wae Zz

People who ,

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New Hybrid Grape Caco
A hardy out-door Grape, equal in quality to any hot-
house variety. It is a cross between Catawba and Con--

cord and has had more than ten years of severe test, and —

is to-day the very finest Grape grown. Surpassing in

tenderness of pulp, luseious flavor and aroma with great —
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Season, early; a —

Sweetness and juiciness. Rich, sparkling wine-red.
medium to large and neariy round.
little in advance of Concord. © Skin, thin and tough. Berry
adheres firmly to bumeh. A superior shipper and keeper.
Exempt from both black-rot and brown-rot, and all other
diseases. Vine of extreme vigor—a stronger™ srower
than the Concord and ironclad hardiness. A° heavy an-
nual yielder—as prolific as Concord. Two-year vines,
40¢e each; $4.00 per doz. Pe Cs

The Three Best Standard Grapes _

The following are the very best of all standard
Grapes and represent three colors, white, red and pufple.
Niagara—tThis is the finest white Grape grown. Berry

and bunches, large, Sweet, pulpy and fine flavored.
Brighton—A large, beautiful, red Grape of most ex-

quisite flavor. = : a

the supply is never exhausted

Worden—Immense size, rich purple color and superb> .

quality. No purple or black variety - better.
Two-year vines, 3G¢ each; the 3 for 75¢; $2.75 per doz.

New Rochester Peach ©

A remarkable new Peach which bears heavily when
very young.
small trees.
hardy and bear enormously.
grees below zero and produced a full crop.
yellow and red free-stone;
flavored; stone very small. To éat out of hand or
canned it cannot be equalled as a table delicacy. For the
small garden where one has room for only a tew trees
this is the most desirable of all Peaches to plant. Every-
body should have one or two. = e2 =
PRICE—By Parcel Post, prepaid, 40¢ each; 3 for $1.00;

12 for $3.50. ase .

Trees compact, bushy, very vigorous and
Has stood sixteen de--

ST. REGIS

Japan Walnut

The shell is much thinner
Black Walnut, and the meat sweeter and more
with a flavor like Butternut, but less oily and mueh su-
perior.
highly ornamental, having large crops when very ye
and small.
40¢c each; 3 for $1.00; 7 for $2.60. Larger
4 feet, 60e each; 2 for $4.00. — CP Pee

One may expect fruit the second year from ~

Fruit large, -
flesh yellow, very highly ~

One of the most valuable trees for any plac o ie

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delicious,

The tree is a vigorous, rapid grower, —a ae
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Choice Strawberries

Of all fruits known to cultivation, the Strawberry is
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
the year, and no work can possibly yield a better return.
Strawberries bought in the market are not to be com-

_ pared with the luscious ruby beauties, fresh and ripe
from the vines.

‘Campbell Early—tThis is heralded as the greatest new
berry in many. years. Absolutely the earliest variety
grown, with large size, fine color and high quality, a
rare combination indeed in an early sort. Also a big
yielder, and a fine, robust grower on all soils and in
all locations. Not a good point missing. 60c per doz.;
$4.00 per 100.

, Dr. Burrill—Another new Strawberry of remarkable
“2 + Merit. AS a cropper it undoubtedly stands first, way
ahead of any other sort. A fine grower, with large
berries of superb quality and color. A mid-season

sort, yet it stays in bearing longer than any variety

: * we know. Doz., 60¢; 100, $4.00.
a Late Jersey Giant——The latest of all_Strawhberries and
Ls the largest and best late variety. The berries are of

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immense size—truly mammoth—heart-shaped and ex-
ceptionally uniform, smooth surface 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 perry
very pronounced. Blossoms appear late, are very
large, strongly staminate and are held-above the fo-
fiage. Piants of large proportions with large, rather
berries are produced in clusters of six to a dozen, are
usualy held from the earth on remarkably large,
strong fruit stalks. The yield is enormous. Dozen,
-50c; 100 for $3.50. :
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,
3 wild. Strawberry flavor; has large green caps, hence
+3 exceedingly showy and attractive; blossoms large and
= Staminate; plant a strong grower and a heavy yielder.

— ties. 50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100.

