Childs' rare flowers, vegetables, and fruit for 1906

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PHYLLOCACTUS GERMAN EMPRESS

This is the grandest flowering Cactus. Flowers a beautiful pink 1
color and borne by the hundreds for a long perio 1, each flower keep
perfect sev =ral days. Itis the most magnificent of all cact lon
of the choicest pot plants, selling last year at $1.00 eac
jlants. When in flower the plantis one mass of color as

ery easy to grow

Strong Plants 25c. Each.

NICOTIANA SANDERAE

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Seed, 20c. per Packet; 3 Packets for 50c.

Special Bargains for Spring, 1906.

We are glad to be able to offer our customers a few extra choice, rare or expensive things at a remarkably
low price. These we call ‘‘Special Bargains,’? and we hope they will induce every person who receives this
Catalogue to send ts an order. é

1 Calla Giganten, 1 Calla Elliottiana (large), 1 Lilium
Philippensis, 1 Genista Bridal Vei}, 1 Baby Boston Fern.
All for $3.50. At regular rates they amount to $5.60.

5 Pkts. Flower Seed Novelties, as follows: Nicotiana
Sanderi, Baby Golden Glow, Anniversary Saivia, Crim-
son cluster Sweet Pea, Mammoth Heliotrope, all for 50c.

15 Groff’s Hybrid Gladiolus, for 20 cts. 5 Pkts. Ve Fy
i AS ais aap anode e % 2 . getable Seed Novelties, as follows: Volga
He SH Teste gees 3 Childsi, 3 Groffs, 3 Gandevensis, Cabbage, Crimson Winter Rhubarb, Everlasting Cueum-
2 Yellow Callas, (iastateltorosc: ber. Crisphead Lettuce, Rosy Nugget Watermelon for 50e.
r Calla, Elliottiana, and 1 Rhemanni, for 80c. Medium 6 Fine Plant Novelties, as follows: Chrysanthemum
sized bulbs. page 85, Midwinter, page 129. Climbing Lautana, page 131. Pier-
5 Montbretia, Pure Lemon, fori5e. Page 111. son’s Boston Fern, 133, Monarch Primrose, page 137.
I Burbank Giant Amaryllis, 2nd. size for 60c, Phyllocactus,German Empress and Streptosolen. Colored

2 Phyllocactus, German Empress, for 35c. plate, all for $1.00.
5 Vilies, our seleeton including Philippensis, for 60e. 5

12 Souvenir Postal Cards of Floral Park, for 10c. See | Bon-ton Collection. 7 greatest new bulbs and plants for
pare 156. | $3.50. 5 Gladiolus America, 1 Burbank Giant Amaryllis.

SPLENDID NOVELTIES FREE.

A PACKET FREE TO EACH ONE WHO SENDS US AN ORDER.

Here are 10 exceptionally good new things, which we propose to give away. Each one of our customers may select one of
them, and name their choice when ordering anything from this Catalogue, provided the order amounts to 25 ets. or more.

Tritoma May Quieen.............-.00- sees Described below. | Jubilee Phlox ......... eee eee Offered on page 25
Lantana, Eariy Gleam.,,........ .......+- e i Burbank’s Mayflower Verbena......... oe SSS aION,
Anniversery Salvia....................+.... Bs a Giant Excelsior Pansy. ....... ........ “ “31
Nicotiana, Sanderi... Described on cover opposite. | Heliotrope Early Mammoth.....,...... Go PO 0" 78)
Hibiscus, Sunshine............ Socoobduase Offered on page 16..| Watermelon, Rosy Nugget.............. os OS 659

When you order, do not forget to name which one ofthe above you prefer, and we will send It FREE,

Flower Seed Novelties Shown on This Plate.

Lantana, Early Dawn— New this year, and among the yellow and flame color. Plants are hardy with slight pro-
greatest of Novelties, Seed will produce fine flowering tection, or if kept in a cellar, and next year bloom in May
plants in two to three montis, the plants continuing to and June. Growth strong and vigorous, and flowers very
flower most profusely all summer and fall in the garden showy. For price of plants see page 124. _ Seed 200. per
and all the year round in pots. Habit dwarf, compact, pkt.; 3 pkts. for 50e.
and bushy, loaded down with bright blossoms all the | Anniversary Salvia This is a new, very dwarf form of
time. Colors white, crimson, orange, yellow. rose, pink, Salvia Splendens which we offer for sale for the first time.
ete. No flower seed novelty ever proved more satisfactory It is so dwarf and compact, and its flowers so large and

than this. either for the garden or for pots,and our
eusésmers will be more than delighted with it. Very
easizy grown in any soil, climate or situation. Pkt., 20c.;
3 pkts.. 50e.

Tritoma May Queen—A Tritoma that will bloom the first

season from seed is indeed a novelty worthy of more than a solid bouquet of bloom all the fall, winter and spring.
ordinary attention. May Queen will flower the first sum- Finest flower seed novelty we ever had, and one that all

mer from spring sown seed, sending up tall flower stems our customers will enjoy and appreciate. Pkt.. 20c.; 3
onwhich are borne the great plume-like blossoms of rich pkts., for 50c.

Please Note Qur Great Array of

FLOWER SEEDS. Extra choice and select, on yellow paper, which begin on page 7 and run to page 51. These are the
best varieties and very finest strains that the world affords. ;

VEGETABLE SEEDS, on pink paper, pages 53 to 84, present a choice, select list of the very cream of all varieties.
Note the splendid novelties on pages 53 to 60.

numerous that it is the most brilliant bedding or pot
plant yet known. Unlike other Salvias it flowers all sum-
mer long. from May untilfrost, making a carpet or mass
of the brightest color yet seen. Asa pot plant it is like

POT BULBS, (wiite naper,) pages 85 to 93. Here are the grandest Callas, Amaryllis, Cyelamen, Gloxinias, Begonias
Caladiums, ete., and thet glorious and rare Lily, Philippensis, -

SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS, (green paper), are offered on pages 93 to 124. Here are offered the very choicest
varieties and finest stock. Note our Superb Gladiolus and Lilies.

PLANTS AND FRUITS, cover 32 pages—ftom 125 to 156. Here you will find the finest Window Plants, and Rare New
Fruits of exceptional merit,

There must be a feeling of confidence on the part of the public towards any house doing business through the agency
of a Catalogue, otherwise the house cannot succeed. We have devoted 30 years to building up a business of this kind.
From the start. in 1875, with a dozen customers, to 1905, with half a million, our goods have stood the test of time and ex-
perience, and enjoy an unprecedented reputation. That we have the largest patronage of any house of its kind in the world
is because our goods are known, and because it is known that a 25-cent order receives the same careful attention as a $25.00
order, our object being to please our customers (large or small) in every instance.

Luther Burbank, C. H. Hovey.

Mew Wears Greetings, 1906.

ma}OR 31 years we have issued an annual Catalogue of Flower and Vegetable Seeds,
Bulbs, Plants, Shrubs, Vines and Fruits, During that time our. business has
grown from a very insignificant beginning to be the largest of its kind in the
world, with probably twice as many individual customers as any other house
issuing a retail Catalogue. In Seeds and Bulbs, which form the largest half of
our business, we are determined to excel, and our famous strains of most varieties of these
which already have a world-wide reputation are constantly being improved. ‘The Plants
and Fruits which we grow and offer are confined mostly to Novelties of rare excellence
which will be of exceptional value to our customers.
Our ‘liti Floral Park was founded by us some thirty years ago. It is on Long
ut Facilities. Island just outside the city limits of the Greater New York. Out
facilities for doing business are in every department unexcelled, and a thriving village
has grown up around our establishment. Our gardens occupy over 300 acres of laridsica)
large portion of which is devoted to growing our Seeds and Bulbs—some 130 acres alone
in Gladioli. We have acres of greenhouses where the choicest Plants, Bulbs and Seeds
are grown under glass. We have a score or more buildings of various kinds, some being
maimmoth fire-proof structures of brick and iron, surrounded by a beautiful park. The
Catalogues issued each year number one and one-quarter million on which we pay over
$30,000 postage. We ship on an average more than two tons of mail matter every work-
ing day in the year,

Our business may be said to be divided into

Personnel of Our Establishment. four distinct parts: Retail Department,

Wholesale and Growing Department, Originating or Private Department,and Publishing De-
partment, all under the sole proprietorship and personal management of John Lewis Childs.

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SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 190s. 3

The Retail or Catalogue Departz

is located in our mammoth fire-
ment proof seed store, and has connect-
ed with it two extensive ranges of green-
houses, also cold sheds, bulb cellars and
packing rooms. This is under the man-
agement of Mr. A. H. Goldsmith, who is
also general manager of all our enterprises.
Mr. Goldsmith was born in Orange Co.,
N. Y., in 1871, and first entered our em-
ploy as a boy eleven years of age.

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The Wholesale Department 5°”
the direct management of Mr. I. S. Hend-
tickson, who also first entered our employ
in 1887 as a boy 12 years old. ‘This de-
partment is confined solely to the growing
and selling of bulbs at wholesale of which
Gladioli form the principal item, and of
which we practically produce the world’s
supply, selling more in Europe than at
home. Our largest single order from one
European customer at one time last year
aggregated 425,000 bulbs. An immense
brick building, 4 floors, each 100 x 4o feet,
is used for this department. The field
work or growing is under the manage-
ment of Mr. Leonard Joerg, who has de-

voted his life to bulb growing.
MiG ‘ f ; is under the management of Mr.
Che Originating or Private Department dole acnicke “aranan’ oie tne
been at the head of one of the largest horticultural establishments in Germany, and whose
feuown as a gtower, hybridizer and originator of Novelties is world wide. He came from
Erfurt, Germany, in 1890 and has been with us ten years.
; where all our Catalogues, The May-
Che Maytiower Publishing Company, flower and other vast printing jobs,
which our business requires, are turned out, is under the management of Capt. John F.
Klein, who as a very young man took charge of it twelve years ago. This is a building
150x 40 feet, two stories. It is equipped with the most perfect and expensive printing
presses as well as a complete electrotyping and photo-engraving outfit. One press alone
is capable of printing and folding 80,000 MJay/lowers per day.
Besides this, our business draws from the finest talent of the world
Other Talent. for its supply of improved varieties and Novelties in Seeds, Bulbs and
Plants. Chief among these is Luther Burbank, of California, whose wonderful Novelties
we have been introducing for many years, and we have contracted for the best of those
that are to come out in the near future. ‘The wonderful Amaryllis, figured on the cover
of this catalogue, is among his greatest achievements. Among other good things are:
Calla fragrans, Mayflower Verbena, Crimson Winter Rhubarb, Phenomenal Berry, Iceberg
Blackberry, some hybrid Lilies, ete. In short, we look to Mr. Burbank so much for new
things, and he does so much for us, that we feel he is quite a part of our establishment.
, ; ae Last year we established a little Floral Park on Palm
California Floral Park. Avenue, South Pasadena, California, for the purpose of
growing such Seeds and Bulbs as thrive exceptionally well in the unexcelled soil and cli-
mate of that wonderful State. It is only eight acres in extent and is devoted to growing
seed of Geraniums, Heliotrope, Carnations, Lantanas, ete., and such bulbs as Amaryllis,

Arthur H. Goldsmith.

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

I. S. Hendrickson. Capt. John F. Klein. Adolf Jaenicke.

Callas, Tigridias, Freesias, and new Oxalis. Here we have a wonderful collection of rare
semi-tropical plants and fruits. This place is under the managenient of Mr. C. H. Hovey,
formerly of Boston, whose father some years ago was the leading horticulturist in Amer-
ica. Mr. Hovey has been engaged in horticultural work all his life, and for the past fif-
teen years in California.

If you ask how this large and complicated business, extending as it does to every
country in the world, was built up, we answer that it was accomplished by intelligent,
straight forward advertising, making no promises that we could not keep, ‘offering “only
articles of tried and true merit, and in both goods furnished and business methods. striv-
ing in every single instance to please those who send us orders. This has been our part
—our patrons have done the rest, and to them and the kind words they have spoken for
us we owe our success.

An Conclusion This, our 31st annual Catalogue, has been compiled with unusual

2 * care, and the variety of Seeds and Bulbs offered is much larger
and finer than at any previous time. As to Plants, we have cut the list down materially,
feeling that all ordinary, good standard kinds may be had from local florists, and it is
hardly necessary for us to grow and offer them, but those we have offered are new or extra
choice sorts that are not likely to be found in any local greenhouse and are sure to please
our customers by their novel and superior qualities.

And last, but not least, we wish to acknowledge our indebtedness to our customers
for their loyalty and patronage. It is a great pleasure to us to receive your orders and
hear your expressions of satisfaction year after year, for it indicates that our efforts to
please you have been successful. We have also tried harder this year than ever before
to make this Catalogue so replete with good things, and so attractive in variety and
prices, that everyone who looks through it will be glad to send us an ordet.

THE MAYFLOWER MAGAZINE. } OUR FALL CATALOGUE.

For subseription price to THE MAYFLOWER, and for ful Our Iilustrated Catalogue of Hyacinths. Tulips. Narecis-
a no rs “ai = bbine Offer } aaa a i | sus. Crocus, and all Hardy Bulbs and Plants, for fall plant-
particulars regarding Clubbing Offers and our list of all ing and winté Tr blooming. will be sent to our customers the

publications at wholesale subscription prices, see page 154 first of September. It will also be sent free to all who apply.

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS,

BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906. 5

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What We Do.

; We Take the Risk.—We guarantee that all money sent
us shall reach us, if sent by Post Office or Express Company’s
oney Order, Bank Drafts, Bills or Coin by Registered. Let-
ters. We will not be responsible for coin sent in ordinary
letters, or for postage stamps.

Free by Mail or Express.—We send Seeds, Bulbs and
Plants FREE BY MAIL at the prices named in this Catalogue.
This brings them to the very doors of our customers with-

out trouble or expense. To points where the large express |

companies touch, we can send some orders as ¢ heaply by
express as by mail. In such cases we send by express, pre-
paid, and notify the purchaser to that effect.

By Express.—If a package is ordered to go by express,
we do not pay the charges; but larger Plants, Shrubs and
Fruits can be sent in this way, and we always add extra
ones to partly. or wholly. pay the cost. All tho large
express Companies carry our goods at yery low rates.

We Guarantee
Teach its destination in good condition, and that everything
Shall be received exactly as ordered. ~ It-a; package is: lost; or
any of its contents injured on the way, we will send again.

e also guarantee everything true to TLATIN Ge cheet ot eee ys
« --We Pack all Plants’ carefully, in strong boxes, which
insures their safe transit through the mails to the remotest
part of the country or abroad. Sit y Hay abre Pets niet wl Pry Fs ¢:

_. We Fill all orders as soon as received, if the stock is
ready. Customers who wish their order, or any part of it,
booked for shipping at a later date, should State the fact.

To Canada, Mexico, Hawaii, Australia, New Zea-
land, N ewfoundiand, Great. Britain, Germany, »J apan,
Philippines, most of the countries of South and Central
America, and the West India Islands, we can send goods
in large parcels by mail, prepaid.

England, Ireland or Scetland, Australia and New ;
Zealand.—We have so many customers in Great Britain,
Australia and New Zealand, that we, at frequent intervals, |

fill their orders and ship the parcels in bulk to our agent in
Liverpool or Auckland, from which point they are forwarded
to their destination by rail or parcel post.

4 ‘Discourts.—We make the following discounts to those
-Who wwill.get up a club or order largely for their own use.
onsidering our very low prices, we think them very liberal.

Please notice that these discounts cover everything offered.
Those sending $ 00 may select articles amounting to $~ 1.10
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What Buyers Should Do.

Forward Money with the order, and at our risk, when
cent by Post-Office Money Order on Floral Park; greenbacks
or gold or silver coin, by Registered Letter ;*Bank Draft or

express company’s Money Order. Post-Office Money Orders
are by far the cheapest and the safest m ethod for remitting,
and nearly all post-offices issue them. The fee on-a-Money

-Ordey is only.3 or 5 cents for small sums. We send with this

Catalogue an order sheet, envelope anda blank application
fora Money Order to us, and earnestly request our patrons
to remit by Money Order if possible. ; ‘

Private Checks.—Private checks for small sums are
not desirable, as it costs us so: much to collect them. — All
banks now charge for collecting private checks.

Stamps.—Please do not send postage stamps in pay-

-ment for goods if it can be avoided, . Letters often get damp

SJ n_enclosed to stick together
and to the order, frequently resulting in the destruction of
both. We shall return such as come in bad order.

Silver or Gold coin when sent in letters, should be
sewed or pasted up in strong paper or cloth, to prevent its
breaking through the envelope, which is frequently the
case when enclosed loose. We will not be responsible for Coin
sent to us except in Registered Letter, nor for Stamps.

Be Sure to write your name and address plainly. We
have on our hands hundreds of orders of last year without
names, others without post-office or state, and some with
the name or post-office written in such a careless or illegible
manner that it is impossible to read them. Keep a correct
copy of your order, that you may know when the package
arrives if all is correct, as people often forget what they
ordered, and complain without cause.

Please Write your order plainly and distinctly by itself
and not mix it up with anything else you may wish to Say.

Those Who Send a neat, plainly written order will be
sure to have it filled correctly and with despatch, and will
also receive some yaluable “extras.” Always carry out the
price of each article, and after adding the amounts together
and deducting the discount, remit the exact sum.

Order Early.—We strive to fill all orders within a day
or two after they reach us, but this is frequently made
impossible by a great rush of business about planting time.
Do not wait until you need your seeds and bulbs before
Ore Anticipate planting time by getting your orders
in early.

IMPORTANT —It occasionally happens that an order is
iost in coming to us, or the goods in going to the customer;
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 tho former one was sent
and the amount of money enclosed, and in what form. This
will enable us to inves pieate the matter and fill the duplicate
order with despatch. 0 inquiries will receive attention which
do not contain duplicate, ete., as here mentioned.

in transit, causing stamps whel

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, N. Y,

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

Quer Great Surprise Collection.
MANY DOLLARS’ WORTH OF FINE PLANTS, BULBS AND SEEDS FOR $1.00.

We. are obliged to grow enormous stagks of all kinds of Plants and Seeds, generally more than is necessary, to make

sure of having enough. It is our custom, after the heavy spring business is about over, in May, to take the surplus
stock of Novelties and various good things, make it into ‘‘ Surprise” Collections, and offer them to our customers, giving
them four or five times the value. In fact, the “Surprise” is the great amount of fine things one gets for the money paid.
These collections will be ready about the middle of May, and will be entirely of our own selection, made from kinds of
which we have a surplus. No collection will be made up for less than ONE DOLLAR, and from that up to any amount the
purchaser may desire. They will be sent free, by mail, unless desired by express, and in that case we can send yery much
more for the money than by mail. We advise our friends to invest one dollar or more in this collection. We guarantee
that they will be greatly pleased. The collection this year will be much larger and finer than ever before.

Mixed Flower Seeds, 100 Kinds. A Wild Perennial Bed.

People who wish a great variety of flowers at small cost will A fine mixture of all the best and hardiest Hardy Peren-
do well to plant a packet of thisseed. It isa mixture of 100 | nials, such as are suitable for a wild bed or a mixture for
different annuals, all the best sorts, and those which grow and | any out of the way place. These plants, once) started, wil]
bloom together in wild garden style, Itwillmake a brilliant | bloom profusely year after year. Large packet, 10 cents;
and attractive bed. Large packet, 10¢.; 6 packets, 50c. 6 for 50 cents,

OUR FALL CATALOGUE FOR 1906.

Our Illustrated Catalogue of Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Scillas, Freesias, Crown Imperials, Snowdrops,
Alliums, and all Hardy Bulbs and Plants, for fall planting and winter blooming, will be sent to our customers the first of
September. It will also be sent free to all who apply. Address allorders and other communications to

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, N. Y.

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906. ue

NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN

GHOIGE SELEGE FLOWER SEEDS.

Our Special Improved Strains of Leading Annuals, Perennials and Climbers,

The Most Worthy Late Introductions, Including Novelties of this Year. Only Select Seed of
Improved Strains Offered.

The ordinary commercial Srades of ower seeds, such as are usually sold, can be and are sold at a very
low price. They are grown and harvested in large crops, much like grain. They are produced cheaply,
sold cheaply, and are, in fact, cheap in every sense of the word; and he who sows them has no right to

complain at their poor quality. They cannot possibly be anything but poor. Seed of high quality cau be pro™
duced only by thorough, careful, painstaking and expensive methods. We do not offer our customers the
ordinary commercial grades of seeds. Our stocks are special strains of special varieties bred up to the highest
mark of perfection and selected with great care, and for this reason we Srow and offer but a limited number
of varieties,—ouly those which are of the greatest merit and sure to Sive satisfaction everywhere, The very
best varieties, bred up to an unequalled mark of perfection, has made our seeds famous the world over,

’ We sell only select stocks of special varieties, including Annuals, Climbers, Perennials, ete.

For the best summer display the garden is dependent upon flowers which are grown from seed vown every year.
There are thousands of varieties, some good, some indifferent, but the great majority are poor, or in some respects un-
satisfactory and not desirabe for general cultivation. With a view to offering our customers only the very best varieties.
those which cannot fail to produce good results in every part of the country, we haye for years carefully grown, tested and
selected to ascertain what sorts possessed superior merits. The list here presented is the result of our labor. It contains
the very best of all sorts, and all which are really and generally desirable. We might offer one hundred varieties of Asters
or fifty varieties of Balsams. Phloxes, Poppies, etc., but there would be no advantage in so doing. On the other hand,,it
would | be a decided disadvantage, for our customers might therefore fail to select the best kinds. Hi

For the convenience of our customers we have classified our Flower Seed under several different headings, such as
Annuals—Hardy Garden Plants blooming first year—Seed of ‘Bulbous Plants—Seed of Foliage Plants—Hvening
Bloomers—Everlasting Flowers—Ornamental Climbers—Hardy Perennials—Seed of Window or Greenhouse Plants—and
General List Cheap Flower Seeds. ; 4

Annuals, such as Asters, Balsams, Petunias, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc., begin on this page. Here are the choiest varieties

and finest seed to be had.
Seed of Hardy Garden Plants, which bloom first year, yet survive the winter and flower still better the second season.
_ Among them are the finest Pansies, Daisies, Dianthus, the glorious New Blue Butterfly Delphinium, and the exquisite

Multifiora Roses, and Tom Thumb Platycodon.

Ornamental Climbers cover several pages, beginning at 34. Our Morning Glories, Nasturtiums, etc., are immense.

Seed of Garden Bulbous Plants, such as Cannas and Dahlias follow on page 38. Seedlings of these are very beautiful
_and bloom early: Earnie i
Beautiful Foliage Plants and Fragrant foliage plants are indespensable to every garden, and seed of the finest

Everlasting Flowers are offered on next page. | i

Evening Bloomers follow on page 40 and are both beautiful and interesting.

Hardy Perennials, or seed producing plants which flower the second year, come next where will be found the best Holly-
hocks, Garden Pinks, Sweet William, ete. They are exceedingly beautiful, while many of them are among the bright-
est gems of the floral kingdom. Asa rule, they bloom early in the spring, when the garden is almost destitute.

Choice Seed of Window Plants cover 8 pages beginning at 43. Here are the choicest gems for pot culture, and our
strains of all, Geraniums, Heliotrope, Abutilons, Cyclamen, Primroses, ete, are unsurpassed.

Culture.—As a rule flower seed may be sown in the open ground about corn-planting time, or they may be started in the
house or in hot-beds earlier and transplanted to the garden when danger of frosts isover. A rather light and moder-
ately rich soil, thoroughly spaded, is most desirable. Do not grow the plants too thickly. Keep the weeds down and
the surface of the soil well stirred with a hoe or rake during the summer, especially if the weather is dry. Pretty
effects are produced by massing different colors in Asters, Phloxes, Zinnias, Verbenas. etc,, yet mixed colors are al-
Ways showy and pleasing.

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A favorite little annual, because of its fragrance and Little Gem—An improved variety; much larger flowers,
abundance of bloom, As easy to grow as any weed, and of a pure white, and, if possible, more floriferous than
blooms from early summer until severe freezing weather in the old Sweet. Plantis also more robust and spread-

: i ai i ing, a single plant forming a thick mat of flowers and
a pepieecoe 7 carly in the open ground, Daipeyluyle fonace 12 to 15 inches across. Three and four hundred

plants for hanging baskets or small pots. Good for cutting spikes of flowers in full bloom can be counted on a good
or button-hole bouquets. plant at one time. 3 pkts. fOr 20C.......eeree sence eeeeees 10

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a\sters. richest colors. They bloom a little later than most

The acknowledged queen of autumn annuals, Indis- kinds and escape the ravages of the Aster beetle. One
pensable for the flower garden, fine as a show plant for fairs of the good recent novelties. Per pkt.
and exhibitions, and charming pot plants, Very profuse Sempie’s Marvel, Crimpont 2. 2-ne.-<. aes 1g
bloomers, with exceedingly beautiful flowers of most ex- re < 16
quisite colors and almost perfect form. There are several “ “ =ip
OTS of SS SOS Join see Rose, eons " & ae eeien seer 3

oose and globular like a Peony, while others are partly | 4 «. £wWiased Many Fine Colors VeL SR
incurved like the Chrysanthemum. In regard to height ~ ay Mixed Many Fine Colors.........---19

they are classified as tall, half-dwarf and dwarfs. The tall One pkt. each of the six for 40c.

varieties are fine for the center of large beds and for cutting, = ts :
as their flowers are borne on long’ stems; the dwarfs are Japanese—New Asters of great size and beauty, like

particularly fine for borders or masses of one color. as they Japanese Chrysanthemums. They = of ae
are so compact ‘and bloom so profuselyas to seem like so size, measuring from five to six ince a across, Wi
many bouquets set in the ground; the semi-dwarf are good Jong petals curiously eS and pone , SO = to give
for all purposes, and extra fine for pot culture. . : them a striking resemblance a t 2 a See
It is a good plan to make two or more successive sowings, It is a vigorous growing _p ant, fourteen or iilteen
tivo weeks apart, to prolong the season-of- bloom; seeds ean inches high. well branched, and producing quite a
be sown in hot-beds or house and afterwards transplanted, Bates of these paaae pears BS ee get
or they can be sown in open ground. In’ hot, dry weather, | Daybres —A sport from the a oa ranc ning ster,
mulch liberally with old manure or coarse litter, and do not ' bearing Immense Peony- ike double blossoms o e
let them suffer for water.. Our list of varieties isa fine one. does Son shell Dut ocr ae omer peter produces
ne S note sc *¢ s ba Z s
Cee eee Gonier =a cucEeh Se Aster. aoe profusion, and their lasting qualities are such that
18 inches high, with enormous flowers borne on long = ino and piso in ee ne yo meta
craceful stems. The-plant branches freely, carryin ick’s Branching, Pure White— . °
from 20 to 40 of its magnificent flowers. _ Each flower i branching habit, and continues to grow - biope later
as double and perfect asa Peony, 5 to6 inches in diam- in the season than any othprveety be Grrers are
afer. eb center filled with charming whorl of petals, Vorydanee, Oltor Zour neh ee tne caine dor, SAees. a
e e Sty f iS ad 5 Ss, J ©
Ginit= Branching Comet, ee or ee ieoloe : oe bunches. The petals are more or less twisted or curled
cx < “’ Carmine, Striped White.....10 in such a manneras to give the blooms the appearance
z ss “ “White Striped Pink.......... 10 of large, graceful Chrysanthemums, Fine forcutting...10
aS Ke “Rose Pink crt") | wicks Branching, Mixed Colors—Like the above, but of
ss A “ss Pure White several different COlOrs..........ssersseeeesstr ses weesense 10

Dwarf Victoria, Mixed Colors—Equally good for bed

One pkt. each of the above siz for 50c. ding. pots or exhibition. Plants one foot in hei ht, the

Giant-Branching Upright, White—A grand white Aster foliage almost hidden bythe plumy flowers, three or
with enormous double bloSSOMS............seeeeeeeseees 10 four inches in diameter, of the most beautiful form and
Giant Comet—The plants are tall and of much vigor, the most exquisite colors to be found......-..+-++.-- eee. 10
while the flowers are of such extraordinary size that Quilled German—Plants tall and »ranching, flowers beau-
they may without contest be said to be the largest of tifully quilled, and noted for the clearness of their
any in existence. Flowers are formed of large twisted colors. Profuse bloomers. Mixed colors.......-...:..-. 6
and curled petals, and look exactly like the most re- New Rose—Tall sorts,’about two feet in height. One of the
fined forms of Japanese Chrysanthemum. They must very best varieties, and a profuse bloomer. Outer
therefore take first place among Asters of unique beau- petals are full recurved and inner petals beautifully
ty. Many colors mixed... 2.0.2... ..0sesceeeeesees iniouen eel ineurved and imbricated. like the Rose. Mixed colors. .10
Giant Comet, White—Immense size, snow white. New Rose, Pure White—Pure pearly white; exquisite
Giant Comet, Sulphur Yellow—Superb novelty........: for cutting or wearing....... Pere be a oor te oer 10
Semple’s Marvel—A new American Aster of wonderful New Rose, Dark Red—Very rich, clear COG eet aS 10
beauty and profusion, Plants grow 20 inches high, New Rose, Blue--A beautiful shade of clear blue. The
branch freely in an upright manner, producing a great white, red and blue sorts are admirable for ribbon bed-

number of magnificent blossoms on longstems The ding, contrasting finely with each other.....--...... son el

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Early Queen—Decidedly the best early Aster, produc-
ing flowers in profusion on long stems, and _ being
several weeks earlier than any other. The flowers
are very double, rendering them of exceptional
value for cutting purposes. Start your seed of this
variety as early as possible to get best results. We
offer four distinct colors; E

Early Queen, Pure White—Clear and superb.......... 10

ce Gb Dark Blue—Rich.... .........6... 2.0000 10

y? ; OG Se Lavender—Delicate and lovely shade....10
() 2 OG OG Rose—Fine, pleasing shade........ Mee elO
Iii ne ss ~~ All Colors Mixed......... nob aeea REET)

One pit. of each for 25c, |
Per pkt: Snowball—A dwarf pure white variety with enormous
cry flowers, beautifully imbricated like an incurved Chrys-

Purity—A fine, strong-growing Aster which branches a Sua ana An SOUS NE os ak adana ee
its ain 5 ruffant’s Peony Flowered—A valuable and standar
pan Renee ak Beregu ano ae oe variety. The most perfect Peony type known. Tall
So CUOUIE SUSIE, | ENS CCUG HONE OID EEG Os rowing, and bearing an enormous quantity of extra
a perfect white Aster, it has no superior. Habit sym- fargo double flowers beautifully incurved and of every
metrical, 18 inches high and literally a mass of large pede Oma DE Con Ta. te Cle Wines CUMEONS Twenty
snow-white DIOSSOMS.........eeeesseeeeee sovddoaagoonuoso™ 10 | Dwarf Bouquet—Very compact, but six to eight inches

Pink Branching—A beautiful variety of the large Branch-
ing type, with very large flowers, the color of a bright
Daybreak Carnation. Stems long and stiff. A grand
Aster for cutting purposes, and for vase or decorative
purposes of any kind itis unexcelled. Its color is simply
superb and the flowers large and very full and double,

* and remain perfect along time....... arn Morten ees ate shat 10

Upright White—We consider this one of our very best
Asters, and offer a very select strain ofseed. The flow-
ers are great balls of mammoth size, pure white in
color, and produced on strong, upright stems two feet
or more in length. In every way a strictly first-class

ing, bearing flowers of mammoth size on long stems. : eae :
We have cut many flowers on stems measuring from Shakespeare—Dwarf variety, six inches in height. Novel

j e i i Z , shades of coloring, large globular flowers, and very
genven to, ey ie Hine NS ae fone ilae Homers floriferous. Each plant looks like a unique little bou-
are ofthe purest white, measuring from six to eight quet set in the ground, so compact and crowded with
inches across; are double, with curled petals, resem- blossoms. The cut shows their habit to good advan-
bling a Japanese Chrysanthemum. A great improve- tage. Fine for bordering a bed of taller sorts..........+ 5
ment both in size and form of flowers, Florists use it SRE CTRL OERER On $2.50 we will. send one packet each
freely as a cut flower with great satisfaction............ 15 OS UZ MD hoe Sper

Favorite—A lovely Aster the flowers of which change daily M ixed gi ste rs.

from one delicate shade to another. The plant isa . F d varieties, is
very neat, symmetrical grower, growing about eigh- A.bed of mixed Asters, all kinds, colors and varieties, iS
teen inches high, bearing one large bloom of beautiful conan SUbraCUNe We otek mixtures of both dwarf an
orm on each stem. The coloris blush upon opening, ball-Zrow1ne Sorts Separate. es
changing daily until it is a rich, deep aii. Each mane Mixed Tall-Growing Asters—All sorts and colors: will
shows flowers of a different shade, and is most attract- make an interesting and attractive bed. Large pkt....20
ive. The petals are wavy and reflexed. A beautiful Mixed Dwarf Asters—All the low-growing sorts........ 1

Aster that will please CVeryOne.....ssssssseesevseesenene sl : One packet of each for 30c. |

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ARCTOTIS GRANDIS.

Aretotis Grandis.

An easily-grown annual which blooms in a yery short
time from seed and continues in great profusion through the
entire summer and fall.- It is highly ornamental, glaucous-

reen foliage and the large daisy-like blossoms are borne on
ong graceful stems. The flower may be described asa white
Daisy with a blue center and a yellow band at the end of the
petals. The form of the floweris perfection itself and the
color is novel and fascinating. One of the most beautiful and
easily-grown garden annuals in exiStenCe........sssseeeeeees 1o

One of the most useful and /profuse-blooming plants

known. Its very name, ““Ageratum,” meaning ever young,
refers to its ever being in bloom and to the long time each
flower remains in beauty. A single head of Ageratum will
remain fresh and perfect for a month in the open air and
from six weeks to three months in the window or green-
house, where not exposed to storm and wind, This makes
the Ageratum almost indispensable either for the house or
garden.

Little Gem—<A beautiful border variety. A sheet of delicate,
blue flowers the whole season; compact habit.......... 5

Little Dorrit—Like the above but pure white.............. 5

New Hybrids—Variety of colorand habit, all extra good.
Some will be white, others blue; some blue with a
white center or white with a blue center....,......008 Be)

Balsam—Childs’ Perfection,

(Camellia Flowered.)

The gigantic flowers double and perfect like Camellias
and the wonderful profusion in which they are borne, has
been a revelation to thousands who neyer before knew what
really good Balsams were. It is not an uncommon sight to
see more than 500 of these magnificent Jarge double blooms
upon a plant atone time, the branches being perfect pyra-
mids of bloom. The Balsam is one of the most beautiful
and easily grown of all garden-annuals. Seed may be start-
ed under glass early or sown in the oper ground about corn-
planting time. Avery rich soilis not necessary, but they
like to have plenty of room. atleast 18 inches apart each way.
It is very hard to raise good Balsam seed, for they_are in-
clined to deteriorate rapidly, and very little good seed is sold.
Do not devote time or room to uncertain strains. Per pkt.

White—Flowers pure snowy white and very large, double

and perfect. . A great fayOrite.«c 5. cctetyaws cose was ye bes pcs 5
Light Pink—An exquisite shade of soft pink like the rosy

hueseen in sea Shells. Very fine........-.5--........0eee 5
Pink—A superb sort: a clear, deep color, beautiful buds...5
Scarlet—Almost dazzling in brilliancy ...i....6.e.seeeeceeas 5
Striped—A clear, frosted white, flaked and striped with

rosy purple or scarlet, like a Carnation...............5.. 5

Lavender—Flowers suffused with a soft shade of lavender 5
Fancy Spotted—Evxceedingly showy. This strain shows
rare and beautiful shades of coloring almost unknown
in other flowers. and all spotted with pure white........ 5
Preferred—Pure white, overlaid by delicate blush or lay-
ender that deepens toward the centre of the flower.....10
Light Lemon—A fine shade of Jight sulphur or lemon....10
Mixed Colors—No finer mixture to be obtained............ 10

One packet éach of these ten fine Balsams for 40c.

Commelina. (Butterfly Flower.)

Few plants in cultivation possess so great a num-
ber of superior points as do these two new Commelinas.
Plants are of graceful, trailing habit, superb for carpet bed-
ding or for hanging pots. In pots it blooms every day in the
year. In the garden from May until frost, showing daily
scores of large winged butterfly-like blossoms. Color pink,
and the most beautiful blue to be found in any flower. A
shade so exquisitely lovely as to baffle description. Thrives
in sun or shade, wet or dry, rich or poor soil; as easily raised
as a weed. Blooms in 50 days from seed.

Mixed Colors—Blue and pink........... Sogveweyecnn cs pet. D.

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BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906. iH

New Early Garden
Pinks.

A great novelty offered now for the first:
We all remember the great bunches of spicy
double pink Pinks that bloomed so sweetly in
nearly every old garden. These new Pinks
are the same, only they bloom the first sum-
mer from spring sown seed, The flowers also
present an array of fine colors, ranging from

white, through different shades of pink, to
erimson, some light ones with rich dark cen-
ters. Some will be double, others single, and
it is hard to tell which are the most beautiful.
All have that rich and powerful fragrance so

rized inthe old Garden Pinks. Habit very
Fae and compact, one plant often showing
a hundred blossoms.

All Colors Pe Sah eee cote Phas 15

Gleome New Hybrids.

A garden flower of superior merit, sone
that will grow vigorously in any situation and
bloom profusely all the time from-spring to.
late fall, caring not for prolonged droughts or
for continuously rainy weather. We know of
no flower which: will stand adverse cireum-
stances so perfectly as this. The flowers are
borne in large clusters; some of them are of a
snowy whiteness, others fine pink, with long
stamens, which stand. out in all directions,
suggesting its common name, “Spider Flow-
er,” It is fine see separate clump or for the
eenter of a bed of other flowers, where a tall-
growing, attractive plant is- desired. As a
hardy, vigorous growing, continuous bloom-
ing, showy flower, this is one of the best. —
New Hybrids Mixed—Colors range from

snow. white to crimson, with intermedi-
ate pink and blush shades...... ......... 10

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New Ostrich Plume Gelosia.

A new Celosia which bears great feathery plumes of bloom,
more like ostrich feathers or Pampas grass than anything
else. These magnificent plumes are one to two feet in
length, and of all colors from sulphur yellow to deep, rich
erimson, rose, pink, scarlet, yellow, orange, ete. A plant in
bloom is afine sight. Mixed, all colors, 10c,

EARLY GARDEN PINKS.

Gelosia—(Cockscomb.)

The old Cockscomb of our mother’s garden, but vastly im-
proved of late years. Its huge combs, from_six inches to a
foot across, are of the most fiery gor, cous colors, unlike any-
thing elsé in the flowery kingdom, Good specimens are very
fine all the late summer and autumn, and our best parks
make use of thousands of them for autumn ‘bedding, Start
in heat and transplant in open ground after danger of frost
is over. As pot plants they are fine. Per pkt.
Dwarf Mixed A fine mixture of on colors of dwarf habit,

but earns enormous heads of bloom...°............ 6
Tall M xed—Tall and branching, a plant: often bearing

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(Jarnation, New Marsuerite.
A New Strain of Dwarf Perpetual Blooming Carna-
tions which Flower in 3 or 4 Mouths from Seed.

This is still the great flower-seed novelty of the times,
and here is offered the prize strain of seeds. While others
have sold seeds which produce poor and single flowers, ours
has always given at least 90 per cent. of the choicest double

lossoms. The plantis of dwarf, campact and pretty habit,
branching closely above the ground, and vigorous stalks
which need not be supported by stieks. It flowers abun-
dantly in a great variety of colors throughout the year, and
the calyx never bursts. But what renders this variety far
superior to any other is that the flowers appear in about
three months after sowing the seed. Moreover it produces
at least 80 per cent, of double flowers, which are large and
perfect. The plants grow easily everywhere, both in sandy
soil or heavy loam, and will give the greatest satisfaction.
Indeed, they signify an improvement on all other Carnations
whieh nobody ever thought of. Think of getting Carnations
in’flower from seedin about four months, which last through-
out the winter, and of various colors, white, pink, scarlet,
purple, red, striped, mottled, flaked, variegated, ete. esay
without hesitation that it is the most important flower seed
novelty in many years. Theyare alike valuable for pot ecul-
ture and forgarden, Donotsow cheap Marguerite Carna-
tion seed: it will disappoint you. F Per pkt.
Mixed Colors—Half dwarf, the finest strain, with large

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donble blossoms, blooming in three months............. 10
Pure White—Extra fine ............. olae #0 siuinlefvieie winictot Cole actatn « 10
Rosea—Fine, clear rose color......... Sant acc nae Sos .10
Scarlet—Deep. bright shades.............-eeeeee SO OeOUOD 10

Purple—A remarkably rich Color. ..--......ccccecceeeeneees . 10
Yellow—Fine yellow color.........+. ons aie lei cick yl
Striped ahd Variegated—Many colors.............2eeeeue- 10

New Dwarf—Plants of dwarf, stout habit. and flowers
extra large sized and brilliant in colors. See cut above.
A greatly improved strain. All colors mixed............ 15

Maimaison-—The flowers are simply enormous in size,
perfectly double, of a delicate blush color, and strong
elove fragranee. Growth very stout, with large, luxu-
riant foliage. No other Carnation can compare with
this variety. The packet which we give contains 40 or
60 seeds, all of which will not come true, but if only one
plant of Malmaison is procured it is a prize well worth
MGOUAL ccccacct chan shice ceepemoonpeacte rn eee ene ene e kn 15

One pkt. each of the nine above offered for 60 cents,

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Gandytuft.
This good old annual has been a garden favorite for three
hundred years. A fine edging plant, and good for cutting.
Sow very early in open ground, and keep seed heads picked
off for a constant succession of bloom, Per pkt.
All Colors Mixed—Many fine ShadeS......-seereeereseenere 5
Pure White—A favorite for floral Work....-.--.-+.++.sss0++> 5
Tom Thumb—Mixed colors. The ideal Candytuft. Dwarf,
bushy plahts, growing only 4 to 5 inches high. but bear-
ing most profusely compact spirals of bloom of great
beauty, Superb.......ceeceesses seceesssetteccscess seereees]O
Little Prince—A beautiful dwarf Candytuft, growing not
over 6 inches in height, but spreading out and covering
a considerable space, which is fora Jong season a per-
fect carpet of snow-white bloom. Fully equal to the
grand perennial Candytuft. It isa very fine thing.....10

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easily. blow over, «Each plant will reach a height of from 4
to 6 feet. and a more beautiful object is rarely seen. The
feathered dark gre age f

hundreds of graceful, Daisy-like flowers that make each
plant like some,bure bouquet. he
and deep crimson shades are exquisite, and for cutting or
wearing they have no superior.

MounsterjRed— Enormous size, deep, rich, velvety crimson..10
Monster Pink—Hxquisite soft pink: TOVEC]Y) ventas viet rel O

mence Plooming
What more nee
and fine, and show all the rich and delicate colors from
COSTNOS Fa dcoochnonadeose 10
Klondyke—A cross between ©. Sulphurea and Childs’
Hybrids. It begins blooming very early in the summ er,
and continues in great profusion until late fall, reach-
: Plowers orange-yellow in
color, and 2% to 3% inches across, differing somewhat
It is a novelty in every respect............... 10
Ruby—A new variety of the largest type of flower. and the
darkest, richest and best red or ruby color yet seen in
Cosmos. It is a grand thing, its immense size and
glorious color showing to great advantage..... s........ 10

One packet each of the 8 sorts for 50c,

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CENTAUREA ts

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like a weed in any situation, _ er pkt.
Pure White—Perfectly exquisite ..... 1800606 ognb6GGa000 000000
Mixed, All Colors—Yellow, lilac, white, etc...............55 5

Imperialis, Mixed Colors—This is a new and greatly im-
proved strain of C. Marguerite. The plant is much
larger and more vigorous, with blossoms fully DOUBLE
THE SIZE of Marguerite. They possess the same colors
and delicious fragrance, and long graceful stems, But
this is not all. This new strain, Imperialis, is so strong
and vigorous that, unfavorable wet and hot weather,
which kill plants of the Marguerite, have no effect upon
it, and it blooms profusely ail summer ...........00:..05 10

(alliopsis.

The Calliopsis,
or Coreopsis, is
one of our bright-
est, cheeriest an-
nuals and as easy
to grow _as any
weed. Sow in
open ground
early, and thin to
six inches apart.
The myriads of
gay flowers,
poised on long
foot-stalks above
the foliage, make
a mass or bed of

these a dazzling a SSS
sight. CALLIOPSIS.
Dwarf Compact—Mixed colors. Compact habit..........- 5

as it blooms continually in any soil or situation.........-- 10

14 YOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

Cactus Sunflowers,

These new Helianthus are as
fine as Cactus Dahlias. They
grow about 5 feet high, braneh-
ing freely and show dozens of
flowers at once,some double,some
single, some with broad petals,
others twisted and quilled.
Colors range from dark yellow
to almost pure white. ull of
bloom all summer and exceed-
ingly showy, also extra fine for
cutting for vases and various
forms of decoration. All colors,
shapes, sizes, double and single
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Baby Golden

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(Chrysanthemum Coronarum
Hybrids.)

This isthe most effective an-
nual yellow garden flower it has
ever been our good fortune to
see. Seed is best started inside
and the plants transplanted to
the garden at the proper time.
They will begin blooming at
once, making a most symmetri-
cal and compact growth as seen
by the cut, and showing hund-
reds of brightest yellow blossoms
as double and perfect as roses.
Nothing but the famous Golden
Glow itself can equal it for a
display but that is a tall grow-
ing, late flowering perennial
plant. This Baby Golden Glow
iS an annual growing only two
feet high, flowering early and so
profusely that it eclipses ail other
garden annualsfiorashow. We
offer two colors.

Golden Queen, or Baby Gold-
en Glow, bright yellow.......15
ite Pearl—White or cream
color with a deeper center....10
1 pkt. of éach for 20c,,

Sunflower.

A dwarf branching Sunflower, crow-
ing less than two feet high, loaded at
all times with lovely’ Cosmos-like blos-
zoms,of perfectshape, and'wide spread-
ing petals. Rich deep yellow with black %
zenter. A very beautiful grower. It
begins blooming in a month after seed
is sown, and few garden flowers are
more attractive, the large, showy blos-
soms on such tiny plants look very «9s di
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desirable either for garden or pots.
Little Belle—Fine snow white very dwarf...........e......
Little Fred—Pure golden yellow. very Ch ISU Aonocpsonaoood
Capensis, fl. pl.—The fine old double white Feverfew.... 6
Eximia Grandiflora—Flowers enormous in size, as double
as Roses, and pure snow white. A most superb pot
plant, blooming all the year round.....

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Gaillardia Perfection.

.These are aptly called the Chrysanthemum Gaillardias,
owing to their great size, brilliant colors and double and
perfect blossoms. Flowers are enormous size, perfectly
double, and borne in great profusion all sammer, while the
colors and variegations are the most brilliant and beautiful
imaginable, scarlet, red, orange, purple, lemon, buff, ete. As
pot plants they are also exquisite. Startseed early........ 10

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.. A dainty little annual with tufts of tiny foliage and beau-
tiful little white and violet-blue flowers that bloom within a
month from the time seed is sown. It will grow in the open
ground, over rock work or in pots, never exceeding three
inches in height, and rarely two. The tiny flowers have a
glistening sheen that has given them theirname of Diamond
Flower, and being surmounted by a wealth of bright green
foliage, they show to wonderful advantage. For pot culture
in winter it is just superb. Sprinkle a few seeds in a small
pot or saucer, or in pots where plants are growing, and with-
in @ month you will have the most charming mat of foliage
and flowers—covering the surface of the soil like moss—that
you ever saw. In the garden it will grow and seed all sum-
mer, covering the ground with a perfect carpet of beauty..10

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Annual Hollyhocks.
NEW EARLY FLOWERING.

_ A new strain of Hollyhoeck which grows quickly and
flowers in August and September from spring sown seed in
the open ground. Flower stalks not quite so tall as other
Hollyhocks, but the flowers are. large, showy and of various
colors, both doubleand single. In fact they are as good as
the perennial sorts. Mixed all cOlors......ccccsccscsescseees 10

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Fiibiscus Sunshine.

A most glorious garden flower. Plants begin flowering
quite early from spring sown seed. The enormous flowers
are 10 to 12 inches across, opening quite flat and show to
wonderful advantage. Color a clear, bright lemon with a
black center. Plant grows 4to 6 feet tall, showing every day
2 to 3 of these most magnificent blossoms. Nothing else like
it or so magnificently beautiful

Linaria Maroccana

Hybrida.

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A new garden flower,
the seed of which may
be sown early inthe open
rround, or started inside.
n either case it germin-
ates quickly, grows rap-
idly andissoon in flower;
the long, graceful spikes
lasting allsummer. One
of the very best_of the
recently introduced
hardy annuals, and a
prize as either a pot or
garden plant. Colors,
pure white to rich, dark
erimson: some of the
shades being wonderfully

LINARIA MAROCCANA HYBRIDA- intenseand striking... 5

[,arkspur.

n old-fashioned, but nove the less valuable annual,
with large, compact spikes of showy flowers, in shades of
white, pink. red, blue, ete. Sow early in open ground. Per pkt.
Hyacinth Flowered—Great Hyacinth-like spikes of large

double flowers. Mixed Colors...:++++++++ SF es eee 5

[,obelia.

Charming little plants for small beds, edging baskets
etc. Graceful and pretty, and colors exceedingly clear. .
most charming pot plant for window culture, blooming in
four weeks and making the prettiest little pot flowers,
Crystal Palace—Dark blue. best for bedaing........-++++++ 5

Mixed Colors—All the best, some with golden foliage.... &

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The beautiful Forget-me-not is a synonym for faithful-
ness and undying affection. Beautiful for shady nooks and
quiet beds, and exquisite for cutting and for wearing. uike
the Pausy there is something almost human in the expres-
sion of these modest little flowers, that look you frankly in

the eyes as though they had something to tel] you. Though
perennials, they bloom the first season. Fine for pot culture
in ashady window where few plants will bloom. Per pkt.

Palustrus—Elegant blue flowers of JATZe SIZC.. ++ ee eee ween ee
Dwarf, Mixed Colors—Bushy growth, large blossoms
Triumph—This is a splendid new, large-flowering sort

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Misnoneitte.

Mignonette is the French word for “‘little darling.” No
more expressive word could well-be found for the sweet,
homely flower that by its merits alone has .won its way as
the favorite of all, though hundreds of showier flowers were
its rivals. No garden is complete Without its plot of Mignon-
ette. no nosegay finished without its sprig of this sweet
smelling flower. We pride ourselves on our choice strains
of this favorite flower and believe no finer seed can be pro-
cured anywhere. Sow early in the ground for summer
blooming, and in pots any time for the window. Per pkt.
Common Sweet—The old small flowered variety; very

Sweet. Per 0zZ.,20¢......-.0000.0. bea ciasas bea aune Beene

Goliath—Beyond all auestion the finest variety of Mignon-

ette yet introduced. In every respect itis fine........... 10
Giant White Spiral—First, introduced by us many years
ago. Very distinct from all other sorts; rank, luxuri-
ant foliage, deeply cut and. decidedly ornamental.
Hach plant bears great quantities of large, snow-white
Spikes, that are very pretty for cutting and for small

bouquets. Grows and blooms in any situation.......... 5

variety is on the market. Ours is strictly pure......... 10
White Machet—A new very light colored type of Machet.
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Allen’s Giant Winter—This is decidedly the largest and
finest Mignonette ever grown. It is fine in the open
round, but grows to best advantage as a winter
loomer in pots. : With good care it produces spikes
over a foot in length, and of enormous size. Superb as

a cut flower. Very fragrant.......... nodooapoadcoouacanocee 10

Improved Victoria—This new Mignonette is one of the
most desirable novelties we have seen for a long time.
It grows only 6 to twelve inches in height and is sure
to put every lover of flowers in ecstasy y, its perfectly
regular, pyramidal habit and the beautifully formed
spikes of the prettiest red Mignonette flowers ever
seen. Its large compact spikes are exceedingly fragrant,
seeming to surpass in this respect all other varieties...10

New Mixed Sorts—A fine mixture of a lot_of new large-
flowering sorts, representing a range of shades vary-
ing from brown-red to yellow. A most magnificent
mixture and will give a varied and beautiful bed....... 10

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Marigold.

Petted by our grandmothers, neglected by our mothers,
now once more on the high wave of popularity. Bright
showy flowers, that. need_ only the slightest care to do well.
French, Mixed Colors—Double flowers, rich, dark shade..5
Dahlia-Flowered—Very rank and tall, studded with enor-

mous double Dahlia-like flowers. The. colors range

from the palest canary-yellow to a deep, full orange.... 5
Legion of Honor—Plant very dwarf and compact, bearing

flowers of large size, and exceedingly striking, owing

to the wide contrast in their colors. The centre of the
flower is a bright brownish red, while the outer half is

fine golden yellow.......... Baleelelelee eleleleievcioiarisiepiimen ey icigees = 5
Double Legion of Honor—New, like above but double.210

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Nymphea.

Lovely. Pond Lilies of which everyone is so fond. M
of the new foreign varieties grow and bloom from seed the
first year, and among them there are a great variety of col-
ors, white, yellow, blue, purple, ete. Seed should be sown
in a pan or a saucer of mud just covered with water. Ina
warm temperature they will germinate quickly. and grow
rapidly. These Lilies have a fragrance rich and peculiar.
4Zanzibarensis—The grand African Water Lily, with enor-
mous incurved flowers of the most exquisite eoloring,
and so profuse blooming that a tub of them is never
without flowers from early summer until frost. They
grow so rapidly that they will bloom in ten weeks from
seed and are so little trouble anyone can succeed with
them, Give them a very rich soil, full sun, and shallow

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maken tolstantiny / Mixed! Colorsht.:.fgs:.0. oN 20
Coerulea—four inches across, and of a beautiful lavender-
blue eolor, Remarkable fragrance....................... 10

Odorata Alba—Native, pure white Water Lily.....25.,....-
Nelumbium, or Egyptian Lotus—This is the grand and
ancient Kgyptian Lotus, a Water Lily of great size and
Surpassing beauty. It should be planted in rich mud,
with one or two feet of water. Tt flowers the first sea-
Son, its flower stems raising out of the water to the
eight of four or six feet, surmounted by a great doubles
pink or. white flower, which isa foot or more across.
Either in pots or tubs it blooms from July to October. .20

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Nasturtium.

If we were asked to name the six best annuals, the Nas-
turtium would be one ofthem. They are so easy to grow
that.a six-year-old child could plant them and care for them,
and they have every good quality of a bedding plant—com-
pact habit, attractive foliage, intensely bright and beautiful
flowers, borne profusely the whole season, not troubled by
and standing dry weather well. Do not let seed
form, and plant on thin soil, Per pkt.
Lady Bird—A beautiful yellow, stained and blotched with

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Empress of India—A fine variety with dark purplish foli-

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Coccinea—Bright, flashing Scarlet.......-0+e+seeeceeeenee —eaub

Pearl—The nearest white. Good for contra 5

Rose—A lovely soft shade of rose............ 5

Spotted—Gorgeous in colors and MAarkiNgS.....++-+eeeseere 5

Beauty —Deep yellow, marked with bright scarlet......... 5
King of Tom Thumbs—Deep, velvety scarlet, with hand-

some dark foliage. Very fine .-....5.2.. 0.2... cecreeeees 5
Ruby King—An elegant new sort, with flowers of large

size and rich ruby color. A grand sort................+: 10

Dwarf Caprice—Like the climbing variety, except it is
dwarf. It bears large blossoms in abundance, some of
which will be yellow, some crimson, some rose, and

others beautifully mottled and variegated......... Siemee 10
One packet each of the above 12 for 50c.
Tom Thumb, Fine Mixed—Per oz., 20c: per ib., $1.50..... 5

Giant-Flowered Tom Thumb, Mixed—The blossoms are
simply enormous in size, and there is a marvelous
range of colors and an infinite variety of new shades.
Clear golden yellow, salmon-pink, red, golden-brown,
all shades of yellow variegated with red and brown,
canary color, terra cotta, orange and black, with all
combinations, making a most brilliant showing. Some
of the combinations of color are quite indescribable.
The plants are dwarf and compact in habit, with large.
luxuriant foliage, and bloom with wonderful profusion
allsummer long, For pot culture, especially for winter
blooming, they are superb, and rival in beauty the
choicest plants in any collection. Planted at any time
during winter or spring they will bloom in afew weeks,
and are certainly unsurpassed for window piants.
3 pkts., 20¢: 0Z., 30c; lb.,$2,00............. sotdiss-.5-oaasos 10

Jupiter—{NEw GrantT]—As beautiful as an Orchid. The

plants are strong and vigorous, with very large leaves,

measuring from five to eight inches across. The flow-
ers, which are very numerous, measure 342 inches in
diameter and are borne on long stems well above the

foliage. They are exquisitely formed. The color is a

bright golden yellow. A great novelty.......... SSeoeeeedO

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Nasturtium Golden-Leaved.

_ Anew dwarf Nasturtium with very brilliant flowers rang-
ing from scarlet to yellow, and golden yellow foliage. The
contrast is most striking and the effect beautiful and odd
beyond expression. As garden or pot plants they are unique,
combining highly ornamental foliage and showy flowers.
Mixed colors. OZ., 30c..........+++ Pa So spies ip ei

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Poppies.
Universal garden fayorites from the days of our grand-
mothers. There is nothing more graceful than the silky
blooms of single Poppies, nodding at the apex of their long
wiry stalks like so many tropical butterflies that a passing
zephyr might waft from their airy perch. There is nothing
more gorgeous than the double Poppies, bursting with full-
ness, glowing with color, and like great Ponies, or Snow-
balls in size. There are few flowers easier to grow, if the
precaution is taken to sow early, and cover lightly, and none
more useful to light up dark masses of shrubbery, mixed
borders, or dull bits of landscape. Do not weit for warm
weather to sow your seed, but sow very early in the spring,
that the plants may have their growth made, ready to bloom
at the coming o! ) Per pkt.
Improved Shirley—No better flower seed novelty has

long wiry stemsS..... «2.000... Stace prden kearecnrak ose sucess 5

of the frilled petals. One of the earliest to bloom..... 10
Rosebud—Dainty flowers like silken rosettes, cupped
like Roses. Some of these are exquisitely mottled and
shaded, while others are solid colors, margined with
other shades. The coloring is something wonderful,
and must be seen to be appreciated. Intense scarlet,
crimson, pink, white, blush, mottled, fringed, ete....... 5

One pkt. each of the ? for 40c.
ALL POPPIES MIXED.
Poppies grow so rapidly and flower so quickly that they

may be planted anywhere for a showy mass or for cut-
ting. For this purpose we supply a large packet of

more than 50 sorts of Poppies mixed...........sscesesece15

NEW ICELAND POPPIES,

New [celand Poppies.
Here is anew strain of Iceland or Nudicaule Poppies,
hardy perennials that flower well the first season and for

years afterwards. They are most beautiful and graceful,
the bright, large blossoms being borne on tall, wire-like
stems well above a beautiful crown of fern-like foliage. The
colors are exceedingly bright and novel—lemon yellow, or-
ange, salmon, white, scarlet, ete. They bloom all the season

through. 7 Per pkt.
Single Mixed, fine large sizes........ abotarcec cocunocpoasee 10
Double Spe MOTIVHOILOCELY O sorsietee sieiere sikcicaewettaccisniietcs vias 10

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This is a flower for everybody. Few high-priced and
rare plants can begin to compare with the Petunia for
beauty, and not half a dozen other flowers on our list are as
showy in beds or masses. We once saw in front of a hum-
ble western cabin a great raised bed of Petunias, a perfect
cloud of brilliant blossoms that could be seen far over the
prairie, gleamingin purple and white, like some great'star,
and all this wealth and beauty was the product of a ten-cent
paper of seed. Thesmallest yard or the finest park is not
complete withoutthese butterflies among flowers, that mind
neither heat, drouth or rain, but bloom in profusion until the
winter is almost upon us. The is best started in the
house, and the young plants transplanted to open ground
one foot apart, but if the soil is made“very fine, seed ean be
sown in open ground and covered lightly. Per pkt.
Childs’ New Iybrids—Striped, blotched and stained.... 5
Grandiflora Mixed—Very large flowers and fine colors

including blotched, bordered, striped, ete. 55
Good Double Mixed—<A fair strain of Double

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Ring of Emerald—Large pink and. crimson blossoms,

deeply bordered with a green band 10
One package each of the above four for 30c.

Fringed Perfection—A highly perfected strain, the petals
of which are deeply ruffled, and the ruffles in turn ex-
quisitely fringed. A superb strain of the richest colors.10

Giant Flowered Single, Mixed Colors—Enormous single
flowers of a_great variety of superb colors and fancy
markings. Exceedingly beautiful.........s.+se+seesseese 15

Ruffled Giant—Flowers of this new strain are exceed-
ingly deep-throated, and very large. They are ruffled,
fluted and fringed, striped, blotched, and of solid in-
tense colors, with many combinations new in Petun-
ias. It isa reat strain which will surprise............- 20

Childs’? Monster Mixture—All sorts and varieties of the
giant-flowered type. A grand mixture and will show
a wide variety of beautiful forms and new brilliant __
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DOUBLE GIANT-FLOWERED PETUNIAS.
This is the choicest double Petunia seed that the world
can furnish. and we stake our reputation upon it, A larger
per cent. will produce double flowers than any other, anc
the flowers will be larger and better.

Giant-Flowered Double, Fringed, Mixed Colors—The

largest and finest colored Double Petunias yet seer.

Their size and beauty will be a revelation to all.........20
Double White—Fine, pure white flowers, very double.....20
Double Crimson—Intense crimson, large, double ......... 2
Double Rosea—Pink, and white, beautifully mottled. .....20
Double Heliotrope—Beautiful Heliotrope blue...-.....--- 20

One pkt. each of the 4 colors for 50c.

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Portulaca. .
The Portulaca will stand more abuse than almost any
other flower... It does not like deep shade, or wet, dampsoil,
but in any other situation they only ask the sowing; they
will take care of themselves afterwards. The dryer the
weather and hotter thesun, the more they flourish. carpeting
the ground with their mat of succulent foliage, that during
the fore part of the dayis almost hidden _by clouds of gay
blossoms in every color of the rainbow... Fine for bordering
walks, rock work and pedding.* Beautiful.in ribbon beds,
and they can be transplanted even in full bloom. © Per pkt.
Grandiflora, Mixed Colors—White, crimson, rose, scarlet,
yellow, striped, ete., Very brilliant........ soouagepkaneacd 5

Doubte Rose Flowered, Mixed Colors—Large blossoms,
as double as Roses and the greatest variety of colors...10

Double Yellow—Fine brilliant color........ 10) The 3 scrts

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New Sweet Pea
CRIMSON CLUSTER.

This splendid Novelty originated with one of our custom—
ers in Michigan. It is a Pea which produces_flowers in
clusters. somewhat like the Perennial Pea. When vines
are vigorous, clusters will contain from 5to8 large mag-
nificent blossoms of the richest crimson-searlet yet seen in
| Sweet Peas. Lots of these flowers will also be quite double,
each plant looks like a perfect bouquet setin the ground. and all exceedingly fragrant. Itis by far the most mag-
As pot plants they are also very fine, and bloom inces- nificent variety yet grown, one that will produce twice as
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Sweet Peas.
Our Great Collection of Grand New Varieties.

_ One of the dear old flowers that will never go out of fash

ion. EveryoneJ who has a yard ought to grow quantities o

this sweetest of all flowers, that is not only a beautiful low-

growing vine for garden and decoration, but one of the most
useful of all in furnishing material for vases, bouquets, and
ail cut flower work, Plant quantities of these lovely flowers
and cut them witha lavish hand: Their presence will bring
pleasure to the sick room, adorn your friends’ otherwise
empty vases, and make happy the flower-hunery children
with no pretty yards and flowers of their own: for every
flower you pick, two will come to fillits place. Easy to grow
anywhere if sown early, very early. For the largest and finest
blossoms, dig atrench six inches deep, put in two inches of
rotten manure, a little earth, and sow the seed over this
three inches apart in the row, covering an inch and a half
deep. l 1 possibly be worked
fill up the trench
nting will produce

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Our Grand Large-Flowering Mixed Sweet Peas—The
finest mixture possible, as only the largest-flowered or
“Grandiflora” type (Eckford’s) is used. More than 100
different colors; perfectly magnificent, Pkt., 5e.: oz..
10¢c.; 7alb., 25e.; 2elb., 40e.; 1lb., 5c.

50 Sorts in One Packet for roc.—For 10c. we will send a
packet containing 50 seeds—mixed—one seed each of 50
different named varieties.

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30 Grandest Named Sweet Peas.

This is a list of the go very finest and newest Sweet
Peas in Cultivation. A better selection
could not possibly be made.

All at 5c. per pkt., roc, per oz,

Admiration—Delicate lavender pink.

Agnes Johnson—Large rosy-pink, shaded cream.

Capt. of Blues—Fine large blue, lavender shaded.

Countess of Lotham—Soft cream. heavily shaded with
delicate pink. A very charming flower.

Dandy—White pink edges. A very delicately colored and
in every way a superb flower. q
Dorothy Eckford—Largest and finest pure white.

of great substance.
Dorothy Tennant—Deep rosy mauve.
Duke of Clarence—Bright rosy claret; purple maroon.
Duke of Southland—Purplish maroon standard, indigo
blue wings. A very dark variety. d
Golden Rose—Lovely primrose yellow shaded delicate rose.
Superb.
EAS Mrs. E. er a Lary fine primrose yellow.
eSt of its color,
aenie Gordon—A flie rose delicately shaded with cream.
ing Edward—Bright scarlet. A solid deep color and very
large sized flower,

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Hon. F. Botverie—Splendid deep pink.

Lady G. Hamilton—Splendid bright la vender. ; :

Lady Mary Currie—Largest, brightest and best of the pinks.

Lovely— Deep rose at base of standard and wings, shading
to pale pink and blush at edges,

Lottie Hutchins—Pale primrose, striped with light pink,

Maid of Honor—White, with lig ht blush-lavender edge,

Modesty—Very soft blush, almost white. The lightest pink.

Navy Blue—Best dark navy blue.

Wiss Wilmott—Deep orange pink. Very large and extra fine.

Mts. Walter Wright—Standard mauve, wings blue. A beau-
tiful combination.

Othello—Deep maroon, almost black. A rich and odd color.

Prima Donna—Light but bright blush-pink. ~

Prince of Wales—Bright rose-pink.

Royal Rose—Standard deep rose, shaded with lighter pink;
very light pink wings. Very large blossoms.

Sue Earl—Primrose edged with delicate mauve. Extra fine.

Sunproof Salopian—Very large size and hooded. Bright
clear scarlet. One of the best of its color, surpassed only

_ by erimson cluster. :

Stella Morse—Primrose-yellow, tinged with blush-pink,

perhaps more correctly a rich cream color.

5c, per pkt., 10¢ per oz, The 30 sorts, 1 pkt, each, for $1,25,

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Dwarf “Cupid” Sweet Peas.

This is a dwarf Sweet Pea, the plant growing only five
inches high, yet spreading out and forming a solid mat of
foliage and flowers one and one-half feet across. The blos-
soms are very sweet, of largest size and greatly abundant,
with three flowers on each stem. It begins to bloom as early
as May, and, unlike the climbing Sweet Peas, continues in

profusion until killed by the frost. This is a remarkable 1

feature and makes it at once one of the most superb plants

for bedding, massing and edging in cultivation. Also very
desirable as pot plants. Per pkt.
White Cupid—Pure white, large, perfect, very sweet...... 5
Pink Cupid—A lovely pink in color and a very free grower 5
Primrose Cupid—A fire tinted yellow or primrose.... ... 5)
Firefly—Intense scarlet-pink...........ccce cece eet re cee eneeen 5
C. of Radnor—Beautiful lavender blue...........eeeeeees oats
Mixed —SiSGrtS. MO Airset OCatericteet\ co's ctersialeteielsisicieisnie'o.e sfvieiciia’s poonous

One pkt. each of the 6 for 25e.

Bush Sweet Pea.

This new Pea grows in dense bush form, about 12 inches
aigh and requires no support; in*this respect much like a
push bean. The flowers are large and fine. We offer a most
superb mixture of about 40 different sorts. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 15¢.

Pouble Sweet Peas.

The new double sorts produce flowers nearly half of
which will be double, as shown by cut. Very beautiful and
attractive. 10¢c per pkt.; the 4 pkts. for 25c.

Double Pink Double White,
Double Scarlet, | Double Black.
Double Mixed Sweet Peas—Several colors. Per pkt., 10c..
0z., 20¢.; 1b., $1,00.

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Phlox [)rummondi.

One of the very best of all bedding annuals is the Phlox
Drummondi. surpassing almost everything else in dazzling
brilliancy. We may well be proud of this distinctively Amer-
ican flower, for it is extremely beautiful, neat in growth,
and an extraordinary bluomer, . The newest sorts of Phlox
are so far ahead of the older varieties that we have discarded
all the latter, and offer now none but those beautiful new
ones of recent introduction. The Phlox make beautiful rib-
bon beds when different colors are sown side by side, and
are also grand for masses of color. Per pkt.

Grandiflora Mixed—Thirty different colors. Fine for large
bedslandsmassesseeeerOz Sl O0taredeeeea courtier eicle.s 5

Stellata—Of the most dazzling. deepest scarlet, with a con-
trasting eye of the snowiest white. This is a wonder-
fully brilliant bedder, giving a blaze of color............ 5

Double—The strain here offered is most excellent and a
large per cent, of the plants will produce fine double
flowers in great clusters; white and yellow mixed.:....10

Childs’ Star—Large size and curiously pointed, fringed
and toothed blossoms—utterly unlike anything else—
eolors of every conceivable shade, more than a hundred
distinet tints, shades and combinations having been
counted among them. Searcely two plants can be found
of the same shape and COlOr........c.ccceeeoe cateeseooeee 10

Ghilds’ Jubilee Phloxes.

Flowers of great substance, beautiful form and uncom-
mon size, while the colors are extraordinarily rich and var-
Jed, glowing crimson, dazzling scarlet, deep rose, soft pink,
pale blush, maroon-black, lavender-purple, pure white, and
numberless other rare shades, many with contrasting eyes,
Briers or Apattoringe: an habit these ne pe OXeS are ereey :
and bear their velyety blossoms in' great profusion, making Sa ir .
them unrivalled for bedding. They are of. dwarf. stout, Salpiglossis.
branching habit, and the individual flowers are the size of a A P :
twenty-dollargold coin. The grandest of all Phloxes known | pyajiiny exceedingly beautiful flower, and an extra fine and
to cultivation. ~ Per pkt rilliant bedder. Large, lovely, funnel-shaped blossoms of

5 - | velvety texture, and with deeply sunken veins, penciled and

ee Alba—Large; pure white............scseeeeerere ees 10 | shaded with the richest tracings on a groundwork of tho
aa Coccinea—Rich, velvety scarlet................---..10 | most pleasing colors. It stands the sun well, and some of
‘«| ~ Attoputpurea—Dark velvety crimson black...... 10 phe pues beds we have ever seen have been of this beau- «
“*. Corulea Striata—Blue striped white............... 10 3 ee seen anne . Poe OMe
“« Imitea—Fine primrose yellow...........ssceeeceeeees 10 Grendiier aes Cre grand mew Soin poh ei
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Jubilee Striata, Mixed —Many fine colors, all. striped
swith white. .Splendid........... Jotascooggcedodeveopaodag9 10

Jubilee Mixed, All Colors—More than forty. different
shades and combinations of rich and brilliant colors...10
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oy rae aan ean conveniently escape, and our tests show such to
This is one of the very best bouquet flowers of our entire be the case, though mee HOLS is about it that repulses them
is not clear, as the plant or flower has no odor.. Aside from

den. Hach plant bears a profusi i ich: oa OWS _ ‘
velvety, glowing. and un me ate har dower ehe ee oe inost remarkable quality it is a most beautiful flowering

ir i ant, and blooms in a very short time (60 days)-from seed.
Rie ed Celgene ete a oomaucts and vases. .. - It is particularly valuable as a winter bloomer, the blossoms
Double, Mixed Colors—Dwarf habit, fine co ea 5 | being large, cup shaped and of.a lovely light blue color, with
Snow Ball—Targe, perfectly double, hite colors.......... 5 | awhite center. It is a profuse bloomer in pots both summer
> e, white as snow....... 10 | and winter. In the garden it-grows too rank and weedy to

-+++e6e10 ! be of any value, but as a pot plant it is exquisite. Seed....10

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SALVIA’

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The Salvia is now a standard bedding plant, and well
does it deserve its honor, It stands heatand routh remark-
ably well, and its colors are very showy and-intense. Seed
is best started under glass, though self-sown’seed frequent-
ly comes up in great numbers where a bed of these plants
has been the year previous. Cuttings are easily rooted and
make fine winter-blooming plants. Per pkt

Splendens Compacta—Fine dwarf habit, very free flow-
ering and of intense brilliancy. It blooms profusely
all the year, beginuing in about three months from the

Le e time of sowing the seed. Perfectly exquisite........... 10
Ten-Weeks Stock. It has every merit ofa perfect flower—a | Silver Spot—Foliage green, spotted yellow: flowers
compact habit, many and long spikes of closely-set, large, brilliant searlet..... Srkeneeenee was cnbanh ants enebene ners ees 10

Golden Leaved—Habit compact,short-jointed and branch-
ing. with an abundance of foliage, which is ofa fine
yellow shade, hardly a trace of green about it. _The
flowers are a light transparent scarlet of exceptional
brillianey. The brillianey of the flowers against the

exceedingly : ¢ ;
dark maroon-brown, and through all intermediate shades of

greatest perfection in the cold atmosphere of our Northern yellow foliage producesithe most striking effect we have
States. In the South and West a cool situation should be observed in any plant. Not only is the plant a fine bed-
chosen, sheltered from the mid-day sun. This plant requires der but it is also a magnificent pot plant, blooming at
rich, mellow soil. and must never be allowed to suffer for i

water. Poor care will result in poor flowers. It is worse

ing and high cultivation. Our seed is extra fine. Per pkt.
arly Ten Weeks—l2 of the finest colors mixed........... 10
ae ay : —Pure white, very sweet...cslecssecc0 0, 5 |
ty a eae —Richicrimson see coe eae eee

different shades in a single bed of these Rowers. .n7.cen 10
Giant Perfection—One of the finest

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pact, with numerous flower spikes of large size. The

flowering

according
small per cent. of the
plants will be single, nearly all producing magnificent
double flowers. It is one of the greatest flower seed
novelties we ever introduced, and one that will give far
greater satisfaction than can be anticipated.

CREEPING THUNBERGIA.
Thunbergia.

A lovely trailing plant with large showy flowers. It will

trail over the ground, forming a dense mat of foliage and

Perp. Branching, Rich Crimson—Deep rich crimson....15 | flowers. Colors range through all shades of yellow, orange,
a ae Snow White—Large pure white....... 15 | buff to pure white. mostly with jet black centers or pee
AS s Brilliant Rose—Very handsome...... 15 | which are very effective. Sometimes called “‘Black-eye
3 - Royal Purple—Rich purple....:........ 15 | Susan.” Also a superb pot plant and one that will bloom
As Mixed Colors—Finest colors,all shades 15 freely during winter. All colors mixed...........ccccsseesees 5

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Verbenas.

Like the Pansy, the Aster and the Petunia, the Verbena
is a favorite with everybody, and one of the most universally
popular of all flowers, both for the garden and for pot cul-
ture. For constant and profuse flowering, and for brillianey
and beauty of colors it has, no equals. Start seed early
under glass, if possible, that good strong plants may be had
for transplanting in the garden. They will commence
blooming in June and continue until after severe frosts, and
during the entire time nothing in the garden- will attract
more attention than the bed or clump of .Verbenas. In
August cuttings may be taken from some of the best ones
and potted up for winter blooming. Our prize strain are the
finest Verbenas in cultivation, t Per Pkt.
Extra Choice Mixed—From named collection ............ 10
Odorata—It is so hardy seed can_be sown in the open

ground early in the spring, where they will quickly

germinate, grow rapidly, and in a few weeks be in
bloom, and give a great profusion of beautiful blos-
soms all summer. The blossoms, instead of being in
clusters like other sorts, run up into spikes, usually 3 or
4inches long. Very sweet scented and pure white...... 5

CHILDS’ PRIZE VERBENAS.

Famous as the finest strain of Verbenas known. We
grow four acres of these superb flowers, and know what
we are talking aboue when we say they are the finest of al’
Verbenas. The plants are vigorous and short-jointed anc
perfect sheets of blooms. The trusses are very large, the
flowers of mammoth size, perfect form and embracing the
richest and most velvety colors. They are also delicately
sweet scented. The range of the colors is great, and shades
are mostly very delicate and dainty. In coloring they are, in
fact, perfectly exquisite, there being:very little of the com-
mon old blues and purple colorsamong them. In their place
we have delicate biushes, lavenders. pinks, velvety indigoes,
intense scarlets, whites, mottled, striped, variegated, etc.,
in fact a thousand different colors and combinations, |
Childs’ Prize, Mixed Colors —Hundreds of delicate
d shades.. Enormous sized flowers; prodigious bloomers.20
Childs’ Prize, Pure White—Comes true from seed. Great

trusses of snowy blossoms of exquisite fragrance....... 15
Childs’ Prize, Scarlet—A very intense scarlet ............ 15

THE MAYFLOWER VERBENA.

With the habit, beauty and fragrance of the Trailing
Arbutus, a plant equally valuable for the garden or pots and
penee cue bloomer—what more can be desired. It is named

layflower because the shape of its blossoms, its color, and
fragrance are almost identical with the wide-famed and
cherished Trailing Arbutus. or as itis calledin New England,
Mayflower. The flowers areas rich and powerful in fragrance
as the Arbutus. The Verbenas, being of a creeping or trail-
ing habit, like the Arbutus, with clusters and individual
flowers much the same. one can easily imagine how the ad-
dition of the same fragrance may make a close imitation of
that most beautiful of all wild flowers. : ;
Mayflower Pink—Varies from light to deep pink, like the

Arbutus, with the same unexcelled fragrance. Perfect

form and great beauty. A lovely pot or garden flower.15
Mayflower White—Pure snow white, with same delicious

Arbutus fragrance, Comes absolutely true from seed.15

1 pkt. of each for 20c,
MOSS VERBENAS.

Purple Blue—This new Verbena produces a mass of fine
moss-like foliage, and as the branches spread out over
the ground in all directions, a lovely carpet of mossy
green is formed, above which are borne the delicate
clusters of purple-blue blossoms in the wildest pro-
fusion. The effect is most charming. Blooms in a very
short time frem seed. It is novel and beautiful.......... 5

: = Pure White—It is absolutely pure snow white, the _blos-

=F Zhe SX) soms having the same delicate fragrance as the Sweet

VERBENAZ Ahr , / eE_ Alyssum, and form in such profusion thata single plant

: ; ; shows 100 or more clusters at all times; new and fine...10

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

New Miniature, Mixed—A perfectly wonderful plant,

growing only 4to 6 inches high and bearing great num-
bers of double

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From early childhood the Zinnia has been a special
favorite with us, and the strain which we cultivated in
our first little garden we still sell and grow as our im-
proved. We have selected the stock seed every year for
over thirty years. This carefulattention has brought it to
wonderful perfection. This Zinnia is a robust, free
grower, furnishing an abundance of large, double blos-
soms which are of varied and brilliant colors. during the
entire summer and fall. Bach flower keeps perfect for
six weeks before fading, and each plant is a great mass
of bloom all the time.making a showing whichis peculiar.
Nothing else can fill their place. Seed should be started
inside or sown in the garden about corn-planting time.
Childs’ Improved, Mixed Colors—Saved only from
select flowers, perfect in shape and color. The finest
Strain of Zinnias in cultivation, Ey ry plant will
produce immense doublefblossoms of various col ors,
from white to deep crimson, maroon, pink low,
orange, scarlet, violet, primrose, buff, striped, ete.
Every plant will give fine double flow - Single
and poor flowers long ago disappeared from this
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Crested and Crinkled—A]l colors mixed. A_ strain covered with beautiful golden-yellow blossoms as dou-
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With curiously erested and crinkled petals.............. 1g ble aS POSES. Fars Re Ue ee eee ony Meee 10
Improved Striped—A good strain representing all the SPECIAL OFFER. ==. fi cert
leading colors, but allstriped. Really the finest strain of To encourage the free use of our improved Zinnias, we wil se

Striped or Zebra Zannias in cultivation .....icsce..seeeus 10 | one packet each of the eight varieties here offered for only 0c.

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| _ Anew giant-flowered strain of the grand old Snapdragon,

which in oS and beauty of bloom, either in pots or pardon

almost equals Gladiolus: A * i Per pkt,
Giant White—This new plant is a perpetual bloomer, com-

Trailing FLollyhock. |

A hardy perennial vine which trails over the ground ina
beautiful manner, It is really a miniature Trailing Holly-
|hock. The flowersare bright crimson in color and produced
freely, as are also its vines and foliage. We have nothing
more beautiful for rock work. mounds or nooks and corners
where a trailing plant is desirable. Perfectly hardy in any
| Situation. Blooms in nimety days from seed, and continues
|all the season, year after year..............cccenecececsesceees 10

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906.

Seed of Hardy Garden Plants, Blooming First Year.

Pausies, Dianthus, Bellis, etc., Hower quickly and freely the first summer from seed, yet the plants survive

the winter in the garden, and bloom early and profusely the next year, and for several years. They are a fine

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Gerbera or Grimson f)aisy.

This flowers both summer and winter, and makes a fine
pot plant. The flower stems rise from the very crown of the
plant at the surface of.the soil to a height of two feet, and
are exceedingly graceful, bearing a large, daisy-like blos-
som three or four inches across, and of a fine crimson color,
with a velvety texture which makes it particularly beautiful.

“It blooms all winter in pots and in the open ground all sum"

mer. Perfectly hardy in open ground. One of the most grace_
ful and showy flowers we have ever seen..........; odaoodcg. Jkt)

[BELLIS OR DOUBLE DAISY

Bellis—(Double Daisy )

Beautiful double flowers that appear in early spring, if
plants are slightly protected over winter. Blossoms also
very early from spring-sown seed, as plants bloom when but
two to three inches high. If given a cool, moist, shady loca-
tion, will bloom all summer, even in the South. As pot plants
they are charming, and will bloom freely all winter, as they
delight in cold weather. In the open ground cultivate ex-
actly as you would Pansies, and next to the Pansy it_is the
most charming little garden flower. Per pkt.
Double Mixed Colors—White, crimson, rose and varie-

Patedeeveryad OUle wenn eccicccs cee ccm acceler secliace es 5
Double White—Pure color; handsome flower.............. 5
Maxiama or Giant Daisy—The flowers are from one to

three times larger than the ordinary Daisy, very perfect,

and double and of lovely colors, ranging from pure white
* through blush, pink, rose, ete., to deep crimson. Many

of the plants produce on one stem a cluster of 10 to 20

blossoms, instead of the usual solitary one. The blos-

soms are very large, unique and beautiful......... 1... 10

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| CHILDS’ GRAND PANSIES,

A universal favorite with young and old. Every child Sees its face in the Pansy, and, aside from its great beauty, we
all treasure it as the symbol of modest worth and true affection. The smallest yard must have its Pansies. Not poor, for-
lorn plants struggling unaided with heat and drouth and hard-baked vermin though even there yielding us handfuls of
‘} cheery bloom; but, rather, strong, vigorous plants, rioting in the cool, deep, mellow beds they love, made rich with fertiliz-

| ers, kept free from weeds and shaded from the hot afternoon sun. In’such a bed one may gather great velvety Pansies by

| the hundreds—flowers so radiantly beautiful that they scarcely seem of the earth. Although the Pansy loves coolness, and
gives its largest, finest blooms in early spring and late autumn, they are so easy to grow that those living in the South can
grow superb ones by giving rich bed, sheltered location and abundant water. Sow seed early in house or open ground. In
the open ground sow seed very early in spring, while the ground is yet cool and moist, for late autumn ard fall bloom, or
in August and September for spring and early summer bloom. For fall-sown seed have the bed moist and kept shady by
boards or papers until the plants appear. These will make vigorous plants that will endure the winter if protected by a
few evergreen boughs, or other light covering, Do not let the plants seed if you wish to keep them in bloom freely all the
time, Poor Pansy seed is dear at any price.

Our Pausy seed is the very choicest product of Europe, and the various Strains and distinct varieties
we offer are the best known to cultivation.

General Collection of Pansies. Childs’ Imperial German Pansies.

| Latge-Flowering, Choice Mixed Colors—A superb ; uibre duced Dy us povcnal EEO, and now Hen eeane
: F ene ; ; ; avorite throughout the world. Many inferior stocks have
Seew eres large powering, types, ineluding all been placed on the market under the name, but, as the in-
colors. Will give great satisfaction. Is surpassed only troducers, we may be depended upon to furnish the true
padvande +++ 6] variety. Large flowers o the finest coloring; stout, robust,
bushy growth, notwithstanding the heat, and producing fine
large flowers during the entire Summer. Flowers of great
substance and beauty, mee Per pkt.
Mixed Seed—Of more than fifty distinct shades of Im—
perial German, including the newest types and colors. .10

ds’ Giant Excelsior Pansies,

_Itis impossible to do justice to these lovely flowers ina
, printed description. -Cold type cannot convey an idea of the
indescribable richness, the varied and exquisite coloring, the
large size, perfect form and great substance of the blossoms.
Plants are compact and bushy, and produce great quantities
of flowers, borhe well above the foliage, on strong stems.
Owing to their vigor this strain withstands the hot and dry
weather better than any_ other variety, and produces its
great, beautiful blossoms in profusion all summer.. Over a
hundred different shades and combinations of color have
been counted in one bed of this Strain. (3 pKts., 50¢.)......20
Jennings’ Pansies.

A wonderful new strain of Pansy which has been devel-
opedin Conn. The flowers are truly the LARGEST and FINEST
COLORED we have ever seen. Among a lot we had last spring
some of the blossoms measured 4% inches across, and there
Were new and fantastic colors that we had never before seen
among’ Pansies, All colors and shades were represented,
Ne pmeune of praise ean do full justice to them. (3 Dts:

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‘troduced, such as Fiery Face, Cardinal, Fire King, ete.
It runs largely to very bright colors..... mbeslatcreisleieibicie viaieta'c 10
A : One pkt. each of above k for 25e.

I Snow Queen—A perfect beauty, being a pure snow-white

~ which always comes truefrom seed. A great bloomer... 5
| Yellow Bird—Very large flowers of a pure bright yellow
olny Atinalbedders.cc scr. sf... velo 5

i| Silver-Edged—Dark, rich velvety purple, with distinct
white edge. Lovely for eutting and for funeral work.. 5

| Black Giant-Flowered—A new black Pansy of the largest

| . size; a rich coal black; very fine and striking.......... 10

|| Peacock—A Pansy of superb and varied colors, most of

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| Ttimardeau Giant _ Mixed Colors—These are famous
for their extraordinary size, though the form is not so
perfect as the Imperial Germans. A fine range of
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Bugnot’s Superb Mixed—Needs no praise, for it is al-
ready famous as the best selection of a noted Pansy
fancier. Flowers extraordinary in size and eoloring...10

Masterpiece—One of the greatest novelties in Pansies, the
border of every petal being Conspicuously curled and
fluted. This characteristic appears in nearly every
flower, the size of which is extremely large. The plants

| are exceptionally free flowering, vigorous, strong and

hardy, and the numerous blossoms large and showy
during the entire spring, summer and autumn. The
pats and colors are also wonderful, varying through all

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Violet-Scented Pansies.

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Violet Pansy, Papilio.
_ A decided novelty, and a cross between the Pansy and
Violet.. The fiowers are Violet-shaped, large, and borne in
endless profusion, a plant showing from 20 to 40 blossoms
every day from spring until late fall. Color, a lovely violet-
Jilac, in some plants darker than others, with a dark eye,

| For bedding purposes this ew Violet Pansy is one of the
best we have seen in a long time..........:......000. 0000s, 5

plant is decidedly dwarf and compact, producing its flowers
on long foot-stalks, and they appear continually from early
spring until late fall. The plants possess to a considerable.
extent the hardy and robust nature of the Violet, and make
Splendid potas well as garden plants. The range of color
Tuns through white, buff, canary and azure blue, and the
coloring of each is exceedingly delicate and charming: 10

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

An indispensable garden flower and one fitted equally to
adorn the poor man’s garden or the spacious grounds of the
millionaire. Never out of place in any Situation. Sueceeds
in any soil, Stands neglect, heat and cold, and is as ironclad
asa plantcan wellbe. Like its near relative, the Carna-
tion, the Dianthus is superlatively beautiful, many varieties
nossessing a radiant-like fire that is impossible to describe.
but it is the very acme of richness and beauty. A grand
flower for cutting or flower work. and succeéds well in pots
for winter bloom if treated like Carnations. Sow early either
in house or open ground, and plants will not only bloom all
summer and fall. but will survive the winter, and bloom the
next season. Never sow any but the best seed of Dianthus
if you would have the choicest flowers. Per pkt.
Diadematus flora plena—Splendid double flowers of the

richest, darkest shades, fringed, mottled, striped, spot-

ted, flaked, margined, ete,. in a beautiful manner...... 10
Donble White—Fine for contrast.:............:.:...+-....-- 10
Eastern Queen—Grand flowers 3 or 4 inches across, beau-

tifully striped and shaded, and having colors which are

like the richest silkss-. sceemencee ees Soeneeon = se aeneeee 5
Crimson Bell—Immense flowers of a rich crimson red.

A grand flower of the single Heddewiggi type. and a

beautiful companion to Eastern Queen and The Bride.. 5
Imperialis—Double Imperial Pinks. Robust, bushy grow-

ers bearing great quantities of large, double flowers

_of rich, glowing colors 5
Brilliant—A dwarf grower with numerous double flowers
’ of dark, rich red,as large and fine as Carnations....... 5
The Bride—Clear, pure white, with a radiant, glowing
crimson center, shading into a pink band..-............ 5
Royal Pinks—A strain with flowers of unusually large
size, and beautiful, fimbriated petals ...............+.+- 10

Mixed—Our own mixture of the most beautiful doubleand
single sorts, and of every desirable shade or peculiar
markings. This will give a bed of beautiful flowers,
and scarcely two plants will be alike....<...... eee ceneees 10

One pkt. each of above 9 sorts for 50c.

Chrysanthemum
Storm Petrel.

This is a hardy perennial,
with finely-cut, fern-like fo-
liage and dwarf growth. It
blooms. at all times of the
year if keptin pots,and out
of doors until after hard
frosts have killed almost
everything else. Itisavery
profuse bloomer, and the
pretty, rosette-like flowers
are of pure white, very large
anddouble. It blooms early

the first year from seed, and
makes a fine plant for both
summer and winter....... 10

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Butterfly Pelphinium.

A great novelty. being a hardy perennial that flowers

early and freely the first year from seed. Seed sown in the
garden in May will give blooming plants in July. which are
of dwarf branching habit, producing the large, exquisite
blue biossoms in profusion, A splendid pot plant and grand
for bouquets. Plants will winter where they stan and
flower magnificently the second year. Per pkt.
Biue—Elegant blue flower, large and fine for bouquets....10
White—New this year. Like above, but pure white....... 20
One pkt. of each for 25c.

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| New Multiflora Roses.

_.. Roses from Seed, Blooming in 60 Days.

{_.. With seed of these new Roses plants may be had in bloom
in 60 to 90 days from the time of sowing. Plant at any time.
‘They grow quickly and flowers appear in large clusters, and
in such quantity that a plant looks like a bouquet. Perfectly
hardy in the garden, where they bloom allsummer. In pots
‘Ahey bloom both summer and winter. Froma packet ofseed
{,-one will get Roses of various colors—white, pink, crimson,
;* ete..—no two alike, and mostly perfectly double and very
“sweet. Greatest novelty of reccnt years, and gives un-
* bounded satisfaction.

the first season from seed,
blooming in profusion from
early in June until late au-
tumn frosts without injury.
The blossoms are large size
and borne in compact, short
spikes or clusters, and are
exceedingly sweet-scented.
The plants are not injured
by fall frostsand bloom until
December; are also hardy
and bloom well the second
year. Colors range from
yellow to dark brown.
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Double Mixed Colors— A
favorite English flower,
somewhat like Ten-week
Stocks. A half-hardy peren-
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i R. blooms first summer......10

Ping codon Mariesi Tom Thumb.

A perfect gem of a hardy perennial plant, which blooms
first year from seed, and for any number of years following,
as the roots are perfectly hardy. The plant makes a pretty
little tuft of foliage close to the ground. and from its crown
sends up slender stems to the height of 5 to 10 inches, bear-
Ing VERY LARGE, wide open, saucer-shaped blossoms, which

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are perfectly exquisite. The size of the blossoms is im-
mense, compared with the plants. Most of the plants pro-
duce flowers of a deep, rich blue color, but some will be pure
white, tinged blue. Seed may be sown in pots early or in
open ground. In either case plants will bloom in a short
time, We feel that too much cannot be said in favor of this
gem ofa plant. It is certainly one of the most pleasing nov-
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()RNAMENTAL

Every Garden, every cottage, every fence, wall, stump,

profuse flowering vines here offered,

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The Kudzu Vine.
New Japanese Flowering Bean.