“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 if is aS perfect and uniform as if turned out of
amold. In plant-growth it is one of the healthiest on
the farm, making plenty of healthy, strong plants, with
m abundance of vigorous, healthy, dark green foliage.
A quality it is rich, with an aromatie flavor. 50c per

_ dozen; 100 for $3. 00.
Bi Joe — This is a new variety of great size and merit.
Kt ; has been fruited in this section two seasons, and it
laS shown such vigorous growth and such wonderful
roductiveness 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

2 _-Itis one of the largest and best of the very early varie- ~

a ‘lant it cannot be excelled. 60c per doz.; $4 per 100. _

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Fall or Everbearing Strawberries

3 Progressive is earlier by 10 days than any June variety,
and Superb is the very best all round Strawberry
for spring or fall fruiting.

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 Stafe are now growing
these varieties, and shipping crates of berries as late as
November and receiving enormous prices. Young plants
Set out this fall will produce a good crop of berries
next summer and fall. They require nothing special
in the way of cultivation. Any conditions that will
produce a good crop of ordinary garden Strawberries
will suit these fall or everbearers. All have perfect
ee: By all means plant a few of these wonderful

erries.

~ Superb — Plants fine growers with vigorous, healthy
foliage. Berries are very large, glossy, regular shape
and beautiful color. One of the very best all around
varieties. Our tests show that Superb is’ in every re-
spect much the finest of all the older Everbearing
Sorts. Progressive is extra fine and wonderfully good,
and Ideal may prove better, but from present knowl-
edge Superb is by far the best sort, and the one we
would plant. We have grown an immense siock of
it So we ean offer it cheaply. 50c per doz.; $3.50

e—~ per 100.

Progressive — A wonderful new fall bearer,
probably the heaviest cropper of them all. The ber-
Ties are of good size and color and produce good
paying crops in the fall after fruiting heavily in
June. As a June bearer it is 10 days earlier than any
other Strawberry grown and a big cropper. For this

which 1S

reason it is very valuable and should be in every
garden. 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
ideal—A vigorous grower, producing runners freely,

and fruiting from June until frozen in the fall. A
large, firm, red berry with the mueh desired delicious
Wild Strawberry flavor. This is a new sort of egreai
promise. It is larger and handsomer than any other
and we believe will equal them in other qualities,
75€ per doz.; $5.00 per 100.

6 plants each of Superb, Progressive and ideal for $41.60;
12 each for $1.75; 100 each, $19.00.

SPECIAL OFFER—These 6 Sirawberries are the best
grownu—Campbell’s Early, Dr. Burrill, Early and Late
Jersey Giants, Rewastico, and Big Joe. We will send
6 plants of~each for $1.50; 12 of each for $2.80;
1400 of each for $15.00.

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Hardy or Holland Bulbs? =33 3 ae
ARDY, or Holland Bulbs, are most deservedly popular.
“each year from winter’s stern grasp. Before the last snowdrift has melted, the Snowdrops, Scillas and crocuses —

In the flower garden they have wrested two months of

_ appear, closely followed by a score of others that have made the name “Spring - Flowers’ synonymous with

beauty and fragrance.

Indoors they have won equal triumph.

anium and Begonia belongs now to the Hardy Bulbs that, while enduring the most hardships and extremes, are at
the same time the most beautiful, fragrant, and the most 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, ete.
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.

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
the leaves soon turn yellow and die, and are

can be left in the beds.

Rat Corn

Will Exterminate Rats, Mice and Gophers in a
SAFE. SANE AND SANITARY MANNER
No Odors or Smells
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.
25e and $1.00 per can

Sent by mail on receipt of price. We pay postage.
Bocklet, “How to Destroy Rats,’? FREE with each Can.

Childs’ Bug Scorcher
A NEW INSECTICIDE OF GREAT VALUE

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 table-
spoonful in a quart of water). With this water the
infested plants are sprayed, washed, syringed or sprin-
kied. It kills every insect with which it comes in con-
tact, 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 de-
structive to all insect life, it is non-poisonous and
harmless to vegetation 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 twelve-ounce
cans, postpaid, 55¢; 8 cans for $1.50.

Walker’s Excelsior Plant Food

The Essence of Plant Life

It 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 ob-
tained after one or two applications. It is immediately
soluble in water and available to plant life trom the
moment used.