This is the most rapid growing vine known (13 inches in
one day). It has a tuberous root, which is perfectly hardy
everywhere, and in spring sends up vigorous shoots, which
will quickly shade an entire piazza front. It will grow 50 feet
the first summer from seed sown in the open groundin May.
Its foliage is very luxuriant, and its rose-colored fragrant
flowers are produced in large clusters. For covering porches,
arbors, fences, stumps, dead trees, etc., with a luxuriant
curtain of foliage, and in the shortest possible space of time,
there is no climber that can equal it........eeceeeeeeeeeeneeee 10

3LIMBERS.

or old tree is beantified by the graceful and

; Vines are nature's draperies and are essential toany and every attempt
to beautify one’s home surroundings. The following sele
y

ection is all thatcan be desired among annual climbers.

Flowering

Flowering Beans are as beautiful as Sweet Peas, and
fine as tall, luxuriant climbers. Finely scented.
Japanese White, or Wistaria Bean—This new flowering
Bean is from Japan, and produces its long clusters of
fine pure white flowers in the greatest profusion. These
flowers so closely resemble the glorious white Wistaria,
and are borne in such fine Wistaria-like clusters. that
it is most appropriately called the White Wistaria Bean.
Itisa fine. rapid climber, and just covers itself with

_ fiowers which are beautiful and finely scented..........10
Pink Wistaria—Much like the above, but a rich violet pink
and white, followed by dark, ebony-red pods........ -.10

Scarlet Runner—Masses of intense scarlet flowers.......-
Mixed Sorts—Many ColorS...+.-«.--...- aanwae PREECE)

,
Cypress Vine.

_ One of the prettiest vines imaginable; thickly clothed
with dark green, feathery foliage of great beauty, and dotted
with intensely bright velvety flowers that shine like little
stars against their glossy background of “eae: Fine for
training to small trellises or to run up poles or strings.
Mixed colors, white; scarlet, Ct@..... esse eseceesseeeecseeeees

nor COPYRIGHT.IEST
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Ganary Bird Flower.

A dainty vine with beautiful cut leaves and pretty, deli-
cate flowers of a clear canary yellow, From the color of its
blossoms, and also from a fancied resemblance oftheir shape
to a bird with wings expanded, the plant obtains its common
name. A pretty vine for the WindOw.......-.-++++++++ee--r: 5

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35

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ard, salt, Seed corn, soap, ete., ar to

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fruit will perfume a room with the most delicious odor: .10

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Barly Luffa—Seed sown in the open i

1 ground in any North-
ern State or Canada, like Cucumbers, will bear and
ripen an abundance Of fruit before frost. The lace-like
network of fibre which forms inside the fruits isa very
useful article, and is used for various purposes, such as
dish-rags, sponges, and even for bonnets and other
millinery work. The flowers of this variety are also
very numerous, large and showy............+ agoeded00d 10

CNG NASTURTIUM,
Glimbing Nasturtiums.

Climbing Nasturtiums can be used as bedders by peggin
the long shoots to the ground. as low climbers for winter o
screen, or used as house climbers in winter, They are never
molested by insects, and are quick, clean growers that soon
cover themselves with flowers of the brightest, richest colors.
Everyone likes them who tries them. They withstand heat
and drouth well. Per pkt.

Mixed, Alf Colors—Very fine. O2Z.,20C..........seeceresees 6

Mad. Gunthert Hybrids—A new strain of large flowered,
elegantly blotched and marked sorts. More than twenty
different colors and shades appear among them. All
of new and peculiar beauty, Splendid, rapid growers,
Eeljoo ia hos) Royh te (242) tie doce OD OO DOGOOCIOUE AAD OBOE DOULanae vonoano 10

Caprice—This lovely Nasturtium is a climber, and bears
large blossoms in abundance, some of which will be
yellow, some crimson, some rose, and others beautifully

mottled and variegated.. Fine for-windows...,......... 10
Canariensis, or Canary Bird Flower—A lovely climber,
with beautiful foliage and fine flowers.......0..0. 0. . 068. 5

Othello—A novelty of this year. ‘A fine climber, with
black flowers and dark vines and foliage. A very novel,
unique and beautiful vyariety...../....2........ nonogddedud 20

Lobbianum, or Oriole—Mixed ¢
all with- fine fimbriated
petals. Colors intense and
very striking, being far
more brilliant_than other
Nasturtiums. Foliage also
very beautiful and the
growth of vine exceedingly
graceful. For garden cult-
ure they are superb; but for
window culture they are
grand, as they grow and
flower freely. during fall,
winter. and spring......... 10 fix

New Golden Climber—A ~ |
splendid climbing Nastur- |p
tium, with beautiful gold-
en colored Jeaves and bril-
liant blossoms of a great
variety of fine colors. It
makes a vine, either for
the garden or window,
which is of the most strik-
ing oddity and beauty, and
willattract attention. The
bright colored. blossoms,
mingled with the charm-
ing light yellow leaves,
produce a pretty effect....10

One pkt. each of these 7 Climbing Mstys
Nasturtiums for 40c,

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

-- -- ——

Variegated

Flop.

A new annual Japanese Hop
which is a wonderfully quick
and vigorous grower like the
Kudzu Vine. The large, hand-
some leaves are beautifully yar-
iegated, white, green, and pale
yellow. It is a highly forna-
mental vine and ore that will
grow in any situation and cover
an immense amount of space,

- | reaching 15 to 20 feet.

Humulus Japonica Varie-
gata—New and fine........10

One of the finest of all climbers. equally good for
out ofdoors or for house culture. Pretty foliage and
large, bell-shaped flowers that open a clear green, but
turn to a lovely purplish blue. Plant seed edgewise in
moist but not wet soil: cover to prevent evaporation,
and do not water again unless soil becomes very dry.
When seedlings appear water with great moderation
until out of the seed leaf.

Scandens—Fine blush purple.............

NEW IVY-LEAVED MOONFLOWER,

Moonflower—(Climber.)

The most popular quick growing vine in cultivatic
Its rapid, luxuriant growth; its thick, overlapping, glo
f >, and its nightly scores of immense silky blooms

£ -e, are merits that cannot be overestimated.
il Count a strong vine will bear one to three thou-
sand of its superb blossoms in a season. Very fine for
piazzas. Per pkt.

ing. Flowers of a lovely azure

son bars, Texture very delicate..............ccceccceeees 10
Ipomcea Childsi—Enormous size Pe twhlitezses ceeces. 15
Northern Light—Smaller, but beautiful PINKS ee ie. 10

Ipomcea Chrysantha—Fine large yellow blossoms. ae
Mixed Moonflower Seed—A|! the above, and others.....

NEW IVY-LEAVED MOONFLOWER, (Day Blooming.)

A new Moonflower which opens its blossoms early in
the morning (instead of evening), and remains open nearly
all day. It is the greatest bloomer of all vines, a single
piant producing thousands of flowers each day. It is alsothe
quickest growing vine and will reach the farthest. Seed
germinates quickly and freely like a Morning Glory. and
vines begin to bloom much earlier than any other Moon-
flower. Flowers pink or creamy white; leaves ivy-shaped
and produced in great masses, making adenseshade, Vines
graceful and of rapid growth. reaching 20 feet in a season
and covering an immense amount of space, The [smaller |
size of foliage and flowers relieves the vine from the coarse
appearance of Moonflowers, instead of which the effect is

Both Colors Mixed

Seo

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la.
New Japan Morning Glories,
CHILDS’ GIANT IMPERIAL.

A new strain with gigantic b.ossoms as large as Moonflowers, colors, markings, and
variegations never before seen, and of indescribable beauty. Seed germinate quickly,
and the viues grow rapidly and are soon in bloom, The flowers are borne by the hun-
dreds, are of enormous size, five or six inches across, and of the most delicate, vivid and
blending colors to be seen in any flower. Some will be pure white, others crimson. brick-
red, light and dark blues, pinks, ete., while others show a rich and vivid combination of
colors blended together in a most enchanting way: spotted, blotched, striped, stained,
penciled, bordered. mottled and variegated in every conceivabie manner. To add to their
beauty the leaves of many of the varieties are richly marbled and variegated white and
green, Nothing among flowers can furnish a more beautiful sight than a screen, hedge,
or trellis of these Giant Morning Glories, To secure the beautiful varieties which we
here offer our agent traveled in Japan, from garden to garden,collecting a little seed from
each one, as the best cannot be bought in quantity, and is not to be compared with any
Japanese Morning Glory seed which may be put upon the market.

Mixed, All Colors—More than 100 kinds (02, 50¢)......++.sesecsesceee nescence tee eenseceeees 10
Giant Mikado —The newest and grandest strain with enormous blossoms, and the
greatest range of beautiful colors and fantastic variegations............. Week Ub uouobes 20
Ceres —Hxtra fine, Bright magenta, with wide white border. Foliage yariegated..... 10
Aurata—Elegant yellowish foliage, often marbled white; flowers of various colors..... 10
Antigone—Marbled foliage, large sky-blue bloSSOMS ............ cece eee cece et eet eeteeees 10
Giant Yellow—A most novel and beautiful color, being a fine yellow, often spotted
and marked with other colors. Very valuable............6.cceccesecescnncecctecceeeues 15

Doubic Mixed Colors—Many plants from this seed will produce double blossoms..... 20
FUCHSIA-FLOWERED MORNING GLORY.

A perfect gem of a vine, being of very slender graceful growth, with beautiful foliage
and climbing rapidly to a good height. Its lovely blossoms are about the size of a Fuchsia
and droop in the same manner, hanging by long thread-like stems. Color fine lilac pink.

A decidedly lovely and novel Vine... cs cde ccs cae cceccccecetccccacteeues joooddadn FOAL 10
COMMON MORNING GLORY.
Mixed Colors—The old-fashioned climbing Morning Glory (oz. 10¢.)........ Mipferelateelotalelayete 5

Dwarf or Bush Morning Glory—Fine mixed colors. Grows in bush form....- -e..++. 5

WES Ey RIGHTED
1859 BY U.L.-CHILD5<

37

JOHN LEWIS CHILDs, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

Seed of Garden Bulbous Plants.

Dahlias, Cannas, and Freesias bloom the first season from seed, and make fiue bulbous roots for future

38

planting. Gladiolus, Lilies, etc., bloom second season,

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SEEDLING ANEMONE.

anemone, St. Bridge.

The new St. Bridge Anemones bloom very quickly from
seed and make splendid garden or pot plants, and the bulbs
are good for an annual display of beauty for years after.
Flowers large, some double, and some single and of all
colors. It is certainly interesting to grow these charming
flowers from seed. Mixed Colors.... ceceeeccrrereeeeeeeeees LO

Ganna.

New Cannas are constantly produced from seed. Our
Hybrid Strains have been bred up to such a high standard
that the individual flowers are the size of Gladiolus blos-
soms, and borne in great spikes or heads of bloom that make
them grand for either summer bedding or greenhouse dec-
orations in winter. Seeds should be filed at one end and
soaked for twenty-four hours in hot water before planting.
Start early in the house, but do not plant out until all danger
of frostisover. The bed can scarcely be made too rich and
mellow. Seedling plants will bloom in July. Per pkt.
Mixed Sorts—A choice collection of all varieties........-- 5
Dark Foliage—Mixed; all dark, beautiful foliage sorts.. 10
Crozy’s Dwarf Flowering—Mixed colors. These can be

classed among the grandest of flowering plants, They

eommence blooming very early from seed and continue
all summer, making a display which for brillianey can-

NOt be SULPASSCM........seceeeee ees ee ee ssenettecesceesses -,10
New Hybrids—Choice seed from grandest new Hybrid
varieties, will give magnificent results ....+++esees ssonce)

Hahlia.

Good Dahlias ean be grown from seed,and plants will
bloom the first season from seed. Anyone who ean raise
a Zinnia or a Morning Glory can grow Dahlias from seed
They are remarkably easy to germinate, and from the very
seed luaf the plants are stocky and sturdy. Seed sown in
the house in March or April will produce flowering plants
as soon as plants grown from tubers. Some of the finest
largest Dahlias, and the richest colors we have ever seen,
were among seedlings. Give good soil and never let the
plants suffer for water, and our word for it, you will be more
than satisfied. Out of a large paper of seed, no two plants
will be alike in flower. while there will be every color repre-
sented, from snow-white to blackish maroon. Start seed in
house and transplant to open ground after frost is gone.
Double Large-Flowering, Mixed—Will produce some
aiwiebolninlolaldia yintate 15

rainbow colors.
Imperial Cactus—A new class of Dahlias with large double
fantastic blossoms, which in shape and brillianey of

lowers... 5

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colors rival the finest Cacti. All colors and shapes are
represented some of which are just like Japanese Chrys-
anthemums. We first introduced this strain last year,
and it has given great satisfaction................-. eran)
Imperialis—The “ Lily Dahlia,” grows 10 to 12 feet high,
and bears panicles of elegant Lily-like flowers measur-
ing 8 inches from tip to tipof petals. The color isa
very delicate mauve, almost white, orange center...... 10

One pkt, each of the 5 for 50c.

SEEDLING CANNA.

SEEDLING FREESIA.

Freesia.

It is not generally known that these beautiful, fragrant
flowering plants may be grown to great perfection in four
months from seed. Seed may be sown at any time in pots
and boxes, or frames, of light, rich soil. They vill soon
germinate, and under favorable circumstances they will
bloom finely within four months from time of sowing......16

[Lilium ‘Fenuifolium.
This the brightest and most showy of all Lilies grows
freely from seed, and flowers the second season. For cut
and full description see Bulbs..............-.... pas case eeeeeae

(Gladiolus.

ee page 93 for choice Gladiolus Seed,
COPYRICHTED 1883 BY
JASWILDS.

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS,

BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906.

39

SEED OF FOLIAGE PLANTS.

BOTH ORNAMENTAL AND FRAGRANT.

Ricinus Zanzibarensis.
There are several varieties of this superb new Ricinus, all

of which are characterized by extra large and handsome
leaves, compact, branching growth, forminga perfect_pyra-
mid of elegant foliage. The seeds are very large, and each
kind of a different color, white, black, scarlet. brown, ete. All
beautifully marked and mottled. They are so beautiful that
they are worth the price asked just tolook at. All Hinds
KOM. cc cess e een c ewes ewe een cece cette e tense eseeeet tenes 0

Beta. (Ornamental Beet.)

These are among the most effective bedding plants. pro-
ducing immense leaves, often two feet long and eight or
nine inches broad and beautifully colored and crinkled.
Planted in a bed together, one foot apart each way, they are

rand. One great feature of these ornamental Beets is the
fact that frost does not killthem, but only colors their leaves
all the brighter (like a Fancy Caladium), and until they are
covered with snow. they are objects of great beauty. Much
used in Europe for ornamental bedding, being equal to
some of the finest Crotons, Mixed Sorts.........+--++.0. eee: 10

Perilla [;anceolata.

A rapid growing plant of odd and beautiful appearance,
resembling closely some of the finer varieties of Coleus, The
leaves are large and_broad, and are of rich black color, and
the compact habit of the plant makes it a striking object in
EEA ACCME eet omit © vias clomsisioclne ajcielaieianviom’enericien oe 5

Artemisia Gracilis.

Beautifully cut. feathery foliage of fine fragrance and
reat beauty. Its habit of growth is pyramidal, 4105 fect
Richt and every branch is covered with a thick growth of
fine feathery foliage, which is ofthe brightestemerald-green
color. It is particularly adapted to cut-flower work, and all
will find it useful and highly satisfactory. Sow seed in the
open ground early..... concen ASN eine vcthctsjeietaiite acdquco00000 5

Musk Plants.

Mimulus Moschatus—A fine plant, with foliage highly
musk-seented, Makes a splendid pot plant........... 926.)

Malva Moschata—The old perennial musk plant which
used to be in every garden, but now seldom seen. Per-
fectly hardy, and produces quantities of large Petunia-
like flowers, pink or white. A grand old plant.......... 10

- Ambrosia.

_ This is a hardy annual which has been known fora long
time, though it has never been introduced. Its merits are
long, spiral stems, covered with beautiful green foliage and
seed buds which are exceedingly fragrant. Itis as desirable
as the Rose Geranium as a plant with fragrant foliage, and
for making up into bouquets and other floral work_its
beautiful long spirals of lovely green are unsurpassed. Itis
one of the easiest plants to grow, and seed can be sown early
in the open ground. It takes its popular name, Ambrosia,
from the unsurpassed fragrance of its foliage..............- 10

One pkt. each of above 7 for 30e,

EVERLASTING FLOWERS,

Flowers of eternal beauty—those which never
fade. They are unsurpassed for winter decorations,
and may be made into bouquets, baskets, vases, etc.
They last for years by being cut and dried when in
bud aud blossom.

FOPYRIGHT, a Mi N Ii as nN ah es
- BXSLL.CHILDS, i tn IZ i) Hae : ye 2

Ammobium Alatum.

A very useful everlasting. Plant robustand great blooms
er. Flowers pure white, and very double. Dry as rec-
ommended for Acroclinium, and be sure to cut plenty of
buds, as they dry beautifully, and are useful to contrast
with the full grown flowers..............-- pouodsocosdouoObOsee 5

A croclinium.

Probably the most beautiful everlasting known. Flowers
pure pearly white, of an exquisite soft clear shade of pink,
with bright golden center. Cut the first day they open, or
the center becomes discolored. Hang the branches heads
downward inthe shade to dry and the flowers will appear
as perfect as when gathered. 1 foot high.

New Double Mixed Colors—Large, full and fine.......... 10

Gomphrena.

Remove cottony covering from seeds, and start in heat if
possible. Good for garden and make neat pot plants.
Plants bear great quantities of clover-like blooms, altogether
different in appearance from any other everlasting, and very
attractive buds as well as full blown flowers, extra fine for
winter bouquets.

All Colors Mixed—White, crimson, orange, etc..........+.: &

Rhodanthe.

A fine everlasting, good for the garden, and a pretty pot
plant. The most delicate and graceful of this useful class.
Try it by all means and cut blooms early for drying.

Mangiesi—Bright clear pink and pure white mixed....... &

fl elichrysum.

One of the most useful of all everlastings.. Plants grow
two feet high, and are very hardy, blooming untillate autumn.
An easy aelpate to grow, and flowersare very bright. The
white and light colored varieties color easily, and are often
dyed in shades not otherwise obtainable in everlastings. and
used in wreaths,ecrosses and winter bouquets. Flowers should
be picked before fully expanded, especially for dyeing.
Monstrosum—Mixed colors. very large............-ceeee ee ee 5
Dwarf— Mixed colors, compact and free flowering.......... 5

Xeranthemum,.

An easily grown everlasting,and furnishes the only shades
of blues and purple to be found in this class. Mixed Colors ..5

(Grasses Ornamental.

_ The evyerlastings would be quite useless without their set-
ting of soft, pretty grasses in winter bouquets. Grow a good!
quantity of these elegant grasses. There are many of them
quite ornamental in the garden and are all useful for cutting:
for summer bouquets, as well as for drying for winter.
Mixed Dwarf Annual Grasses—Many fine sorts.......... 5:
Mixed Tall Anntial GrasSseS........ cece cence cence reece 5.

SPECIAL OFFEER—One packet each of all these Ever=
lastings and Grasses for only 30c.

40 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

Seed of Evening Blooming Plants.

Delightful hardy annuals for early garden sowing.

Make a great show evenings and mornings.

=

This is a majestic
and which furnishe
blossoms.

Macrantha—Very large, golden yell
Mixed Sorts—A fine va

LUPYRICNTED 1843 BY

SACHILDS.

y - . =
Nicotiana,
Fine for separate clumps or masses, or for the center of
beds of evening bloomers. One of the easiest of all plants to
grow, and equally fine for outdoor culture or for winter
blooming in pots. Its long, tubular, star-pointed flowers are
—— = pure white, exceedingly fragrant and very profusely borne.
5 1 a | $ R r It is one of the few plants chee flower sb eeu a

Pé 1LiS —( ) single ray of direct sunshine, and for shaded grounds anc

M IPaDILs our O clock, north windows it is invaluable.
Much used in the now popular “evening” beds and also | Affmis—Three feet high, with hundreds of fragrant blos-

SSS ae

for summer hedges, low screens, ete., for which their uni- soms borne for months without intermission.....-...... 5
form, bushy growth well adaptsthem. Plants are crowned | Sylvestris—We regret that Space does not permit us to
for months with innumerable silk-like flowecs of the most show a large cut of this beautiful plant. It is a magnifi-
ravishing colors, and exhaling a delicious perfume. Indeed, cent garden ornament, growing five feet high, with
the celebrated “ Joeky Club” perfume is made from Longi- large handsome Jeayes, making it a grand foliage
flora. These flowers owe their common name of ** Four plant. It also bears large. branching panicles of Jong.
O'clock” to the regularity with which their beautiful flowers tubular, white flowers, which are very handsome and
open at that hour each afternoon. fragrant. each panicle showing as many as 50 flowers at
Tom Thumb, Yellow Leaved—Mixed colors. A new dwarf atime. For ornamental bedding it is great..........-+-10

strain of great beauty. Grows only 12 inehes high, and - : - .

each plant is a compact mass of lovely yellowish leaves, M athiola Bicornis.

which in evening are hidden by hundreds of gay blos- Near relative of the Ten Weeks Stocks, with lovely

I AAVATIERAUIONS st cessu eee ce ne , -»» 5 | sprays of pink flowers highly fragrant....-....-.-- kom skh seit
Longiflora—Flowers 4 inches long and very fragrant...... 5 One pkt. cach of these 12 Evening Bioomers for only 60c.

THE MAYFLOWER for Jan. 1903 is devoted entirely to Evening Bloomers, telling all about them 5c. per copy. ~

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HARDY PERENNIALS.

These are all hardy plants which live in the garden year after year, blooming every spring or summer
with little or no care. They are exceedingly beautiful, while many ot them are among the brightest gems of
the floral kingdom, Asa rule, they bloom early in the spring, when the gardeu is almost destitute of flowers.
What garden is complete without the Sweet William, Digitalis, Delphinium, Aquilegia, Holly hock, etc.? Do
not fail to sow seed of a Sood collection of these beautiful hardy plants this season; they will b@ajoy for the
rest of your lifetime, Sow seed in the open ground any time from May rst to the end of July,

Sine lade '=\or sean onarsnosjeoo. 10)
Mixed—Several fine colors......10

Aquilegia or
Golumbine,

One of the best of the early
summer perennials. Curious
flowers, extremely graceful, and
borne in great quantities high
above the foliage which itself
is very beautiful and attractive.
Extra fine for cutting,

Prize Mixture—100 varieties,
double and single, all colors.5
N Chrysantha — Large golden
AQUILEGIA OR COLUMBINE, WEN yeonae josasseoonsenmaaoas 10 |
= ¥

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OLLYHOCKS: FY mH
H ollyhock.

One of the finest of all perennials, and unsurpassed as a
stately, imposing plant for backgrounds, screens, center of
wide borders, ete. Plants grow from four to six feet high,
and bear pyramidal spikes of large, rosette-like flowers of
every shade and eolor, from pure white to almost black.
The yellow, magenta, rose and black are intensely pure and
deep. while the pure white, pale lemon, soft pink and laven-
der shades are exquisitely soft and delicate, The pearly
blooms of the white Hollyhock are as fine for all floral work
as the most double Rose or Camellia, If seeds are started
very early, plants often bloom the next September.

Double White—Pure and true.......... ccs cece eae e sense cere 10

INNS
. SRENASALED
(895 BY J.L.CAILDS.

ce Magenta—Fine bright color ............sss00+-2. -- 10
ce Lemon—Pure, bright lemon color........+....0+++: 10
OY Pink—Very delicate and pretty.......... iain sae iie» 10
My) Black—Rich, chocolate black............0.+...0000+ 10
= Double, Mixed Colors—Very choice, embracing over
NSS ivieninvaduit enenins hadessninnnaecen meee tiocene keel tke 10
ED Mammoth Allegheny—Flowers 4 to 6 inches across,

finely fringed and curled, and of such exquisite shading
as to resemble erushed siik. Colors pink, red, rose,
shaded, tinted, bordered, etc., all mixed...........-..... 19

Gandytuft, fjardy.

One of the very best early perennials, extra fine for
cemetery use, as the plants are a solid mass of white at just
the time when flowers are most scarce, and asthe plants are
perfectly hardy they need no fussing with. Those who have
never grown the Hardy Candytuft have missed a floral treat.
Pruiti—Dwarf, extra and fine. -- .....--.. ocgabodoao® parCoDD 10
Sempervirens—Large flowering, pure white............... 5

Giant Single, Mixed Colors—A yigantic strain of the old
fashioned single Hollyhoek, growing 8 or 9 feet high,
with spikes of flowers 5 feet or more in height, Very
effective and SHOWY...........0.eceseceeeeee aetelelatstelslots we D

Early Flowering or Anntial—Blooms first season from
seed. Large, double and fine. Mixed colors........... 1

42 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, WN. Y.

Digitalis.
One of our special favorites. This, with the double Hol
lyhocks, and the Delphinium, form a stately trio of tall grow-
ing plants of which nothing finer can be chosen for back
grounds, center of wide borders, interspersing with shrub7
bery, ete. If plants Gre not allowed to seed, they are crown-
ed for months by long pyramidal spikes of lovely .endant
thimble-shaped bells, snow white, rosy blush, or exauisitely
shaded or spotted. The blooms are nearly or quite two in-
ches in length, and Jap each other with the utmost regularity.
Gloxinoides Grandiflora—A strain with large, beautiful
Gloxinia-like blossoms. All colors mixed..,..... Seecee 5

Perennial Peas.

No praise can be too high for this lovely iron-clad vine:
that blooms constantly from early sammer until late autumn
minding neither heat or cold, rain or drouth. Plants of
vigor and healthfulness, bearing a profusion of long-stalked
clustered flowers, white, pink and deep rose in color, each
flower an inch or more across, 4 to 6 feet in height
Mixed Colors....... sae ba
Pure White—Superb.............. :
Deep Crimson—Fine rich Color.............-ee ease ences «2 5
Pink Beauty—White, veined, edged and shaded rosy pink. 5

Linum
Perenne.

We will not attempt to
convey to our readers an im=
pression of its great beauty¢
this they can never know un-
til they see it, but will sa
thatitis a hardy perenni
sending up numerous stems
which send out long, wiry
branches, which are clothed
with a growth of small, al-
most hair-like foliage, At the
tips of the branches are pois-
ed Jarge, salver-shaped blos-
soms, borne with such airy
grace that they appear to be
floating in the air. The effect
is charming. Mixed colors.10

=
Campanula.
B | known
nterbury Bells. Large
bell-shaped flowers, very
cheerful and attractive.
Colors, blue, white, pink, ete.
Ss: in open ground,
co ightly and thin plants
to stand tivelve inches apart.
Double, Mixed Colors— A

3eautiful plants,

y seec

fine StrAlMm...scccssccaes 5

Delphinium.

Mixed Colors—One of the choicest perennials known, and
increases in beauty each vear. Tall, stately growing,
with immense spikes of the most brilliant flowers in all
shades of lavender, mauve. pale. medium and deep, dark
blues. Sow seed in autumn or very early in spring, and
plants will often bloom the firstsummer. Very hardy. 5

Fi ERS?
Sweet William.

The favorite flower of our grandmothers. One of the
best edging plants for the border bearing in early summer
large heads of the richest and most varied colors. Very fra-
grant and a favorite with eyeryone for vases and bouquets.

Improved Mixed Colors—Perfect in form, large in size,
brilliant and varied in COlOYS.....++++ee+++

Double Mixed Colors—Fine
double blossoms........ 0s

Stokesia or Corn-
flower Aster.

A lovely hardy perennial,
and a free bloomer all sum-
mer, a rare merit among &
perennials. Plants grow 18 ga
to 25 inches high and begin
blooming early. The blos-
soms are Aster-like, fine
lavender-blue in color and
very handsome. Grows well
inanysituation,andissureto |
become immensely popular, 7258
and please all.........s+sees aay

Picotees.
(Hardy Carnations.)

These are perfectly hardy,
standing the winter in the
open ground like a Sweet
William and blooming most
profusely in May or June.
The flowers are extra large
and perfect in form, very
double and of every color, 4
including fine yellows and
dull shades of blue. They
bloom much more freely
than greenhouse Carna-
tions,a plant often showing
50 to 75 flowers.

Carnation Pink, Early
Dwarf Vienna—Mixed
colarsinekcne eee an ek 10

Carnation Pink, Erfurt
Giants-Extralargeand
extra fine, Mixed colors.20 *

Picotee Pink — Flowers
more delicate than other
pinks and pleasantly
fragrant. Though hardy.
they are strongerfor a
little protection over
winter. Fine Mixed
Colors.inecluding a large
range of beaatiful
BHAUES sc. sncceeeeeeee 2.2.10

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43

Seeds for

Window or. G

reenhouse (culture.

The satisfaction derived from the cultivation of house plautsis not alone in seeing them bloom. There is
joy in seeing them grow aud develop day by day, and the oue who Starts a plant from seed and rears it up to
bloom gets all the pleasure there is in plaut culture. Gerauiums, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Gloxinias,
Begonias, Heliotrope, etc., are easily grown from seed, and it is really fascinating to raise them in this way,
watching each plant as it unfolds its blooms, noting its form, color and other characteristics, and when
Oecasionally we discover an immensely fine one much superior to any we have ever before seen or heard of—
the highest pleasure and satisfaction possible to get from plants and flowers isours. It is from seed that all
fine new varieties of house plants are produced, and it is not uncommon for a seedling Chrysanthemum or
Carnation to be worth more tha a thousand dollars. Qur Straius of all these seeds are much finer than are

asually sold. They are the choicest which cau be growl, .

Sprengeri-A new variety of the finest ornamental qualities.
For hanging pots or bracket pots when the masses of
rich foliage can droop in its natural grace, itis one of
the loveliest objects it 1s possible to find for window
decoration. For cutting it lasts weeks in water. Plants
also blussom freely and bear large red berries_ which
add greatly to the beauty of the wavy foliage. Nothing
finer for decorating, or for bouquet making............. 10

Plumosus Nanus—Fine lace-like foliage, compact and
most exquisite. A grand foliage plant............. 10

Downy Plume—The most beautiful of the dawrf sorts...20

gh loe.

One of the oddest and most attractive of the popular suc-
culents. Keel-ridged leaves, thick, heavy and dark, beauti-

fully marked with white. The bright scarlet flowers are in
racemes a foot long, and are produced in winter. It makes
a very pretty specimen. Mixedsorts............... goadoadoan 10

TYPE NEW HYBRID BEGONIA,
Begonia.

One of the most beautiful of all window plants, hand-
some in foliage, and bearing great quantities of lovely flow-
ers of wax-like texture and exquisitely soft, delicate shades.
Seeds are very fine and need care in sowing. but the flowers

repay all care given. Seedlings bloom in from five to eight
months time.

.Tuberous-Rooted Hybrids—Fine single mixed. See page

90
Tuberous-Rooted Hybrids Double—Fine mixed......... 20

Vernon, Double Mixed Colors
—-This is perfectly exquisite.
Alwaysin bloom. Seep. 125.15

Fancy Leaved—Mixed varie-
ties with colored leaves, -
yellow, erimson, ete. Also
beautiful flowers............ 1

Begonia Rex.

Rex, Mixed Sorts—Justly cel-
ebrated as the finest of orna-
mental pot plants, Seed
saved from our collection of
fifty newest named sortsand
willgive magnificent results.15

BEGONIA REX.

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

Cineraria.

A wondrously beautiful greenhouse or window plant, and not
atallhardtogrow. The large, luxuriant leaves sur-
mounted in late winterand spring by immense pan-
icles of magnificent large flowers of the most brilliant
colors. Nothing could be more effective in the window;
in fact, no flower is more showy or effective, and the
§ flowers last in full glory for two or three months,
Colorsexceedingly rich and velvety,ranging from crim-
7 son-black to pure white, through all the shades of
erimsons and blues, frequenuy with Jarge white cent-
ers or exquisite borders, Per pkt,

Grandifiora, Mixed — Large-flowering prize
VALICUIES » ows:c as own nes fou eoe <p teas Un ba bnueenceues 10

ACTOSS 2 s>n> ache an BP te Aa 20
Double Flowered — Extra choice
mixed, all fine, double blos-
Ban Sewakctee aceon s= = oo nes corn eee 25

(<alceolaria.

One of the handsomest
and most striking pot
plants we know of. Each
plant bears hundreds of
pocket-like flowers spot-
ted and marked in the
most curious manner.
Our great show of Cal-
ceolarias during the late
Winter and spring
months is one of the
noted attractions of
Floral Park.

Dwarf Hybrids-Large
flowering, mixed
COIOTS, =) Seaeeene eh= =e 15

Grandifiora — Spotted
and tinged, as well

as fine self-colors;

very large and ex-
ceedingly fine.......20

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av

As indispensable for the window or greenhouse as the
Petunia is for the flower garden.*Will stand more abuse and

| neglect than almost any other house plant. Grows rapidly
from seed, and is soon in bloom. Leaves are very ornament-
al and are often beautifully variegated. Lovely bell-shaped

flowers, borne the year round, in all colors—white, pink.
yellow, orange, red, ete. Per pkt.
| Choice Hybrids, Mixed—All colors mixed.............-.- 10

Infanta Eulalia Hybrids, Mixed — Large blossoms of

various colors. The finest of all Abutilons, blooming

| freely all the year, and making a short-jointed, bushy

| growth that is much more desirable than the tallgrow-
ing kinds. Many colors mixed, pink, white, yellow, etc.20

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906. 45

ate

Gallas.
_ These are easily grown from seed, many blooming with-
in a year.

Plambidiepantmente sivas selsels ne else eetoalst abe stl ca ia cislsrorns 20
aye 7 Ethiopica Gigantea—Four times larger than any other
Monthly or ree (carnations. Cala See cut and description among Plants. New
A fayorite with everyone. Fragrant double flowers of Childeleng Tee Sane en 6) Gia@e leone SE aes Acre ae 25
elegant form and exquisite marking. Seeds and plants grow ana ~ Enormous, and quick bloomer ............++.. ay
as freely as the old garden Pink. Spring-sown seeds make | ®Bemanni—Glorious new pink Calla. See page 85.......... 20
fine winter blooming plants. Per pkt.
Monthly, or Perpetual—Mixed greenhouse sorts......... 1o

Lawson Hybrids—This seed is grown in our own green-
houses and is saved from the newest, largest and finest
known kinds, such as pink and white Lawson, Blue
Bedder, ete. All earefully hand hybridized. Will pro-

duce magnificent varieties .............0002. tense eens 20
Hardy Hybrids—Hardy free bloomers, extra fine for the
garden or for pots. Many fine colors mixed............ 15

Ghrysanthemum.

Chrysanthemum seed sown in the winter will produce
large, vigorous plants by fall, which will give a great pro-
fusion of fine flowers, even more than old plants. No matter
how many plants you raise, no two will bealike, and some are
likely to be valuable. All colors, shapes, sizes and varieties
will be produced. The great beauty of a collection. of seed-
ling Chrysanthemums cannot be appreciated until it is
seen. They are grand, and are very easily raised. Seeds
germinate freely and quickly, and the plants, being of a
hardy and robust nature, make a rapid growth.

Extra Choice, Mixed—<]l colors and varieties ; Japanese,

Ostrich Plume, Anemone-flowered, etec............+-++- 20 : MUM
Pompon—Fine mixed.......... 2225 | BISSIX) es
Japanese—Fine mixed double. p BW) Te Fae ‘AN KI
Ostrich Plume—Or hairy varieties mixed. 25 | ( WA HOKS
Chinese—Fine mixed double. .......cccccceeeecseeeec ence ens a3 | O® i i

One package each of above 5 for $1.00,

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Ranete eo cee
COLEus. JLLCHILDS,
Childs’ Improved Giant Rainbow Coleus:

This is one of the most magnificent Novelties we ever
introduced. It grows easily and rapidly from seed, making
fine specimen plants in two or three months, and if you raise
a thousand of them no two will be alike. The leaves are
large (often a foot long) and wavy spotted, mottled, striped,
splashed, marbled, etc.. with the most rich and charming
colors—white, purple. pink, crimson, green, yellow, velvety
red and black—in endless variety. Such colors; such com-
binations and contrasts! They excel Fancy-Leaved Cala-
diums and all other foliage plants. We never put outa finer
novelty than this, or one the magnificence of which will
prove such a surprise and delight to those who grow it. The
seed we offer is saved from the magnificent specimens which
have been so greatly admired at our conservatories. We
first offered these Coleus some years ago, but have now a
greatly improved strain. Pkt. 20¢.; 3 pkt., 50c.

A

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SUC ye

CYCLAMEN EUROPEUM,

yclamen.
For cut and full description of our grand new Cyclamen,
see page 89. Alsoinside back cover. Itis by far the finest
strain ever grown.

Persicum Giganteum —Finest mixture-....... Seeleeses arises 20
Apalio or New Butterfly. Very large and beautifully fring-
ed blossoms. Mixed Golors.......---.s:ecceeeeeeeeseeeees 20
Fancy-Leaved—Large and beautifully variegated leaves,
and exquisite flowers. Several colors mixed..-. ...... 20
Europeum—A hardy early Cyclamen for the garden....10

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

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SEEDLING HYBRID FUCHSIA.
Fuchsia.
Tovely pot plants, which bloom profusely at all times.

Grows rapidly from seed, producing many fine new sorts.
Mixed Hybrids—Finest seed from best double and single

named SOrtS....++..-.--+ nc eapece sree Boo oe 15
Procumbens—Beautiful trailer for hang:—+ pots; flowers
best in WINE... 2. ..ecce cer eceeerses ners penettereteaectees

Bolivyiana—Long racemes of bright scarlet flowers ........ 10

Ferns.
Ferns are exquisite for table (/
or drawing-room decorations, 7F/
wardian cases, hanging bask- ©
ets. or rockeries. Spores are
very fine, and shouid be sur-
face sown on sifted soil and
covered with glass. If sown
in ordinary pot saucers, neces-
sary moisture can be supplied
by placinga saucer of soil in-
side of a Jarge saucer that has
been filled with water.

Mixed—Many fine sorts....10

Boston Fern—Finest of all.
Several sorts mixed...... 10

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(acti.

At once one of the most curious and popular class of

Many varieties can be grown from seed

with a little care and patience. Sow seed in shallow-pans or
saucers filled with clear, coarse sand, with good drainage.
Cover with glass, keep moderately moist, but not wet. ot
seedlings into very small pots.
Mixed Sorts—30 to 50 Kinds..cewceveceeseceeectreerers Ratiosca2.0

plants grown.

i

| known. The spotted or speckled varieties are very novel
| and extremely attractive. Flower quickly from seed, and
| in every respect are superior to alliother Geraniums. Per pkt.

| Single Mixed Colors—All types with varied and brilliant

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906. 47

on e
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Ghilds’ Quick Flowering, Giant Perfection Geranium Seed.

Our grand new Geraniums are very easily grown from seeds, and if started early will bloom the first summer and
fail. Seedling plants are always healthy and make a strong, luxuriant growth, blooming more freely than old plants,
especially during falland winter, Anyone car produce magnificent results in growing Geraniums from seed and our new
strains are the finest of all Geraniums in cultivation. Allseed we offer is of our own saving from our prize plants at home,
or from our place in California, were Geranium seed growing is a leading specialty.

Childs’ New Giant Flowered SZ 3.68
Perfection (or Quick Flowering.) Ss eee

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Habit compact. with large, healthy foliage. Flowers per- Sars KI
fect in shape, round and sometimes beautifully cupped, Goos" TSAE
Trusses immense and the blooming qualities of the plant y AM
truly wonderful. But in coloring they are perfect marvels”
showing combinations and brightness of tints hitherto un-

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colors. Saved from more than 50 magnificent sorts, ean
all finest named varieties, plants of which are offered &
elsewhere in this ecatalogue............. 1720)

Single Pure White—HExtra large and fine 25 ¢
| Single Pink—Hxquisite shades........... 15 v
SiuglelScanlel All Very DIMMMTaMt 2 Se. see ows orice e ele eiele nates 10°

Single Spotted and Striped-All superbly variegated : new.25
Double Mixed—Al]l colors and a magnificent lot. Saved
from our own superb Hybrids. This seed will produce
some of the grandest double Geraniums ever seen..... 25

Above 6 for $1.00,

5 ° G7 IN| °Y GS
Other Fine Geraniums. ,&@

- ; ee PYRIARER, aL CHILDS
Zonal Mixed—A fine strain of the common Zonal varieties ie :

DIlll CAH IMNG So dsp ss0easeedosose seudpeouroaRe anoonodan boosod 10 x pinay
Bronze, Silver and Gold—Mixed, superb foliage varieties Tricolor—Beautiful in leaf and bloom. The finest of all
of exquisite CO]OTING......... 1 eee eee eset ce et teen ees 20 | tri-color Geraniums, much better than the good old
Apple Scented—Lovely foliage, highly perfumed like ripe |! Mrs. Pollock. Its large thick leaves are rayed and
luszious apples. Extra fine for bouquets, etc.......... 10 zoned with scarlet. gold, pink, green, salmon, ete., like
Rose Scented —Leaves highly fragrant and often nicely ARCA OW eselememecelcemensaceccciscinsce -(cjrnscseinneeley 25
-lik 9 B 3 y
Bee Ste waaiineton Huo iined: curee on Ivy Leavyed—Double and single mixed; extra fine, with

i is : magnificent trusses of bright colored flowers, and a
parece Seulygmeeniiicent, buy seed is porecarce that beautiful trailing habit, with rich, ivy-like foliage...... 20
AAS UPOEDOME team alee siciislalsiele.efaisisisie/elclole re epelcletclesisleisieye slasciete 25 One pket. each of the 7 for $1.00,

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

(J{loxinia.
(See also page 91.)

Gloxinias grow well from-seed, and, if given good care
will bloom in five months from the time of sowing seed
giving large and beautiful blossoms. Our seed is extra
choice.

Fine Mixed—From a good collection......-.....0+0-+.eeees 10
Childs’ Giant Mixed—The largest and finest of allstrains
of Gloxinia. Blooms 1n a short time from seed......... 20

(Gesneria,

A lovely bulbous plant allied to the Gloxinia, but more
brilliant. Foliage highly ornamental and flowers exceedingly
showy and pleasing. Easily grown from seed and blooms
ina Short time: _ Mixed’ SOrts.s. msc cs shapes spn seeneeeaae ene 15

Flibiscus,

Chinensis—Fine pot plants with large showy flowers, some

double and some singie. All mixed........... .....+00+ 10

SSS

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EARLY

MAMMOTH.

HELIOTROPE, FLO
Hi cliotrope.
NEW EARLY-FLOWERING MAMMOTH.

This new strain of Heliotrope blooms in a very short time
} ed, "e as easily 1 from seed as

: id growth and

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ts The

CHINESE HIBISCUS.

(Genista.

!
1ades<

ough all sl

and some with red tints, others with la :

fragrance they Seem to surpass the ort Lovely pot shrubs growing und blooming profusely.

of this 1 will furnish a bed of flow Shower of Gold—As a plant for late winter and | arly

lawn which would cost several dollars we spring blooming (especially for Kaster,) it is almo

the plants, and give you great handfuls of delicious blos- without an equal. Flowers golden-yellow, very frag-
rant. and borne in large drooping racemes, and in
sueh quantity as to almost hide leaf and braneh........ 10

Bridal Veil—Most magnificent of all hard wood pot plants. _
See plant department for full description.....---.-....-. 23>

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[remon Verbena.

Everyone knows the Lemon Verbena, and everyone
| ought to have afew specimens of it; its fragrant foliage is
| so fine to use for bouquets and other floral work... 00s...) 10

Musa Fosette.

Fine single specimens of this are grand beyond descrip-
| tion, and give a massive, tropical effect that nothing else
ean equal. It grows several feet high the first season, with

huge, wide spreading leaves that dwarf everything near it-
Give sun, rich soil and abundance of water. It resembles

This elegant vine is easily grown from seed, which though
slow to germinate, is sure to grow. Notonly a fine window
vine, but exceedingly fine for outdoor plarting wherever a
small growing vine is wanted, In the open ground it grows
luxuriantly, furnishing great quantities of its dainty, glossy-
green sprays that are exquisite to use in eut flower work,
and remains fresh and green until after early frosts. In the
house it requires good light and freedom from dust. Its
feathery little blooms are delicately fragrant, but its chief
merit is its exquisitely beautiful foliage.,..................005

Swainsonia.

Lovely pot plants, blooming freely all the time. Foliage
as well as flowers is exquisitely handsome. One of the very
finest of all pot plants for constant blooming. Flowers
closely resemble Sweet Peas, and are borne in large clusters.
There are two colors, white and pink. We offer fine plants
of both sorts on another page.

Mixed Colors= White and Dinky. qcecciduarcuedscisetiee- 00> is. 10

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SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR

1906. 49

é e

Streptocarpus,GrandifloraHybrids.

We can honestly say that we do not know a pot plant
more desirable for window culture than these new giant-
flowered bybrids of Streptocarpus. They are very tough,
hardy plants, like-y to stand any amount of abuse and thrive
under adverse surroundings. Plants from seed will begin
blooming in a few months, and continue for YEARS, without
once stopping, Leaves long and narrow, radiating from the
erowh of the plant, close to the soil, From the same spot
spring the flower stems, shooting up to the height. of 6 to 10
inches, each one bearing a large trumpet-shaped flower of
exceptional beauty, some pure white, blue or purple, but
mostly finely marked in a charming manner with harmoni-
ous colors, A plant will show several of these exquisite
flowers all the time, those which fade pee replaced by
others which are constantly appearing. The flowers during
late fall, winter and spring, are particularly fine, and it is
the grandest window plant that has been introduced in a
ROMEAUINT Geeta tent ete atte celta clea ieciss oodapteo ogoai 5

gOPYRIGHT,
1899
BY U.L.CHILDS. \\Hl

_ Grand decorative plants for the house or piazza, and
inerease in value each year. Easily grown from seeds,
which are slow. but quite sure to germinate.

Mixed Sorts—Many varieties. ...........ceccessceteseeccaees 20
Filifera, or Weeping—Very fine and easily grown.....-... 10
Seaforthia Elegans—-One of the finest and best known...15
Phenix) Catrartensis nei). Wi VIS a asi dee ad caee 15

Ch) Reclinata—Hlegant curved fronds of great size..20

Oleander.

_. Well-known shrubby plants for tub culture.
tiful when in bloom.
IMrxediGalors ivi Gai a. otcroterdtavcnd slaty sic

Passiflora.

Lovely climber for windows or greenhouses, Mixed
SOLUSH eee eee IN eet aC oma ccaadeiinesaacerisedactiacsnsecc 10

Very beau-

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

Primula Sinensis.

Easy to grow, pretty in leaf, handsome in flower, and
eontinuously in bloom for months atatime. These merits
alone would earn ita place in every window, but when we
add that it is one of the plants never attacked by insects and
that it will blossom in a sunless window, where a Geranium
or Heliotrope would nevershow a bud. it 1s clear that the
smallest collection would never be complete without it.
Young, vigorous plants are always the best. and are easily

rown if the seed is sown on light porous soil,underlaid with
rainage, and kept inoist, but not wet, until the seeds ger-
minate, which will bein about two weeks. Give young plants
lenty of air and plunge pots insummerin cool,shady places.
Bur seed is saved from the choicest strains and can belrelied

upon to produce the largest flowers and finest colors. Per pkt.
ixed—Very good; from a fine collection..............---- 10

Fimbriata Cristata Hybrids-Fine new hybrid strain, with
erisp foliage, and producing a great diversity of colors,

from white to deep crimSon..........-+....seceeeeeeeeee 15
Fimbriata Filicifolia—Mixeli (fern-leaved); beautiful
Cut-leaved follave arias ccleeeeeeidencaas sso caine v0 veniete 20

Fimbriata Globosa—Mixed colors; this is a new strain of
Fimbriata with unusually large flowers of great sub-
stance, andcolors very clear and pleasing, such as pure
white with large lemon eye, deep red, carmine, steel
blue, white and pink, striped, flaked with other colors,
ete, Extra fine for pot culture......-..0...20....cccn eee 20

Fimbriata, fil. pl., Double, Mixed Colors—The double
Primulas are among the choicest of all window plants,
and the admiration ofall whosee them. The seed we
offer is the choicest to be had, and will produce a large
per cent. of magnificent double blossoms...............- 5

Obconica,or Monarch—These are the new large-flowering
Obconiea Sinensis Hybrids of various colors.and fine as
Primula Sinensis. Colors, pink, violet, blush, rose, lilac,
white, ete. Very charming flowers, being bornein large
trusses, andat all times of the yearin great profusion.

For cut.and description, see Plant Department......... 15
Monarch, Double Mixed—One of our very finest novel-
ties. Abundance of large double blossoms.........- 25

Baby Primrose—Plant exceedingly graceful and orna
mental, with slender flower stalks rising above the light
green leaves, and bearing many dainty-colored flowers,
Always in bloom. The foliage growth isa tufty. compact
mass, while the graceful flower stemsreach high above
it. Very hardy and easily grown in the window, and
one of the most charming pot plants........-+.++...eeeee 10

COPYRIGHTED 1893
BY JLGHILCS.

A fine collection of many fine varieties and colors—blue,
lavender, white. Many of the finest scented varieties are in-
eluded. Spring sown seed make fine plants for fall blooming.
Cornuta, Mixed Colors—These bloom almost as quickly

from seed as Pansies. Are hardy and free flowering...10
Cornuta Perfection—Large light blue...........+---+-.0. 16

ae as Alba—Pure white..
Odorata—The lovely sweet garden Violets, so fine for win-

ter blooming. ‘Mixed colors..2...Uusccccccseccccucccsses 10
Odorata Queen Charlotte—Large dark blue...............- 10
ar he Czar—Extra fine; large pure white.......... 10

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS,

BULBS AND PLANTS FOR

1906. 51

General

Flower Seeds at 8cts. per

These well known garden flowers require but little description.

Packet.

We do not claim that our stock and strains

of them are extraordinarily fine, as is the case with our Specialties in Choice Select Flower Seeds, which
commence on page 7 and run to page 50, but we do claim that they are as good ascan be had anywhere, and

much better than the average.

We have made a uniform price of 3 CENTS PER PACKET for these well known flower seeds.. It matters
not whether you take one packet or one hundred, the price is 3 CENTS PER PACKET.

ASTER, Liliput Flowered—Plants of medium height, | as large as tea-saucers. white, blush, pale and deep pink

almost smothered beneath a cloud of tiny button-like flow-
ersas double as anything well can be, A charming sort.

ASTER, Washington—Fine exhibition sort.A tall grow-
er of pyramidal habit. The la:,est-flowered Aster on the
list; fine form and splendid colors. Mixed colors.

ASTER, Imbrique Pompon—Fine flowers, almost as
round as a ball. Mixed colors. ;

ANCHUSIA CAPENSIS—A rare and little known annu-
al of great beauty. It is a lifelong favorite with everyone
who grows it. It resembles a large, beautiful For-get-
me-not, though much finer in every respect, especially
for bouquets and cut-flowers. Color, a most lovely shade
of deep clear blue, with a pure white center, Blooms
early and it continues allsummer.__

AMARANTHUS Cordatus—Fine old garden flower
called “Love-lies-bleeding.”

ANTIRRHINUM, Tom Thumb—Mixed colors; fine
Snapdragons, growing only eight inches high; flowers
large; colors very brilliant, orange, scarlet, yellow, maroor,
white. rose. striped, ete.

CALENDULA, Double Mixed—A superb flower; large
double and perfect to the center; rich shades of yellow.
A fine plant for fall and winter bloomingin pots, being of
dwarf, robust habit piboming all the time.

CALLIOPSIS Lanceolata — (PERENNIAL) — Graceful
and profuse blooming plants, with large, striking flowers of
a brilliant golden yellow, and remains in bloom all summer.

ts long, wiry, stems fit it admirably for bouquet making,
while its golden cloud of blooms, far above the foliage,
makes it a capital bedder. 2

CENTAUREA CYANUS,. Victoria— Forms a dense
mass of foliage and branches, above which are borne hund-
reds of lovely blue blossoms. Grows about one foot high
and _begins to flower within thirty days after seed is sown.

CENTAUREA CYANUS, Double —A new double-flow-
ered form which comes pretty true. Remarkable for the
new shades and combinations of colors it shows.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Annual Mixed Colors—
Plants grow from 12 to 18 inches high and bear a_profusion
of blooms, each flower being belted and zoned with the most
clear and vivid colors. This intenseness of coloring has
earned them the name of ‘‘Painted Daisies.”

CELOSIA, Dwarf Feathered Mixed—Pretty plumes of

bright-colored flowers.
_ HESCHSCHOLTZIA, Mixed Colors—The Eschscholtzia
is one of the hardiest and most easily grown ofourannuals. It
is alsoa very showy one, growing rapidly and coming into
bloom soon after the plants are above the ground. The
foliage is finely cut anid handsome and the flowers exceed-
ingly showy, large and freely produced.

FENZILIA, Mixed Colors—Charming low-growivg
plants from mat-like tufts of foliage, thickly dotted by a long
succession of beautiful white or rose purple throated flowers.
An extra fine little plant for edging or carpet bedding, or
baskets for the house.

GYPSOPHILA ELEGANS—Hyveryone who is fond of
bouquets ought to grow this. It produces long, fine mist-
like sprays of tiny white flowers that are one of the finest
things in the world for cut-flower work. softening all hard
lines, toning down all glaring coiors and giving the finish to
a bouquet’ that filmy lace does a rich dress. Blooms early.

GODETIA (Satin FLowER)—A handsome flower and
particularly useful because it will growin shady places where
so few really fine flowers can be grown. These bloom a long
time, and so profusely that the foliage is almost hidden by
the many large, wide open flowers, of shining satin texture,
and of the most delicate and lovely colors. Mixed.

HIBISCUS, Hardy Hybrids, Mixed—(PERENNIAL)—
A fast-growing perennial that in one season attains the
height and dimensions of a_ shrub. Exceedingly fine for
clumps or an ornamental hedge or screen, as they last al-
ways, never winter-kill, and in midsummer when shrubbery
flowers are scarce, they bear for weeks enormous flowers

rose. ete.. the most_of them with deeper-hued eye.

HONEYSUCKLE, Mixed—Everyone knows the Hon-
eysuckle, with its delicious fragrance, but everyone does
not know that it is quite easily grown from seed, blooming
the second season, with ordinary care. 2

LINUM RUBRUM-—A fine hardy annual. with a
profusion of large crimson flowers. :

LYCHNIS, Burning Star—A biaze of brillianey for
months, if plants are kept from seeding. Star-like blossoms
eovering the dwarf. bushy plants like a cloud. Perfectly
hardy, and blooms even better the second season than the
first. Mixed colors.

MIRABILIS, Tom Thumb—Mixed colors. A new
dwarf strain of great beauty. Grows only 12 inches high,
and each plant is a compact mass of lovely yellowish leaves,
which, in evening, are hidden by hundreds of gay blossoms
of all colors and variegations. f :

' MIMULUS, or Monkey Flower--Mixed colors. Fine
flowering plants, and flowers are of fantastic shapes and
colors. Very fine. i

MAURANDYA—(CLIMBER)—It hasan exceedingly grace-
ful habit, very handsome, dense foliage, pretty, fox-glove-
like blossoms, borne in great profusion, and keeps green
until after severe frosts. A beautiful vine for hanging
baskets, with its dainty white, maroon and rose-colored
blossoms. Mixed colors. i

MIGNONETTE, Pyratmidal or Giant Tree—A robust
grower with numerous large spikes of flowers. Branches
very freely and blooms for a long period; very sweet.

_ NEMOPHILA, Mixed Colors—Most exquisite blue
and white blossoms are produced in a few weeks from seed,
Splendid pot flowers, : ‘

NIGELLA — Often called Love-in-a-mist, from the
curious way in which the pretty blue blossoms are veiled by
the feathery, Gosteenyoloned foliage. Dwarf mixed. i

OXALIS, Mixed Colors—Some of the annual Oxalis
are very pretty border plants. and blossom quickly.

PETUNIA, Nana Compacta—A dwarf bedding Petunia,
almost smothered under its load of beautifully variegated
flowers. and blooming all summer. 2

PEAS, Lord Anson, Trailing—These are of a trailing,
and not of a climbing habit, and are dwarf and bushy. differ-
ing greatly from the ordinary Sweet Peas. Their flowers
are the largest and most beautiful in form and color of all
flowering Peas, and will greatly delight all who plant them.
They also commence blooming about three months earlier
than Sweet Peas, and continue all summer. Mixed.

PHACELIA CAMPANULATA~ An easily grown annu-
al that will commence to bloom a month from the time seed
issown in open ground. Erect, cup-shaped flowers of a
lovely blue.. Flowers borne profusely andalong time. .

SENSITIVE PLANT—(Mimosa)—A curious plant with
delicate fern-like leaves that fold closely together if touched,
as though they were wilted by a hot blast. .

TORENIA, Mixed Colors—A neat pot plant, but of little
account for the garden. ns

WINCA—Lovely garden or pot plants, producing a pro-
fusion of bright blossoms at all times, Seed started early in
pots make Jovely blooming plants by early summer, which
will continue in growth and bloom fora year, As bedding
plants for the garden they rival the Geranium, Their soft
and delicate colors and profuse blooming habit make them
at all times attractive. Do not omit them. Mixed colors.

WEATHER PLANT—A beautiful flowering vine with
fern-like foliage and elegant clusters of flowers. It is said
that the leaves by changing their position foretell the state
of the weather two days in advance. If the leaves stand up-
ward from the twig, making with each other an angle of 45.
degrees, the sky will be cloudless and the weather beautiful
inall respects. If they should stand out straight changeable
weather is indicated. As the leaves drop below the twigs.
the indications range towards rain until when the leaves
hang straight downward water may fall heavily.

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

Floral Park [;awn Grass.
QUICK GROWING.

Not even fine trees and beautiful flowers add as much
beauty to the home surroundings as does a fine, velvety
lawn, To secure a fine, close, even sward, it is absolutely
necessary to use proper grasses. Good, deep, rich colorand
turfy, compact habit, stooling out well from the bottom, and
they must be able to stand the sun as well,and aconsiderable
amount of drought, without injury, We have a mixture of
grasses that meets all these requirements. We use it at
Floral Park, where it has been much admired. We have sold
itin every State and Territory in the United States, and it
has given entire satisfaction in every location. It grows
quickly, making a fine green sward in a few weeks. A whole
season’s drought will not kill out this grass, It may dry
and burn as brown as possible, but the first good rain will
immediately bring it up green and velvety. 35¢. per quart;
$2.25 per peck postpaid; by express, per peck, $1.25; per
bushel, $4.00.

Miscellaneous Seeds.

Among these are some yery useful and valuable sorts,
and many that anyone will be very much interested in
growing. Per pkt.
Iris Kempferi -These lovely giant-flowered Japanese

Tris grow readily from seed and make fine flowering

plants. Some will be double, some single, but all

of different colors. No twoalike......-. Seks Vnay Honaeee
Hyacinthus Candicans—A lovely hardy bulbous flower,
bulbs of which are offered among our Summer-flower-
ing bulbs. Very easily raised from seed........ 2... .....10
Ampelopsis Veitchi-This is the lovely Boston Ivy, the
finest of all vines for brick or stone buildings. Grows
quickly from seed, and soon covers a brick or stone
building. Per 0z,, 25c,; 1b., $2.00
Gladiolus—For our fine Gladiolus seed see page 93. We
frequently have flowers the first summer from spring
sown seed of Childsi, and Lemoinei Hybrids.
Wistaria, Mixed—Mixed seed of our fine flowering hardy

Wistarias, white, blue, double, everblooming. etc,, easi-

Ly, rAISO, | a2 oseenisn oe fae ot BT ect 55 BES po Ros 10
Ornamental Shrubs—Mixed. A fine mixture of our orna-

mental flowering shrubs; all the best kinds and those

easily grown from seed

10

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Ornamental Trees—A mixture of fine flowering trees, of

quick growth, and easily raised from seed.......-... ee ee |

Japanese Maples—These are the most beautiful. unique,

and the highest-priced Ornamental Shrubs to be had;
hence they are seldom seen, We have secured from

Japan a quantity of seed saved from all the finest yari-
eties (of which there are hundreds), from which our
customers can grow a fine lot at little expense. When
smail they make most charming pot plants, the varied
colors and patterns of the leaves making them highly
attractive. As they get larger they may be planted
permanently on the lawn, as they are hardy, where
they will make most beautiful objects, The leaves of
the various sorts range in color from dark crimson to
pink, green, white, etc.. many being beautifully varie-
gated and mottled. _ Besides their fine colors they are
beautifully cut and divided. Mixed seed of manysorts.10

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VALUABLE VEGETABLE NOVELTIES.

It is our g00d fortune to be able to offer this year several startling novelties in Vegetables, 8 of which are
the peer of any that has been introduced during the last five years. Without hesitation we pronounce the
Volga Cabbage, Crisphead Lettuce, Crimson Winter Rhubarh, Emperor Asparagus, Everlasting Cucumber,
Long Podded Tima Bean, Everlasting Pumpkin, and Rosy Nugget Watermelou to be the finest, most distinct
and valuable New Vegetables that have been introduced, either in America or Europe, for many years,

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SECOND. It forces readily in the greenhouse or, cold-
frames, and will beeome popular and very profitable in the
North for this purpose. For winter growing in the Southern
and Pacific States it will prove to be a great thing.

THIRD. In quality this Rhubarb is simply superb, fully
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 scace is the result,
looking, as well as tasting, like berries. Flavor sprightly
and refreshing combining that of the Raspberry and Straw-
berry, but greatly superior to either as a cooked fruit. In
fact, it makes the most delicious sauce and pies we have
ever tasted, while its beautiful color when cooked makes it
exceedingly attractive and appetizing.

FOURTH. It isa rapid and perpetual grower, forming
new crowns continually, and is rapidly increased by division ;
robust and perfectly hardy anywhere. It will stand frosts
which would destroy anyother sort. This new Rhubarb
has qualities which will make it as freely used as any
of our standard fruits or vegetables. Large fortunes will be
made in growing it for market. and those who start first will

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The (Srimso Win r OF reap the greatest harvest. : :
Ev d ae pur bank eau Ge fOEeing under glass in the
md co orth fori:eonstant supply forhome use, and for grow-
er Rea ¥Y Rhuba rb. ing in California and the South for shipping North and Hast

Luther Burbank, of California. the noted Horticulturi it promises to be more profitable than anything else which
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and creator of new plants and flowers, considers this the eeorec produces, .
greatest novelty he has ever produced. We made a trip all Set the plants 2% by six feet apart. Two dry, dormant
the way to California to see it and were so impressed with | Plants mailed to us in spring by Mr. Burbank, and planted
its yalue that we bought the entire stock. Briefly its won- | OUt about May first, grew so vigorously that on July first
derful qualities are as follows: there were more than a dozen stalks fit to pull, on some of

=_FIRST.. It is the earliest of all Rhubarb by a long way | Which were leaves measuring 3. feet in length by two feet
and fit for use not only in the spring, but all through the | broad. Dec. ist we were still pulling fine stalks from them.
Sere eae <ul As fast_asstalks are pulled fresh ones SEED. Per Pkt., 15c.; 2 pkts., 25e. Grows easily and
ay Boe clr p noes In the Southern and Pacifle states it | rapidly from seed, making large stalks for use late the first
localities to i the year round, requiring only water in dry | season. In fact it grows from seed almostly as quickly as
ter. Col . ceep it growing. Itis particularly fine in win- | from roots, and seedlings are much the best.

2 or, bright crimson except new stalks on young plants. Roots, 30c. each, 4 for $1.00, 10 for $2.00.

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

The Everlasting Pumpkin.

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Keeps perfect a year. \ .
This most remarkable Pumpkin, a good companion to
our famous Everlasting Cucumber, was originated by a Mr.
Vanderveer, of Flatbush, L. I. Attention was first called to
its wonderful keeping qualities when he first (a few years
since) exhibited 3 specimens of it at one of the Long Island
Agricultural fairs and took first premium in the face of
great competition. The same three specimens were kept
in perfect condition, and exhibited again the next year,
again taking first premium. This amply illustrates its Ever-
lasting or keeping qualities. Pumpkins in first class econ-
dition the year round is the just and proud claim forit. But
this is not all for in addition to ‘its great keeping qualities
it is probably the best all around variety for family use in
cultivation. In quality, size and color it is unexcelled. Itis
rather flat or cheese-shaped, creamy in color outsidea bright
deep orange inside. Cavity very small the flesh being exceed-
ingly thick. Itis fine grained, cooks easily and for pies it has
a most delicious flavor, far superior to any other Pumpkin
we have ever tried. Vine a strong healthy grower and very
productive. Pkt., 15¢c.; 2 pkts., 25c.

Ess Plant, Pearl.—( Wize.)

This new pure white Egg Plant is’a most beautiful veget-
able, as well as the flnest in quality of all Egg Plants. Very
tender, delicate and highly flavored. Ripens. early, fruit of
large size and borne freely, Really one of the very best
vegetable novelties in a long time, and one which we can
highly recommend. Pkt., 15c.; 2 for 25ce. EGG PLANT, PEARL,

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by the following letter:—

| from the vines when a good eatable size, will keep from dry-

| amining it, it was left in our office where it laid in full light
} and intense heat of summer until early in November, or
| three months before it showed the least sign of decay or

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS; BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906. 55

Everlasting Gucumber.

A new variety of the very flnest quality that willkeep for
months, even far into the winter without decaying or chang-
ing color. In short, it may be picked from the vines in the
open ground in the fall, and sold in the market in fine con-
dition during December and January, when good Cucumbers
bring enormous prices. Our attention was first called to it

AUBURN, ME., June 29, 1901.
Mr. John Lewis Childs, Dear Sir:—
I haye, for three years, raised a Cucumber, that if taken

ing up or changing color, and in fact looks as handsome the
next March as when picked from the vines. It is also very
meaty and tender, and a strong grower, being very fruitful.
Tt has seemed to me that this Cucumber would bea good
one for dealers to keep over, to ship, for it would look as
well off the ice as on. Yours very truly, t
W. A. Novus.

We at once asked Mr. Noyes to send usa sample Cucum- |
ber, which he did. It was a fair size, average specimen in |
proper condition for eating. It was taken from the vine
Aug. 5th, and sent to us by mail, in a tight box. After ex-

change of color. Had it been picked in September or October
and properly stored in a cool cellar it would undoubtedly
have kept far into the winter. We secured the entire stock
of seed from Mr, Noyes, and have had small crops grown in
several different States fortwo or three seasons. In every
ease it has proved tobe magnificent. Itisof the White Spine
type, of good size, uniform, perfect shape, and rich, dark |
green color, which seems to hold forever. Quality the best
ofany Cucumbers we have tasted. Vine strong, vigorous,
and a rapid grower, and early bearer. Resists bugs, drouth
andidisease to a remarkable degree. In short, outside of its
wonderful keeping qualities, it is the finest all-around Cu-
cumber we have ever known, but, of course, its great value
and novelty is in its long keeping qualities. With it one
may have delicious Cucumbers in winter, from summer or
fall growing. Stock has been so limited that it first sold
for 25c. foré6 seeds. We have a good supply this year, and
can offer it at 20¢e. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 50c.; 4oz., 75¢.; oz., $1.25

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

Half-Gentury Crisphead
[rettuce.

It is with much pleasure we ean offer a sport from our
famous Half-Century Lettuce, that produces a large, solid
head. It has much the same characteristies of the Half-
Century, being exceedingly crisp, brittle and unsurpassed
in flavor; butitisatrue heading variety, forming a solid
head, as large as asmall Cabbage. It is superior to allother
head varieties in superb quality,a quick grower, and long
keeper. The California expert growers of Lettuce say that
* Crisphead ” is the longest keeping head variety in cultiva-
tion. The value of this cannot be overestimated. Its su-
perb quality makes it the finest Lettuce for the home gar-
den, which, with its long keeping quality, must make it the
best and most popular sort for marketgrowing. It is one of
the very best new vegetables everintroduced, Pkt., 10¢.:
3 pkts., 25¢.; oz., 50¢.; Ib., $4.00.

Okra, Mammoth [;ons
Podded.

A most superb new Okra, which produces an abundance
of fine large pods that are of superior quality for soups, ete.
Plants grow four feet high but begin to bear pods when 8 to
12 inches high. These pods last long in a fresh, prime state,
and are borne in great quantity allsummer. The best Okra
grown. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts, for 25¢e.

OKRA, MAMMOTH LONG PODDED,

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the early varieties.

and deep. In fact th

WESTERN QUEEN SWEET CORN.

Western Queen Sweet Corn.

_ A cross between Country Gentleman and
King Philip, of much finer quality and greater
productiveness than the famous Country Gentle-
man. Itsseason is medium, following closely
Kernels small, thickly set
: act there 1s more kernel than cob.
Color ivory white in a green state but ofa pink-
ish tinge when ripened and dry. A strong
healthy grower, and enormously prolific,
respect surpassing all other sorts, while for

in this

quality it is truly ideal, being rich and sugary, tender and
delicate to an extent not found in any of the older varieties

s valuable new Sweet Corn originated in
Oklahoma and came to us so well recommended that we

of Sweet Corn. Thi

bought the entire stock before seeing it.
large crop of it this year and are more tha
surpasses our fondest hopes,

distinct.

We have grown a
: n pleased, as it far
and is entirely novel and

Price, pkt., r5c.; pint, 40c.; quatt, 75¢.; peck, $4.00,

prepaid,

[Long Podded J;ima.

The acme of perfection in a pole Lima Bean, and one

that is at least one-half more

This strain has b

prolific than any other variety.
een developed by Mr. A,

Vanderveer

LONG PODDED LIMA.

who has spent more than 20 years bringing it to its high
state of perfection. It isa rank, vigorous grower, bearing
under any conditions a much larger crop than any other.
Each pod contains 5 or six beans while others contain only
3or4. This alone makes a 25 per cent. larger crop, while the
increased number of pods brings the average yield up to
nearly double that of any other Lima. Its quality is also
superior. Mr. Vanderveer has marketed as high as $60
worth of green beans from 60 hills, and has gathered a
bushel from 8 hills at. one picking. It is certainly a great
acquisition, and coming at a time when people have found
out that it does not pay to plant Bush Limas on account of
the limited yield, it must rank as one of the greatest
vegetable novelties ever introduced.

Price, per pkt., 20c,; pint, 40¢c.; quart, 75c.; peck
$4.00, prepaid,

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

Watermelon, Rosy Nusset.

Ofall the Watermelons ever introduced for the family gar-
den or home market this is the most superb. In free and easy
growth, productiveness, beauty and superb quality there is
nothing that can compare to it, while its size is just right for
home use. Weight, 15 to 22 lbs., shape round, color very nich
dark green. Rind very thin, almost none at all, but outer
shell is hard. Flesh solid, absolutely no cavity, crisp, flavor
such as cannot be found in any other melon, its richness,
delicate quality and sweetness far surpassing all others. No
matter what we say its delicious quality and sugary sweet-
ness will astonish you when you eatit. Has been grown by
Mr. Frank Banning, Kinsman, Ohio, who says: ‘“* When
offered in our markets no other melon will sell at all so long
as this one can be had.” Ellis Bros., Grocerymen, Green-
ville, Pa..say: ““We have handled Rosy Nugget for five
‘years and find it is the most profitable melon on account of

ts excellent eating and keeping qualities. No other variety

isso sweet and crisp.” Mr. E. §. Miller, melon grower, Wa-
ding River, N. Y.,says: ‘Rosy Nugget is the finest melon I
ever grew,

Price, 10c. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 25c.; oz.. 30c.; lb., $3.00.

(reat Emperor Asparagus.
Gives an abundant crop the second year from seed.

It is a fact that this new Asparagus will produce ordinary
large, full stalks for cutting in less than a year from seed. It
is thought to be the variety so long sought by gardeners
which in olden times grew so luxuriantly in the gardens o
the Emperor Tiberius, 3 stalks weighing a pound. (Book of
the Garden, published in London, 1845.)

It is a fact that Mr. F. B. Fallerton. special Passenger
Agent of the Long Island Railroad, cut last spring from a two
or three year old bed of this variety eleven stalks which
weighed three and one-half pounds.

Mr. Allen, the well-known Horticulturist, Author and
Seed Grower, gives his experience with the Emperor Aspar-
agus in a letter last year, and in any favorable locality
equally good results may be had by following his method of
culture. We never ate finer Asparagus than that cut from
Mr. Allen’s patch last April, just eleven months from the
time seed was sown, and by the way, seed should be sown
where plants are to grow permanently, to avoid the check
of transplanting.

RICE—Fine fresh seed of the Great Emperor Asparagus
15e. per pkt.; 3 pkts., for 40¢c. Year old roots, $1,00 per doz.

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VOLGA CABBAGE.

The Yolga Gabbage.

This new aspirant for public favor is, without exception,
the nearest approch to perfection of any variety we have
ever grown, or seen grown, in this, or any other country.
Seed was sent from Russia to Mr. C. L. Allen, some 10 years
ago, during which time he has been perfecting it. Its claims
for superiority are;

ist. Uniformity. In one field of three acres there was
not a single plant thrown out, or that showed, in any respect,
any variation from a true and valuable type.

._ 2d. Uniformity and solidity of head, In this respect. it
is a vegetable wonder, as the heads are of about equal size
and shape, weighing from 12 to 15 pounds each.

3d. eee Unlike most types, the heads are perfectly
solid, and the stem does not run up into the head nearly as
far as in other types, and the flesh is exceedingly firm, tend-
er and white, making it a most desirable form for krout. as
well as for all other purposes for which Cabbage is used.

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4th. Hardiness. In this respect we have never seen a
type which would favorably compare. Last winter, the most
severe ever known in this section, did not inflict the slight-
est ney on the Volga. While all other kinds suffered
terribly, not a leaf was lost, and, while others have. partially
or totally dropped out, our fields of this give promise of an
enormous crop; in fact it is already secured and at the pre-
sent writing ready for the harvest. We think this point of
hardiness of great importance to the shipper. ;

5th. This type is remarkable for its quick-growing habit,
as are all vegetables that come from cold countries. We
have noticed particularly this sort. and find that it will
mature its heads fully two weeks earlier than any of our late
growing kinds.

Price 10¢. per pkt.; oz., 25c.; 1b., $3,00,

Stewart Pineapple Onion.

This remarkable Onion has for three generations been
grown by one family by the name of Stewart in Denton, In-
diana Co,, Pa,, and our attention was first called to it by one
of our customers of that place, (Mrs. M. C. Marshall), who
thought it was so valuable that it ought to be introduced to
the world. We received our first stock of it (a few bulbs and
a little seed) in 1899,and have since carefully grown and
tested it and its wonderful qualities have astonished us. Its
shape is entirely unique; nothing like it among
Onions, which fact is certified to by_two of the
largest Onion seed growers, one at. Wethersfield,
Conn., and another in California. As seen by the
cut its shape is like a pineapple5 inches lon = and
6 to 7 inches in circumference. \ Color. very pene
yellowish brown. Skin thin, flesh white and a
ie flavor which is to vegetables the
same as the pineapple is to fruits,
—delicate and delicious beyond com-
pare,rich tender and crisp, For family
use itis unsurpassed, while for market
it is a winner, its great beauty and
novel shape attracting every eye.
hat such a treasure should have
remained hidden in one little town
for three generations Is a
wonder. It is the most
novel and distinct Onion
yet introduced. Pkt., 10c,;
402.,30C. ; 0Z., 50€, ; 1b., $5.00.

“ PINE APPLE” ONION.

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

VEGETABLE SEEDS.

What we say about our Flower Seeds on page g, may be said about our Vegetable Seeds. We £row and
offer but a limited number of varieties, only those which possess the greatest value for the home arden and
the markets. These varieties are also special stock, cultivated, selected and improved until they have
reached the highest mark of perfection which it is possible to attain.

Beets and Turnips, round, smooth, uniform, tender; Cabbage, large, solid, crisp, sure-heading and long-
keeping; Tomatoes, large, smooth, uniform, perfect in color, shape and quality; Lettuce, crisp, beautiful,
and delicious; Corn, rich, sugary, tender and perfect; Melons, of high flavor, quick and robust growth, per-
fect and luscious; Onions, uniform in size, perfect in shape, delicate in taste; Squashes, early and late, of
high quality; Radishes, crisp, mild, perfect in shape and color, and of quick growth. These are all points
which we have brought to perfection in our prize strains of Garden Vegetables. Our thousands of customers
in every nook and corner of the country know this, and to them we refer those who have never used our
Seeds. They can be found everywhere, for we supply half a million planters direct, which is more
than the combined output of any other two houses in the world, and is in itself the best possible endorsement
of the high quality of our Seeds.

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One of the most delicious of all vegetables, and one that
may be had in great abundance all the season. Sow suc-
cessively every two or three weeks from early May to end of
July. Those sown latest, and which mature in September,
October, or November, will be the best. String Beans are
better in autumn than at any other time.

Byer, (BusH)—This out-ranks any other Bus or Snap Bean
so far introduced. In quality itis the best, and in pro-
ductiveness it will more than double any other variety.
The Michigan Agricultural Station, where this Bean was

(,arrot.

Popular beth for table and stock. A heavy cropper.
Roots can be kept for winter like Beets or Turnips.
Danvers (PRIVATE STock)—The true strain. No betterto be

found anywhere. All gardeners know the importance of

securing the best seed to grow really finecrops. This can
be relied upon as the best seed to be obtained at any price.

It will yield 30 tons per acre. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15¢.: Ib., 80e.
Improved Long Orange—Heavy cropper. See page 84,
Oxheart—An early table sort; small and short but fine

grained and tender. Can be forced or sown in the garden

for early use. Pkt., 5¢.: oz., 15¢.; lb., 75¢.

New Long Yellow Stump-Rooted—This new Carrot pro-
duces long, tapering roots which are well stumped or
rounded at the base. They are of most excellent quality
for the table. They are so productive as to be one of the
most profitable varieties to grow. The distinct yellow
coloring is a novelty. Pkt., 5¢,; oz., 10¢c.% Ib., 65¢e.

tested, says of it in their Bulletin, No. 153, issued in Feb-
ruary, 1898; ‘The Byer Bean,—Plants of healthy vigor-
ous growth, very branching and productive. The pods are
five to six inches long, round, nearly Be green in
color, very brittle and fine in quality. The plantsare very
productive, and have a long season of bearing. It is a
valuable sort for the home garden or market.” The Bal-
letin then goes on to give the comparative tests. This
table shows that some plants of the Byer Bean produced
271 pods, weighing 47 ounces. The variety which ap-
proaches next to it was Stringless Green Pod, with 121
pods, 20% ounees. From that the number ranges down
to 15 pods, 2% ounces, in Union White Valentine. _ This
shows thatthe Byer is more than twice as productive as
the best of the twelve other varieties tested. _We do not
think we need to say any more in recommendation of it-
Price, 10¢. oo pkt.; per pint, 25c. ; quart, 40¢. ; peck, $2.00.
Improved Golden Wax, (BusH)—Large golden pods,tender
and wax-like. A fine variety. PKt., 5c.; pint, 25c. ; quart,40¢

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BEAN, BUSH LIMA.

New Early Golden Hyed Wax, (BusH)—Ten days earlier
than any other Golden Wax, and, moreover, 1s absolutely
rust proof. An immense bearer, and pods tender and
crisp. A superb market sort because of its beautiful color
and uniformity. Pkt., 10e.; pint, 30c.; quart, 50¢.

Extta Eatly Refugee, (BusH)—The earliest strain of
Refugee by ten days.~ One of the most profitable Beans
evergrown. Loaded with pods in any season, and of a
fine quality. Grown by all market gardeners, who are
alway quick to pick upa good thing and to stick to it |
after they once seeit. Pkt., 10¢c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 40c.

Yosemite, Monster Wax, (BusH)—Mammoth pods eight or
ten inches long, as thick as one’s finger, and very fleshy
and thick-meated. Color arich golden yellow, very clear
and wax-like. Bush an enormous bearer, and sure to
attract attention anywhere from the size ofits great pods,
Pkt. 10¢. ; pint, 30c. ; quart, 50c.

| Burpee’s Bush Lima, (BusH)—This grows 18 to 20 inches
high, of stout growth, erect, branching vigorously into a
fine circular bush three or4 feet in diameter. This
bush character is permanently established, and not two
per cent. will attempt to throw up runners. Leaves of
large size, healthy and vigorous, leathery and dark
emerald green, showing great health aad strong constitu-
tion. Itis the only bush form of the large-seeded Lima,
and ten times more yaluable than the small-seeded sorts.
Tts yield is quite wonderful, each bush producing 50 to 200
large pods, well filled with beans of great size, and of the
true, rich, luscious Lima flavor. It is a matter of con-
gratulation that we can now raise the true large Lima
without poles. Pkt., 10¢c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 45c.

Mammoth Podded Tima, (Poun)—(KiInGc or THE GARDEN)
—The Limas have a distinct, rich, buttery flavor, very
different from all other sorts, and are much liked by most
people either to use green or dry, Used as Shell Beans
only. We consider this variety the finest of all, with
enormous pods containing four immense Beans_ in
each. Give a hot, sunny location. Boil until tender,
pour off the water, and season with butter, and salt and
alittle cream. Pkt., 15¢.; pint, 30¢.; quart, 55c.

Childs’? Horticultural—The old Horticultural, with th®
exception of the Limas, enjoyed the distinction of being
the finest flavored Shell Bean known, and was. also con-
sidered very fine asa Snap Bean. Unfortunately, it was
a poor bearer, but we have come into possession of a
strain where this defect has been bred out. This new

. Strain will be found to be as prolific and many-seeded to
the pod as any other first class sort, while still retaining
its rich flavor. Beans thick, largo and round, white
speckled and blotched with bright scarlet. A.fine, dry

Bean for baking or for stewing or serving with butter or

cream. Pkt., 10¢c.; pint, 35¢.; quart, 55c.

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The sweet, tender roots of Beets are very fine forsummer,
fall and winter use. while the tops are very useful for greens.
Vinegar in which Beets have been pickled is often used to
pickle hard-boiled eggs. awit gives them a beautiful color
and pleasant flavor. When young and tender, Beets are
most delicious if boiled or steamed until tender, then sliced
or chopped into small pieces and seasoned with butter, etc.

dmand’s Blood Turnip —This is winning golden opinions
everywhere. Smooth, round shaped, exceedingly sweet
and tender, and never coarse, tough or stringy. Very
early, but remains in good eondition for a long time.

An extra fine market sort. Pkt.. 5c.:oz.. 10¢.: Ib.. 60.
Kelipse—A very early Beet of beautiful dark, rich eolor.

and smooth, round shaped. Quality of the very best. Our

Strain is pure. Pkt., 5¢c.: oz.. 10¢c.: lb., 60¢,

Detroit Early Dark Red Turnip—This is claimed to be per-
fection itself. Early, smooth. uniforin, quick growth,
small top, tender and darkest red color. Pkt.. 5C. 5
0Z., 10¢.; 1b., 60e,

Black Queen—A fine new sort of extra fine appearance and
quality. Flesh of rich, black-red color, and leaves and
stalks partaking of the same ruby color, Root pear-
shaped, smooth, well buried in the ground. A very dis-
tinct variety. Pkt., 10¢.: oz.. 25c.

Improved Early Blood Turnip—YVery fine quality, and an
old popular sort. See page s4.

Early Egyptian Dark Turnip— Another fine standard sort;
very early, high flavored, sweet and good. Pkt..5c.: oz..
10e. ; ]b., 50c.

Improved Long Smooth Red—Long, handsome roots of
fine quality, A great cropper and a good keeper. See
page 84.

Bastian’s Blood Turnip—An early, quick-growing sort
highly esteemed by all market gardeners, as it is large,
deep red in color, and very tenderand rich when cooked.
never losing its fine color. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 15¢.: 1b. 75c.

Lane’s White Sugar—This is the well-known “Sugar Beet”
so largely planted for sugar. Sweetest of all. Pkt., 5c.:
0Z., 10¢.; Ib., 50c.

Mangle, Mammoth Long Red—This crows to weigh 20 to 30
pounds, and is caleulated to produce upwards of 50,000
pounds of roots to the acre. Animals are very fond of it
and the roots are very nutritious. Pkt., 5¢.: oz., 10c.:

.. 40¢e.: 5 or 10 lb. lots by express, 30c. per Ib.

Mangie, Golden Tankard—<A new yellow sort, very sweet
and tender. Large, oval roots, much easier to pull than
the Long Mangles. A heavy cropper. Pkt.. 5c.:0z., 10¢.:
lb., 50c.; 5 or 10 |b. lots, by express, 30c. per lb.

ASPARAGUS BEET.

The Asparagus Beet.

A wonderfulnew vegetable which was recently offered for
the first time, after a careful test which has thoroughly
demonstrated its value. The leaves are large, light green,
and finely curled and crinkled, and are used for greens for
which we find them most excellent. But the great value of
the plant is its large, fleshy mid-rib of the leaves, which are
cut and cooked like Asparagus. and are extra fine. Asa sub-
stitute for Asparagus nothing could be better, and it may be
cut and used a]l summer. A most valuable new vegetable.
Fit for use 2 to 3 months from seed. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢c.

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G ucU mber. es i SEN Lees eee ons Suet ShoGeS on oe Isiand,
i : and Long Island Jeads the world on choice garden veg-
Do not try to grow Cucumbers in poorly prepared ground. etables, These Cucumbers grow seven to ten inches
Make low, flat hills from four to six feet apart, each hill long, uniformly plump and full to the very ends, a glossy
two or three feet across, and thoroughly pulverized sixteen dark green in color. A superior quality in ever respect.

. 5 + 5C.; OZ., 15¢.: 1b., $1.25.
to eighteen inches deep. Mix a large shoyelful of rotten ISIn) Goes) Ua, Wot WD Ae)

manure in the soil of each hill, and plant from six to eight
seeds in each, as some are apt to fail. If bugs appear, dust
with slug shot or with lime and soot. Allow no fruit to ripen

on vines. For pickles and late Cucumbers, seed can besown
as late as July. i i

Childs’ Early Beauty—A most remarkable and valuable
early Cucumber of recent introduetion. It isa sport from
Harly Siberian and has that variety’s great value as a
cropper. It is-as early as Extra Early Russian, though
twice as large as that yariety, and keeps its lively green
color to a very late state of growth, and will supplant all
other early sorts, such as Siberian, Russian, Green Pro-
lifie, Thorburn’s Everbearing, etc., for it is not only ear-

lier, but larger and nauch finer in every respect. Itis even : mss — 5

so fine that it has been called Harly White Spine, though SS é

it has no relation to that superb late variety. Pixt., 10c.; : f BAG. se 74 :

3 pkts25e.: oz., 30c.; 1b., $3.00. Early Green Cluster—A prolific variety, with crisp, brittle
Long China —A yery solid Cucumber. with few seed, and fruit. A fine pickling variety. Pkt.,5c.; 0z., 10c.; 1b., $1.00.

srowing eighteen to twenty inches long. A fine and pro- | Gherkin—Small, thick, oyal fruit, very prickly, crisp and

lifie variety. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.: 1b., $1.30. tender. Used only for pickling. Pkt., 5c. ; 0z., 10c. ; lb., $1.25.

Green Prolific Pickling—A standard pickling variety, with
ZUCUMBER slender, dark green fruit, very crisp. See page 84.

Japanese Climbing—This Cucumber is such a strong and
vigorous grower that the vines attain twice the Pena of
ordinary varieties. The vine climbs readily, and they
may_he grown on fence, poles or_ trellises, thus saving
mach valuable space in small gardens. The fruits are of
a fine, lovely green color, about afoot in length. Flesh
thick and firm, and of splendid quality. Never bitter, and
exceedingly fine for pick- Pe, (I
ling as well as for slicing.
The vines never mildew, 5
and the fruit being raised
well above the ground, is
always free from insects,
rot orrust. When picked
freely, a vine will continue Folah :
bearing during the entire (Zz

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Thorburn’s Hverbearing—Claimed to even excel the Early season, and one hill will, |
Russian in its eyerbearing character, producing fruit in keep.a good. sized family 3Y ]
immense quantities, whether fruit is allowed toripen on supplied with this de- qa
the vine or not. Fine for table or for Pickles. Cucum- licious vegetable all sum- @&
bers short and thick. Pkt., 5¢.; o7z,, 15¢,; Ib., $1.25. mer. Pkt., 10¢.; 02., 25¢.
Childs’ Ivory Monarch—An iyory-white Cucumber,growing | African Horned—When fully *
nearly two feet in length, and weighing five or six pounds. grown it is the size of a |
Six times larger than any other sort. It is really a smallMuskmelon,oblong, ¥Xg
monster, and when half. grown exceedingly fine in and covered with protrud- (7
quality, Its enormous size, great beauty and oddity ing points or horns. | For gorse:
make it one of the finest vegetables for exhibition at fairs, eating it should be taken ~My
and it never fails to capture first prize. Its flesh is thiek before it is too old. In
and solid, and with very small seed cavity, and notwith- quality it is simply lus- (gag
standing its size, it has fewer seed than any other Cueum- cious, having the pure& f a
ber we ever saw. Pkti, 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢. ceumnbee vor ey qe cH Mg
Improved Early Russian—One of the most valuable, espe- AAR cari Ba ee Py
cially in the South. It is so very dwarf, hills need: be only It is exceedingly tender
three feet apart. yet it is one of the most prolific varieties and consequently easily Japanzs < ROY conynicny
of all, bearing its short, plump fruits in clusters, and if digested lkt., 10¢. 3 G@iMBINE BH A\oy J. LGIILOSs
allowed to ripen seed will bear from June until October. 3 pkts., for 25¢. z : CUCUMBERS Sa

and that in hot, dry weather that crisps nearly every :
other variety, root and branches. See page 84. One packet each of the eleven sorts, 60c.

64 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS,

FLORAL PARK,

(Sabbage.
There isnogarden vegetable grown that success or fril-
ure so plainly depends upon the quality of seeds sown. Poor
seed of cabbage is dear at any price. Our seed is all raised
on Long Island, where the finest Cabbages inthe world are
rown. We could buy common Cabbage seed for Yery much
ess, but we know our customers would rather pay a little
more and get seed they can rely upon. Three things are
necessary to raise fine Cabbage—extra good seed, rich, mel-
low soil and thorough cultivation.

Long Island—A new early sort of aay value, and one
which can be grown for early, medium and late crops,
either at the North or South. It is very early, of large
size, uniform, and a sare header; it does not burn or
blister, but retains its lustrous, fresh green color even
after being shipped to distant markets; hence its great
selling qualities. By those who have grown it it is said
to be the most valuable Cabbage in cultivation, and from
our experience we can say that it really is the finest and
most profitable sort to grow, either North or South. Pkt.,
10¢c., 0Z., 20¢.; lb., $2.00.

N.Y.

Childs’ Bismarck—This wonderful Cabbage, introduced by

us some years ago, was prod:iced by cross-fertilizing ex-
tra fine strains of Drumhead, Flat Dutch and Large
Drumhead Savoy; then by careful selection and saving
for several years a type was established entirely distinct
and, we believe, superior to any other Cabbage. It
shows the Savoy blood by dark green color and Sey oats
wavy leaves, though not crinkled. It possesses the Jarg-
est size over attained in Drumhead or Flat Dutch and the
superb quality of the Savoy. Pkt. 5c., oz., 10¢.; Ib., $1.00.

Winningstadt—This is a German variety; very distinct
with large pointed heads, sc
Very fine quality and exceedingly popular.
0z., 15¢.; lb., $1.50.

solid and closely_ packed.
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Early Long Island Wakefield—A standard variety, early
and of fine quality. By all odds the best and most profit-
able early sort to growin any part of the country. Our
strain is perfect. Pkt., 10c.: oz., 20c. : Ib., $2.00.

Newark Early Flat Dutch—An early large Cabbage of ex-
suey ee of the flat-head type. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30¢.;

+s $3.00.

True Surehead—This is also of the Flat Dutch type, and
therefore very certain to head, however hot and dry the
weather. The heads are large, round and ‘flat and very
hard and firm of texture, fine grained, and most ex-
cellent quality. It is also a remarkably good shipper
and keeper. and is bound to become a universal favorite.
For years our True Surehead Cabbage has been the lead-
ing sort with thousands of marketgardeners. Pkt., 10c.;
0Z., 20¢.; Ib., $2.00

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World Beater—A new Cabbage, as large or larger than
Marblehead Mammoth, yet:uniform in size and true to
type, and a very solid header. No doubt it is the very
best mammoth Cabbage to be had. Originated here on
pore Island by a noted grower. Pkt., 10c,; 0z., 20¢.; Ib.,
2.25.