Walker’s Excelsior Plant Food is valuable for all liv-
ing plants, lawns, gardens, shrubbery, fruit and trees.
It assists in retaining moisture, will mature plants from
\itwo to three weeks earlier. Where the plant food has
been used Boll, Weevil, cut worms, wire worms rarely
Jive. Sold in powdered , form and may be used dry or
\by dissolving in water.

Prices Postpaid, small size, 214 oz. net.$ .15
19 ogo - 20. Ae -b0
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Fall Bulbs and Their Culture

A complete treatise on
Cape Bulbs, both indoors and out,
Illustrated.
Fall Bulbs will find this pamphlet a great help.
410c, postpaid.

by Lora S. La Manece.

the culture of Holland and

Those who are not thoroughly familiar with
Price,

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 a
dreary winter than a few pots filled with Hyacinths, Tu-
lips, Crocuses, Narcissus, etc., 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, etc., are comparatively new, and beautiful ae

description.

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THE LENOX ATOMIZER Sy

With this new atomizer a fine spray may be ‘thrown
under, over, or upon the foliage 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, ete...
For sprinkling clothes it is worth x weight in eons
50e€ each, postpaid.

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The place of honor once held by the -tender Ger- |

Native Humus or Natural I Soil Life z

Not a Prepared or Chemical Fertilizer, But Pure Vege= __
table Humus that has been decaying and concen=

trating for ages. Freshly mined and
‘peady for use. : ae

This” is superior to manure for it is concestraieas oil

life. Its natural proportions of chemical plant fo
such as nitregen, phosphoric acid, potash and lime gives

it all the adv antages of chemical fertilizers in a natural ~—
It will not injure the most ~

and proper proportion.
sensitive plant, and is absolutely odorless, clean, iris
and BEveely. devoid of filth of any sort.

Prices‘ by Freight or Express collect

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Price by Mail prepaid ; 21 ere Se

3 libs. net (for vesting? 60e,

7 Ibs. for $1.00 Beet Pras

Special Low Rates by Carload in bulk

Paper Flower Pots cea on ee

Here we offer Flower Pots made from Naponset Biles
proof Fabrics. They are very light, durable, unbr
able, cheap, and of terra-cotta color.

Size, 2%4
Size, 2%
Size, 3 inches,
Size; 4 inches,

per 100, $i

inches, 380¢ per doz.;
“per 100, $1 150. ;

SaGieper .00ze5
5CG> per doz.;

Just the pots. for
growing small plants and seedlings. — — fests oe
inches, 25e€ per doz.; per 100, Si. Geiser

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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,
Dlooming profusely in June or July, during which time
they are very attractive.

Apoilo — 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.

Orioie — Rich plum, marked yellow.

Pyramid — Tall and showy, flowers
violet-blue with slight white veins.

‘Templeton — Violet-blue, mottled pink and white.

Above double sorts, 20c each; the 7 for $1.15; $1.75

i per doz.; $12.00 per 100.

Fine Mixed fris Kempferi — More than 40 finest sorts,
double and single. 5 for 50c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.

BEST SINGLE KAEMPFER!

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.

206 zeachesine 4A fOr Woez_S2-00 per .duz-
NEW OR RARE KAMPFER!

Caprice— (Single)—-Sometimes a solid lavender-blue, but
more often the petals are striped and mottled in a
more or less irregular way.

Col. Thomson— (Double) —Large, deep violet and gray,
mottled.

very large; light

shaded purple; freely

Kamata— (Single)——The deepest dark sky-blue color yet
Seen. Extra.
Nightfall— (Single)—-Very dark purple-blue, or plum,

With exquisite iridescent luster.

any Iris.

Richest color in

40c each; the 4 for $1.50.
NEW SEEDLINGS OF IRIS KANMPFERI
Immense Size — Wonderful Colors— Quick Blooming
We have developed a wonderful strain of Hybrid
Seedling Iris Kempferi that are marvels in beauty and
perfection of bloom, with a wide range of exquisite col-
ors in blue, lavender, white, rich purples, plum-red,
tinted, striped and mottled in endless variety. These

flowers seven to ten inches across on stalks four feet
$1.10 per doz; $6.50 per 100.

high, and no two alike.