All-Seasons—As the name would indicate, good for all sea-
sons—early, medium or late. A sure header and lon
keeper; quality very fine. It is a remarkably good
new sort, Head large and solid, round with flat top, fine-
est quality, and ready for marketing almost as early as
the standard early sorts. See page 84.

Vandergaw—A highly bred Cabbage, that could hardly be
improved in any respect. Compact, short-stemmed,
sure to head, with heads very uniform and hard, few
outer leaves, and quality of the very best; crisp, fine
grained and delicate, and delicious flavor. Can be used
as second early, main crop, or as late Cabbage, by sow-
ing seed in succession. Pkt., 10¢.; 02., 20c.; Ib., $2,00.

Danish—A remarkably fine Cabbage from Denmark, having

qualities that are lacking in any standard American var-
iety. Heads medium size, uniform, round, and remark-
ably solid. Itisa fine shipper. For a late Cabbage for
winter use it has no superior, being of good size for
family use and of extra good quality; crisp and tender,
better than any Cabbage with a less solid head can pos-
sibly be. Pkt., 10c.; 02., 25¢.; lb., $3.00.

Excelsior Large Flat Dutch—This is a fine strain of Flat z
Dutch, always a standard sort, particularly in the South

and Southwest, as it heads well in hot weather. Qualit
good and size large. Pkt.. 5¢,; oz., 15¢.; lb., ae "¢
Red Dutch —-The most popular pickling Cabbage. Large (

deep red. Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 10¢.; Ib.. $2,00,
: _ SPECIAL OFFER.

One packet cach of these 12 sorts for voc.

Kohl Rabi.

Extra Early Vienna—A cur-
ious yegetable, in appear-
ance half-way between a
Turnip and a Cabbage
with a turnip-like swell-
ing of thestems above the
ground, which, while
young and tender, has a
delicious Cauliflower flay-
or, very appetizing and
pleasant. Very easily
grown, requiring only
such care as will make a
Turnip or Cabbage do
well. Itis cooked much
the same as Cauliflower
and served with pepper,
butter and salt, It is cer-
tainly most delicious.
Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 20c. ; 1b.,$2.00.

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New Savoy Gabbage.

_ Whe Savoy Cabbage is so far superior to other varieties

in eating quality that it has always been a wonder to us why

any other kinds were grown for table use. A good Savoy is
quite as delicious when properly cooked as Cauliflower. We
introduce this year three new Sayoys of exceptional merit.

Childs’ Savoy is the finest of this class ever grown.

Childs’ Savoy—Large, solid heads of the Drumhead type,
with a very deep, rich green color; heads of exceptional
beauty and uniformly perfect. As to quality it is simply
superb. Crisp, delicate, tender, rich and delicious be-
yond description. Hither for market or family use, it is
the pearl among Savoys, Pkt., 15¢c,; 3 pkts. for 35¢.

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Red Savoy—Beautiful large solid heads of a dark, rich color

and a fine keeper, lasting well to late winter It has a
most surpassing quality, fully equal to the best Brussels
Sprouts. Claimed by many to be the finest flavored of all
Cabbages, It certainly isa grand novelty, Pkt. 15c.
Wakefield Savoy—Long pointed heads, after the style of
Wakefield... Very early, and being of an upright habit of
growth can be planted closely. Dark, rich green leaves.
Heads rich yellowish white, tender, crisp, and most de-
licious, A fine acquisition. Per pkt., 15¢. ;
Marvin’s Savoy—An extra fine Savoy. A sure header, with
large, wrirkled heads that are delightfully tender and
crisp. A fall and winter Cabbage, keeping well and not
losing its flavor. The best of all Savoys, which have the
most delicious flavor and are more crisp and tender than
other Cabbages. A superb sort for the home garden.
Pkt., 10c,; 02., 30¢.: lb., $2.00.
One packet euch of these four new Savoys for 30c.

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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

(;auliflower.

The most luscious of all the Cabbage family. Requires
high cultivation and rich soil. Cook by steaming until ten-
der, then dress with drawn butter and serve hot. Itis one
of the most delicious ofall garden vegetables.

Snow, Ball—One of the very best varieties for early culture.
Dwarf, compact grower, with large heads of snowy white-
ness and delicious flavor. This is a sure header. very
early, but valuable for late as well as for early Cauliflow-

ers. Pkt., 15¢.; 02Z., $2.50; ]b., $30.
BERNTY
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American Beauty—A fine hardy Cauliflower, especially
adapted to American soil and climate, as itis an Ameri-
can strain and American growi seed. Heads early, size
large, quality the very best. Pkt., 10¢.; oz., $2.25.

Earliest Dwarf Erfurt—Valuable for garden culture andan
extra fine foreing sort. Our strain of this is the finest to
be had in Germany, and it is considered to be the perfec-
tion of all Cauliflowers. Pkt., 20¢.; 4oz., $1.00; oz., $3-75.

Brussels Sprouts.

gape Defiance—A finely bred, large
a and tender strain of this
delicious vegetable. Stem
tallandcovered with ten-
der little heads or“‘sprouts”

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oy & and served like Cabbage.

This splendid vegetable
should be more generally
grown. All who have tried
it prefer it to Cabbage. It
is easily grown and those
who try it always
grow it. Pkt., 10¢,: 0z., 50¢.

Matchless—A variety of vig-
orous growth andi fine,
solid sprouts of the very
best quality. An extra
fine sort, which is highly
prized in Europe. Pkt.,
5e * oZ:, 15c.; 1b,, $1.50.

once

Green Curled—Well known in fashionable restaurants un-
der the name of Chicoree, and particularly fine served
with. Lettuce with French dressing. Sow seed from
middlje of June to end of August. hen wanted for use
blanch the inside leaves by tying the outer leaves to-
gether over the heart, and the plants will be ready for
use in about one week after. Never tie up when the
fae are wet, as it induces decay. Pkt., 5¢.; 0Z., 15¢.;

+, $1.50.

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DWARF SPREADING KAL

Kale [P)warf Spreading.

Kale is very easily grown and much hardier than any
Cabbage, standing the winters well, if protected by a little
light litter or straw. The action of frost improves its flavor
wonderfuily, and it is particularly fine for winter and early

spring greens. This is an extra fine strain of beautiful curled
dwarf German type.'but of a rather spreading habit, and
extra fine quality. Pkt., 5¢,; 0z., 15¢,; Ib., 75¢,

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The Leek is a very hardy
easily grown vegetable. of
mild, agreeable flavor and is&
much used for soups, stews, =
ete., asits flavor is more del-
icate than that of the Onion
This 1s anew and very large
variety, the best for generals
cultivation. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 25¢.~
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Sweet. Gorn.

Every family garden ought to have a selection of Sweet
Corn, from the earliest to the latest varieties. Fine for
drying, as well as for summer table use. :
Childs’ Honey Dew—For years seedsmen have been work-

ing to geta corn as early as the Cory, with large ear,

white cob and superb qualities of the later varieties. We
at last have it. Childs’ Honey Dew is not only the earliest,
but has a good sized ear, white cob, and large pearly
_ kernels of the very finest quality, tender, sweet, and
nutritious. It also keeps in good condition a long time
before hardening, and runs perfectly uniform, each ear
exactly alike, Itgrows to medium height, and the ears
are formed low and two to three on each stalk. Mr. Wil-
ard, the extensive seed corn grower of Weathersfield,

Conn., says: “It is the finest Harly Corn.” It is the most

profitable corn to plant, combining as it does good

size and color, luscious quality, handsome appearance
and long keeping, and_ earliest to mature. Pkt., 10c.;
int, 30c.; quart, 50c. We will send a peck, by express,

r $1.00.

Shoe Peg, Ne Pius Ulira or Quaker Sweet—One of the
very best eating varieties grown. An old sort but none
the less valuable on that account. Very deep kernels of
the sweetest and most epee zine flavor. and one of the
best of all for drying and canning. <A prolific and thor-
oughly reliable Corn. Pkt.. 10¢c.; pint 25¢.; quart 40c.

Early Maine, or June 2rst—This is one of the very earliest
and by the way, one of the finest sorts grown. For an
early variety it is of large size, with large pearly white
kernels which are very highly flavored. It is not sub-
ject to the Corn disease, and is the surest cropper of any
extra early sort. We can recommend it very highly.
Pkt., 10¢.; pint, 30¢,; quart, 55¢.

Evergreen—The standard late sort and probably the all-
round best Sweet Corn grown. It has magnificent large
ears, deep kernels, small cob, and possesses the finest
flavor. being tender and juicy. A favorite with every-
body. and must have a place in every garden. Pkt., 10¢.;
pint, 25¢.; quart, 45¢.

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COPNRIGHTED S93
BY J.L.CHILDS

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EASTERN EARLY SWEET CORN.

Eastern Extra Early—This is perhaps the earliest of any
Sweet Corn, and:the largest and finest ear of all the extra-
early varieties, Itis a good yielder, two ears to a stalk
being the rule. The kernels are large and white, witha
pure white cob. Flavor extra fine and sweet. Mr. Kast-
man of Maine, a Sweet Corn fancier, spent many years
in perfecting this variety which the New Hampshire Ex-
periment Station pronounced the best among a test of
41 varieties combining earliness, quality and yield. Per
pkt., 10¢e.; pint 30c.; quart, 55e.

POP CORN,

New Pop Gorn.

Ruby Beauty—This new Pop Corn is to our mind the finest

variety yet seen. It is of the rice type,'with beautiful ears
and kernels, of the richest ruby red color. Grows quickly,
ripens early, and when popped expands into a great flake-
like puff which istender and delicious. Pkt.. 10¢. : pint, 40c.
Tatooed Yankee—A new and exceedingly odd variety from
Maine. Itis ofa rice type, color golden yellow, the ear
being blotched, spotted and marked in various places
with tatoo black kernels. It is of fine appearance, very
early, an abundant yielder, and an
extra fine sort for popping. At-
tracts great attention at fairs.
2 Pkt., 10¢.

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

a eS

(Selery.

A vegetable at once healthful, toothsome and beautiful,
Said by physicians to be of great benefitin all diseases of the
nerves and kidneys. Deliciously fresh, crisp and nutty to
the taste, and with the broad stalks, ivory afiite: waxy yel-
low or rose red, tipped with finely composed leaflets of pale,
glaucous green are ornamental to the finest tables. Sow early
in the house or hotbed and transplant, or sow outdoors when
the ground becomes warm, making the soil very smooth.
When plants are four or five inches high transplant, giving
six inches between plants in the row. Have the soil very
firm and rich, ,plant in trenches, and as the plants grow
draw the earth closely around them, to blanch the stems.
Never do this in wet weather, or the stems will rust. South
of the Ohio, Celery can remain in the ground all winter with
a little protection. In the North, plants should be taken up
and stacked closely together, with soil firmed around the
roots, and kept in the cellar or a pit for use.

Giant Pascal—A sport from the Golden Self-Blanching. of
immense size, broad, thick, stringless stalks, remarkably
erisp and nutty, early to blanch, and the very best keeper
of any Celery. The huge stalks of this kind will “snap”
like glass, they are so tender, and they never are watery
orstrong. Fine market sort, and one of the very best
for the home garden. Pkt., 10c. ; 0z., 30¢.; lb., $1,75.

GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING.

White Plume—One of the most beautiful of all. and the
earliest. Brittle, fine grained and the easiest known sort
to blanch. Pkt., 10e.; oz. 25¢.; Ib.. $2.00.

Golden Self-Blanching—Fine to follow White Plume. An
exceedingly fine-flavored sort; blanches easily to a beau-
tiful golden yellow, and is very brittle and crisp. No
garden complete without it. Pkt., loc. ; 07., 30e.; Ib. $2.50.

New Rose—A fine rose-colored Celery of high flavor, crisp
and nutty. Much liked. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 50c.

Celeriac Perfection.

An improved Turnip-rooted
Celery of superb quality, It
is the finest thing ever grown
for soups, giving a flavor
which Celery itself cannot
furnish. When boiled and
sliced like Turnips and served
with butter and salt, it makes
a most delicious dish. Pkt.,
10¢c.; OZ. 50¢e.

CELERIAC PERF.

—

e/New York Improved—Very popular in all the city markets.

This is the easiest. finest and largest variety ¢
is a fine sort for either market or private gar

The fruit is very handsome, large, smooth a
and of a rich. shining purple-black color, andis
til frost. Cook by eutting into half or quarter-i

rown, and
en. Start

seed in hot-bed and transplantin warm, rich, mellowsoil.

nd round,
borne un-
nch slices,

and. after paring, dip them into salted water for an hour;
then dip in beaten egg and cracker crumbs and fry in
fat until golden: brown. It has a meaty flavor, much

liked by everybody. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z. 40e.; Ib.. $8.
Prolific Tree—(NEw)—Grows tall and branches fr
ing its numerous fruits well above ground.

50.
eely, hold-
Fruit very

large, 20 inches in cireumferenee, and of superb quality
and extra early, bearing for a long season_and keeping

well. In allaround good points it is a wonder
the finest vegetable novelties in a long time.
OZ., $1.00.

and oneof
Pkt., 10¢.3

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Tomhannock—Just the Lettuce we have all been looking
[rettace. for; one that will stand the

i eet iy eyecare of mide
An indispensable vegetable— certainly the finest salad summer without growing bitter, tough and running

- oH seed. It makes a beautiful bunch a foot high, and even

plant known. Hasily grown, eitherin hot-bed or garden, GTOINGadsae aidhthaticavee arel dalichttulisaerisprand
tender. Wellbronzed. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 20c.; Ib., $1.25.

and canbe sown very early, South of Mason and Dixon’s

line can be sown im open ground in fall, and needs only a

slight protection of straw orlooselitter to be perfectly hardy.

Childs’ Half Century—We all know how much careful
selection year after year has to do with the quality of
our vegetables, but there are few things that can claim a
half-century descent from only the choicest and best
specimens of one type. This Lettuce can do so, however.
and we are not surprised, therefore, at its superior
qualities. Its leaves fold together, forminz 1 long. loose
head, remarkable for tenderness and delicious flavor.
It may seem a good deal to say, but itis, nevertheless, a
fact, that for tenderness, brittleness and delicious qual-
ity, this KLettuce grown in the open ground surpasses
any other sort grown under elass. Nothing can approach
itin quality. It is so brittle and tender that its leaves
break to piecesin handling, if care is not used. Itisa
quick grower, and attains its full size in forty to fifty
days, and remains in fine condition for a very long time.
Pkt., 10¢.; 02., 25¢.; lb., $2.00. : ;

- Curled Simpson—A fine sort, still able to hold its own
against all new-comers. In every respect this is a first
class sort, and always popular. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z.. 15¢,; lb., $1.

Denvet Market, or Savoy—An early variety _of head Let-
tuce, either for forcing or open ground. ‘Forms large, |
solid head of a good light-green color, The leaves are
beautifully marked and blistered. (like Savoy Cabbage)
and crisp and tender; of excellent flavor. This is in
many respects a most unique Lettuce, and one which will ,
be very popular as soon as_known, occupying the same
place among Lettuce as Sayoys do among Cabbages.
Pkt, 5¢.; 0Z., 15¢.; Ib., $1.25.

New Hanson—Our Southern customers say this is the finest
Lettuce they can grow. Plants large and uniform, per-
fect head, quality superlatiyely fine. and stands heat
extraordinarily well. There is probably no better large-
heading sort than this. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 15¢.: lb., $1.00.

Buttercttp—A beautiful golden sort, almost as ornamental LETTUCE TOMHANNOCK.
as a Coleus. Large head and fine quality; beautiful | Cream Butter—A crisp, tender, richly flavored variety,
olden yellow. Pkt., 10c.: o7., 30c. i

forming large heads of a beautiful creamy color; medium
early, and stands summer heat remarkably well. This
is one of the very best summer varieties of head Lettuce
we have ever grown. Pkt. 10c.;0z., 20c.; lb., $1.50.

White Patis Cos—This is a popular European sort, and is
good for forcing or early summer sowing. Well grown
heads weigh 5 to7 pounds. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15c.; lb., $1.35. {

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

Champion—A yery handsome, large, round
melon of delicious flavor and rich in qual-
ity. A great cropper and a favorite mar-
ket sort. A fine standard sort which will
give great satisfaction in any locality.
For shipping it is without doubt the very
best of all Muskmelons. It keeps well. is
of fine appearance and high quality.
None better for market gardeners. Pkt.,
5¢.; 0Z., 20¢.; Ib., $1.00.

Princess—A new and superior variety for
either market or home garden. The
melons are nearly round, deeply ribbed,
very thick flesh of a rich salmon color,
and very sweet and pleasant. Melons
medium size and quite early and very
handsome. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.: 1b,, $1.00.

Emerald Gem—In quality thisleads all, and
every home garden should include it.
Medium size, round, with salmon flesh,
so rich, sweetand juicy that it needs to be
eaten with a spoon, No other Muskmelon
can compare with it in eating qualities,
and it is the sortof all others for the home
garden. Itis rather soft and perishable
for markcting, except near home. Where
knowr in our villages and cities, the Em-
erald Gem brings double the price of any
other sort, and for gardeners who deliver

IMPROVED ROCKY FORD. to customers, or to the market direct, it

M us k m e lo nD is the most profitable, Pkt.,10c-; oz,, 15¢.; lb., 85¢.
k ~ >

his fine fruit is much more delicious when eaten fresh
from the vines than when allowed to stand for days in the
heat of the market. Grow them like Cucumbers.
Strawberry—lIts first appearance, in 1889. caused a great
furore in the market. People were loud in its praise,
exclaiming that it surpassed all other Melons in points of
excellence, with a FLAVOR LIKE THAT OF THE STRAWBER-
Ry, hence its name. It grows toa desirable table size,
from six to eight pounds each. Its outside appearance
compares favorably with the Green Nutmeg of old, turn—
ing to a yellowish hue as it were, over night, when ripe.
Its smooth, deep flesh is of an attractive salmon-red
color, soft to the rind, and exceptionally delicious. It is

, ‘ =o

certainly one of the most attractive and best flayored kes Fonte: z uae StRRNSs
Melons yet grown. Pkt., 10¢.;0z., 30c. . ;
Improved Rocky Ford—Finest of the Netted Gem type,and
a famous melon owing toits unsurpassed quality. We

all know that for some years pastthe best, and in fact the
only real good Muskmelons that have come into our
eastern markets were the Rocky Fords. An expert has
been to Rocky Ford, Colo., where these melons are

grown, and bought the finest strain in cultivation from
a private grower. This can be relied upon for producing
the finest melons it is possible to grow. 10c. per pkt.:
20¢. per OZ.; $2.00 per lb.

Banana—Melons very slender, and two or three feet long.
A very fragrant variety, and if not picked until thorough-
ly ripe, of very good quality, Its flesh and flavor, as well
as its shape, remind one of a great luscious Banana,
Pkt., 5¢.: 0z., 30¢, ,

Montreal Green Nutmeg—An uncommonly large melon
and a great cropper; flesh green,very firm, and delicious,
and, unlike most varieties, does not lose flayor during
wet or cloudy weather. Pkt.. 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.; lb., 80c.

Winter Pineapple—A new melon of much yalue, owing to
the fact that it can be kept until Christmas or later. The
color of the flesh is a deep lemon-yellow, and the outer
skin is a dark green, marked with yellow. The quality
is delicious, having arich spicy flavor and much thicker
and firmer flesh than ordinary Muskmelons, hence their
long keeping qualities. They very rarely ripen on the
vines, so melons must be picked offin the fall and put
in some cool place. till they are wanted. Itis usually
necessary to place them in a warm room for three orfour
days before using, so as to ripen thoroughly; in this way
they can be had for the wintermonths. Pkt. 10c.; 0z., 20c.

‘CHAMPION MUSKMELON.

One packet each of the eight sorts for 50c.

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS»

Watermelon.

Never plant Watermelons on hard, poor soil. Plant in
large, deep, mellow hills, made very rich with well-rotted
manure, and you will have great crops of this delicious yeg-

etable, which, to be had at its best, must be picked from
one’s own garden.

Duke Jones—Briefly, this is supposed to be the largest,
handsomest. most prolific, and in other respects the
finest melon grown. Will average nearly fifty pounds
each by the field, while some specimens reach nearly one
hundred pounds. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20e.; 1b., $1.25.

Childs’ Ruby Gold—A yariety introduced by us. The most
beautiful table Melon grown. _ Fine for table decoration,
eut crosswise and alternated with slices of deep red
melon. In shape the melons are a long oval, two feet or
more in length, and will weigh 40 to 60 pounds each. The
flesh is a rich, solid golden yellow, with star-like center
of carmine or ruby-red, almost too beautiful to think of
eating. yet its quality is as superior as its appearance.
There is absolutely no core or hard spots in it, but the
flesh is juicy, sweet, luscious, melting in the mouth
almost lilke icecream. Lasts long in first-class condition
without getting “stringy” or ‘“mealy.” Early and sure
eropper. Pkt., 10c.; 02. 25¢.; 1b,, $1.25.

Hungarian Honey—One of the most delicious varieties
known. of an almost honey-like sweetness. Round, dark
green melons that will average about ten pounds each;
flesh rich_and melting Extra early and fme for the
Northern States. Pkt.. 5e.; 02., 15¢.; Ib., $1.25.

Phitney—An early, oval variety, prolific, sweet and erisp.
One of the best. See page 84.

BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906.

Kleckley’s Sweet—The earliest large melon, weighing 50to
60 pounds each, and ripening in about seventy days from;
the time of planting. Itisagreat yielder, and in quality

the sweetest, juiciest, most crisp, solid and luscious.
Grows two and one-half feet in length. Brilliant red
inside, dark green without. With us the best melon ever
tested. Pkt,, 10c.; 0z., 20c,; Ib., $1.00.

EARLY HARRIS.

Early Hartis—This has proved itself to be the earliest as
well as the finest extra early Melon grown. It is claim-
ing a good deal to say that it ripens fruit in 55 days from
seed, but it has been done under favorable conditions.
60 days is, however. the usual time, and this result may
be expected under ordinary conditions, It isahandsome
Melon of medium size, (about 20 lbs.), of fine quality,and
a quick seller in any market. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 20¢.; lb., $3.00.

CUBAN QUEEN

HA COPNRIGATED
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JILEALDS

Cuban Queen—A very juicy, sweet variety, of the largest
size, a special favorite with those who like their melons

nearly all core. _ Plt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.;1b., 60¢. wT
Mammoth Iron Clad--Enormous melons,sometimes weigh-
ing from 50 to 75 pounds. Pkt., 5¢.; 0Z,, 10c.; lb., 75c.

72 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS,

FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

2imerican Qnions-

One of the most.wholesome foods known, and much rel-
ished by most people. Most rhysicians agree that the free
use of Onions as a food is a healthful and beneficial stimu-
lant to the system. In eases of colds, coughsand lung troub-
les they are often better than medicine, Certain it is that
they are the best remedy for that new disease, ‘La Grippe.”
The Onion is of those vegetables with which success or
failure depends largely upon the quality of seed sown. The
best Onion seedis always the cheapest. We are certain that
ours is as good as ean be foundanywhere. Haye the ground
made [very fine, deep and rich for Onions, and keep free
from weeds, We also offer a new Onion set on 84th page.
Large Red Weathersfield—A favorite red-skinned sort, of

large’ size and handsomeappearance. Onionssomewhat

flattened, flesh purplish-white, high-flavored, and keeps
well without rotting. A standard sort and a great favor-
ite with market gardeners, Pkt., 5¢e.: oz., 15¢.: Ib., $1.75.

Yellow Globe Danyers—Another popular Onion widely
grown for market. Plump. handsome, yellow skinned
bulbs, very uniform. round and perfect. We have an
extra fine strain of this. More seed of this Onion is an-
nually sold than any other variety. It does well every-
where, andin all soils and climates, and is everywhere a
popular market sort. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.: Ib,, $1.75.

Extra Early Red—A quick-growing variety, much liked in
the North, as it grows well in cold, mucky soils, where
other sorts fail. Pkt., 5¢,: 02., 15¢.; Ib., $1.75.

Southport White Globe—A globular, mild-flavored Onion
of fine appearance and superior quality. A great favorite
in most localities, and probably the most popular White
Globe variety. Pkt., 10¢c.; oz , 20c,; Jb., $2.50.

Australian Brown—A medium sized smooth, handsome
Onion, with a beautiful brown skin. Hard, solid, crisp,
finely flavored and a good keeper. In fact one of the
very best Onions grown. Season very early. Pkt., 5c.:
0z,, 10¢. : 1b., $1.75,

Jtalian Qnions.

During the past few years Italian Onions have come into
favor with astonishing rapidity. Where a few years ago
they were grown only as fancy garden crops, they are now
planted extensively for market, and they are, too, a profitable
crop. They are of rapid growth and attain a very large size
in a wonderfully short time. They are not only large, but
very uniform, perfectin shape and exceedingly handsome
in_appearance, In quality they are acknowledged on all
sides to be the best, having an exceedingly mild, delicate and
pleasant flavor. For eating raw. they are, of course. greatly
superior to other Onions, owing to the mildness of their
flavor. These Onions do best in a rich, light or sandy soil,
in a warm and, if possible, sheltered situation,

Mammoth Silver King —A superb Onion, that sometimes
grows. to weigh 2to 4 pounds. Silver-skinned, white
fleshed. very mild and tender—so mild, sweet and tender
that it can be eaten raw like an apple. Ithas anaverage
diameter of 5 to7 inches; making a circumference of 15
to 20 inches. It is probably the most popular Italian
Onion known to cultivation. A grand seller in all
markets. Pkt., 10c.; 02.,. 20e.; ]b., $2.50.

Prize Taker—A very large yellow Globe Onion, very hand-
some, fine flavoranda grand sort for market. Immensely
productive, producing 700 bushels to the acre, and is
claimed by the introdncer to be the largest, handsomest,
finest flavored yellow Globe Onion ever introduced. Itis
a good keeper. Pkt., 10¢c.: oz. 20¢c.: Ib.; $2.00.

Mammoth Pompeii—A most remarkable Onion on account
of its enormous size and fine quality, They often grow
to the weight of 4 or 5 pounds, with a very thin and
delicate skin, which is of a handsome reddish or reddish-
brown color. Notwithstanding its great size, it is ex-
ceedingly mild and fine grained. Extra fine, easy culture;
good keeper. Pkt,, 10c.; 0z.. 20¢.; Ib., $2.00.

Early Radish, or Barletta—The prettiest. button-like
little Onion imaginable. Small. flat and silver-skinned,
so mild in flavor that they can be eaten raw, like a stalk
of Celery, and for pickling are far ahead of any other
Onion. Leaves almost no odor on the breath, and is
liked by all Three weeks earlier than any other Onion
and grows very readily from seed. Is used largely for
eating raw, like a radish, yet when cooked it has the most
delicate flavor of any Onion. Introduced by us several
years ago as Early Radish, about the time it was intro-
duced into France as Barletta, Pkt., 10¢. ; oz.. 20¢. ; 1b., $2.00.

SPECIAL OFFER.

We will send one package cach of the nine sorts for 50c.
One ounce each for $1.00.

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906. 73

NEW PEA, GRADUS OR PROSPERITY.

Peas.

This delicious vegetable is so much finer when freshly
gathered than when allowed to shrivel for days in the mar~
Ket, that every family, if possible, should grow their own
Peas. For early crop, plant as soon as the ground can pos-
sibly be worked in the spring, and plant every two weeks
thereafter for succession until summer.

Childs’ Morning Star—A new wrinkled Pea, earlier by a
week than any of the small, round varieties. This is one of
the greatest of recent vegetable novelties. It is the
earliest pea grown by nearly a week. It isa fair-sized,
wrinkled variety. and, therefore. possesses the same de-
licious quality of the late wrinkled kinds. For the first
time the fine quality of the late varieties is combined

- with extreme earliness. When this is once tried no other
early pea willbe grown. -Added to its other qualities it

_ is exceedingly prolific, and continues to bear longer than

_ any other early sort. It grows 18 to 20 inches high, and
doesnot require bushing. Mr. William Falconer says:
“T ought to tell you about the Morning Star wrinkled pea
you let me try here two years ago. I sowed it in single
rows in light, warm soil, about the end of March when
Isowed round Peas and Alpha and American Wonder.
Tt astonished me by its earliness, coming in ahead, and

_ itis a good cropper and of fine quality, Better still, it is
the’most reliable wrinkled pea for fall use—sown August
ist—that_ I have ever grown.” Mr. J, Goody of Clare,
Suffolk, England, writes, “Your pea, “Morning Star,’
beats any pea in England for a first crop.” Pkt., 10c.:
3 pkts.. 25¢.; pint, 40e.; quart, 75¢c. By express or freight,
$2.00 per peck. .

Gradus or Prosperity—A new, large podded, strong grow-
ing pea, which is only a few days later than the earliest
small round sorts. It hasallthe fine qualities of the large
late variety, yet is extra early. So vigorous and strong
is its growth that it effectually resists the pea louse or
aphis, which doso much damage to early crops nowadays.
Largest pods, largest peas and very finest quality. Stock
very scarce. Pkt. 10¢.: pint, 30¢.; quart, 50c.; peck. $2.50,

Herald—A new English Dwarf Marrowfat Pea of great value.
Of large size, with large pods, very dwarf and compact in
growth, and of the finest quality. As a family garden Pea
there is probably not a yariety that can. equal it in
desirable qualities, especially in productiyeness and
Superb quality. In all important points it certainly
excels. Pkt., 20c.; pint, 60c.; quart, $1.00,

Childs’ Universal—In Childs’ Universal we have a new

sort destined to become the universal garden favorite
the world over. It was originated over ten years ago,
since when it has been carefully selected and grown,
until we now have what we believe is the most perfect
pea in cultivation. It combines a dwarf habit with fine
quality and enormous productiveness, the three essential
features all in one sort. It can be styled half-dwarf,
not tall enough to require staking, yet branching freely
and producing vines enough to give one of the largest
crops any pea can yield. The peas are of medium size,
wrinkled, and of exceedingly high flavor. It is medium
early and fine for succession if sown at intervals of
two weeks. For a standard garden sort, it must take
the lead, being superior to Champion of Englard, inas-~
much that it does not require staking. Per pkt,, 10c.;
pint, 40c.; quart, 75e. By express, peck, $2.00.

Alaska—The best ofall early round varieties, ripening ahead
of all others, except Childs’ Morning Star, and bearing
great quantities of fine peas, richly flavored. A fine
market pea. as the whole crop matures almost at one
time. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25¢.; quart,.40c.

Champion of England—Still able to hold its own among all
new comers as a pea of superlatively fine quality. Late
anda heavy cropper. Pkt.. 10c.; pint, 20c,; quart, 35c.

American Wonder—An early wrinkled pea of exquisite

flayor, ready for the table in thirty to forty days after
planting, rows only a few inches high. Pkt., 1oc.;
pint, 30e.; quart, 50c.

McLean’s Little Gem—An old standard Tom Thumb yari-
ety, still among the very bestfora firsterop pea, Very
hardy. Pkt., 10¢c.: pint, 25¢,; quart, 40c,

Everbearing—A fine sort for the home garden, as it does
not ripen its pods at one crop, but continues in bearing a
long time. Fine flavor. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 30c.: quart, 5vc.

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

EXCELSIOR PEPPER.
Pepper.

No trouble whatever to grow. Useful for culinary pur-
poses, ornamental as pot plants and useful in many ways.

Childs’ Celestial Improved—A fine sharp-flavored Pepper
of transcendent beauty, setting its fruit early and continu-
ing until cut down by frost. A well-grown plant will
show peppers in every stage of growth, and in three or
four different colors, according to the stage of ripeness,
creamy white, pink and vivid searlet, all on the bush to-
gether. a most novel and§wonderful sight. Beautiful pot
plants; in fact few pot plants make such an attractive
Show as does the Pepper when in full bearing. It is per-
fectly charming, showing such quantities of fruit of so
many distinct colors. Pkt.,10¢.; oz., 25¢.; lb., $2.00.

Childs’ Kaleidoscope—Beautiful enough to be classed
among pot plants, yet with a fine sharp flavor that makes

it valuable in the garden also. From the time the pretty
plum-like peppers form until they are fully grown, they
are of a light yellowish-cream color. As they commence
to ripen they change, first to clear canary color, then
deepening to orange, then again turning to pink or rose,
varying from shade to shade until they become a vivid,
shining scarlet. One of these Pepper plants, with its
1 leaves, and hanging full of cream, pink, yel-
and red fruits, is exceedingly beautiful. It is
enormously prolific, plants branching freely and weeping
With their load of jewel-like fruit. Pkt., 5c. : oz., 20c,

Ruby King -The beautiful plants are ercwded with large,
handsome fruits of a bright ruby-red color, which grow
four to six inches long by three to four inches through.
They are remarkably mild and pleasant to the taste. So
mild is their flayor that they can even be sliced and eaten
with vinegar like tomatoes or cucumbers. Pkt., 5¢., oz. 15¢.

Large Beli—An old standard sort. See page 84.

Red Cluster—A dwarf sort, loaded with beautiful glossy
scarlet fruits, which are particularly valued for pickling,
Pkt,, 5¢. : oz., 30¢e.; lb., $3.00.

Chinese Mammoth, or Giant—A crand sweet sort, bearing
‘normous deep crimson pepper a as big turnips.
Brings in market double the price of any other sort.

Pkt., 10¢. ; oz., 75¢.

Excelsior—A cross between the Chin: 1t and Ruby
King, notso largeas theformer but an the latter.
It is the earliest of Peppers, and o ther kinds.
Growth exeeedingly vigorous. and nt produces
fri 17 to 20 mammoth sized peppers. Better keeper
than Ruby King. Halfhot. The most valuable market
Bt ryet produeed, selling quickly at faney prices.
K LOC

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Peanut, Early

Grow some Peanuts for the children.

Sweet.

Not at all hard to
grow, and stands the heat and drought like a salamander.
This sort is so early that it ripens in all the Northern States
and in Canada, while its quality is of the very best. the nuts

being exceedingly sweet and rich when roasted. Any light,
sandy, or loose soil suits them. Pkt., 10¢.; pint, 20e. ;quart, 3vc.

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Mammoth Sage.

A plant of this new Sage will yield more than a dozen of
the common sorts. The leaves are of enormous size and su-
perior quality. and the plant a compact, rank grower, cover-
ing a space of more than three feet in diameter, rarely flow-
ers and never runs to seed, and can be picked all the season.

It is perfectly hardy in the coldest climate. Every person,
who has use for Sage should plant this variety. Pkt., 10c.

fierbs.

Indispensable to the cook, useful in the sick room, and

many kinds fine for perfuming clothing, ete. Pkt. Oz.
Anise—For flavoring ........ coc oS cehp ancy ee emep wets = i 10
Balm—Very fragrant leaves; medicinal....-.-....... 5 10
Caraway—Seed extensively used for flavoring ..... 5 10
Coriander—Used for flavoring cakes, etc.........+++ 5 10
Catnip—Well known and useful..... pa Ae 5 10
Dill—Used to impart a pleasant flavor to pickles... 5 20
Hoarhound—Used for curing coughs and colds.... 5 10
Lavender—Fragrant leaves used to scent clothing. 5 40
Sage—Most useful of all: needed in every garden.. 5 20
Sweet Majoram—Pot herb.......--.--esceneeeeevees 5 15
Sweet Fennel ............ SN ets apes Be ceed 5 20
Tansy—For Medicinal USC..-.... 2005+ econ neneceeeenes 5 30
i ikgtre ws. 5.5.hemeare EI Pe St SIR Pe 5 40
Savory, Summer—Fine for flavoring, dressing, ete. 5 15
Rosmary — Aromatie and medicinal. Very fra-

grant: also a moth preventative. ...........-++++: 10 50
Wormwood—<A splendid plant for poultry.......-... 5 20

One packet each of the above sixteen fine sorts, 50c.

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS,

BULBS AND PLANTS FOR

. 706. 75

Large Cheese—An old standard sort, and a grand variety
for large field crop. See page 84.

Quaker Pie—What would thanksgiving be without pump-
kin pie? This Pumpkin furnishes fine-grained and rich
flavored fruits, just what is wanted for a really good pie.
Ripens early and keeps late. A prolific sort of a light
yellow shade; very popular, Pkt., 10c.; oz., 15¢.; Ib., $1.00,

Genuine Mammoth or True Portion—This is the giant
Pumpkin that always takes the premium at the county
fairs for size. Grows so eee two men can scareely lift
one of the fruits, which have been grown to weigh nearly

or quite 200 pounds. Flesh bright yellow and very fair
quality,

Pkt., 10¢. ; 0Z-, 20¢. ; 1b., $1.50.

Parsnips.

One of the few winter veg-
etables. The roots are per-
fectly hardy and are improved
in flavor by the action of the
> frost. Roots can'be dug dur-
ing thaws in winter or very
early in spring, when a change
of food is most relished. They
are boiled whole, then sliced
thin and fried brown with
slices of salt pork.
| Improved Guernsey—This is
not the coarse Stock
Guernsey, but the table
variety of that name, the
sweetest, finest grained
Parsnip grown. Smooth,
thick roots, about 12 inches
long. Very fine stewed,
fried, ete. Pkt., 5¢.5; oz.,
10¢. ; 1b., 60e.

Improved Long Smooth
Hollow Crown— An old
standard variety, of fine
quality with very long |
roots, Pkt,, 5¢.; 0Z., 10¢.;
lb., 50¢.

COPYRICHTED
BYJA.CHILDS 1893

COPY RIGMTED 1893 —

WYUcALDsS

Parsley.

Hardy and easily grown, Very fine for garnishing, as
well as use‘ul for flavoring soups, ete.
Extra Double Curled—Mossy curled and crisped leaves;
very beautiful and of good quality. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.;

-, 85C.
Beatty of the Parterre—One of the finest sorts for garnish-
Very fine quality. Pkt., 5¢.; 0oz.,

American Savoy—A heavy cropper, of fine quality and very
hardy; succulent leaves, curled and crinkled like a Savoy
Cabbage. Hardiest and most productive sort. Pita sess
0z,, 10¢.; Ib., 40¢. é .

New Zealand—A valuable new variety, as it grows freely all
summer and may be cut repeatedly. As fast as cut new
shoots and leaves will grow out. Pkt., 5¢.; 0Z., 10¢.; 1b.,
$1.00.

Okra, White Velvet.

The Okra, or “Gumbo,” is very popular for making soups,
stews, ete. This new sort is undeniably the best variety
grown. Its large, thick pods are round and smooth, and of
an ivory-white color. It is a very profuse bearer, and ig
ornamental as well as useful. Pkt., 5¢.; 0., 10¢.; lb.. 50c.

alsify, or — ca AEINELe
nate “Pla nt. St NN eS

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One of the most delicious of ;
all root vegetables. So hardy
thatit can be left in the ground
all winter, and dug as needed,
whenever the ground thaws,
Stew until tender, then cook
exactly like oysters, with pep-
per, cream and butter. Trya
large bed of them this year.
They are delightful. |
Large White—A quick grow-
er; very fine flavor. kt. S
5c.: oz., 10¢.3 1b., $1.00. S
Sandwich Island Mammoth
—Like the above, but twice
the size. Cannot be praised
too highly. Pkt, 10,5; 02.
+ ]b:, $1.40

Salsify and for soup mak-
ing it is superb, possess
ing the fine, nutty flavor
that is so highly relished |¥
in Lima Beans. Pkt.,10¢.;
0Z., 25C.

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

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Radish.

The following are the cream of all sorts.

Earliest Forcing—Earlier than any other sort, by_a week.
Bright scarlet turnip Radish, very smooth and round,
with small tops, allowing it to be grown closely together
in hot-bed or forcing bench. Fine also for out-of-door.
Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 15¢.; 1b., $1.00.

Early Mammoth—Known aiso as “Shepard” and “Char-
tier.’ This variety sometimes reaches the enormous
length of two or three feet and is sometimes eight inches
throuzh atthe top. A ve’ 7 quick growing variety, crisp,
juicy and tender, and mild in flavor. Its colorisa fresh
pink and white, and for market has no superior among
summer Radishes. It remains tender and good for sey-
eral weeks after it is ready for use and is a splendid all
around Radish. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; Ib.. 70¢c.

French Breakfast — A very attractive pink and white
Radish, olive-shaped and with delicate flavored flesh,
free from coarseness or any biting quality. A grand
little table sort. Pkt.,5¢.; 02., 10¢e.: Ib., 60c.

White Vienna — Finest of all long white Radishes. Skin
and flesh pure white, beautiful shape and fine flavored.
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.; lb., T5e.

Early Scarlet Turnip—aA fine quick-growing early Radish.
of fine eating qualities. See page 84.

Chinese Rose, Winter—A handsome and superior mid-
summer, fall and winter sort, of a lovely scarlet-rose
eolor and large size. Flesh meaty, crisp and tender,
Keep roots in soil for winter use. Pkt., 5¢. ; oz., 10¢. ;]b.,90c.

20 Days Express—Is fit for the table in twenty days from
the time of sowing the seed and is fully grown in twenty-
five days, at which time the Radish is about one inch-in
diameter at the top, three inches in length and tapering
toa point. Color, brightest, richest searlet, tipped with
white. Quality very mild, crisp and delicious. By_ far
the best flavored Radish we have ever seen, and the
most desirable for table use. The finest, and, without
doubt, the earliest Radish in cultivation: It coniains all
good points. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 30e.: ]b., $2.00.

Sakurajima Mammoth—One of the good new things from
Japan. It is of very quick growth, reaching an enormous
size in a short time. Color pure white; crisp and tender.
and of remarkably mild and pleasant flavor, An ideal
table Radish. Pkt., 20¢.: 0z., 40c.

Twelve Months’ Radish Mixture—A superb mixture ofall
kinds of Radishes, early, medium, fall, winter, Chinese.
ete. Sowarow of it and it will furnish you_delicious
Radishes throughout the year. The early and medium
ones, as they mature and are pulled, make room for the
larger growth of the fall and winter varieties. This
mixture is made up of twenty-five best varieties, and
with itit is necessary to make but one sowing for the
entire year. This novel mixture was introduced by us some
years ago, and our customers liked it so well that last sea-
son we sold tons of it. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 15¢. : 241b., 30¢. ; Ib., 90e.

One packet each of the 10 sorts, 50c.

LONG WHITE

— wet 5

New. Radish [cicle.

A long Radish of almost transparent whiteness, which

has no rival among all existing varieties. It is so early that

the roots are 4 to 5 inches Jong in 20 days from the time of

sowing the seed in the open ground, and ready for the table.

As to quality, it has no superior, and is 4he most beautiful

Radish yet seen. A long white, alabaster-like, early vari-

ety has not previously existed. This isarealjewel. Pkt..
10¢.; 0z., 20¢-; 1b., $1.00.

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906. 77

SES

A delicious table vegetable, and when cookedilike Pump-

kins, makes superior pies. :

Ford Hook—A long, golden yellow Squash, with very dry
and fine-grained flesh. This is one of the best winter

- Squashes, and an extra fine keeper, and the plants are so
robust that failure is very rare. Resists the attacks of
the Squash borer better than most kinds; matures early
and isasure cropper. Pkt., 10c.; 0z’, 15¢.; \b., $1.25.

Sibley—Another fine winter Squash that keeps well nearly
all winter. Shell hard and flinty; pale green in color.
Flesh a brilliant orange-red; very dry and rich flavor.
A fine baking variety, See page 84. : :

Metcalf—A Maine variety of extra fine quality, fine grained
and dry. No better eating Squash can be found any-
where. A long winter keeper, good tillspring. Pkt., 10c.;
0Z., 20¢.; b., $1.25. ; :

Perfect Gem—This sort is good for summer and winter
use. Thin skinned, fine grained and of very pleasant
flavor. Will keep any length of time. See page 84.

Mammoth Chili—Specimens of this have been grown to
reach 300 pounds in weight . Notwithstanding its enor-
mous size, this Squash is of very fair quality, and keeps
well. Pkt., 10c.; 02. 20c. 2 :

Mammoth Whale—A new French variety of the enormous
weight of one hundred or more pounds. Fruit thick and
an ashy-gray color, and tapers toward the end, Flesh
solid, beautiful orange-yellow. and of excellent quality,
It has also the advantage of being a long keeper. and
a variety which does well in any soli or climate. Itisa
splendid variety in all respects, especially for exhibiting
at fairs. Pkt. 10c.; oz., 30c. ‘

Giant Summer Crookneck—A new crookneck, which is a
little earlier than the old variety, and fully twice as large,
being nearly two feet in length. It is of extra fine quality,
handsome in appearance, and finds a ready sale at good
prices in any market. Pkt., 6c.; oz., 10¢.; 1b., $1.00.

Early Scallop—An early summer sort. Very fine and pop-

__ ular. Pkt., 5¢.:0z., 10¢.; lb., 60c.

Japanese Alphabet—lIts peculiar characteristic, from which

; it derives its name, is in the fact that its seeds are dis-
tinetly marked on both sides with characters which ap-
pear to be Japanese letters, and it is said that the Japan-
ese alphabet may be selected from a handful of seed.
Be this as it may, it is certainly curious and interesting,
but that is not all. _We find the Squash to be superior to
the old Hubbard in [quality,and a much stronger and
freer grower. as easily raised, in short, as Pumpkins.
Pkt., 10¢.; 3 pkts. for 25c.

Improved Hubbard—(Private Stock.)—No more popular
Squash than the Hubbard has ever been grown. Of late
years it has largely lost flavor because stocks have be-
come badly mixed with inferior strains. Our stock is
quite limited, but is absolutely true and all produce the
old-fashioned, jeliciously sweet Sauash we will remem-

ber. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 20c.; Ib., $1.75.

One packet each of the ten sorts, 75c.

DANDELION =

New DPandelio
Improved Large Leaved—The old “greens” of our grand-
mothers, now improved to large, tufty plants, with wide,
long leaves of superior quality. These make a very
healthful, nutritious and pleasant food, that can be used
very early in the season. This new strain is the largest,
finest and quickest growing variety yet known, It is a

splendid vegetable which should be found in every
garden. Pkt., 5c.; 02., 50c.

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Vine Frait.

Garden Lemon—This new vegetable is a great boon to all
those sections of the country where fruit is scarce, as its
fruits make delicious preserves, sauce. ete., and are more
easily prepared. This is something like the Vine Peach,
but. needs no Lemon in putting up, as it is much more
acid. Cultivation like the Muskmelon. Pkt.,5c.;02Z., 1c.

Vine Peach—This sort has fruit the size of a large Peach,
and of a bright orange color, flesh firm and when cooked
with lemon to give ita slight acidity, makes fine pies,
sauce, sweet pickles or preserves. Easily grown anda
good keeper. Stored ina cool, dry place they keep fresh
and good for several months. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢.