IRIS PumiLa.’”
‘ Iris Pumila

rar ises. They

These might be called early dwart Garden Irises. 7
Soar ipate six to twelve inches high, show ing a Dee
mass of large elegant flowers very early in spr ing. an
fact, they bloom with the Tulips and are very desirable.
Sambo — Fine blue-black.
Azure-Blue — Beautiful light blue.
Lutea — Fine vellow. |
The Bride — Sie Lee

Blue — Fine violet-blue.

ce 20¢e each; the 5 for 80¢; $2.00 per doz.
Mixed Iris Pumila—Many colors. $1.00 per doz.

Fieurs de Lis—or Garden Ig j

A striking flower of crepe-like texture and nr
quisite coloring, the gauzy veining Se inndin® One a
butterfly’s wing. We grow acres of Irises and kno.
you can find no finer varieties than those here offerec
They bloom in May and June, when there is a deartiy ¢
really fine flowers, and once planted are good four
lifetime.

Ad. Togo — Very light lavender. Extra fine: tall
Brooklyn — Lavender with yellow base. Falls sky-bluc
Candicans — Light blue.
Darias — Very distinct canary-yellow.
gined white.
Flavescens —— Canary-yellow. Tall.
Grachus—Yellow falls, veined red and white. Fine.
Honorable—Lemon-yellow, falls reddish bronze,
Innocence — Pure white.
L’Africain — Light rosy purple, veined white, dark fall f-
Wime. Chereau (the Lace-fringed iris) — Tall and stately. }'~
pure white edged or fringed azure-blue; faiis wit?

blue penciling. Tall. p G
Pauline — Great bloomer.
Perie — Very light blue.
Pres. Thiers—Standards olive. Falls reddish maroon.
Queen of May—Rosy lilac, almost a pure pink. Tall.
Velveteen — Yellowish buff. Falls rich plum-purple.
Virgin — Fine lavender and rich purple.

Price, 15¢ each; 3 for 40c; the 16 for $1.60;
i $1.25 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Fine Mixed Garden iris—A lovely collection of moi}
than fifty named sorts. 12 for 85c; 100 for $5.50.

New or.Rare Fleurs de Lis

These are all extra-fine sorts. fo
Bridesmaid — S. white, shaded silvery lilac; F. reticv}™
lated at the base, and slightly frilled, soft lilac. ji
Gertrude — S. and F. same shade rare violet-blue,
Harlequin Melanais— White and violet-blue; hblotchec)
Herant — Standards bright blue; falls much darker.
beautiful broad-leaved sort; early flowering.
Loreley — Thirty inches. S. pale yellow mottled purpl
r. deeply veined, yellow margin. Extra fine.
WVirs. H. Darwin Pure white, falls slightly reticulate
violet at the base; very beautiful and free-flowerin-
Penelope — Nearly white, falls veined lively purple.
Princess Victoria Louise—One of the most beautiful.
Rheine Nixe — Very tall and grand. Late. S. snow
white; F. deep violet-blue, white margin. ‘
Sappho — S. white, frilled lilac; F. pure white, retiet
lated lilac at the base; large flower; a fine variety

20c each: any 3 for 50¢; the 10 for $1.50; or, $1.75 do

New Giant Iris, Pallida

These are kings among Irises. In stately magnificen) |
they are supreme; quite new and little known. i
Pailida Dalmatica With wide, massive foliage, ar) :

immense flower-stalks, rising three to four feet hig

each with eight to twelve magnificent blossoms. TI!

color of its great blossoms is pure Ssky-blue. 2.

each; $2.50 per doz. i
Pallida Lohengrin — New, color blue with shaded lila 9!

red falls. 40c each. q!
Pallida Odorata — Blue with a rich fragrance. 40c¢ eac 9!

3 TORS $1-60- {
Pallida Aibert Victor —Extra large, rich deep blue, .

tall clusters. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.

Pallida Pilumeri — Coppery rose and velvety claret. 40
Pallida Her Majesty — Lovely rosy pink. Falls crims¢
tinted darker. An exquisite blending. 450c each.
The collection of 6 for $2.00.