78 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.-

Childs’ Diadem—Here we haye at last what leading horti-
culturists all overthe world have devoted years to pro-
ducing. A Tomato of high quality, with a beautiful
striped or variegated skin, Can you imagine anything
more unique? Diadem_is a Tomato of medium size,

= perfect shape, high quality and of a deep ruby-red, the

“i ig toe rich dark color of the skin being broken with stripes and
omatoes. spots of gold, the beautiful effects of which are ad-

mirably shown in eut above. Not only is it beautiful,

An indispensable vegetable. City dweliers with almost aes nee of a in 2s sespoe aon ad up
no re i 5 F ock ch is no s
no room can train their Tomatoes to their back wall and | ff is‘of fair size, amooth handsome shape, and of best
raise quantities of fine, fresh fruit for their own use. Start quality, This splendid noveity was introduced by us re-
early in house or hot-bed, transplant just after a gentle rain, cently, and has given great satisfaction everywhere.
and tie plants to stake’ or trellis. They stand drouet Many people say thatit is the most novel thing, and by far

are pe ere ellis. They stand drought re- the greatest attraction in their gardens. Everybody is
markably well. Just before frost pick all the well developed delighted with it. 10¢., per pKt.; 3 pkts., 25c.; 0Z., 50¢.
fruits, spread them singly in a light, frost-proof place, and Ignotum—Esteemed as the perfection of a Tomato. Ex-

tremely early and a great cropper. Fruits large. smooth,

they will continue ripening for two months or more. without green spots or cores, and almost entirely free
Childs’ Picture Rock—The grandest Tomato ever intro- from cracks or rotten spots. Delicious flavor, very
duced. Early, smooth, uniform. prolific, longest bear- meaty and but a few seeds, Fine for slicing, cooking or
ing, longest keeping, and the finest in quality. In all cee eee
e essential points ‘this Tomato is superior to any Tomato of aclimbing habit
other kind. Fruit bright scarlet, of fair size, and so per- that if Beg climbs
fect and uniform that they look as though each one was ri vee a Bree oer 7
moulded with the same stamp. On account of this per- to the: kitehou-doorwsy. or 7»
feet shape and great beauty it is unsurpassed for market. window when hanging full
Its quality is extra fine and it commences to ripen its pee larre ee oF
fruit very early and continues in bearing until frost, a fine flavor. Quite a novelty :
most remarkable quality. Its keeping qualities are, and in every respect a very
however, the most wonderful. Ripe fruit, fresh from the cLiias’ PS Tae
vines, have been keptin perfect condition from three to A fit companion to the
four weeks duriug warm summer weather. It origin- Ruby Queen, and, like it, of

enormous size, specimens
having been grown that

ated in the Picture Rock region of Wisconsin hence its

name. Pkt., 10¢,; 0Z., 20¢,; 1b:, $2.50, weighed over two pounds
Childs’ Ruby Queen—Tomato of enormous size. and as each. The fruits are round
smooth as an apple. Its color is the deepest and darkest a ee ff ELT, few
crimson-red, very rich and beautiful. It is very solid, hike “ail ati dea one) :
very thin skin, and its flesh throughout is most tender. ve ae t. DY: Mid ie fia
It has nota particle of coarseness or toughness, It is Lt rie rh tables a L
just the sort you would choose for your own table above ine see ans ae Renae

especially when arranged
with the deep, rich slices of
Ruby Queen on the same

all others. Itis much like the Golden Jubilee, except in
color, andis perhaps rounder and smoother in shape.

Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts., 25¢.; oz., 50c. : : ; ;
y y tie ‘ : dish, The skin of this
Ponderosa—A Tomato of large size, solid. of fine quality. sort parts readily from the fruit without scalding. An im-
Claimed to be the largest known sort. PkKt., 5¢.; oz. 25c. portant feature. Pkt., 10¢.: 3 pkts., 25¢.; 0z-, 50c.

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SPRING CATALOGUE ‘OF SEEDS; BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906. 9

/ @arden Sowing—The great merit of thisnew Tomato is that it is so early and
‘such a hardy, sturdy growerthatitis not necessary to start.seed in the house or
hot-beds but it may be sown in hills directly in the garden at corn-planting
time. Plants from these garden-grown seed make a very quick growth,
showing ripe fruit almost as early as the earliest varieties which are started

in hot-beds. This,is a feature which will save a vast_amount of trouble in

Tomato growing and will be appreciated by many. Fruit of medium size,

bright red in color and perfect in shape. Ofcourse fruit may be hada little

earlier by starting the plants inside in which case it is the earliest of all early
varieties, but it ripens so quickly and grows so well from garijen sowing that
we recommend it being grown in that way. Pkt., 10c.; 3pkts., 25¢c,

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Great Mississippi—On receipt of the following letter from
A. W, Martin. ;Duncan, Miss., in the fall of 1899, we pur-
chased stock of this new Tomato and have grown a large
crop. In bringing itto our attention Mr, Martin said:
“T haye grown a wonderful Tomato plant. It is 8 feet 2
inches high and has a circumference of 1544 feet. It has
ripened 167 Tomatoes on it and as many blossoms, and
still it grows. As to the flavor of the fruit, it is far more
delicate and sweet than the common Tomato. This

lant came up in arow of Beet seed sent me from the

nd it to be,as Mr. Martin says, a remarkable grower cK id i
and cropper. While we had no specimen plants that (Ary
came up to his, we can readily believe that they might (‘Y

size, bright, deep crimson and as smooth as wax. We

haye never seen a more beautiful fruit of any variety, or

| fruit which runso uniformly even in size and beauty.

| It is certainly a great acquisition. 10c. per packet; 3
pkts. 25¢. ; 0z., 40¢.

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Station Tree—This variety originated by crossing the
| French Tree with Alpha, the result being a very distinct
variety, with thick, curly, almost black-green foliage
and greatnumbers of handsome, solid fruit, with the
fewest seeds of any known yariety. Tomatoes are of
very fine quality, and this sort is especially recommended
for forcing, as it does extra well in pots, the earliest of
all, and being of fine upright growth it reauires but little ————
room. Pkt., 10c.;3 pkts., 25¢, —
Golden Fig—Fruit small, beautifully smooth, and almost’ ~ ===
incredibly productive. The flesh is solid, thick-meated, ==
very sweet and pleasant, and is just right for preserves ———
and sweet pickles, or for drying in sugar like figs. In fact
it dries well and isan admirable fruit when dry, fully TOMATO STATION TREE.
equal to the fig. Pkt., 5c.; oz, 30¢.

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

alpine Everbearing Strawberry.

These grow freely from seed_ and fruit the first summer. Our ex-
perience with them is as follows; In March or April we sow seed (under

May are transplanted to the open ground. By the first of July they com-
mence blooming, and the first fruit ripens about the 14th of that month.
From that time there is ripe fruit continually until late in October. The
berries, while not quite so large as the garden varieties, are much higher

flavored. In fact they are in quality far
superior to all others. “A few of them will per-
fume a whole room, so great is their delicious

ty than this? Grow strawberries from seed,
like Pansies, and have delicious fruit all sum-
mer, some white, some red, some black, and
some (the bush varieties.) which produce no
runners. Per Pkt.
Runner Warieties, Mixed—White, crimson
and black fruited. These are everbearing,
fruiting freely from June until October.
The plants increase rapidly by runners, like
ordinary sorts. All perfectly hardy in any
climate... gun. scenes eee heeane eee eee 10

November. Fine for borders as they throw
out no runners, and are singularly beautiful
wher loaded with their dense crops of fruit;
grow easily from seed, the peaings a]
well the first summer. Perfectly hardy an
of exquisite flayor. City people or others,
who desire to do so, can grow the
bush varieties admirably in pots.
They are well adapted to pot culture,
and will even fruit well during winter.
Everbearing Bush, White—Beauti-
ful snow-white fruit of-exquisite
flavor -ssereceeceees aeeee nse 15
Everbearing Bush, Red—Like the
above, but a fine crimson color.15

One package each of the three sorts
for S0c,

Strawberry.

We have all heard of the great
size and luscious sweetness of the
French Strawberries. _ They are
certainly a great way ahead of the
American varieties. We have secured
seed of the finest large-fruited kinds,
which we have every reason to believe
will produce varieties far superior to
those in cultivation in this country,
Strawberries are easily grown from
seed, and it is interesting to note the
different shapes, sizes and quality of
the seedlings when they begin te
fruit.

Large Fruited Warieties — Mixed.

Pkt.. 10¢,; 3 pkts., 20¢,

Tobacco, Persian Muscatelle-

This is the best of all,

a PERSIAN an exceedingly ornamen-
S tal plant, and so early
TG, MUSCATEL[ p it can be grown in any
TOR, State. It is from the gar-
Ce den of the King of Persia.

It is one of the earliest

%, varieties, ofa remarkably
te strong and vigorous
4G growth, attaining the
¥ height of five to seven
feet. The stalks are
“strong, thickly set with
leaves, many of them
measuring 3%: to 4% feet
in length, with propor-
tionate width. The leaves
re usually small ribbed,
very elastic, of finest pos-
Ssible texture, a light
brown color, and mild
flavor. Pkt., 10¢.: 0z.. 50¢. TOMATO, GARDEN Sow™G (see page 79.)

5

glass). The young plants appear ina short time and grow well, and in —

aroma. Who could desire a more unique novel- —

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEED&,

BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906.

8I

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New Golden
Flint Corn,
Yardstick.

A most valuable New
Field Corn which is
bound to become im-
nensely popular. This

—= 2, 7 ,
pon account of its ereat
2 = beauty, enormous pro-

; PTurnips.

A valuable garden and farm crop, Good Turnips are al-

most as desirable for table use as Potatoes, For winter use

ow last of July or first of August. Turnips may be sown
late in ground that has had early crops.

Scarlet Kashmyr—This Turnip hasastriking resemblance
to a large Radish, being as large and uniform in shape
and erisp as a Radish, and of a most excellent quality.
Ti matures almost as quickly as the early Radish, and
ino cooked is of surpassing quality. Pkt., 5¢.; 0Z., 20¢.;

+» 51.50.

Harly Ivory—A sort of peculiar value owing to its extreme
earliness. It grows almost as quickly as a Radish, and
to a great extreme resembles a large white winter Rad-
ish. It issweet and of first-class quality. Plkt., 10¢. ; oz.,40c,

Purple Top White Globe—A large Turnip of fine keeping
qualities. Pkt.. 5¢,; 0Z.,10¢.; lb., 50c.

Large Yellow Globe—A large round Turnip, with deep yel-
low flesh and fine, firm grain; very sweet and good. Pkt.,
5¢.:_0Z., 10¢.; ]b., 50¢. ‘ : ‘

Extra Karly Milan—The earliest strap-leayed variety. A
smooth, medium-sized variety, with a bright purple top.
Fine quality and good keeper. Very delicious, Plkt.. 5¢.;
0Z., 10¢.; lb.. 75e. | :

White Ee¢s—Beautiful white, ege-shaped sort, of rapid
growth. Flesh firm and solid, fine-grained, sweet, and of
very mild flavor. Fine either for early or late variety.
Grows to good size. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 1b., 60c.

Tennoji— The Tennoji
Turnip is a mammoth
flat variety of excellent
quality. It is impossible
to say just how large it
will grow under favor-
able conditions, but the
Japanese claim is some-
thing incredible. Here
in our trial grounds,
under the disadvantage
of a crowded test bed,
it has grown to the larg-
est dimensions we have

ever seen in a Turnip.
Finest Japanese seed,
10¢. per pkt. ; 3 pkts., 25e.:
THNNOJI TURNIP. OZ, 35¢.

Ruta Baga, or Swede.

These are grown largely for stock feeding, as well as for
table use. For either purpose they are a profitable crop.
Carter’s Elephant—A new Turnip of great size and a won-

derful cropper. _ in shape it is beautiful and perfect and

remarkably uniform, of quick growth, and excellent
quality. Owing to its very large size it will probably turn
out 50 per cent. more bushels to the acre than any other,
and is, therefore, the most prolific variety for large

crops, especially for growing for stock feeding. Pkt.. 5¢. 5

Beeedcton = A pee ntital White Hata-b
feadstone—A beautiful white Ruta-baga, so remarkabl
tender that it will cook in fifteen minutes, while the

flavor is uncommonly sweet and delicate. It is also a

wonderful keeper, not growing pithy and dry like the

ordinary Turnip, when kept in the cellar over winter.
lesh perfectly white, fine grained, tender and sweet,
without the strong taste so common among Ruta-bagas.

Finest of all varieties. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.: Ib., 65c,
Improved American Ruta-baga—Large, smooth and hand-

some, quick in growth, tender and fine in quality. A

superb standard sort. Pkt., 5c.; oz..10c.; Ib., 60c.

ductiveness and earli-
ness. In cold climates

== where the season is

short Yardstick is just
the corn that is needed.
It gets itsname from the
enormous length of ears,
which though not a yard
in length are often one-
half of it, by far the long-
est eared Corn we have
ever seen, and the most
beautiful, Color gold-

en yellow and as hard
as flint. Quality like that
of all the fine flint Corns,
which is much superior
to any dent variety,
There is no doubt but
that Yardstick is twice
as productive as_ the
common yarieties of flint
Corn. It will yield as
many ears, and each ear
easily contains twice as
much shelled Corn, Its
superb quality will be
appreciated by those
who grind it into meal
for home consumption.
Pkt., 10¢. ; 1b., 35¢. ; 3 lbs.,
$1.00, postpaid. By ex-
press or freight, peck,
$1.00.; bushel, $3.00.

New
Field Corn, Ivory
Monarch.

We are pleased to in-
troduce this glorious new

white Corn, it being a |

fitting companion to our
now world famous Geld-
en Superb. Itis even a
little earlier than Golden
Superb therefore the
earliest and by all odds
the, finest white dent
variety. Ears long and
slender, cob small, ker-
nels very large and ivory
white color. Makes a
most beautiful ear and
is enormously prolific.
We first discovered this
Corn in the possession of
a farmer on the Eastern
end of Long Island. Ho
had grown it for 25 years,
having received it from
another farmer who had
grown it along time, It
is sure to become as
famous as Golden Sup-
erb. Pkt., 10c,; lb., 35¢. ;
3 lbs.,$1.00. postpaid. By,
express or freight, peck
%6c,; bushel, $2.00.

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New Field Gorn.
GOLDEN SUPERB.

The Most Valuable Field Corn Ever Grown, and Now
the Leading Favorite Where Kuown
from Maine to California.

An enormous golden dent variety, so early that it can be
grown in the Northern States, and out-yields any other sort.
t originated in Connecticut. It is the finest Field Corn we
have ever seen. Ears very large and handsome, 24 rows of
deep kernels. It is enormously prolific, producing over 200
bushels to the acre in very dry seasons, in hills four feet
apart each ,way,and with ordinary cultivation. Its great
vigor enables it to stand dry weather remarkably, and give
a@ good crop, where other sorts fail from drouth. Often two
or three ears are borne on one staik, andthey run as uniform
as though they were all made in the same mould, and they
are as rerfect and handsome as though they were made of
wax. o other variety of Corn can approach this, and itis
bound. when known, to be more extensively grown than all
other kinds put together. Owing to its extreme earliness it
may be harvested earlier than any other Dent Corn, even
when planted much later. It is the earliest by several weeks
of dent varieties. Itis seldom one sees anything bred up to
such perfection asis this new" Corn. Pkt.. 10¢.; lb., 35¢.:3
pounds for $1.00, postpaid. By express or freight, at buyers’
expense, peck, 75¢.; bushel, $2.50.

Although it has been more than ten yearssince we introduc-
ed Golden Superb, our sales of it last year were muchllarger
than any previous year, showing that it is appreciated.

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hay, and will grow up again so quickly that 3 to 5 mowings

are secured in aseason. One pound of seed covers an acre hg
sown broadeast, or in drills 12 to 18 inches apart, dropping /Apya

seed 6inches apart. The broad, dark green leayes closely
resemble corn and it Surpasses in nutritive value any other
forage plant. It is greatly relished by all kinds of stock,
either green or cured. For seed purposes plant3 feet apart
each way and cultivate.” There ‘will be 40 stalks to each
plant and 20 seed heads which are from 12 to 24 inches long
and covered with seed. Besides a heavy crop of fodder, it
will yield: 3.000 pounds of seed per acre, unequalled for
poultry food, and will ripenin any latitude that will ripen
corn. Pkt. 10c.; 0z., 15¢.; 1b. 80¢.; 3 lbs., for $2.00.

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This is another forage or fodder plant, and is the ereat
thing for the South. In appearance it resembles Corn, ut
the leaves are much longer and broader and_sweeter. |
grows 12 feet high. producing a number of shoots. whic
are thickly covered with heavy foliage. It produces forty,
tons to the acre, Pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; 1b., $1.50.

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Ghoice Vegetable Seeds at 3c. per Packet.

than box seeds at the grocery store, and they are far better than the free seeds distributed by the

Government,

an abuse now grown so great as to seriously affect the legitimate seed trade. In short

these 3ct. seeds are first-class commercial strains, though they may not come up to our special selected

and high bred straius offered on pages 52 to 83.

ASPARAGUS, Mammoth—A fine, large, strong growing
sort. good for heavy or light soils. O2z., 10¢.; lb.. $1.00.
BEET, Improved Early Blood Turnip—Very fine quality,

and an old popular sort. Oz., 10¢.; ]b., 50¢.

BEET, Improved Long Smooth Red—Long, handsome
roots, of fine quality. A great cropper and good keeper.
Oz., 10¢.; lb,, 40¢.

CARROT, Improved Long Orange—A very popular variety
for stock feeding. Heavy cropper. z. 10¢.: |b., 60¢.

CABBAGE, All Seasons—As the name would indicate,

good for all seasons—early, medium or late. A sure
header and Jong keeper; auality very fine. It is a re-

markably good new sort, Head large and solid, round
with flat top, finest quality and ready for market almost
as early as the staudard early sorts. Oz.. 15¢.; lb., $1.50.

CABBAGE, Early Express—Fine quick growing sort, and
a favorite everywhere. Oz., 10c.; |b., $1.25.

CAN ee Autumn Giant—Extra} large and fine

Z., 50C.

Cee. Boston Market—One of the very best. Oz., 10¢.:
0.; $1.00.

CRESS, Extra Curled — An appetizing relish, of fresh
piquant taste, often added to lettuce and other fresh
salads for variety. Very easy to grow and can be sown
in any little nook or vacant spot. Oz.. 5e.; lb., 40c.

CUCUMBER, Green Prolific Pickling—A standard pivk-
ling variety, with slender, dark green fruit, very crisp.
Oz.. 10¢.: 1b.. $1.00.

CUCUMBER, Improved Early Russian--One of the most
valuable. It isso very dwarf, hills need be only three
feet apart, yet it is one of the most prolific varieties of all
and that in hot, dry weather that crisps nearly every
other variety. root and branches. Oz. 10¢.; 1b.. $1.00.

EGG PLANT, Improved Spineless—It is of the N. Y. Pur-
ple type, but much larger in size. and of the richest
glossy purple color, In quality it is unsurpassed.” Its
Stems and leaves are devoid of spines and the plants can
be handled without discomfort. Oz., 25e.

GROUND CHERRY-Something like the old Husk Tomato.
Easily grown on any light soil and yery prolific bearers
of tender little fruits, each enclosed ina husk. For pies,
sauce and preserves they are much liked, and if left in
the husks will keepalong time in acooldryreom. Oz. 20¢.

LETTUCE, Golden Heart—A very handsome large-grow-
ing variety of rich golden yellow color. Good quality.
grows quickly and is ready to use early. Oz.. 10c., 1b.,$1.00.

LETTUCE, Curled Simpson—A fine sort, still able to hold
its own against all new-comers, In every respect this is
a first-class sort, andaiways popular. Q2z. 10c. ; lb. $1.00.

MUSKMELON, Bay View—A very profitable sort to grow.
as they will yield 3,000 to 4,000 melons per acre, and
these large handsome ones, of sweet, delicious flavor.
popular with both buyer and seller. Oz., 10¢.; 1b., 60c,

er Danvers—A fine standard variety. Oz.,
10¢.: lb., $1-50.

ONION, Southport Red Globe—Fine globe-shaped and a
good cropper. Oz, 10c., ]b., $2.00.

PEPPER, Large Bell—A fine old standard sort, large, bell-
shaped. Oz., 15¢.; 1b., $2.00.

PUMPKIN, Large Cheese—An old standard sort, and a
grand variety for large field crop. Oz., 10¢.:lb., 50¢.

RADISH, Early Scarlet Turnip—A fine quick growing
early Radish, of fine eating qualities. Oz.. 10c.; lb., 60¢.

SQUASH, Sibley—Another fine winter Squash that keeps
well nearly all winter. Shell hard and flinty; pale green
in color. Flesh a brilliant orange-red; very dry and rich
in flavor. A fine baking variety. Oz., 15e.; 1b., 75¢.

SQUASH, Perfect Gem—This sort is good for summer and
winter use. Thin skinned, fine grained and of yery
pleasant flavor; will keep almost any length of time.
Oz.. 10¢.; 1b.. 60c.

SWEET CORN, Mammoth — Immense ears of superb
quality: very late. Can scarcely be omitted from a first-
e@lass garden. Pint, 20¢c.; quart, 35c.

TOMATO, Ignotum — Esteemed as the perfection_of a
Tomato. Extremely early anda great cropper, Fruits
large, smooth, without green spots or cores, and almost
entirely free from cracks of rotten spots. Oz., 15¢., ; 1b.,$2.00.

TURNIP, Early Flat Dutch—Clear white skin and juicy,
crisp flesh. A fine sort for either market or home gar-
den. Oz., 5¢.; lb.. 45¢.

TURNIP, Purple Top Ruta-Baga—Oz., 5c.; lb., 45c.

WATERMELON, Mountain Sweet—A fine old sort, so
deliciously sweet and tender that it will almost melt in
one’s mouth. The best variety for the extreme North,
where few Watermelons succeed. O2z., 10c.; Ib., 75¢.

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ual Free Qnion.

In this we have an entirely new variety of Onion. It
differs from those raised from seeds or sets, from the Top
Onion, Potato Onion, in the fact that when once set out, with-
out the slightest protection, it will come up year after year
as soon as the frost breaks the ground, and grow so rapidly
that itis ready for market or home use two or three weeks’
before any of them. Itis usually ready for the table early
in May. It is unsurpassed for sweetness and tenderness.
It is perfectly hardy in all sections of the North. Differs
widely from all other forms of Top or Potato Onion, and
should have a place in every home garden. Pint, 20c.; quart,
g0e., postpaid; peck, by express, $1.50.

Early Ganary Millet.

A new sort of great value, for the reason that it will ma-
ture a crop of hay in 60 days, and ripen seed in 70 to 80
days. It is of a fine Ge 3
green color and is of
superior quality for feed-
ing. Stands heat and
drought to a remarkable
degree—in fact, being so
very early it largely
escapes droughts. Owing
to its great “tillering”
quality it requires only
12 pounds of seed per acre
for hay orseed. Itis un-
doubtedly the finest cheap
forage ever introduced,
and haying a large heavy
seed itis unsurpassed for
poultry. and bird feed.
All kinds of wild birds eat
it eagerly, and for canaries
or other caged birds as well
as for poultry it is great.
Pkt., 5¢.: 07., 10¢. ; Ih:. 35¢. ;
3 lbs., $1.00 postpaid; b
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NEW AND SUPERB POT BULBS.

While many of these as Begonias, Callas, Lilies and Amaryllis are fine for garden culture, they attain

their greatest beauty and splendor when growu in pots in windows, greenhouses or ou verandas, or

other sheltered locations. Our strains of all are the finest ever seeu; there is nothing anywhere to equal

our Cyclamens, Begonias, Gloxinias, Caladiums and Amaryllis, while the new bulbous Callas, Rhemanni,
Elliottiana and the New Lily are marvels of beauty, easily grown aud sure bloomers.

New Bulbous Gallas.

(See colored sketch on inside cover.)

A few years ago we had only one so ealled Bulb-
ous Calla (common Spotted). Nowthere are several,
and they are truly marvels of beauty. Do not con-
found these superb sorts with worthless Arums.
whieh have been extensively sold as red, pink.
green and yellow Callas. These now offered are all
genuine Callas, with large, magnificent blossoms,
and will grow and bloom freely in pots like the com-
mon white Calla. They are all fine for garden culture
also, treated like a summer flowering bulb. but we
think they are better when grownin pots. Noteour
_ J©w price for that grandest of all new Callas, Rhe-
manni, both for large flowering Bulbs and Seed.

” Rhemanni—(Pink)—This magnificent new Calla has
a large flower of a rich, deep shade of pink that is
perfectly exquisite. A strong, easy grower, and
afree bloomer. It is still the most sensational
floral novelty in Europe, and one of the grandest
flowering plants we have ever seen. Having

grown an enormous stock, we can offer it at a very low

price. Do not miss it. Fine flowering bulbs, 25e. each, 5

for $1,00. Seed which will bloom second season, 20¢e. p. pkt,

Elliottiana —(Giant Yellow)—This is the great new Yellow
Calla of marvelous beauty. Flowers very large and of
the brightest golden yellow. Leaves beautifully spotted
with white. Sold recently at $5.00 each. Its great size
of bloom, brilliant yellow color, and glorious large spotted
leaves, makes this a plant of unusual beauty and novelty.
Strong flowering bulbs, 75¢e. each.

Aurata—( Lemon Calla)—New and fine, the flowers being a beauti-
ful, light lemon yellow. with a jet black center, therefore very
conspicuous and showy. Its foliage is large and handsome:
deep green, freely spotted white. Makes a most superb pot
plant. 40¢c, each; 3 for $1.00.

Wastata— Yellow Calla)—The bulbstare strong and send’up numer-
ous flowers, which are bright golden yellow with black center.
The color is one of the most beautiful shades of yellow ‘seen
among flowers, and the jet black center lends to the blos-
somsa peculiar charm, Bulbs are very scarce, and a year or
two ago sold at $1.50 each. This is the true large flowering
golden yellow variety. with deep green, unspotted leaves.
Fine flowering bulbs, 15¢e. each; 4 for 50c.

Spotted Calla—The leaves of this beautiful Calla are deep green,
with white spots, which give the plants a magnificent appearance.
The flowers are pure white, with black center. Fine for open
ground culture treated like Gladiolus or for pots. 15¢.5 each; 4
for 50¢.; $10 per 100.

One fine bull cach of the 5 sorts for $1.50.

Callas From Seed.

It is an easy matter to grow Callas from seed and we can offer

seed of the best sorts as follows:— Per pkt.
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Elliottiana Yellow..-.......... De tenseleneceteececectteescssees snes 20
Ethiopica Praecox—New dwart..-..... wees - 20
G Childsiana—Finest white........... 20
0G Gigantea—Largest Of all ....sesesceeeseesrneeeseoer sere sono

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

(yclamen
Rococo.

(See Inside Back Cover.)

A lovely new form of
Cyclamen with large flow-
ers opening flatlike a Prim-
rose. rs made up of
various lelicate shades and
all exceedingly beautiful.
Entirely new and distinct.
Bulbs, 40c. each; 3 for $1.00.
Seed, 25¢c. per pkt,

({loxinia
Fubiflora,

This is far different from
ordinary Gloxihias, being a
plant of erect, branching
habit, which is propagated
by cuttings, but producing
a strong bulb or tuber.
Flower stems rise to the
height of 2 feet, each bear-
ing several large pure
white blossoms 4inches in
ength.and ofa peculiarand
fascinating fragrance. It
is a hardy and easily grown
pot plant, good for any
situation, blooming free-
ly, and always attracting
great attention by its « dui-
ty, novelty and remarkable
beauty. It is also a fine
garden flower treated like
any summer flowering bulb,
but is seen at its best as a
pot plant. A very novel and
a truly superb flower.
Strong tubers, 20c. each;
3 for 50¢c.

Cyclamen Persicum
Giganteum Gerandiflorum.

CHILDS’ IMPROVED LARGE-FLOWERING,—
INEST CYCLAMEN GROWN.

(See colored sketch inside back cover.)

Few pot plants are so desirable as Cyclamen, especiallY
for winter blooming. Though they are universal favorites.
they are not seen in general cultivation to the extent that
they should be. considering their ease of culture, great
be saUuty and long season of bloom. Bulbs commence bloom-
ing in the fall and continue in the greatest profusion till
June, each flower keeping perfect a month before fading.
and a good bulb will show at all times from 12 to 50 well de-
veloped blosso They are of the most delicately beauri-
ful colors, ranging fr ym dark red to white, delicate blush
and pink shades prevailing. Often the flowers will be
spotted and marked, and finely variegated.

The foliage is very beautiful, being variegated with
different sha les of green, and helps to Sie off the flowers
which rise above it, to a remarkable degree. In fact, a plant
in bloom always looks like a tastily arranged vase of flowers
and foliage. aay bl oomir 1g all winter bulbs should be

AMoat d to rest over summe dry state like Callas.

ye offer « pills this strain of Cyclamen, it being the largest
ane ast flowered in the world
Giant White—Pur enoOrmous size.

Giant Carmine—Very bright.
Giant Pink Exquisite shade
Giant Crimson-Black—Very dark and rich.
Giant White Crimson Eye.
Bubs, c. each,
Bian Mixed—All colors, tir
potted. 25¢. each: 5

or $1.2

and shades, some being free-

mates -Leaved Mixed— A train with very large anc d beau-
tifully variegated leave Flowers also extra >and
fine. Mi.ed eolors. Bulbs, 30c. each; 4 for $1. Seed,
20¢. ‘per pkt,
CYCLAMEN SEED.
Fine seed saved from our favorite strain as offered above.
Seedlings grow freely and bloom ins to 10 months.
Giant White, Giant Pink, : .
«* ~Carmine, Ae Crimson-Black, ‘COPYRIGHT
«* ‘White Crimson Eye, ‘« Mixed, ro Colors.

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Profusion Strain of Amaryllis Vitatta.

In growing the thousands of hybrid seedlings to
produce his new giant race of Amaryllis, Mr, Burbank
produced aiso a superior type of Vitatta Hybrids, large
flowers. fine colors and profuse flowering. Many of
them bloom several times a year and are a long way
ahead of the old Vitatta type. We call the strain
“Profusion” and offer large flowering bulbs at the very
low price of 40e. each; 3 for $1.00; 7 for $2.00.

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Other Fine Amaryliis-

Aulica Platypetala—Large, vigorous grower, _Bulbs
and flowers of enormous size ; color, deep blood erim-
son, shaded black. A grand variety. 60c. each,

Clovis—Bright red. with large white
stripes. 75¢. each.

Empress of India -A famous European
variety which usually sells at $10 each.
Color, deep searlet, banded orange,

shaded to white. Knormous size.
$1.50 each.

Johnsonii—A grand old
sort, always popular.

Flowers large and very
beautiful, deep red,
striped white. 40c.each

See pages 100 and 101
for garden Amaryllis,
Crinums, Vallotta, ete.

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Burbank’s Giant Fybrid Amaryllis.
(See Colored Sketch on Cover.)

We are fortunate in having been able to secure from Mr. Luther Burbank of
California, the first opportunity to introduce to the world his new hybrid Amaryl-
lis, which is among the crowning glories of his life-work. The bulbs here offered
area choice selection of mixed hybrids, ranging in color from almost pure white
to deep, dark crimson, with all intermediate shades, as well as stripes, variega-
tions, and blended forms without limit. More than one hundred distinet colors
are represented, and some of the enormous flowers are partly double. This new
race of Amaryllis produces a bulb of enormous size and strength which throws up
broad, healthy foliage. and stout flower seapes, each producing blossoms of truly
gigantic size. The flowers ave often a foot. or more across, larger than the
Auratum Lily, and with colors which for purity and intensity are truly marvels.
Mr. Burbank has spent many years in hybridizing and perfecting this strain,
during which time they have been seen by horticultural experts from ali over the
world, and their great superiority over all other Amaryllis acknowledged.
Price—Enormous bulbs, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50.

Seed —Burbank’s Choicest Hybridization, 25¢e. per pkt. Seed germinates easily
and makes fine large bulbs in two years.

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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

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This rare and beautiful Lily has been known for many
years and has always commanded fabulous prices, so eager
have lovers of flowers been to possess it, and it is with great
pleasure that we are now able to offer it to our customers
at an absurdly low price. It is a native of one of the
high mountain ranges of the Philippine Islands, and a few
years ago a large Jot were collected by an American and
sent to relativesin Ohio. The bulbs thrived remarkably
well, and last year we acquired the entire stock. Hence, we
can offer superb home-grown bulbs ata low price. Itisa
great improvementon Lilium Harrisii. the flowers being
much larger and a great deal Jonger, a gracefully tapering
trumpet shape, snowy white in color and of delicate frag-
rance. The plant is exceedingly graceful, the main stalk
eing slender and clothed with narrow, grass-like foliage-
ly hardy anywhere in the open ground and a
superb garden bulb. But for pots it is more than Satis-
factory, far excelling the best Harrisiis. The bulbs after
blooming remain dormant only a short time when new

| growth and more flowers follow, often as many as three

blooming periods a year. The cut_represents this glorious
Lily faithfully and gives a good idea of its wonderful
beauty. Large flowering bulbs, 30c. each; 4 for $1.00.

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$i, GESNERA ,

wade

gi chimenes.

_A most beautiful flowering bulb for pot culture, and re-
quiring much the same treatment as Begonias aud Gloxin-

ias. They are very easily grown and produce a wonderful
profusien of flowers all summer, some varieties blooming
eyen up to Christmas. Colors. white, erimson, blue rose,
heliotrope, ete. Many of the sorts have highly ornamental
foliage, as fine as the best Coleus. We have some 25 different
sorts, including the finer varieties. These bulbs should be
potted as soon as received, or{kept in soil to prevent drying
out toomuch. Fine mixed bulbs, 5 for 25¢.; 12 for 50¢.

Gesneria, Tidaeas and Naegelia.

These beautiful pot bulbs are allied to the Gloxinia, are
easily grown either from seed or bulbs; in either case they
soon come into bloom and flower profusely ali summer and
fall, often up to New Years. The colors are varied, covering
a wide range of exceedingly bright shades, always neat and
attractive. The foliage in many cases is also highly orna-
mental and made up of rich colors that have a velvety ap-
pearance. Pot bulbs soon after getting them,
Gesneria—Mixed Hybrids, many new forms.
Tidaeas—Finest mixed, all colors.

Naegelia—New Hybrids mixed.

Bulbs 10c. each; 3 for 20c.; 9 for 50e.

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Eucharis -\mazonica.

Tf there is a purer, sweeter, or more exquisitely beauti-
ful flower than this we have never had the good fortune to
see it. It is a bulbous plant, throwing up tall spikes on
which are borne several very large. star-shaped flowers of
the purest waxy whiteness and unexeelled fragrance. For
chaste beauty it has no peer, and isa plant that isas rare as
itis beautiful and weare fortunate in being able to offer
large flowering bulbs at only 25¢. each; 3 for 60c.

90 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, NY.

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Childs’ New
Tuberous-Rooted [Pegonias,

The fashionable plant of the day, and richly does it de-
serve its honor, for in addition to very handsome foliage it
bears a never ending profusion of the most ravishingly beau-
tiful flowers the whole summer, and then, with the coming
of cold weather, very obligingly takes a nap until spring, ask-
ing no further care through the winter than to be packed in
soilawayfrom frost, This trait will be appreciated by the
many people who have no spare windows to carry over ten-
der bedding plants yet dislike to be at the expense of buying
a new lot each spring. This great plant isa rival to the
Gloxinias as a summer window conservatory plant, and as
strong a rival to the Geranium and Verbena, as an outdoor
bedding plant. The enormous size and intense brilliancy of
the flowers astonish those who have never seen any but the
ordinary house Begonia. The bulbs ean be started from
March to June and will soon be in full bloom. Give partial
shade outof doors, and protect from severe winds if possible.
Our strain of both double and singie is a very superior one,
many of the flowers measuring 4 to 5 inches across.

Fine Mixed—A splendid strain of the large single type.
10¢c. each; 3 for 25c. ; 12 for 75e.

Childs’ Giant Flowered—A crand strain of immense size,
(5 inches) and a large and varied assortment of brilliant
colors, the finest we have ever seen. 5c. each: 3for 30¢.;:
12 for $1.00.

Cristata Mixed

New crested or bearded strain
beauty. Wehaveitin many different colors.
mixed. 15¢. each; 3 for 35c.; 12 for $1.60.

Oiant Crispa—Enormous blossoms, with
edges. One of the grandest yet seen, ant
departure, 20 colors mixed. 15c. ea.; 3 fo

Giant Crispa, White—Pure snow white.

of great
All colors

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35c¢. ; 12 for $1.00.

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“e ae YVellow—Fine golden shades.
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Crimson Black—Very dark, rich and velvety.

Above}, sorts, 20c. each; $1,50 per doz. One of each for 6c.

P)ouble “Fuberous Begonias.

Our strain of these is grand. All new types. finest colors,

Jarzest and most perfect blossoms. Double Tuberous Be-

gonias are perfectly exquisite. -

Fine Mixed—A fine strain. 10¢c. each: 3for 25c.; 12 for 80e.

Giant Fimbriated—Our new strain of gigantic double blos-
soms. all finely frilled and fimbriated. 20 grand colors
mixed. 20c. each: 3 for 50c.; 12 for $1,75.

Choicest Begonia Seed.
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Childs’ Giant Gloxinia.

The grandest of all summer-blooming bulbs for decora-
tion of the window, veranda or conservatory in summer.
Everyone is spellbound at their regal beauty. They are
no trouble at allto grow, and bloom constantly until autumn,
when they should be allowed to die down, and the pots kept
dry in some warm place until next spring, when the bulbs
can be started into growth again. Our new Gloxinias are
great improvements over the older sorts, with large, lix-
uriant leaves that recurve in such a manneras to conceal the
pot they grow in, and erect, large-throated, wide-lobed flow-
ers borne above the foliage like a floralecrown. These flow-
ers are very large and satin-like and of the most exquisite
coloring, soft, clear or brilliant, sometimes self-colored, but
more often tinted, spotted or edged with contrasting colors,
but always rich and beautiful.

Childs’ Giant, Mixed Colors—Originated by us, and isa
flower of the most extraordinary size and widely open. In
shape it is perfect. many of the petals being beautifully
frilled and fimbriated, Colors rich and veined, some of
the combinations being unique and beautiful beyond
description.
often as many as 40 and 50of these gigantic flowers show-
Ing at one timeona plant. 3 for 30c.; 12 for $1.00.

Plants vigorous, with enormous leaves and |! Fine Mixed—From a good collection.

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(Jloxinia Novelties.

The following grand varieties were leading Gloxinia novy-
elties last year. Seed and Bulbs we offer are our own grow-
ing, and extra fine and true.

Goliath—Enormous size, opening flat and wide. Outside
pearly white, inside ultramarine blue with wide white
border, dark, rich and velvety. A grand flower.

Leopard—Light delicate pink, thickly spotted scarlet.

Snow Queen—The largest and finest of all pure white sorts.
A flower of the gods. Vigorous, and great bloomer.

Scarlet Queen— Large, wide-open flowers of a dark. deep,
rich erimson-searlet. Brightest colored sorts. i

Othello—Deep. rich purple-pink. Magnificent; darkesticol-
or yet seen in Gloxinias. 5 ;

Tricolor Spotted — Various colors, all beautifully tinged.
and spotted. Exceedingly handsome. .

Venosa—Various colors, all charmingly veined, and many
also spotted. : :

Cyclope — Bright crimson, throat thickly spotted purple,
whole flower surrounded by_a broad band of pure white.

Cattleya—Flowers show the delicate, fine rosy lilac colors
of an Orchid, and are exquisite.

Above new sorts 20c. each; 3 for 50c.; the 9 for $1.25, or $1.50 per doz
(Gloxinia Seed.

Gloxinias grow well from seed, and, if given good care,
will bloom in five months from the time of sowing of seed,
giving large and beautiful blossoms. Our seed is extra
choice, and the fine bulbs we offer are all grown from seed.
The various strains and colors always come true,

Pkt., 10¢. |
Childs’ Giant Mixed—The largest and finest of all strains
of Gloxinia. Blooms in a short time from seed. Pkt., 20c.

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Faney Galadiums.

Busy to grow in summer, either in beds or pots. For

piazza or summer conservatory decoration they are un- |

rivaled. Their beautifully shaped and glossy foliage is
elegantly variegated in the most telling manner. One, per-
haps. is regularly dotted with round raised spots of white,
another is ribbed and veined with pink or searlet. or yellow,
while still another is flashed and marbled with white or
marked with delicate and vivid colors as to make them as
showy as great and peculiar flowers. The small early leaves
do not always show all the fine colors of the large ones
which come later. Our collection is supt rb, comprising
over 80 named kinds of whieh the following are the best.
Baron de Mammore—Large leaf, ground color white heav-
ily interlined with light green, crimson and pink stripes.
Center dark crimson. Ribs searlet. One of the best.
Candidum—Large, heart-shaped leaf, eolor satin white with
vreen spots, and dark g i ribs. One of the best,
Princess Alexander—Ground color of leaf delicate pink,
the mid-rib and veins being dark olive-green.
D. C. de Meruda—Lovely leaf, white tinged yellow
green, spotted crimson.
Curupa—Light green with large carmine center; white ribs.
Bebevibe -Large green interspersed with white spots.
Center beautiful scft, transparent pink. Ribs deep pink.
Don Pedro—Large. yellowish green leaf with white center
and pink ribs, the whole surface heavily splashed with
ligh rose-colored spots.
Bendigo—A most beautiful leaf of
pink with dark green splashes. Ribs dark green.
Itapoca—Vrry large leaf of dark crimson color, over whieh
isspreada metallic lustre.A narrow border of dark green.
Lynchomatum—Dark rose center with green border, which
is freely mottled carmine.
Price 20c. each: 3 for 50c.; the 10 for $1.50.
Seed—Fancy Caladiums flower and seed onlyin June. The
seed rinens in a week or two. We offer seed to be sent
outin June or July as soon as the crop ripens, and it
should be sown at once, for it does not hold its vitality
long. 20c. per pkt,

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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y-

GRAND NEW SEEDLINGS OF LAST YEAR.

The following grand Faney Caladiums are our own
seedlings and we believe they are the most magnificent
sorts in cultivation. They must be seen to be appreciated.
Truce—Large leaf almost pure white. red splash at heel.
Lydia Oakley—White tinted yellow, heavily ribbed dark

crimson. Very showy.

Ivory—Very large. ivory white.
Adolf Jaenicke—Ivory white, with purplish pink mottlings

«ll over leaf, and a stitch hemmed-like border.

White Flag—Immense leaf, pure white with transparent
blue-tinged blotches.
Torch Light —Fine light red bordered with bottle-green,
veined with deep crimson.
Elaborate—Bricht red, veined crimson. Large, wide mot-
tled border of yellow tinted white Extra fine.
Fascination—Pink. freely veined with deep crimson, dark-
green mottled edge. Perfectly grand.
Exquisite—Blush white, tinged pink. Reverse green, heay-
ily ribbed dark erimson.
Emerald—Green. heavily blotched and ribbed crimson.}
0c. each: the 10 for $2.70.
MIXED SEEDLINGS.

We grow thousands of Seedling Faney Caladiums, and
from these have made a careful selection of the most odd,
heautiful and brightest-colored sorts, which we here offer as
an extra fine lot of mixed seedlings. Many of themare equal
in beauty to the above named sorts. and among them one
will get the greatest variety of blended colors. Price for fine
bulbs, 15¢. each: 3 for 40¢.; 6 for 75e, ; 15 for $1.50,

3 Glorious New Sorts for 1906,

Our three finest new Seedling Caladiums, being novel

and distinct in every respect. .

Snow Storm—Immense leaves. almost pure white with
mottlings of light green. Makes a superb specimen
when well grown. 4

Glowing Coal—Leafa solid bright carmine color of rich and
striking beauty. Z

Sea Shell—A beautiful green leaf with a large delicate pink
center. Very odd and attractive.

50c. each;

the $ for $1.45. |

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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS.

The word Bulb sends a thrill to the heart of every lover of fowers whenever it is heard. No other word in
horticulture seems to indicate so much or raise in one’s mind such vivid pictures of grace, brillianey and
delicate beauty. In our mind we see long spikes of Gladiolus of brilliant, fascinating and varied colors;
Sreat faming Amaryllis of indescribable beauty ; Gloxiuias, spotted, marked and colored most exquisitely ;
Sreat spikes of waxy Tuberoses of wonderful purity and fragrance; lovely, graceful, charming Zephyranthes
and Mexican Gems; exquisite Dahlias and fantastic Tigridias. ‘a

Bulbs are favorites with all, and they are planted by many who will not grow any other class of flowers.
They are so easily Srowu and so satisfactory to everyone that they areinvaluable. Summer-fNowering Bulbs
require no Skill and very little attention to grow them to perfection. Plant them in the garden in spring,

after severe freezing is passed, and they will soon be up aud will flourish and bloom all summer. In Autumn,
after early freezing, the Bulbs should be lifted and stored in a cellar or some other position away from frost,
for planting again the following spring. Weare headquarters for Summer-flowering Bulbs, aud grow and

sell more of them than any othcr two houses in the world.

The G

The Gladiolus is our leading specialty, and our
collection is the largest and finest in the world—in
fact, we supply most of the bulbs which the world
uses. We srow one hundred and thirty acres of them
and upwards of 15,000,000 flowering bulbs. Gladiolus
beings our leading specialty, are here offered at less
than one-half the usual price. Our Childsis aud Le-
moineis are simply graud. Do not miss them.

The Gladiolus is the most satisfactory, the most, desira-
ble and the most popular ofallgarden bulbs. Nothing else
of the kind costs so little, and nothing else grows and
blooms so readily for anybody and everybody, in any soil or
climate. It is, in short, the most satisfactory garden flower,
thriving and blooming, as it does, with the least care and
attention, and makes a display which for brillianey and
beauty of coloring few bulbs can equal and none surpass,
The Gladiolus is to the flower garden what bread is to man,
“The staff of life.” Our collection is so large that many of
the finest and highest priced sorts of European Catalogues
ean be supplied by us by the ten thousands, and we offer
them at very low prices. Not only do we grow the finest vari-

eties of Gandavensis by the million, but also Lemoine’s New ~

Hardy Hybrids. But the finest of all Gladiolus is the new
strain, Childsi. This novelty is of such sterling worth that
it deserves more than special attention.

CUL*URE.—Gladiolus are of_the simplest culture.
Plant at any time from April to July, in any fairly good
soil, well spaded. Set in rows three inches apart, or in
masses, Six inches apart each way. Plant in full sun, if pos-
sible, and keep down weeds. They bloom from July. to
October. _ After fall frosts, lift the bulbs, and, after removing
the tops, let them dry for two or three weeks in any airy
position, under cover. Then, after removing the roots,
store them in a cellar, or any cool, dry place, away from
frost. for planting again the following spring.