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Sweet Orris oe
(Iris Florentina) a ti

One of the mosé delicate
perfumes known is that of |
the Orris. The plant is of
the Iris family with great, ie
handsome white blossoms, ;
which emit delicate per- |}.
fume and are objects of \\i
great beauty to any garden. |{

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Falls lilac Mar},

Lovely lavender-blhie.

Perfectly hardy and
blooms abundantly each
year.

Pure White—15c each; 3
for 40c; 12 for $1.25;
100 for $8.00.

New Blue Sweet Orris—
Deep navy -blue; very
large and very
45c each: 3 for 40c; 12
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list here presented is a choice one. We 8Tow many
A marvelous

ago.

.p sanguinea — Semi-double; mid-season.
ywer of globular form. Color brilliant, rosy magenta,
iter guards streaked with white. Strong, vigorous

ower with spreading habit; iree bloomer. 30C each;

}phe Rousseau — Semi-double type. Early midsea-
spn. Very large dark velvety-red with garnet hues
Ind a distinct metallic reflex; one of the darkest and
Pvery brilliant color. The petals are very large and
jproell-like, ideal habit with tall stiff stems keeping
7 fell when cut; dark foliave veined red, one of the

Extra fine. $1.00 each.

qpest reds for landscape elfect.
flower it is desig-

Gray — Irom the formation of the
Sated as a double-decker. Very large, full imbricated
‘loom: guard petals salmon-fiesh, center of bloom
Fery full and perfectly formed; color delicate lilac
olenteously sprinkled with minute dots of deeper lilac.
trikine, imposing and beautiful. Here is 4 flower
Fou want to linger over. No Peony produces more
bloom year in and year out than does As@ Gray. Fra-
zrant and distinct. This variety at a local flower show
#/swept the poards. $1.00 each.
vert Crousse — Immense, very
fect in outline and contour.
Ya Carnation and overlap. The color
aS an even, delicate sea-shell pink,
for a Peony, and is unapproached
ypany other variety. This grand Peony has
sof excellence. $1.00 each.
jalanche — One of the most glorious
Peonies. Large, full, double and sweet. 40C.
qeio — Beautiful lavender-pink. A large single flower.
pVery peautiful for a single. 30C; 3 for 75C.
J ouronne D’Or — This is the famous “Crown of Gold”;
“immense, fine-shaped bloom. Color, snow-white. The
attainment of perfection in Peonies. 40C each.
ecorative — This is a semi-double flower. A vigorous
grower, Soon forming dense clumps which bear dozens
' of blossoms, on long stems. Color, rich deep crimson.
95c; 3 for 60C.
uchess De Nemours — Very fine, cup-shaped blooms,
isulphur-white with greenish reflex; fine bud. 35¢.
wmperor Nicholas — Enormous proad petals, with tufted
enter. Color, changeable amaranth with deep purple
efiex. Very brilliant. 30c¢ each.
Fugenie Verdier—Pale Hydrangea-pink;
center deeper flecked crimson; fragrant; one of the
_ largest and finest in existence. 40¢ each; 3 for $1.00.
Edulis Superba — This is the famous Decoration Day
' Peony. With us it never fails to be in full flower on
May 30. Buy Edulis Superba. 50C; for $1.30.
‘Floral Treasure — Larse, full flowers of delicate pink.
A great favorite. 50¢ each.

agrans — Compact, full flowers.
with silvery reflex; an

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tall. convex bloom, pele
Petals imbricated like
is best described
an unusual shade
in this regard by
all the points

of all pure white

collar lighter;

color, solferino-red,
old favorite. 25€ each; 5 for $1.
Blix Crousse — Large globular flowers, solid and com-
pactly built from edge to center, are a rich, even,
brilliant, dazzling ruby-red. Exceptionally flery, bright
and effectiy” Both the color and_ size is startling.

We plate He pnt rank of all the red Peonies.
Me Nene. ct 40c; 3 fol $1.00.
mA Maxima — Enormo@is full double bloom. Petals

very broad, color pure White with an occasional Ccar-
mine spot, vigorous grow One of the best white
Peonies. -40c; 3 for $1.00.
piden Harvest A most strik
nlaree, tri-colored bloom. The gu
pink, with creamy-white center; ce
| laid and tipped with carmine.
rold, white, pink, salmon, peach an
color effect of the flower being crean
delicate fragrance. 60€.