The Mayflower for Feb. 1904 contains a complete treatise
on the Gladiolus, descriptions of all known species, and full
cultural directions. 5c. per copy.

Gladiolus Seed.

It is very interesting to raise Gladiolus from seed. The
range of color and beauty of bloom in seedlings is: very
great. One never sees two seedlings alike. Sow seed in
light, sandy soil in the open ground, about corn planting
time, and shade until they germinate. Might be started
earlier in_hot-beds, if desired, Seedlings generally bloom
the second summer. and sometimes the first.
Hybrids, Mixed, All Colors—Very fine, Pkt. ,10¢, ;3 pkts.,25¢.
Lemoinei Hybrids, Mixed — Sometimes blooms the first

summer, and always the second. Pkt., 10¢,; 4 pkts., for 25e.
Childsi, Mixed Colors—Finest of all. Pkt., 15c.+3 pkts., 30c.

One pkt, each of Hybrid, Lemcinet and Childsi for 25c.

Mixed Gladiolus.
_ Our mixed Gladiolus are not the poor dull colors. old
discarded red sorts and worthless seedlings usually sent out
as Mixtures. On the contrary, they are made up from
splendid named sorts, pare nitees _and most varied colors,
white, yellow, pink, rose, blush, intense scarlet, carmine,
violet, striped, blotched, variegated, ete. All old, common
and poor sorts have been discarded, and this mixture is of
the highest grade. -
Mixed, All Colors, First Size—Extra large flowering bulbs.
Per dozen. 30¢.; per 100, $2.25 ; per 1,000, $20.00, by mail.
Mixed, All Colors, Second Size—These are all fine bloom-
ing, young vigorous hulbs. Per dozen, 15¢.; per 100, $1.00;
per 1,000, $8.00, by mail.

Mixed, White and Light Varieties Only—First size, 30c.
per dozen ; $2.25 per 100.

Mixed, Scarlet Varieties Only—25c. per dozen ;$2.00 per 100.

Mixed, Pink Warieties Only—25c. per dozen ; $2.00 per 100.

Mixed Childsi Gladiolus.
All Colors and Varieties.

40c. per doz. ; $3.00 per 100.
25¢e. per doz. ; $2.00 per

First $ize—Kxtra large.
pecond Size—Good flowering bulbs.

Blue Hybrid Gladiolus.

A new strain, a large per cent of the flowers of which are
of various shades of blue. The other colors are equally odd,
some of the variegations being extremely handsome, and
unlike any other sorts. They are perfectly fascinating. Fine
bulbs, mixed shades, $1.00 per dozen.

Groff’s fivbrid Gladiolus.

This is a mixture and Hybrids of all sorts, Gandavensis
Lemoinei and Childsi, giving in one bed the greatest range
of colors and variation. 20c. per dozen; $1.50 per 100.

[rarse Gladiolus Bulbs.

EXTRA LOW PRICES BY EXPRESS.

No flower so adorns the garden or lawn as does the
Gladiolus, and none are more easily grown or so fine for
decorating churches, rooms, dining tables, halls, stores
offices, ete. That customers can afford to plant them
extensively we offer ae
Large Flowering Bulbs, Mixed—Choicest varieties, larg-

est flowers, and finest colors,_by express, 100 for $1.50;

30u for $4.00; per 1000, $12.00

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

The Grand New Pink Gladiolus

“AMERICA.”

(See Colored Sketch ou Front Cover.)

Without a single exception this is the most beautiful and useful Gladiolus yet introduced and the greatest Floral
Novelty of 1906. It is being introduced in all parts of the world by us, as we own the entire stock.

It was originated by one of our customers in Ohio, a cross between Childsi and Gandavensis. We began
negotiations for it years ago and finally paid $4,000.00 for it.

GROWTH:—By far the most vigorous and easily-grown Gladiolus known. Strong and healthy, with luxuriant
dark green foliage and a freedom of growth and flowering, surpassing all others.

FLOWERS: — Spikes two to three feet long, erect with a great number of large spreading blossoms, all facing

one way and showing a color the delicacy and beauty of which it is impossible to describe or reproduce. It is an §

exquisite soft lavender pink, very light, almost a tinted white; the color is the same as seen in the most exquisite
Cattleya Orchids. No color like it in any Gladiolus and none one-half so beautiful.

USEFULNESS:—As a cut flower it is perfectly immense, lasting in water for a week or more, the great
blossoms retaining full size and delicate coloring. For florists’ use and for bedding it is without a rival.

PRICE:—We have waited until we had an immense stock of this bulb before offering it, that we might put it
out at a price that would enable every lover of superbly beautiful novelties to possess it at once, and we earnestly hope
that each one of our customers will plant one or more bulbs of America, for we know they will be pleased with it toan ex-
tent wholly beyond comprehension. Strong bulbs 25c. each, 5 for $1.00, 12 for $2.00.

Other New Gladiolus
for 1906.

The following fine Gladiolus are offered now for the first
time, having been named and exhibited by us the past sea-
son. They are all seedlings of our own production.

Scribe (Childsi)—A beautiful. large, well-open flower and
an enormous spike. Color like the fine old Eugene
Seribe, tinted white, freely striped carmine. A very
attractive sort.

Attraction (Childsi)—Deep, dark, rich crimson with a very
conspicuous large pure white center and throat. Atoncea
most beautiful and attractive sort.

Glowing Coal (Childsi)—Bright, deep fire scarlet, with a
rich velvety maroon throat. Exceedingly rich and bril-
liant color.

Wild Rose (Childsi)-Very bright rose or blush tint, exceed-
ingly delicate and pretty. Flower and spike both fine in
size and form.

Aline (Childsi)—A large wide open flower, pure white,
slightly striped crimson or pink. Extra fine.

Biue Jay (Lemoinei x Childsi)—The finest blue Gladiolus
yet seen, It isa rich, deepeolor, of an indigo shade. The
only real blue Gladiolus on the market.

Dandy (Lemoinei)—Very yigorous with a splendid long
spike of large blossoms. Color dark crimson and witha
fine yelloweenter. It is at once avery novel and attract-
ive combination of showy colors. Spike largest in the
Lemoinei group.

Price 40c. each; any three for $1.00; the 7 for $2.00.

The Easter Gladiolus.

This variety is so early flowering, and so well adapted to / ' :
pot culture that it is a most available and beautiful flower ‘ COPYRIGHT
for Easter. Pot bulbs in winter and three may be planted . 1303, BY,
in a 5-inch pot. They will soon be up and growing and I ae
about Easter will show magnificent spikes of bloom. Color - AY } <
pure white with lemon tinge, and a large bright crimson
center. Wonderfully showy and easily grown. For the
garden they are also superb and bloom earlier than any

sets kind. Large bulbs 10c. each; 3 for 25¢. : 7 for 50¢.; 15 for
$L00,

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5-CENT CLASS.

Price 'of ine sonoweng 20 sorts, 5c. each; 6 for 25e.; or 40c. per

ozen. One each of the 20-sorts for 75c.
AUGUSTA—Lovely pure white, with blue anthers.

BRENCHLEVENSIS-Vermillion-scarlet; fine old variety.

CERES—Pure white, spotted with purplish rose.
Corsaire—Dark and velvety Soe Bie

DOCTOR HOGG —Mauye, suffused with rose; center white.

EMMA THURSBY—White; striped and blotched.

GEN. PHIL. SHERIDAN -Fiery red; large, white blotch.

GEN. SHERMAN Large fine scarlet.

Glory of Brightwood—Scearlet; with lemon throat.
AAC BUCHANAN Very fine yellow. 5

JOHN BULL—White, slightly tinted with sulphur

LAMARCK Cherry, tinted with orange-red.

LE POUSSIN—Light red, white blotch.

Leas OSS ee Delicate Ose:

—A lovely pure white, finely flaked rosy crimson.
MRS. E. H. aE Ory red; white blotch.
NAPOLEON III.—Bright scarlet; white throat-
OCTOROON—A beautiful salmon-pink ; very distinct.
REINE BLANCHE—Pure white, dark carmine blotches.
SYIPHIDE—Pure white, flamed carmine.

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Z Price of these 53 sorts, 10c. each; any 3 for
s') es 20¢.: or 75c. per dozen. One each of the
We 53 sorts for $3.50,

Ae LPO Derk amaranth, with white
stripe.

AJAX—Peautiful striped. i

AMALTHEE—Pure white with’violet-
red blotch,

Amitie — Large spike of Jarge. fleshy
rose-colored flowers, shaded with
straw-color.

ANGELE—White, showy, and effective

Archduchess Marie Christine—White
slightly tinged with lilac, flamed rosy
earmine, f

CAMELEON—Compact truss of large slaty lilac flowers.
flamed orange, with white bands.

Calypso—Flesh-colored rose, streaked rose and blotched.

Garnation—Fleshy-white, profusely tinged at the edges
with the richest carmine.

CANARY BIRD-—Finest yellow.

Chamont—Lilac shaded with purple.

Chrysolora—Golden yellow, pure and distinct.

Countess Craven—Rose, flaked carmine..

Daphnis—Fine rosy salmon, blotched white. : f

Delicatissime—White, suffused with soft, earmine-lilae,
the pure white lower petals edged lilac.

DIAMANT -~ Fleshy white, ofaremarkable freshness ; throat
ivory-white, blotebed and streaked carmine. :
pee Ale SCRIBE—Perfect tender rose, blazed carmine-

red.

Formosa—Rose. white center, extra fine. .

Hesperide—Profusely plotched and flaked bright rosy sal-
mon on a pure white ground. i :

Hlorace Vernet— Large purple-red with white blotch.

La Favorite—Rose. flamed carmine; lower petals yellow.

Ya France—Pure white flowers: slightly flamed with car-
mine toward the edges. : ;

Latone—Tall and very compact spike; fine flowers of a deli-
cate rose with creamy white blotch, E :

Leander—Large flower of Jilac eolor, beautifully shading off
to carmine: distinct white band.

LACROSS—Hine spike: orange csearlet, flaked maroon.

LORD BURLEIGH— Watermelon-red: light throat.

Mahdi—Large, deep, reddish-hlack.

Madame Leseble—Pure white, large rose bloteh.

Mazeppa—Tine orange. Good perfect flower.

Mr. Bains—A distinct color, a clear, light red; self color.

Noemi—Light rosy lilac. ; ‘ é

Pactole—Beautiful yellow. slightly tinged with rose at the
edges; blotch of dark shade,

Pappillon—Yellow ground, conspicuously flaked and bor-
dered with carmine. :

Penelope—Blush-white: lower petals tinted yellow,

Pres. Lincoln—Violet-blush, streaked darker. |

Pepita—Bright golden yellow flowers, slightly. striped.

Prolific Pink—A fine growing sort which produces a good
spike of bright deep pink flowers, with crimson base.

Pyramide—Perfect spikes. broader at the lower parts than
at the top, large, well expanded orange-rose.

Phebus—Brilliant red: large pure white blotch.

Pheroan—Large cherry-red flowers, streaked and edged
with violet: center band of petals white. :

Princess of Wales— White, flamed with carmine-rose;
deep carmine-black.

Proserpine—Rosy white. : :

Pygmalion — Cherry-red, slightly flamed with a darker
shade; pure white blotch. feathered violet. ¥

REVEREND BERKELEY -—Light rose and tinged with
violet-carmine, feathered white blotch.

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Richard Coeur de Lion—Bright crimson-red flamed and
edged with garnet; lower petals spotted and blotched
yellow.

Robert Fortune—Orange-lake, shading off to purple-crim-
son; veined white.

Stanley—Rosy-salmon, flamed all over with the deepest
rose color: small, rosy yellow blotch,

Sunset—Lovely pink, blotched and flamed darker.

Sultana — Bright satin-rose flamed with carmine; purple-
earmine blotch.

Talma—Rosy carmine flowers flamed with bright carmine,
and striped scarlet and pale violet.

Teresita—Under petals of pure white, suffused with rose,
and striped carmine at the edges.

Thalia—White. flamed and streaked with carmine.

Van Spandonk—fijery red: splendid,

20-CENT CLASS.

Price of the following 16 sorts, 20c. each: any 8 for 50c.; or $1.50
per dozen. One each of the 16 sorts for $2.23,
Brilliancy—Intense ruby-searlet. Arichand brilliant color:
Contrast—Flowers of great substance and a beautiful com-
pact spike of perfect form. Color intense searlet with a
Jarge, distinet, pure white center which is neither tinted
or mottled. One of the most striking and beautiful
Gladiolus ever introduced. :

Ella —Blush-pink, flaked slaty-blue. Very odd and pretty.

Edna—White and pink, freely striped, mottled and blotched.

Gloire de Fontainebleu — [Large flowers of bright rosy
carmine, striped red at the edges, white band.

Gulliver—Large, bright carmine flowers with conspicuous
pale bands in the middle of each petal: pale yellow
bloteh.

Harmonia—Bright purple shaded crimson, and veined
white. with a large snow white centre: very showy.

Lemon Drop—Light lemon with bright yellow throat. Fine-
ly tinted with crimson.

Magnificus—Fjowers round and open; cinnabar-red: fine
white blotch; edged with violet.

Marie Berger—Rosy lilac. blotched and striped with red
shaded into yellowish rose towards the center.

Queen of the Fairies—fine light sulphur.

Red Cloud—Salmon-pink, flamed with carmine.

Salmonia—Good spike of flowers which are composed of
varying shades of salmon-yellow.

Sulphur King—Beautiful clean, sulphur yellow, finest and
clearest of yellow sorts.

Sunshine—Tall spike with 20 or more flowers.
yellow.

SHAKESPEARE_White, very slightly suffused with car-
mine-rose; large rosy blotch.

Very fine

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

(Gladiolus, Snow White.

All that need be said about this grand novelty, is that it
is absoutely pure snow white, the only pure white Gladiolus

in existence. It also has large, well open flowers and an
enormous spike of the most beautiful shape. 15c. each; 5
for 50¢.

20 Named Gladiolus for 50c.

This is a great deal for a little money—a special bar-
gain for the benefit of our customers, who want a good
variety of Gladiolus at small cost. It consists of 20 fine
Gladiolus (our selection) of different sorts and colors in-
cluding Childsi, Lemoinei, and Gandavensis, all good sized
flowering bulbs and each one named. The whole neatly
packed together and mailed to any address. Makes a
splendid present to send toa friend. All for 50c,

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906.

[remoine’s
New Hardy
Hybrid Gladiolus.

regal beauty. for it cannot. be done. They must be seen.
Besides their gay colors and odd markings, they have two
very important points of superiority over other sorts. First,
they bloom tyvo or three weeks earlier and are in full perfec-
tion before others appear; and secondly, they are hardy and
may be left in the ground over winter, from year to.year,
without lifting in autumn; yet we do not advise this plan, as
we think it better.to liftthem in the fall-and store them fin
the cellar, that they may be planted out in fresh, mellow
soil in spring. They do well either way.
Atlas—Clear vio.et, large velvety maroon blotch.
Admiral Pierre — Lirge flowers. round, very open; dark
carmine-red, lower division clouded maroon.
Bejazet—Lovely light pink, shading to delicate blush.
Chas. Martin—Rosy blush, intense large carmine blotch.
De Chevyille—Salmon red, buff blotch. .
Edison—A beautiful combination of many rich colors.
Emille Lemoine—Bricht vermillion dotted gold.
Entendard—Light brick-red, with large canary blotches.
Ethel—Beautiful blush pink. . j i :
F. Bergman—Large, orange-pink, with carmine stains.
Incendiary —Fiery red, large bloteh of crimson-red on lower
petals, small gold markings.
Lamarck —Salmon, crimson and yellow spots.
Lamartine—Rosy flesh, with large, maroon blotch.
Lafayette—Very large, yellowish salmon, crimson blotch.
Marie Lemoine—Pale creamy color, flushed salmon-lilac,
spotted violet and yellow.
Pectole—Sulphur-yellow, spotted black.
Washti—Creamy white, blotched carmine.
Price of above, 5c. each; any 6 for 25c.; the 17 sorts for 65c.

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A splendid mixture of named sorts comprising more
All splendid flowering bulbs that will make
agreatshow. 20c. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.

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New Seedlings of G, [;emoineli.

These glorious new seedlings are of our own hybridizing
and are selected for large spikes, large flowers and bright,
refined colors and are truly exquisite: by far the finest

| strain of Lemonei ever offered. 25¢c. per dozen; $2.50 per 100.

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Gladiolus Ghildsi.

Burlington—Bright pink, tinged orange-scarlet......... 10
Tall and erect, often standing four or five feet high, with | Bowdoin—Very large flower, light orange-scarlet, with
spikes of bloom over two feet inlength. They branch freely, large, pure white throat. Very exquisite.............. 10

in most cases each stem producing three or four spikes of | Beverly—Large, light-red. Clouded and shaded blue.. 10
bloom, and bloom much earlier than ordinary varieties. | Blanche—Large flowers, pure snow white, with but
The flowers are of great substance and gigantic size, fre- faint marks. Best white........ Wats atv Rneteer eeeeeee= 25
quently seven to nineinchesacross. The form of both flow- | Boston—Flaming orange-scearlet, with white throat,..... <3
er and spike,is perfection itself, and they lastin bloom a | Buffalo—A fine mottling of different shades of red.... 10
long time before fading, owing to their great substance and | Capt. C. B. Tanner — Extra large and fine, Brilliant

vigor, but the most remarkable feature is the coloring. Or- erimson and white freely mottled and intermixed. .. 20
chids cannot surpass them intheir varied and delicate | Columbia —Light orange-scarlet. freely blotched and |
shades, markings and blendings. Every color known among penciled with bluish-purple. Throat freely mottled... 5
Gladiolus is represented, and manynever before seen, par- | Cardinal—Perfect flower_and spike, very large and the
ticularly blues, smoky grays and _purple-blacks, all having brightest. cleanest and most intense cardinal searlet
beautiful mottled and spotted throats, made up of white. yetseen. Very rich and showy and by all odds the
crimson, pink, yellow, ete. They far outrank all other Glad- very finest light-colored sort yet seen....... Re aa 30
iolus in size of spike, size of bloom, vigor, varied and | Denver—Large white tinged flower, freely marked and
magnificent coloring and freedom of bloom. shaded with vyiolet-noSei es o.w..0s tee eoen oe nbenb tenet 1)
Aurea Superba—Flowers and spikes large. Soft orange- Dr. Sellew—Large spike and very large flower, of
searlet, distinct white blotches and mottling.......... 10 great substance. eep, rich rosy crimson, slightly
Allerton—Bright rosy red, blotched...................... 10 penciled darker. Center of petals rayed white,........ 5
Adolph Glose—lLarge spreading flower of a slaty Dr. Parkhurst—A spike,nearly three feet in length
blue color, with large crimson and white throat....... 10 and bearing upwards of 25 flowers. Dark, brilliant
A.oH. Goldsmith — Large flower of great substance. red. with an elegantly white mottled throat........... 10
Color, pink, mottled and striped with dark crim- Daisy Leland—Enormous spike and flower. Easily the
son. White throat............. SBS non nee obepbon 10 largest flower produced by any Gladiolus. Bright
Afrita — Dark amaranth, shaded black, with large rosy_pink of exquisite loveliness...... eee n eee ee eee ee 25
green-tinted white center. Very distinct ............ 5 | Deborah—Dark red, tinged with amaranth. Very large
Admiral Dewey — Enormous, beautiful silvery pink, pure white throat, with band through petals....... vee 5
with velvety crimson markings.........6e....ccceeeeres 20 | Dexter—Orange-red, with gray and carmine throat... 20
Adolf Jaenicke—Extra large, beautiful blush pink with Duchess — Strong luxuriant grower with immense
bright violet and purple mottled center. Very delicate- spikes 2 feet-in length; color peculiar mottling of
SIVAN DOAUTLUIS, GOLOKROS. 95 ope bade cose cecpuceacece 30 lightand dark salmon reds. with mottled throat..... 20
Ben Hur—Light salmon-rose, tinged, flaked and mottled Edith—Light soft rose, striped crimson, yellow throat.. 20
with blue. Throat beautifully mottled and spotted.. 20 | Eva— Beautiful rose shaded and marked with slate.
Bessie Tanner—Very large, beautiful soft rose color, Throat finely mottled with various colors............ 10
with pure white throat. Exquisite........ FOP pee es 20 | Erie—Bright, rosy carmine, with canary colored throat,. 10
Brilliant— Beautiful orange-red, with carmine and white Elaborata — Bright fiery red, freely penciled with

throat. Superior to all other scarlets...........see0.++ 10 brilliant amaranth and large white throat. Fine.... 10

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BULBS AND PLANTS FOR

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Ethel—Beautiful soft rose color. with white and crimson
Fedora- Large fine salmon-rose with mottled throat..
Fantastic—Large flaming scarlet of a bright shade,
freely penciled deep crimson
Freak —F lowers without stamens or anthers and often
quite double. ‘Rich maroon red, shaded slaty-blue...
. L. Oakley — Bright_salmon tinged scarlet, with a
pure white center. Very fine and showy variety......
Florida—A very dark-red Gladiolus. with splendid large
blossoms sof the Childsi type. Fully fas early as the
Easter Gladiolus, and makes a fine contrast with it
on aecount of its deep. dark, rich color...............
Governor McCormack—Kxtra iarge flower and truss.
Beautiful rose, mottled with silvery gray and with
violet and white mottled throat. Very fine being
of unusual beauty and oddity.........-c cess e eves ew eee
Governor Saxton— Deep amaranth, almost black,
striped, shaded and mottled with red. A very odd
and conspicious color ‘ :
Gracilis—Slender, graceful spike with large flowers of
a dull red color, margined and penciled with blue...
Harlequine—-White and dark crimson freely suffused,
striped, mottled and spotted ...........+...-. sav oggmocabr
Harry G. Parker — Large blossoms. Purplish red of
various shades, striped and mottled. Light central
bars and a throat finely striped crimson and white...
Helen—Blush white, striped crimson. Very pretty....
Henry Gillman—Deep salmon-searlet, with pure white
bands; the throat showing peculiar mottling.........
Hohokus—Large, flaming crimson; throat margined
bright magenta........... Pectin dod noaomsonsasdoan Lees
I. S. Hendrickson—A beautiful and irregular mottling
of white and bright deep pink; in some the pink,
and in others the white, predominating, Flowers
and Spikes very large and fine........ pboNendees gegen ec
Pink—A tall, rank grower with a spike two

one of the very largest and finest............... ave ees
Indian Chief — Brilliant ruby red, clear and distinct
white stripes through three lower petals. .............
Irene—Fine large flower and spike. Color a fine shade
of pink freely faked bright crimson.....:.... oopoonne
Jay—Compact spike; large open flower of great sub-
stance..Bright crimson-pink, flamed darker,.........
Kate—Blush white, with crimson blotched throat...... 2

are of the largest size........ Sey nde dacthasbsymoodea-opsde
Lael—Soft pink, with bright carmine throat, shaded
_ orange and having a7peculiar metallic lustre..........
Little Blush—Dwarf, compact spike of blush white.:....
Little Violet—Compact spike of a pleasing lilac ........
Livonia—Light red, with white mottled throat...........
Lizzie - White, tinted blush; violet crimson throat......
Lowell — Fine pink and earmine, beautifully striped
like Eugene Seribe. Good substanee....... ..- .....
Leonard Joerg —A compact spike of finely shaped
flowers, rich crimson and white mottled, with a

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marked and spotted.......00 w.see eee ee gdeo aez0g oneae0 é
Mrs. Ya Mance—White oyerspread with a slight lilac
shadow, se OES being purplish erimson.........

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with, large sulphur yellow throat, Perfectly ex~
quisite and distinct.................. aEnOODBUGOOnSODOAGES 20

Oddity —Deep amaranth red, deeply suffused with
purple-blue. Large distinet white marks and red

andivhitemotiedithroatsscseterseeee eee een 10
Old Oxford—Slaty crimson heavily clouded with blue.

Large crimson and white mottled.............. ee oa 20
Oriole—Lovely mottling of pink and gray, with beauti-

ful yelow banded throat. Exquisitely colored........ 10

Prince of India—A seedling from Ben Hur. The color
varies from light to deep smoky-gray, many of the
petals being zoned and banded; and freely penciled
with dark slaty-blue with a flaming crimson throat
which is profusely mottled with white. A most re-
markable mixture of colors and one of great oddity
and beauty eee CR eee SAbdoocaoemenboc. 30

Pearl—Light rosy pink, beautifully tinged violet and
having pure white barsthrough center of each petal. 20

Peoria—Slaty lilac, with white and crimson throat.......
Petfect Beauty — Very large flower ofa tinted white
color beautifully spotted with magenta............-..5 . 20
Princeton—Large flaming red, with violet and white
mottlings in throat, spikes of great length............« 10
Portland—Rosy-red, penciled darker, mottled throat.... 10
Red Cap—Dwarf pretty bright red........0-.sceeeeeeecvses
Rosendale—Lilac-rose, tinged slate-blue...........0sese0s 10

Ruby—Very dark, deepruby red, with bright violet and
white mottled in throat. An exceedingly rich color.. 10

Sacramento—Deep. bright coral scarlet, white mottling 25
Sandusky—Carmine red, penciled and flaked darker.... 10
Saratoga—Large, flaming orange-scarlet...........sese0.
Salem — Fine salmon-pink, dark maroon blotehes.......
Senator Childs — Large, well opened flower, deep
glowing red, with enormous white throat............. 20
Sentry—Biush-pink, spotted crimson. Dwarf............. 10
Siboney—Slaty gray, marked and mottled darker.........
Splendor—A splendid large flower, of the softest, sweet-
est rose color. Large magenta stains with purple
and white mottlings...............+6 cpgdncaganusocodse004
Striped Banner — Very tall with long spike. Flowers
large and well opened; white, freely marked and
Stulpedkd ce pest crimSon\ac-p an iecideelesicleee ce recmeneee 10
Superb—Enormous flower and spike, one of the ver
largest: pink, flaked and striped with salmon pin

AMOMMOLUS Tie sitcissttetserereretcrets ADDO DOUEHOO DOD DOO oDeaUDOONSa 30
St. Louis—Very large individual flower of a splendid
rose color. Light inside and dark outside ............ 10

Tinted_ White — A yery large flower, well openand a
pure white color, beautifully tinted with pale pink... 10
Totonto — Pure white, with distinct violet-crimson
stripe in throat .......... sree eens Sereosee anoncce 25
Torch-Light—Very large spike of iarge. light, flaming
searlet flowers. Throat mottled and spotted white.. 10
Tuxedo — Fine rose. marbled with crimson, throat
showing large white stripes and beautiful mottlings. 25
Variabilis—Enormous size and vigor, standing nearly
seven feet high with the largest spike ever seen on
any Gladioius. But thisis not the only great merit.
The flowers range in color from dull deep pink,
flaked, with blue-black, toa solid blue-black color
of smoky hue, flaked with pink. Some spikes will
be one color and some the other, while flowers of
both colors are often seen on the same spike.......... 20
Waukesha—Salmon-pink, shaded lighter inside; large
beautiful primrose throat, thickly mottled crimson.. 10
Winthrop—Very bright scarlet. Inside of petals suf-
fused with pure white mottlings, and blotches....... 10
Wm. Falconer—Spike of great length and flowers of
enormous size Beautiful clear light pink...-.........
Wyandanch—Very light red, white throat and white
band through each petal...............+. congucosonduange 10

SPECIAL OFFER.

Of the above varieties quoted at 5cts. each we will send
any 5 of them for 20c., or 15 for 50c., or the whole 26 five-cent
sorts for 80c. :

Of the 10 cent varieties, any 3 for 20c.; 8 for 50c,; or the
40 ten cent varieties for $2,50.

Of the 20c. sorts, any 3 for 50c.;any7 for $1.00; or the 21
twenty cent sorts for $3.00.

Of the 25 cent sorts, any 5 for $1.00, or the 8 for $1.50.

Of the 30c. sorts, any 4 for $1,00; the 13 for $3.00. These were
all new last year.
One bulb each of the 108 named sorts for.$7.00.
MIXED G. CHILDSI—All sorts; 1st size, 40c. ner dozer |
$3,00 per 100.

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

dacobean [yily. Amaryllis Regina.

(Am. Formosissima,) , ,phe queenly beauty of this superb Amaryllis has given

There is hardly a flower which has such deep, rich, velve- ESD ee of Regina. or seen oy: ae i aa eae

of ar ae : SE F -. | Winter bloomer also a much to its merit. Bu rge

ty crimson color, a color so intensely brilliant as this. Itis } ana strong, ready to commence growth as soon as potted,

a free bloomer and succeeds welleither in pots orinthe open | and will soon bloom. Flowers very large, wide-open or

ground, and blooms very soon after planting. Few flowers | Spreading shape. ‘Color, soft, light scarlet, with white center

2 alitunivicl s and {beauty of col d it bl s | Or throat. The charming color and beautiful shape of the

can,equal it in richness and jbeauty of color, and it bloom flower makes this one of the choicest of the large and cele-
very profusely year after year. 10c. each; 3 for 25c. | brated race of Amaryllis species. 10c. each; 3 for 25¢.

These two superb Amaryllis grow aud blossom elegantly in the open ground as well as in pots.
Try them by all means, 3

VALOTTA PURPUREA.

Valotta Purpurea.

A well known and highly prized
bulb (of the Amaryllis family) for
pot culture, producing very rich
clusters of most beautiful and bril-
liant fowers. Light scarlet. It is
a glorious thing that has lately
become exceedingly scarce, Fine
bulbs, 25¢e. each ; 3 for 60c.

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AMARYLLIS BELLADONNA.

gqimaryllis Belladonna.

‘This is a well known and fine flowering bulb of_the
Amaryllis family, commonly known as Belladonna Lily
The bulbs are hardy in the South, also in the North with
slight protection. Foliage begins to grow in fall or very early
in the spring and the flowers appear later in the summer
atter the leaves haye died down, The flower stalk
grows up very quickly and is soon crowned with an
immense cluster of sweet and delicate yet large lily-like
flowers. Color light pink or blush. 20c. each; 3 for 50c.

(Cooperia J)rummondi.

This bulb belongs tothe Amaryllis family, and can either
be grown in pots or open ground. | 3
flowers are borne on stems 10 to 15 inches high, and are pro-
fusely borne. They have a saying in Texas that the Cooperia
blooms after every rainstorm. Certainly its flowers spring
up as if by magic repeatedly through the season. Color,
pure white. Bulbs, large and strong, 5c. each; 6 for 25c.

COOPERIA.

The beautiful Lily-like |

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Grinums.

Stately plants with bulbs of enormous size and strength
which produce large blossoms in immense clusters with
most delicate colors and superb fragrance. Fine for pots or
the garden in summer.

Ornatum — Very rare and su-
premely beautiful. Flowers
ofimmense size, almost as
large as an Auratum Lily.
Color, pure white, with a deep
band of brightest, richest
crimson through center of
each petal. Orchids only can
equal this flower in supreme
beauty and contrast of color-
ing. Flowers very fragrant
and borne in great clusters.
Strong bulbs, 7c. each.

SS, Moorei—Flowers borne in fine,
large clusters, and are exceed-
ingly beautiful and fragrant.
Color a most delicate, yet
bright and beautiful pink. It
possesses a degree of loveli-
ness which cannot be deserib-
ed. Fine bulbs, 75e. each.

Kirki—This produces a large,
round bulb, which grows. ‘to

weigh as much as ten pounds.
Itis of the easiest culture, and
sure to succeed with every-
one. Its flowers are large,
and like a most beautiful Lily.
borne in immense clusters at
the top of the stout scapes.
Color. soft. delicate blush,
with a scarlet bar through the
center of each petal, and very
sweet scented, 30¢. each.

One each Of the 3 for $1,50.

102 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.° ]

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) ClhLIDANTHUS FRAGRANS

Chlidanthus Fragrans.

The blooming of this new bulb with us last season was
a revelation of beauty. It is much like an Amaryllis, with
a strong bulb, which starts growth and bloom as soon as
potted, The flowers are borne in clusters of 4to 6 and are
in color the brightest golden yellow. and such fragrance!
Strong and delicious without being in any way rank or
offensive as is the case with many highly scented flowers.
Two or three spikes of these exquisite large _yellow
blossoms are produced at each blooming period. Pot the
bulbs at any time winter or spring and they will soon be
in bloom. A truly magnificent thing. Strong bulbs, 10c.
each; 3 for 25c. ; 12 for 85¢e,

We make a specialty of Bulbs, and grow vast quantities of them which we not only retail, but supply to the wholesale
trade all over the world, Therefore those who purchase from us are sure to get the very finest stock, for we are head-
quarters for the world’s supply in most kinds.

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a hemones—(For Spring Planting.)
This strain of Anemones succeed best when planted (not
in the fall as usual) but very early in spring in some partly
shaded situation. They will soon be up and blooming and
if not allowed to suffer too much from dry weather will make
a most excellent show. They possess a beautiful range of
very fine colors, such as brilliant scarlet, red, blue, rose,
striped, carnation, ete. For pot culture they are very fine in-
deed. The time has now come for Anemones to be grown
extensively. Few bulbs are more Satisfactory, the large,
showy blossoms being so very attractive.
Double Mixed—All colors. 2 for5e.; 20e. per dozen.
Single Mixed—A]l colors. 3 for 5c,;15¢e. per dozen.
Double Chrysanthemum Fiowered:—Flowers like Japa-

nese Chrysanthemums; large, full and of fine colors.
Mixed. 3 for 10c.; 12 for 30e.

Double St. Bridge—A splendid new_strain. Fine large

double flowers of various colors. Mixed. 3 for 10c.; 12
for 30c. Seed 10¢. per pkt. This sort grows and flowers
very quickly from seed, See page 38.

Madeira
Vine.

A rapid growing vine.
covering @ large space in
a short time. Fleshy,
heart-shaped leaves of a
light green, and in Jate
summer numerous race-
mes of feathery flowers of
powerful and _ delicious
fragrance. A very beauti-
ful and popular vine,
which succeeds admirably
everywhere and should be
extensively planted, being
so very cheap, quick of
growth, beautiful and
fragrant. 5¢. each; 3 for
10c,; 12 for 30e.

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A grand new plant for the garden, having a large tuber-
ous root somewhat like a Dahlia. The foliage appears in
great spreading fern-like fronds, and is highly ornamental,
The flowers are borne on stems two feet tall, and are of
large size like a beautiful Gloxinia, and of a deep rich rose

color. Blooms nearly all summer, and is certainly a glorious
thing. 25c. each; 5 for $1.00.

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Giant

Spring Ranunculus.

These from spring planted bulbs give most astonishing

results. Plant very early, in partial shade, and water liber-
aliy, and in a few weeks you will have a show of large double
flowers, which even Roses cannot surpass. We know of no
other low-priced bulb that is so perfectly magnificent. Their
long, wiry stems fit them admirably for cutting, and for late
spring bedding they have few equals. They bear the most
lovely flowers imaginable—pink, white, black, yellow, red,
blush and variegated, each about two inches in diameter,
ae as double and as perfectly imbricated as a Dahlia or

ose,
Mixed—All colors, 2 for 5c.; 12 for 25¢.]
Mont Blanc—Pure white.
Fire Ball—Bright scarlet,
Apollo—Finest yellow.
Black Turban—Coal black.

5c. each; the 4 for 15¢.; 35c. per doz,

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

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(,hbilds’ Grand Flowering (,annas.
_ These are now the most popular and most magnificent of all summer blooming plants for brilliant bedding and mass-
ing, and are among the very finest of all pot plants, either for summer or winter blooming. The following named sorts are
the very best of the new and better known large flowering Dwarf varieties, We have selected these varieties after careful

tests of hundreds of sorts, and our. customers can rely upon them as being the most magnificent and desirable in every
respect, combining large flowers of great brillianey with beautiful foliage, free blooming and easy growing qualities.

. ' Red Cross—A splendid sort.3 feet high, with most beau-

12 Prize (Cannas. | tiful rich purple-hlack foliage. In this respect it equals
Black Beauty. and is surely a grand ornamental foliage

plant. Added to this it produces great flaming scarlet

Alsaise—A glorious grower, 4 feet, with large panicles of clusters of immense perfect blossoms. One of the largest,
bloom. Spikes full, dense, and producing early and con- brichtest and richest colored flowers to be found among
tinuously, Color, lovely creamy_white, the nearest to a Cannas.
pure white yet seen among the Cannas. Gioriosa—Large flower, dwarf grower. Intense crimson

Florence Vaughan—The queen of the fancy spotted varie- petals, finely bordered with mottling and spotting of
ties. Flowers of enormous size, petals exceedingly crimson and yellow.

broad and of perfect shane. Color, bright canary-yellow Flamingo—Sunerb. dark, rich scarlet. Very showy.

thickly spotted with vivid searlet._ 4 feet. Crimson Bedder—Fine crimson; superb bedder,
Paul Marquant—Sajmon, shaded red. 342 feet. Price, very strong roots, sure to grow, 2c. each; 3 for 50c.;7 for
Miami —A distinct and rare color. seldom seen in any flower, $1.00; 1 each of the 12 sorts Jor $1.60.

and Suey, new in Cannas. Rich bronze orange. Flower
iwgee and. peri t

Variegata-Mapnificant large flowers, yellow spotted brown- Mixed Cannas—For Large Show Beds.

red, resembling Florence Vaughan, but much larger and A mixture of the finest dwarf large flowering kinds which
far better. As to size of flower and petal, it is one of the | yi] co well together, and make a most magnificent bed or
very largest known. Foliage very ornamental. being | border of bright colors. We can thoroughly recommend this
we Musa-like, and Se lly striped and varie- | mixture. for we know that it will give the greatest results.
gated. In every respectit is fine. rice. by express. § ed s, 60e. p » =

Floral Park New last year. A superb sort, of eompact Price, by express. strong roots, 60¢e. per dozen; $4.00 per 100.
growth, and large clusters of very large blossoms. Color (Ja Q na Seed.
a rich orange salmon, very odd and distinct. é

Pacific Beauty—Very lheavy, black foliage, often finely Cannas grow freely from seed and flower finely the first
striped and variegated, Flowers orange crimson, much | season.
the color and size of Mrs. Kate Gray. A truly magnificent | New Hybrids—Choice hand saved seed from the grandest

sort. and one that will be the center of attraction. new Hybrid varieties. Seedlings bloom in two to three
Clara Barton—Without the slightest hesitation. we pro- months. Will give magnificent results. 20c. per nkt.

nounee this the finest flowering Canna yet introduced, | Fine Mixed—A magnificent strain of all colors, and finest

and the only one with a good, bright clear pink color. flowers, 10e. per pkt.

Plant very dwarf and compact, about two feet high, with For other Canna seed, see page 38.

luxuriant, wide, Musa-like leaves, and gigantie spikes of ———_—

bloom, which rise just to the top of the foliage. Flowers THE MAYFLOWER for March, 1903, tells all about Cannas

very large, wide-petaled, and perfect in shape; and of a | and theireculture, A very thorough treatise. Price, only 5c.
most beautiful clear, bright pink color. per copy.

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TYPE OF ITALIAN CANNA,

Jtalian Gannas or
Giant Gladiolus Flowered.

These are tall, luxuriant growers, with magnificent
foliage and large clusters of gigantic blossoms the size of
fine Lilies, or Gladiolus. Colors truly gorgeous,
Allemania—Enormous flower. 6 inches across, petals, 244 in-

ches wide. Bright yellow and orange-crimson, beauti-

fully spotted, and variegated.

Austria—Enormous flowers, beautiful canary yellow witha

silvery hue. inside slightly dotted with red. Both in
foliage and flower these two Cannas are grand.

Chatittauqua—Intense scarlet blossoms of great size, and
dark colored foliage,

Nelson—Size of Allemania, bright canary yellow, with but
few small dots in throat. Grandest yellow Canna.

Burbank—Fnormous flowers, beautiful canary-yellow. Both
in foliage and flower it is grand. 5 feet.

Italia—Flowers very large, each petal 4 to 5 inches, and
most beautifully colored. Brightest searlet, with a broad
yellow border, irregularly blotched and spotted. 5 feet.

Price 20c. each; the 6 for $1.00; or $1.50 per dozen.

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This is the finest foliage Canna yet seen, with enormous
Musa-like leaves .3x5 feet, of a dark green, bronze-tinged
color, the edge of the leaves being beautifully banded with
bronze-purple. In size and beauty of foliage it is a revela-
tion. and makes a clump or single specimen plant for the
’ lawn which no other foliage plant ean approach. Attains a
height of eight feet, beautiful and symmetrical at every
- Stage of growth. Extra strong roots, 20c, each; 3 for 50c.:
1 for $1.00.

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(Canna [;ittle Gem.

This is the dwarfest Canna that has yet been introduced-
Color, bright. orange-searlet, with a slight gold band
about some ofthe petals. The plant grows only about eight
to twelve inches high, but the panicles of bloom are as large
and fine as those found in varieties growing much larger.
It is, therefore, a perfect beauty as_a pot plant. and for

. edging beds of taller growing Cannas it is indispensable. A
most valuable Canna. 15c. each, 5 for 60c.

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

GIANT FLOWERING CALADIUM.

(caladiums.

: These garden Caladiums are a-
S mong the most ornamental and effect-
ive plants for lawn and bedding that
== can possibly be had. All free, rapid
Ss and easy growers, making a truly
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Giant Flowering—Leaves 2 to i

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OPYRICK™ feet long, 2 to 24 feet broad; perfectly
immense, ‘bright, glossy green with metallic lustre, and
make a plant which for tropical luxuriance has no equal.
Added to this wonderful foliage effect are the mammoth
lily-like blossoms; snow-white, changing to cream,
with a rich and exquisite fragrance so powerful as to
perfume a whole garden. As many as 6 to 12 flowers
rise successively from the base of each leaf-stalk, and
are borne on stems eighteen inches high. One flower
is sufficient to perfume a large room with a most de-
licious aroma. They need lots of heat, so plant in full
sun. 30c, each: 4 for $100: 10 for $2.00. ee:

Red Branched—This is much like the Giant Flowering in
all respects. except the stems of all the Jeaves are a rich
purple-red color, and the leaves dark purplish-green and
exceedingly handsome. In size of Jeafand stately habit
it is the finest of all Caladiums, while its rich color
makes it a most beautiful and_conspicuous foliage plant.
It makes a solid bulb, like Esculentum, that_is easily
wintered in a dry state, like a Gladiolus. For orna-
mental bedding, or forsingle specimens, itis truly grand,
and we Cannot say enough in its praise. Dry bulbs, 30c.
each; 4 for $1.00; 10 for $2,00.

Esculentum—A grand, sub-tropical plant, growing four
feet high, and bearing immense. shield-shaped leaves of
the smoothest, richest green. Extra fine for groups or
single specimens upon the Jawn, or as borders to tropi-
eal beds. or to plant at the margins of ornamental
eels ete. Give plenty of water. 15¢c. each; $1.50 per
aozen.

Hyacinthus Candicans-

A species of Hyacinth which blossoms during Augustand
September, growing three to five feet high, with spikes of
pure white flowers two feet in length. The bulbs are large,
round and solid, and throw up large flower stems which are
gigantic spikes of thimble-shaped white blossoms. Planted
in the spring they bloom in August, September and October,
strong bulbs producing two, three and even four flower
stems. A bed of a dozen or more bulbs produces a grand
effect. A few planted in the center of a bed of Verbenas,
Petunias or other flowers make a beautiful display. They
contrast elegantly with Gladiolus. Planted anywhere, sin-
gly or in clumps, they are magnificent. For a cemetery
nothing ean be more beautiful or appropriate and nothing
thrives better in any situation. Strong bulbs sure to bloom
10¢e. each; 3 for 25e. ; 12 for 75e.

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THREE BEAUTIFUL GEMS FROM MEXIGO.

Milla Biflora.

The flowers are
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upon this lovely flower.

is exceedingly
blossoms is

Gyclobothra Flava.

Narrow grassy foliage and a constant bloomer. FI
3 ; owers
bell-shaped, bright yellow dotted brown. Very graceful and
in every respect a perfect gem. In many ways it closely re-
eombieea ie Sunes Gecmertus OE Oe Ey Like Milla
L SSOr: 1s easily grown in the o
like a Gladiolus. 6¢e. each: 3 for 1oc. : 12 for 356, NS Vi

Bessera Elegans.

Flower stems from one to two feet high, bearing loose
umbels of beautiful, drooping seaslet and white flowers.
A charming Zbouquet flower. Few flowers present such
graceful beauty while growing in a natural state or when
eut. With Milla Biflora this makes a most lovely contrast.
and they are two of the finest flowering bulbs we have ever
grown. 5c. each; 3 for 10c. ; 12 for 35e.

SPECIAL OFFER OF THESE THREE GEMS.

Though entirely distinct from each other, we class these three
jine bulbs together, as their habit is somewhat alike. They can
all be grown either as pot plants or in the open ground, They
are very effective when grown in clumps or masses and are very
profuse and long blooming. Haxceedingly fine for cutting. Gems
of real grace ‘and beauty. 1 each of the 3 for 10c, 12 of each
for $1.00,

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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

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Superb Show Pahlias.

These Dahlias, of recent introduction, are, in our esti-
mation, the finest in cultivation.

Floral Park Jewel—Flowers of many colors, from deep
maroon to blush white, including beautiful spotted and
variegated forms, are borne in great profusion on the
same plant at the same time. In fact a plant will
hardly ever produce two flowers alike. Blush-white,
eream-maroon, white suffused with maroon, maroon
suffused with-white, crimson red, purple spotted, marked
or marbled white, spotted, marbled and striped with
maroon, pink, crimson, or several colors suffused in an
odd and irregular way. The exceeding beauty ofa plant
loaded with flowers and each one of a different color can
be better imagined than described. The blossoms are
perfectly double, large and of a perfect shape, and borne
by the hundred.

Clifford W. Bruton—The finest pure yellow decorative
Dahlia. Of immense size, 5 to 8 inches in diameter; full
Chrysanthemum form, and double to the center. A
strong, vigorous grower, and an extremely profuse
bloomer, for so large a flower.

Zulu—The black Dahlia. A large double flower of fine form
and jet black color. A great novelty. :

Mary D. Hallock—Large double and extra fine in every
respect. Bright yellow.

Pure White—A strong vigorous grower, and extra free
bloomer. _Large double snow-white. é

Nymphea—Like a lovely pink Water Lily. Extremely
beautiful and novel. It is a great and persistent bloomer
all through the season, and its charming Water Lily-like

_ blossoms are grand.

Fire King—Or Giant Cardinal. An enormous double
Dahlias of great beauty and richness of color and per-
fection of form. Color rich cardinal.