‘lorie De Douai — Purplish scarlet-crimson.

e variety producing
rd petals are blush-
nter of flower over-
combines cream,
apricot, the total
7-pink; strong,

40¢.

jumei Immense bloom, carmine-pink, very ! te. 30C.

ames Kelway — A very tall, strong-growing play! bear -

ing flowers of gigantic size, very double wend full,
borne in immense Clusters; color, pure white qpoverlaid
with a flush of delicate pink, tinged yellovg® 2 the
base of the petals. A plant of the Peony in fug@! bloom

|} will startle you. $1.00 each.

a Tulipe — Very large globular flower, flesh-pi shad-

ing to ivory-white, few of the center petals —

-erimson. A grand flower, but a sh bloom .
Lady L. Bramwell — This is a Peony whllel STOee pus
- to six feet high, and bears flowers nearly as larg as
| a man’s hat, resembling a perfect rose. 50€ ”
a Couquette — Large, elobular, high crown. Guard and
erown light pink, collar rose-white, center flecke Toa

Strong, erect, free bloomer. 40C each
nsable Rose type; late midseason. It
Vi of delicate baby-pink. Has by_far the
ny Peony in our collection. On the Paci
< said to stand at the head of the list of
.00 each.

huge
petals
slope thi
varieties.

GREATES

Luxuriant foliage plant, with
Nothing can surpass the intensity of the dark varieties
while the white and pale
to grow and olfer
acres of Peonies.

PEONIES

double, incurved
that fairly
varieties are very soft and delicate in their coloring.
only the best within reasonable cost, and

magnificent,

globular bloom. Guards
50c each.

Galhau — Compact,
Center, pale |ilac-rose.
Marie Lemoine — Color, ivory-white. Blooms ol gigan-
tic size. Fine cut-flower variety. Comes after Fes-
tiva Maxima and is as fine as that stundard sort. 40C.

Madame De
rose-white.

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
introduced; 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. 9d0UC.

Madame Crousse — Crown type; midseason. rree

flowers of pure white with
crimson flecks on crown. Thought by many to be the
pest all around white. 40.
Marguerite Gerard — Enormous,
proad petals blooming in clusters,
dangea-pink, changing as the flower ages 10 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. 79C.
Marie Jacquin — (Water Lily). Semi-double type; mid-

bloomer in clusters, large

flat-shaped flower with
color, delicate Hy-

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-
ele, but after becoming established it is semi-double.
The flowers of this charming variety suggest our na-
tive white Water Lily; fragrance very rich and lan-
guorous. 60C; S 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,
peautifully formed. Silky petals, soft pink, shaded
with bright rose. Slightly drooping, graceful habit.

Late and very sure, profuse bloomer. 50C.
Madame De Verneville — Laree, 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 Tose that fairly dances and shimmers in the

75c each.
double bloom,
lingulated with

sunlight. An unapproachable variety.
Madame Bollet — Very compact, globular
color, rose with silvery-white reflex,

carmine; fragrant, free and fine. 30C; 8 for 75C.
Octavie Demay — Very large, flat crown. Guards and
Fra-

center pale hydrangea-pink, collar’almost white.
A beautiful

grant. Very dwarf habit, free bloomer.
and chaste variety. S200.
Philomele — Anemone type. Guard or primary petals

of lingulated nar-
to cream or amber-
a crown appears of
fragrant; very strong,
Distinct and novel.

pright violet-rose, anemone center,
row golden-yellow petals changing
yellow. As the flower develops
bright rose, edged dark crimson;
upright grower and fine bloomer.
60c: 3 for il 0:2

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. 209¢.

Triomphe Du Nord — Violaceous-pink; enormous bloom.
soe; 3 for 795C.
This collection of 40 grandest Peonies for $16.00.

The Old Early Scarlet Peony
This is the glorious old variety.

Officinalis Rubra Plena — Immense double blossoms of
the richest glowing 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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4 GRAND PEONIES FOR
The 4 Splendid Peonies Shown on This

$2.00
Cover for $2.00

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