Belle of Springfield—A lovely little Pompon very compact
_and free. Color scarlet.

Prince Charming—Light color, freely penciled, and suffused
heavily, tipped purple-rose. A splendid Pompon. Very
double and perfect.

Electric Giant—A very large. double and showy Dahlia.
Flowers perfect in every particular. Color glowing
salmon-red, tinted violet.

Price, 50c, each; 4 for $1.00;

Mixed fP)abtias.
We can supply large fleld-grown tubers of 25 finest

Dahlias (mixed) at $1.00 per dozen, by mail or express.
Larger tubers can be sent by express than by mail.

the 10 for $2.00.

Dahlia Seed.

Good Dahlias can be grown from seed, and plants will
bloom the first season from seed. Anyone who can raise a
Zinnia or Morning Glory ean grow a Dahlia from seed
They are remarkably easy to germinate and from the very
seed leaf the plantsare stocky and sturdy. Seed sown in
the house in March or April will produce flowering plants
as soon as plants grown from tubers.

Double Large-Flowering Mixed — Will: produce some
magnificent varietieS...... 0... 2. cccenseee necnecu ceevncenne 15

Double Pompon, Mixed—Extra choice strain........ breed
New Single, Mixed Colors — Flowers yery large and |
of Rainbow color. Exceedingly popular as cut flowers 5
Imperial Cactus—A new class of Dahlias, with ‘large, |

double fantastic blossoms, which in shape and brillian-
ey of color, rival the finest Cacti. All eolors and shapes
are represented, some of which are just like Japanese
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_ THE FINEST DECORATIVE FLOWER
FOR SUMMER AND FALL.

These are not the ordinary form of Cactus Dahlias, but a
new Strain, with blossoms of enormous size, perfectly form-
ed and double to the center. Some have wide; flat petals,
others have petals quilled at the ends and flat in the middle,

' Many of them renfind one of magnificent Japanese Chrysan-
themums. In color they represent a varied brillianey and
richness not before seen in Dahlias; intense scarlet, delicate
pinks, snow-whites, and tinted forms, straw color, lemon
and orange-yellow, dark maroons almost black, with a

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velvety texture that is certainly wonderful; striped, blotched

and variegated; in fact all colors and combinations, These
wonderful new Dahlias grow very easily from seed or cut-
tings, and flower in a remarkably short time, and make
beautiful pot or garden plants. Ascut flowers for vases or
any sort of decoration these Dahlias are positively the fin-
est things in cultivation. Without seeing them no one can
realize how graceful and beautiful they are as a cut flower,

Anna Liese—Bright royal purple with blue cast. Elegant.

Countess of Londsdale — Extra large. double and fine,
Peeuliar shade of salmon-red.

Du Fer—Exquisite pink. Flower like a Japanese Chrys-
anthemum.

Green’s White—Exira large and double. White.

Paul Kruger —Single wide rich maroon petals, with an
inner row of white ones. Perfectly fine.

Progenitor—Intense scarlet, deep and velvety. Exceeding-
ly showy.

Sylvia—Beautiful lavender.

Serpentina—Deep violet rose.

Sunray-—-Exquisite lemon-yellow.

Transvaal—Rich dark velvety maroon

Thuringia—Bright salmon,

Victor Scheffel—Bright pink.

Fine tubers, 30c, each; &£ for $1.00; 12 for $2,765.
Besides these we ean supply 25 other named sorts.
MIXED BULBS.

A fine lot of mixed bulbs or green plants, embracing all
the finest sorts and colors, 5 for $1.00; 12 for $2,00,
SEED.

Plants from seed flower in a few months.
finest strain mixed seed at 20c. per pkt.

We offer

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Phedranassa
(,loriosa.

The flowers are borne in
pendulous clusters, and an
odd mingling of colors:
‘green, orange, scarlet, etc.
Always admired, for it is a
very odd and exceedingly
interesting plant. The clust-
ers of fine, drooping blos-
soms are entirely unlike any
other species of Amaryllis.
It is a fine garden bulb,
growing and flowering free-
ly with treatment likea
Gladiolus. loc. each; 3 for

25¢.

The Great [smene.

(Ismene Calathena Grandifiora.)

Those who are familiar with the true Giant Ismene, can-
not say enough in praise of its beauty and purity. The
flowers are of very large size, like an Amaryllis, novel form
and of snowy whiteness, and are also exceedingly fragrant.
| Itis really one of the most lovely of all the great Amaryllis
| tribe, having a peculiar grandeur which one can appreciate
at sight but cannot describe. Bulbs are large and strong,
and begin to flower in two or three weeks after planting,
sending up tall flower stems, which beargeveral of its mag-
nificent. blossoms. As a pot pee it iS grand. and as a

of all flowers. Do not fail to try it. It will more than please
you, for it is superior to the Bermuda Easter Lily as a flow-
ering bulb. 20c. each; 3 for 50c.; 7 for $1.00; 15 for $2.00.

| garden bulb, treated like a Gladiolus. it is one of the choicest

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Crocosmzflora—Deep orange and red. Rosea—Fine rose.

Sulphurea—Bricht, deep sulphur-yellow, Transcendent—Red and yellow, veryibright.

5 Fi Pil —Fi nge,
Gerbe d’Or—Golden-yellow, crimson brown center. ee ages Bee one lo ean Loc. per doz.
Talisman—Dark scarlet. Mixed Sorts—All kinds, 25c. per doz,; $1.50 per 100.

New [)warf Montbretia, “Pure [;emon.”

A splendid new Montbretia of a dwarf, compact and very free flowering habit, loaded at alltimes with splendid
clusters of bloom which are of a bright pure lemon yellow color. Exceedingly showy. 3 for 10c.; 12 for 35c.

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

Summer Flowering Oxalis.

No bulb is so valuable for edging the borders of walks
or flower beds as the beautiful flowering Oxalis. When
planted three inches apart they produce an unbroken row
of elegant foliage and pretty flowers; and as they bloom
quickly after planting they furnisha neat and attractive bord-
er the whole season. They are also splendid when planted

in a mass, and make avery showy bed, The bulbs, which ia}
are the sizé of peas, or larger, can be planted the “first of 1° WIG
May, or perhaps earlier. and will bloom the first of June. M exiCa ha. SSM \
No flower is easier grown than this. as they are sure to suc- Thishasalargetuberous (sae

ceed in all soils and situations. They are also charming | root that can be preserved
When grown in pots and make a very attractive mass of fine | overwinter like theDahlia,
foliage and gay flowers. They can be planted in this way | and it gives the planta strong

at any time during the winterorspring, and will commence | and early start eachspring. Very
blooming at once. Every bulb will grow and flower finely. | handsome and graceful, airy fo-

Dieppi—Pure white; very fine. liage, deeply incised or palmated. Ce"
Lasandria—Fine rosy-pink, beautiful cut foliage. The blossoms are of an indescrib- Y
Shamrock—TLovely cloyer-like foliage and pink blossoms. able, rosy crimson, with a shadow "4
Mixed Colors—Several sorts. of violet or blue, very beautiful, . :
Price of bulbs, 10c. per dozen; 25 for 15¢.; 100 for 40¢.; | Tesembling rich satin. A grand 4B
500 for $1 50: 1,000 for $9.50. vine for a conservatory in winter as well

iolus, and will produce a wonderful profusion cf blooms. | iS the grandest of all Howering vines. ©

Mammoth Bulbs—These bulbs are nearly as largeasGlad- | 25 for open ground insSummer. In factit £7 i c
5c. each; 8 for 10c.; 12 for 35e. 25c. each ; 5 for $1.00. eZ S

Queen |rily.

A fine new plant withla
bulb somewhat like a small

1 Tuberose. The foliage is
exceedingly beautiful and
of tropical appearance,
\ leaves being large and
SY paddie-shaped. The flow-
ers are borne on a strong
seape, which rises from
the center of the plant, ana
are in the form off cockade,
Color exceedingly delicate,

white and pink, with orange
center. A beautiful and
novel plant, which blooms
in August and September,
and makes a fine pot plant
as well as a fine garden
plant. Fine bulbs, 1é5e.
each; 3 for 40c.

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PHRYNIUM VARIEGATUM,

Phrynium Variegatum.

_ An elegant pot or bedding plant, which is faithfully de-
picted in the accompanying cut, though it conveys no idea
of the exquisite variegations of the leaves, Its manner of
growth is much like that of a Canna, the leaves borne on
erect foot-stalks, with spreading blades of oblong Janceolate
form. They are bright, pale-green, beautifully variegated
with white and gold, the variegation being extremely diver-
sified. In some leaves the whole area is white, in others
only one-half, in others again it is confined to the interspaces
between two or three of the ribs, while in others it is reduced
to a few stripes. It is very free growing, and one of the
most ornamental plants imagiuable. As a pot plant it sur-
passes the best Palms, and can be compared only to some of
the rare Dracenas. Asa bedding plant, planted out in full
sun, it is simply elegant, making a specimen which for orna-
mental foliage has no equal. Itis a free, vigorous and easy
grower, succeeding in all situations, and under all condi-
tions. 20c. each;3 for 60c.;7 for $1.00; 16 for $2.00.

Rare Arums.

_ Grand and highly interesting bulbs of easy growth and
gigantic flowers. \ ’
Simlense—A rare and curious garden bulb. with odd flow-

ers and luxuriant Palm-like foliage. The spathe of its

es Calla-shaped flowers _is

two feet in length, with
tapering point andis of
very large size. Color of
bloom, greenish choco-

late on outside, inside
yellow, spotted with
purple. Foliage yery

Jarge, luxuriant like a
Palm.

Rivieri—A large and easily
grown- bulb which has
very ornamental foliage
and a coal black flower
which is of enormous
size, generaly not less
than two feet in length.
It is a great oddity and

attracts every observer:
The flower usually ap-
pears soon after the bulb
is potted, and before the
foliage starts.

Guttatum —Luxuriant
grower like Simlense,
with enormous blossoms
of a beautiful pink shade,
finely spotted. Called
“Monarch of the East.”

Fine bulbs 25c. each; the 3
for 60c,

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New Spider [y,ily.

This grand new Spider Lily forms. large, imposing
clumps. that are a mass of clustered heads of pure white.
fragrant flowers. The flowers have a peculiar and striking
beauty, which must be seen to be appreciated. The
flowers are borne in large custers, are of waxy whiteness
and unsurpassed fragrance. More beautiful than most
of the high-priced Lilies. An extra choice garden flower
which we cannot too strongly reeommend. Alsoa fine pot
plant. Fine flowering bulbs, 20c. each; 3 for 50c.

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Ghilds’ Superior ‘[tuberoses.

The one flower the rich man must have and the poor can-
not do without. We alllove its massive spikes, thick, waxen
blooms of rich, creamy whiteness, and its deep, delicious
fragrance. How often has this sweet flower, that might have
bloomed in Paradise. been placed upon the cold forms of
those whose spirits have gone to fairer flelds. We have made
our prices very low, that every flower lover may enjoy their
peerless beauty. For open ground culture, plant about the
middle of May. Give them rich soil, in full sun, and keep
free from weeds. and they will bloom finely. Plant a good
big lot of them for cutting, and if you will pot those which
are in bud about the time frost is expected, they wil! bloom
elegantly in pots for a long time; often till Christmas.

Excelsior Pearl—First introduced by us years ago. It is
the finest bloomer of all Tuberoses: habit dwarf, flower
stalks short, spikes and blossoms enormous in size and
very double and fragrant. The finest for pots as well as
for the garden. Large select bulbs, 6c. each:3 for 15c;
12 for 50¢, ; 100 for $3.00.

Tall Double—The old popular variety. Splendid for the
open ground. 5c. each; 5 for 20c,; 12 for 40c.

New Variegated—The leaves of this variety are bordered
with creamy white; flowers single but very large and of
exquisite fragrance. Bulbs continue to grow and bloom
year after year. it makes.a most magnificent plant. | It

blooms several weeks earlier than the other sorts, which

greatly adds to its value. 10¢. each: 3 for 20e.; 12 for 75e.

Single Orange Scented—A fine sort, bearing very early in

the season large spikes of beautiful single oran e-like
blossoms. Very fragrant. 10e. each; 3 for 20¢. ; 12 jor 75c.

One bulb each of above four rte 25e.; or 5 of each for 60¢c.

Giant Tigridias.

One of the most showy of all summer bulbs, and blooms
from midsummer until frost, growing two feet high, with
large wide-open triangular blooms, four to six inches across.
The colors and markings are very brilliant and peculiarly
odd and attractive, and clumps of them in the border have

a most gorgeous effect. It is difficult to name a flower of
such unique and exquisite beautyasa Tigridia, the superb
spotting being’so self-like and handsome. They are easily
grown and always more than satisfactory. One cannot with-
out seeing them realize how truly beautiful they are. The
named sorts we offer are truly immense, some of them be-
ing quite new, Our Tigridias are all California grown and
are extra larve strong bulbs that will give grand flowers.

Canariensis—Fine bright yellow.
Conchiflora—Yellow, spotted orange.
Grandiflora Alba—White, fine crimson spots
Speciosa—Deep red, fine purple spots.
Rosea—Magnificent rosy pink.
Immaculate—Pure white without spots.

10c. each; the 6 for 50c.

Grandiflora Hybrids Mixed—Grand new strain of mam-
moth size, and a great variety of splendid colors. These
will give unbounded satisfaction. Bulbs of mammoth
size, Grown in California. 3 for 20c.; 12 for 60c.

LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

“SULPHUREA”

Zephy ranthes.
The Zephyr flowers, or Fairy Lilies, are gems of rare beauty; and
when planted either in pots or the open ground they produce very
beautiful Lily-like flowers nearly all summer. Though some of the
varieties are old, they are not generally known or seen in cultivation
owing to the fact that they have never been properly and thoroughly,
introduced. When once grown they are always grown, for they are one
of the prettiest and easiest grown flowers it is possible to have.
They are of a lovely section of the great and popularAmaryllis family.
For pot culture plant three or four in a 5 or 6-inch pot and they will

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1900 bloom beautifully. For the garden plant in spring and lift them in the fall, like
syJ.L.GILDS, Gladiolus. We offer here several new sorts of great beauty, which makes a col-
lection of 8 superb kinds. Those who plant them, either in pots or the open

ground, will be delighted with them.

Rosea—Beautiful clear rose: flowers large and very handsome. One of the oldest
and best; blooms all summer.

Sulphurea—(GIANT FLOWERED). This produces flowers as large as large Ama-
ryllis, and on stems 15 to 24 inches in height. One of the clearest and finest
shades of yellow we ever saw. The shape of the flower is perfection itself. It is
one of the choicest gems in the bulb line. : 4

Atamasco—This is. in all respects, much like Rosea, except in color, which is pure
white. Flowers large and very beautiful. A cheap but magnificent sort.

Floribunda—It bears its flowers usually in pairs, two on one stem. It is very
beautiful, being of a rich golden yellow, and exceedingly sweet-scented, its
perfume being unlike any Other flower we ever saw.

Candida—Pure white and a very free bloomer, :

Andersoni—A little beauty, its flowers being smaller than the others; beautiful

i ! tulip-shaped, and orange yellow in color.

New Pink—A lovely new sort with light pink-or blush tinted flowers.

Verecunda—A new very free flowering Zephyranthes of great beauty. Fine white, tinged red outside.

Price, 5c. each; the 8 for $0c.; 3 each of the 8 for 80c. Any sort at 40c. per dozen,

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HARDY FLOWERING

BULBOUS VINES. ETC.

A ,few lovely Bulbous Vines, a new Bulbous Ornamental Grass and the most maguificent Lilies in the

world. All perfectly hardy.

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HARDY TUBEROUS-ROOTED MOONFLOWER.
This will stand a year’s drouth without a murmur. An
immense subterranean root weighing sometimes a hun-
dred pounds, sustains the vine through any vicissitude of
weather until frost kills the vine to the ground, Each year
it springs up stronger than before, until it becomes a large
luxuriant vine, clothed with a luxuriant growth of pretty
cordate leaves, and bearing great quantities, yes, thousands
of large, thick-textured waxy flowers ofa rich creamy-white,
with a throat of violet-purple. It will grow in any soil, no
matter how poor, and its blossoms remain open all day, un-
like other Ipomceas. It is perfectly hardy in any climate,

and a vine which will cover an enormous amount of space,
25¢. each; 5 for $1.00.

ga pios JTuberosa or
Tuberous-Rooted Wistaria.

A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted climber closely re-
sembling the common Wistaria in vine and foliage and
having clusters of rich. deep purple flowers, which have a
strong delicious violet fragrance. Plant the bulbs near a
trellis, tree, fence, or any place where you may wish a
elimber. They grow toa great height, and bloom profusely.
The bulbs are perfectly hardy, and should not be taken up

Over winter. It issure to give great satisfaction. If possible,
plant two or three bulbs near together, to produce a greater
_mass of vines and flowers. 10c. each; 3 for 20¢c.;7 for 650c.;
15 for $1.00.

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A lovely bulbous vine, which stands the winter unpro-
tected anywhere, and makes a beautiful growth year after
year with an abundance of bright yellow flowers, bell-shaped
like a Cobaea. Plant bulbs anywhere, and the vines may be
allowed to trail over the ground, in which case they make
a fine carpet of foliage and flowers. For training on sticks

or lattice work it is splendid, growing about the height of a
20¢e. each;

Sweet Pea. 3 for 50e.

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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

CINNAMON VINE.

Ginnamon Vine.

A pretty, hardy vine, with edible roots and neat, glossy

cordatefoliage. In midsummer it bears clusters of tiny
but exceedingly fragrant flowers, with an odor like cinna-
mon. A very pretty vine to train over a small trellis, or
around a window. Makes a strong, rapid and luxuriant
growth every year. 2for6c.; 5for10e; 12 for 20e. Year old
roots 10¢, each; 3 for 25c.

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Ornamental Bulbous Grass.

Affine Ornamental Grass which grows from a small
bulb that may be planted in the spring and lifted again in
autumn like a Gladiolus. Of easy culture, one bulb form-
ing a dense clump of beautiful striped, green and white and
pink foliage. It blooms, towards the endiof summer, produc.
ing pretty plumes, but the foliage itself, which keeps fresh
all the season, is its most ornamental part. Being so very
cheap we trust all will try it. 3 bulbs for 10c.; 12 for 30c.

The brush cannot paint or the pen portray the exquisite
peg and delicacy, yet magnificent grandeur of the stately
ily. Itis the plus ultra of floral | benety: and we urge our
friends to each year add a few Lilies to their collection. No
other flower will so adorn our homes when in bloom, and
they constantly improve after planting. We feel sure if our
readers could see a good collection of from 20 to 40 different
sorts in bloom they would never rest until they had a good-
ly number of theirown. Asarule Lilies are of the easiest
cultivation, especially the wht which have been care-
fully selected as the re hardiest, handsomest, and in every
respect the best. The Mayflower of October, 1903, describes
some 200 varieties of Lilies, and gives full cultural direc-
tions. Price 5c, per copy. Each.
Auratum Common—(THE GOLDEN BANDED LILY OF
JAPAN)—Ivory-white, spotted crimson, and a broad
golden band through center of each petal........-.-- 20
Auratum Macranthum — A very robust form, with
large, broad-petaled flowers of smooth ivory-white-
ness, a broad golden band through each petal. and
numerous golden spois. A grand beauty........+++++- 15
Atiratum Rubro Vittatum—A very distinct flower of
enormous size, of frosted whiteness. with a dee
blood-red baud through the center of each petal,
and the whole flower thickly dotted with crimson
spots. The contrast of colors in the Lily, together
with its great size and matchless form, make it mar-
velously beautiful...- 2-20... 2.00. -secene sees ss eeeens ae 100
Atratum Virginale—Colors only yellow and white, both
spots and bands being yellow, One ft. across. Grand, 1 00
Brownii—A grand Lily, but very rare. The large wax-
like flowers are chocolate-purple on the outside,
snow-white on the inside, Stamens a rich chocolate

brown. Blossoms large and trumpet-shaped........ 60
Bermuda Easter Lily—The best of all Lilies for the

house: sure to bloom. Snow-white waxen trumpets

of large size and superb beauty. Very fragrant....- 20
Batemanni—Rich apricot. Very handsome...--«+.+.+-+ 20
Chalcedonicum—Nodding recurved blooms in large

clusters. Intense scarlet. Very Sot | eoeen nceeeceees 75
Canadense—A fine bell-shaped flower, light orange-

yellow, spotted ........-.eece cette es eeee cers senseeneereres 15
Canadense Rubrum—Rich, dark red, spotted...-...-++ 20
.Canadense Flayum-—-Yellow....-.-..c,.ceeeeeeeeeet ee wees 20
Candidum—White. Best Be In falles iis ce ccpe tee sn sy 20 |
Croceum—Fine orange-red....-. cece nee erseeerereness 3 (2D
Columbianum—A siender, graceful species with

orange colored fragrant Hloesoms tees sco colic coat wees 20

Cordifolium—A dwarf form of Giganteum, 3-to 4 feet
hich, flowers 3 to 10, six inches long, funnel-shaped
and handSome.. ......ce-seeseecceeeeettees eases setess
Dalmaticum -(BLAcK Lizy)—A very rare and beauti-
ful Lily, hardy and robust, bearing 30 to 50 flowers
in a cluster at the top of its tall. graceful flower
stem. Color, very dark, almost jet-black, Extra... 60

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Parryi—One of the very rarest, chuicestand most beau-
Elegant for pot culture as well as
or the garden. Flowers partly trumpet-shaped, like
arrisi, and of a golden-yellow color. very eep and
xceedingly fragrant and blooms early. For
i ill rival Harrisi, its rich golden
color and graceful form makin s it a most unique
companion to that popular variety. It is s ire to sue=
ae f ceed well in pots with the same treatment. and when
Lilies to bloom. Mixed, many fine colors, $1.00 doz.. 10 in bloom it will be found to be the most beautiful of
- Bicolor—A very showy early Lily. Large flowers the two. though not quite so large.........ssseeeceee ss 50
of a bright red flushed with orange. Striking....... 10 | Parvum—Flowers 2 to 6—drooning, and fine salmon-
_E. Leonard Joerg—Light vellow, spotted black; grand. 15 Morne HOO soa seoh psanoeacsdieosacagoboocaes aouddce :
35 | Parviflorum—A lovely miniature Pardalinum with frag-
20 NAN UMLO WORSE semen ie aeeee sence rene naae Sognoonoeen 35
20 | Pyrenaiceum—A stately, pyramidal Lily with great
40 quantities of handsome drooping flowers which are
380 deeply recurved. Clear yellow spotted with black... 35
omponium—Grows two or three feet high, bearing
large nodding clusters of brilliant scarlet Lilies,..... 35

Szovitzianum—One of the very finest as well as the
rarest of all Lilies. Icis impossible to describe its
wonderful beauty. Color, clear lemon-yellow with
black dots in throat. The petals are thick and heavy,d
looking as though they were moulded from pure wax.
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‘Excelsum—This beautiful Lily is a near relative of Can-
didum, being like it in bulb, foliage and growth, the
flowers being a little different in shapeand of a rich
apricot-yellow color. It is fragrant and one of the
; most exquisitely beautiful of all Lilies................
Giganteum—The giant Lily, growing seven feet high Shee
with immense heads of beautifully tinted bloom.... 1 00
Hansoni—Three feet, with flowers in a loose spike. Very
early to start and flower. Rich orange, dotted brown,
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Wallacei—This Lily is very floriferous, each bulb throw-
ing up from 4 to 5 flower stems, each one of which is
crowned with 8 to 10 beautiful upright blossoms,
of a delicate, bright apricot color. It is very perfect
in form and a most desirable sort. 12 for 50¢c......... 5

Washingtonianum—A greatly improved form with
smaller bulb and larger flowers. Color, pure white,
Ue shaped, grows 4to8 feet high and is truly a
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Wash. Purpuratum—A robust, hardy form, with a pro-
fusion of purple tinted flowers.............. paesnn ccocnse 40

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Par dalinum—(LeoparpD Lity)—Rich searlet and yellow
flowers, spotted with rich brown. Robust and free
flowering. A superb Lily. and one which will give
the greatest possible satisfaction, Succeeds in all
situations. No garden complete without it........... 15

Superbum—Three to six feet high, flowers from five to
forty, nodding, brilliant orange-red; dDloomsin July. 15

Tigrinum, fi. pl.—(DouBLE TIGER Lity)—This is a plant
ofstately habit, growing from 4 to 5 feet high; foliage
is dark green and very long, bearing an immense
number of double, bright orange-red flowers, spotted
with black :

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Grand Speciosum [rilies.
These are the hardiest, most robust and free flowering
of all Lilies. while in beauty they are second to none.
Rubrum—Deep rose, freely spotted crimson. and mottled
white; perfectly exquisite... ...-...-..0.- ope te 2 15
Melpomene—Words cannot describe the beauty of this
variety. Frosted white, spotted, clouded and bearded
with pinkish crimson. Petals deeply recurved and

widely bordered alt Be ee A eS JSON On sees 20
Praecox—Large, perfect and beautiful. Frosted with a

tings of blush at the top of petals........-++-- eSeveso=ss 20
Kratzeri—A lovely white tinted variety...........- Bae oe 20

Monstrosum Album—PBroad flat stems and immense
heads of flowers, often fifty in a cluster. Pure snow-
WILOs. «0 vena hanes

Henryi—New andexceedingly rare. Tall, strong grower,
producing flowers in great profusion ofa fine apricot
yellow color. The yellow Speciosum....-..-...-. Anna 1

Opal—We have thought that no Speciosum could exceed
Melpomene, but this new Lily is-even _larger,
rrander, and, if psssible. more richly colored. It is
feosted, glistening white. delicately clouded, and
suffused with rosy blush and spotted with rosy-sear-
let. The deeply recurved petals are snowy-white at
the tip, gradually deepening in color to the base of
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One each of the above 7 sorts for $2.50.

uuu. o|. Burbank’s Pybrid [ilies.

Tigrinum Splendens—Improved Tiger Lil

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Tenuifolium —The lovely Coral Lily of Siberia. We have
a fine, large stock of this gem of Lilies, and offer These grand new Lilies originated by Luther Burbank,
it ata very low. price. It is agreat beauty. The and now offered for the first time, are perfectly immense.
brightest of all Lilies. Grows 20 inches high. with Red Giant—Strong grower, with enormous spotted blossoms
finely cut foliage, slender stems and beautiful shaped in which rich, dark crimson predominates. $2,00 each.
flowers of a brilliant coral-red. One ought to grow Parvum Hybrid—Enormous spikes of finely colored flow-
it by the dozen, itis so fine for cutting, and makes ers, bell shaped. rich, deep red, spotted, $2.00 each. :
such grand clumps for the lawn. Biooms very early. Humboldti Hybrids—Enormous leafy stalks, andimmense ©
Having grown such an enormous stock of this ex- flowers of a rich orange-crimson eolor. Very showy and —
quisite Lily we ean offerit at the extremely low price conspicuous. $2,00 each. 7
of 3 for 30¢.; 6 for 50c.; 15 for $1.00........e00. a re 2 The 8 for $5.00,

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Everblooming Scarlet—The greatest bedding plant ever introduced, surpassing the finest Cannas for attractiveness
and brillianey, equal to the Gladiolus as a cut flower

5 | ‘ er south of Philadelphia; further north they must be protected or win-
tered ina cellar like the ordinary Tritoma. Just

out early in spring, and will commence growth and bloom at once, growing larger and finer every day. Plants show
from 6 to 20grand flower stalls all the time y i

a ot IHL r stop its blooming, and it is as brilliant as ever long after all other garden

flowers have been Killed. For cutting it is unsurpassed, and the beautiful long spikes keep several weeks in water. With-

out a single exception, it is the most desirable garden fi

Se can tall growing Tritoma which blooms profusely in late summer and fall. Yellow flamed crimson, 925¢c.
each ; 6 for $1.00.

May Queen—See colored plate in front of Catalocue.
plants. Blooms profusely early in the season.

A magnificent novelty growing freely from seed as well as from
SPECIAL OFFER—Ono fine plant each of these

Strong plants 30c. each; 4 for $1.00. Seed 200. per pkt.
3 grand new Tritomas, Everblooming, Solfatere and May Queen for 75¢,

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HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS.

The earth wears acrown of Floral Beauties, and among the brightest, ri 7

Perennials. — They fill a place in our gardens, and in our hearts which See Se oan peta Page te Sd
ering Shrubs when once planted they are good for a life-time and we come to regard them as A pe t Seen
of our home, but of our very existence. What would induce us to part with the grand old clum eee euiy.
Lilies, Iris, et¢., which have Stood alongs the path in our frout yard so long, and greeted us oan ieee
with such cheery brightness and beauty? They have cheered us through many vicissitudes Sine PA eit
ot life. They were loved by dear ones whose voices we hear no more; their blossoms call to our as d wen
associations, happy days and happy faces which Time, the great Destroyer, has Giolewticom a5 Ves dear
enrich our borders and walks with these dear flowers, which will be our friends forevermore ° 0S

A . gichillea
: (,randiflora.

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joicest double white flowers all sum :
to bloom by the first of July, and isa ateee Jb comenors
until frost; as many as 5,000 flowers have been counte loan
one plant at one time. Flowers pure white, perfectly don ble.
and are produced in large sprays, and unsurpassed ie Si
sorts of cut-flower work, bouquets. ete. It is perfect] ae a
anywhere. and_so vigorous that ‘it will take care of ‘ise i
among weeds. For cemetery planting there is nothing fin ©
i0F ie Joes e Ne: thrive and bloom profusely year ato:
ar. 1e p s i 7 i
ee ee plants we send out will bloom profusely this

15e. each; 5for 50c.

Ponies. |
_ The favorite of to-day, as it was fifty years ago. Lux-
urious foliage plants, with magnificent double, incurved
flowers, of enormous $1Ze and colorings. Nothing can sur-
pass the intensity of the dark varieties that fairly glow with

a radiant fire of richness, while the white and pale varieties

are very soft and delicate in their coloring,

New Giant—Like an enormous double Rose, of a blush, al-
m¢< st white color: a Peony which grows 3 to 4 feet high,
and bears flowers nearly as large as_a man’s hat; the
flower is the same shape, fragrance and exquisite satin-
like pink color as Baroness Rothschild Rose. It is beauti-
ful beyond deseription. Fine roots, 25c.

Festiva Alba—A dwarf grower, enormous pure white flow-

= ers, occasional spots of crimson, 40e. each,

ieee ee crimson-pink, double and very sweet. 25c.

Doupie White—Pure white; very scarce. - 40c. each.
cinalis fl, pl.—The crand early flowering, old-fashioned
double “rimson Peony. 25c. each.

Oite each of the 5 sor’s for $1,359.

Aplant of exquisite beauty, being of low, compact,
spreading growth, and producing its profusion of blooms in
May or June when pure-white flowers are particularly
searce. Its profusion of blooms is so great thata bed of it
looks, ata distance, like a mass of fleecy snow just fallen.
Few hardy plants will give as much real satisfaction as this
beautiful gem. Lifted late in the fall, it will bloom well in
the house during winter. Perfectly hardy, and foliage ever-

green. 15¢. each; 5 for 50¢.

Early Flowering Hardy Chrysanthemum

These are exceedingly fine, and are perfectly hardy
planted in the open ground, and flower magnificently in
October and late into November. They should be planted
on the south side ofa building or wall, or in some spot where
they will be sheltered as much as possible. In such a situa-
tion they are sure to bloom magnificently. despite early fail
frost. They make a border which is as brilliant and beauti-
ful as the gayest flowers ofsummer. They are mostly of the
Pompon type. very double and perfect flowers In great clust-
ers, All colors mixed, 5 plants for 50¢.; 12 for $1.00.

Hardy. Everblooming Chrysanthemum.

Plants begin budding and blooming. in July, and con-
tinue till November, while those in pots bloom far into the
winter. It may be used eitherasa garden or pot plant, andis
perfectly hardy in the open ground.

Everblooming, White—-Pure white, full double.
Everblooming, Yellow—Bright, golden yellow.
Jéc. each; the two for 25c.; or more at 10c. cach.

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Tern Thousand Flowered
_Boltonia.

._, We havenot seen so good a hardy plant as this since we
introduced Rudbeckia Golden Glow. That plant went over
the whole world like wildfire, and is by far the finest hardy
garden plant in cultivation to-day. Next to itin importance
Wwe 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 repre-
sents a single stem plant the first summer. Another year
this plant will throw up 6 to 10 stems just like this one and
a mass of bloom shown that no other plant can equal. Fora
clump or hedge it is superb. Perfectly hardy, and grows in
any soil or situation. Stroug plants 20c. each ;3 for 60c.; 12
for $1.50. Seed 20c. per pkt.

Rudbeckia “Golden Glow.”

A hardy perennial plant growing eight feet high, branch-
ing freely, and bearing by the hundreds, on long, graceful
stems geauisite double blossoms, of the brightest golden
color, and as large as Cactus Dahlias. Mr, William Falconer,
the best authority on plants in this country, Says of it: “The
pant you gave me grew vigorously, and threw up strong,

ranching flower stems six feet high, laden with sheaves of
golden blossoms as large as fair Chrysanthemums; and all
having an elegant, graceful appearance. Many eminent flor-
ists and amateurs have seenit, and all admired it. As cut
flowers the blossoms last well. I unhesitatingly regard it as
the most desirable introduction amon hardy perennials.”
It is the most effective flowering plant for August and Sep-
tember in cultivation. Strong plants, which will bloom freely
this season, 15¢. each; 5 for 50¢, ; 12 for $1.00.

Perennial Poppy,

Ifthere is a more gorgeous flower anywhere than the
Perennial Poppy we fail to know it. The most indifferent
observer stands spell-hound in the presenee of its magnifi-
cent fire-like scarlet flowers with their silky texture and
foil-like heart of innumerable purple-black stamens. Each
bloom is as large as a Saucer and sits perched like a bird
on the end of aswaying. hairy, slender stem, high above the
deeply-incised and handsome foliage. Many consider it the
most showy flower that blooms. A grand plant to light up
dark corners and dull shrubbery. Do not disturb them after
planed as they dislike removal, Fine plants, 20c. each: 3
or 50¢c. :

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Perennial Phlox.

Those who remember the thin-petaled, white and the
dull-hued purple Perennial Phlox of old-fashioned gardens
can scarcely recognize these new Phloxes as the samo
flowers. 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 com-
plete 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.

Athels—A beautiful rosy searlet tinged with salmon. Very
bright and showy. ,

Snow Cloud—White. suffused A ae Extra fine. |

Charlotte Saisson—White suffuse with pink, deepening
towards the center to bright vermillion. ;

Yasoliel—Enormous flowers and truss, individual flowers
being 1% inches across. Color light crimson tinged with
lilac and shaded lighter towards the center.

Diplomat—Beautiful light lilac with erimson eye.
large flower and truss. i ;

Eclaire—Deep, bright, purplish crimson._ Extra large.

Master Clarence Hulse—Pure white. Flowers and truss
of very large size and exceedingly beautiful.

Sylvester Hulse — Beautiful lilac-rose. :

Miss Hattie Hulse—Pure white with beautiful pink eye.

Morty Hulse—Beautiful rose-lilac, marbled with white;
flowers large and of beautiful form.

Pluton—Deep wine red: splendid. New. -

Mad. Reudatier—Fine lilac, bordered and flaked white.

Robt. Wetner—FExtra large, bright rose.

Bridesmaid —White, crimson center; fine.

eanne d’Arc—Pure snow-white.
hebaide—Fine, large, rosy erimson. .
Simplon—White and crimson, variegated and striped,
Prof. Schlieman—Deep pink. Compact panicle.

Very

1ic. each; 5 for 50c,; $1.00 per dozen,
PYRAMIDAL PHLOXES.

These have large, fine pyramidal clusters of bloom that
are very showy indeed.

Pyramidal White—A plant of sturdy, compact growth, bear-
ing enormous pyramidal panicles of great snow-white
blossoms.

Pyramidal Crimson—Like the above, with sume great
blossoms, but of a brightest crimson color. The two
sorts contrast finely. They bloom all summer long, and
are equal to Hydrangeas in majestic beauty.

Pyramidal Oculata—White; large crimson eye. Showy.

sé Lavender—Delicate lavender; white center.
«6 Rose—lLarge, bright rose.
Se Biush—Blush tinted; extra large and fine.

20c. each; 3 for 50c.; $1.60 per dozen.

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New Wistarias.

This favorite vine in early spring is covered with
great massive clusters, sometimes two feet long, of
lovely pea-shaped flowers. May also be trained to
grow in erect. bush form.

Sinensis Magnifica—Clusters of lovely blue flowers
produced in great masses. 15c. each. Seed, 10¢.

Alba—A mass of white flowers, clusters of bloom
reaching two feet in length. Nothing can be
more magnificent than this as it will cover the entire
side of a building or veranda and produce thousands of
clusters of its magnifleent racemes of bloom. Makesa
fine standard or tree form by pinching back. 25c, each.

Muitijuja—Delicate lavender-blue flowers of large size. in
clusters two feet or more in length. Like Alba, ex-
cept in color, and a fine companion to it. 25¢. each.

Sinensis Double—Immense clusters of large double violet
blue blossoms. This is perfectly grand, the clusters
of bloom being like great drooping bouquets of double

violets. Makesa dne bushaswellasclimber. 30c. each.

New Perpetual Blooming—(/ all grand novelties we have ever

introduced, this is one of the most important and valuable.

This Wistaria will actually bloom all summer, from May to

September. It is also of remarkably clean, healthy foliage, and

a very rapid and graceful grower.- In beauty of growth it is

far ahead of any other sort; its clean foliage and numerous

slender branches, drooping everywhere,add greatly to the
charm of the blossoms. These are produced in horizontal or
upright clusters, many clusters appearing on each branch in
close proximity to each other. The vine is a rapid grower,
reaching 15 to 20 feet in a season, and is without an equal for
sereening, shading, or for festooning buildings, verandas,
summer-houses, old trees, or fences. Flowers, blue, and
borne profusely, even on small cutting plants, not more than
2feet tall. 30c. each; 4 for $1.00.

One vine eachtof the 5 for $1.00.

WISTARIA SEED —All sorts mixed, 15e. per pkt.

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(,lematis.
These are the three finest sorts for general cultivation.

Paniculata—Clean, thrifty. robust growing vine, of graceful habit, with
attractive glossy green foliage, and covered in August and Sentem-
ber with a sheet of clustered snow-white bloom of the most delicious
fragrance. No othervine so completely covers itself with flowers.
An arbor or portico over which this Clematis is trained is a wall (of

< white for the time heing, and what makes it the more strik-
ing is that nearly all other vines have ceased blooming at
thattime. The panicles of bloom are very pretty for cut-
ting, the star-like florets, with their feathery, stamens, ap-
pearing to fine advantage.

Coccinea—A lovely sort. producing an abundance of handsome
vine and a great profusion of large, rosy-scarlet, bell-shaped
flowers, whieh are exceedingly handsome and useful for f
all sorts of decoration. It blooms all summer long. Fine plants for i)
blooming at once.
Crispa—Much like Coccinea. except its color is a fine blue tipped with white.
Makes a most superb vine.

20c. each; the 3 for 50c.; $1.50 per dozen.

GREVILLEA ALPINA.

A tough, free-growing plant somewhat of a shrubby nature though not attaining a height of more than a foot or
eighteen inches, It is compact, vranching freely, all the stems being heavily clothed with beautiful foliage. Every shoot
terminates with an elegant spray of pretty flowers which are bright pink and white, as shown on the plate. The plant
has several blooming periods during the year which are liable to occur at any time. In fact, the blooming is often contin-
uous. Itisa most delightful pot plant, of easy growth and one that will attract great attention, it being not only new and
beautiful but so unlike anything else. Like Clerodendron Fallax and Streptosolen grandiflora it is one of the finest plant
novelties we ever had. Strong plants, almost ready to bloom, 25¢, each; 3 for 60e.

STREPTOSOLEN AMABILIS MAGNIFICA.

Absolutely the finest and freest-flowering pot plant in cultivation. It is not only in bloom every day in the year, but
it is full of bloom all the time. How a plant can support such a:wealth of flowers day after day, week after week, month
after month and year after year is a mystery. The plantis entirely newand one of the easiest pot and window plants to
grow that it is possible to find. It flowers from the time the plants leave the cutting bed, no matter how small. Flowers
large, and ofa rich dark-blue color that is very attractive, Itis, in fact, the best, and almost the only blue-flowering pot
plant that is of easy culture and of continuous flowering. It is absolutely the finest pot plant known,

Hoping to induce all our customers to grow this superb novelty, we offer strong plants at 20¢. each;'3 for 50e.: 7 for $1,00.

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Plants and Seeds of Select New. or Recently Introduced

WINDOW OR GREENHOUSE PLANTS.

_ In Plants we offer comparatively few varieties, only such as are of unustial merit; new, or of recent introduc-
tion, and which will be stire to give an unusual degree of pleasure and satisfaction, Our system of packing is
such that our plants carry successfully through the mails to nearly all parts of the world. We are careful to
send out only well-rooted, healthy stock, and to offer only such varieties as are stire to give satisfaction—the very
best of their kinds. The enormous quantities which we grow enable us to offer the finest plants of the choicest
varieties, at a price so low that they are within the reach of all.

_ Plants are man’s naturai home companions; they are bright, refreshing, cheery; winter may rage without but
inside they make spring perpetual. A refined and generous nature craves plants and flowers. Nothing else can
take their places; especially to the care-worn women, whose elevated tastes, and love for refinement goes largely
unsatisfied, plants and flowers are one of God’s richest blessings.

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Brugmansia Pouble.

Three feet high, with twenty or thirty pendulous flowers
open at once; great, creamy white blooms, eleven, twelve and
thirteen inches long, and eight inches wide, of a texture
resembling thick, fluted satin. Creamy white and very fra-
grant. The great double trumpet-shaped flowers are. in-
deed, glorious. Flowers freely at Thanksgiving and Christ-
mas, and is one of the most superb plants we can grow.

s x si ‘ 2 arp Blooms at alltimes, Strong plants 30c. each; 2 for 50c.
Ppouble Vernon Begonias. Seed, 200, per pkt. See page ks,
mal wots aneney ond double, Peorne in leree SUEDE BEGONIA SEED.
and with a freedom that is surprising. very day, the year % Ati oP le tae a a eee Ferns PAS A
round, shows them in their radiant beauty. _There is cer- wey. avec peed Ps aes AEs Vath ee a pace ya eae Be

tainly no other plant producing fine double fiowers in such
quantity. It is adapted to any window or. porch, or it may
be bedded outinsummer. In any position it is always a prize
bloomer, and beautiful in foliage.

See also page 43.

Double Pink—Fine, DAS Sa tae eee
“= White—Pure. white. si

Fine plants, 20c. each: the 4 for 60e. Seed, mixed, 15e, pht.
New Rex Begonias.

These new varieties of Begonia Rex are of our own
origin, and they far excel any that have previously been in
cultivation. ‘The colors and markings of the leaves are ex-
ceedingly varied and rich.

Crimson Glow—Maenificent large leaves, the center half of
which is a rich, metallic crimson, which graduates into

a wide zone of light green with Jace-like veins, the rim or

the leaf having a distinct border of the same metallic

_ crimson asthe center. Most charming variety yet offered.
Midnight—Hlegant leaves almost black in color, variegated
with large pink blotches, the whole having a fine irrides-
_ cent glow. A greatly improved Louis Classon.
Fireflush—Most beautiful of all. Immense leaf, silvery col-
ored, bordered dark purplish-green, and with a rich.
dark center. The whole leafis flushed with erimson-pink.
Storm Cloud — Rich, dark color, being a sort of blackish-
green with purple lustre, and large, maroon-like pure
silvery spots. Splendid.
Monster—Leaf, 2% feet across. Color, pure silver, veined
with dark green. ~
25c. each; the 5 for $1.00, REX BEGONIA

126

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

GHILDS’ SUPERB

NEW GALLAS.

Our new varieties of Calla Ethiopica are really marvels. The gigantic size of Gigantea, and the great
blooming qualities of Childsiana place these two new sorts far in advance of all others.

Burbank’s Dwarf Everblooming Calla |
“Fragrans,”

This new Calla was originated by Luther Burbank, of
California, who speaks of it thus: ‘The plants are of
medium size, compact in growth, and bloom profusely. It
has not only a most charming flower produced ina profusion
never before surpassed, but also with a genuine, sweet, last- |
ing fragrance all its own, but similar to the fragrance of |
Violets or Lilies.” Does not grow tall and scraggly like the
old yariety, but is strong and compact, with a great abund-
ance of dark green foliage. It is a true everbloomer, its
flowers appearing in great abundance both summer and
vinter when grown in pots, or it will bloom profusely all
summer long in the open ground, and being potted in Sep-

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tember will continue blooming without intermission all win-
ter. The same plant will grow and bloom for years without
once ceasing, and the quantity of bloom which a good plant
will produce is astonishing, It is estimated that six plants
of the old sort will not produce so many flowers in the course
of a year as will one plant of this new dwarf variety, A large

|} plant is hardly ever withoutone or more flowers, and its
| dwarf, compact habit makes ita much more desirable pot

plant than the old variety. Its flowers are of large size and
snowy white in color. Fine plants, 25c. each ; 3 for 60c.

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A perfect miniature Calla,
growing 8 to12 inches high and
producing perpetually very large
snow-white blossoms. It begins
to bloom when only a few inches
high in a three or four-iach pot,
and a well established plant in a
large pot sometimes shows a
dozen atonce. Fine plants, 15c.
each: 3 for 30c.

Special Offer.

For only $1.50 we will send
one fine bulb each of the follow-
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CALLA PRAECOX.
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Calla Childsiana and Gigan-
tea are the finest sorts in cultiva-
tion.

Galla Seed.

Callas are easily grown from
seedand some kindslike Praecox
flower in ashort time. Per pkt.
Praecox—Wovely dwarf ever~

bloomer, flowering quickly

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Gigantea—New and grand.,...25

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Newest Gallas.

wothing can surpass these three new Callas. They

ore novelties of great importance.

Galla Ethiopica Gigantea.

{ve now have a sufficient stock of this most superb
Z all Calias to offer it at a reasonable price. All thus far
sold have brought FIVE DOLLARS each. In size and mag-
nificance it is truly a wonder. Leaves two feet Jong and
flcwersa foot in length, ¢hree times larger than any other
Dalla. Itisastrong, quick grower, but requires a large
pot anda little time to bring it to full perfection. _ Foli-
age very dark rich green. Flowers snow-white and open
unusually flat and broad. We have had single plants
showing 10 or more of these magnificent blossoms at
once. It is exactly like the Common Calla except in size,
richness of color in foliage and_ purity of blossoms. Our
eut shows comparative sizes. Fine bulbs. 75c¢. each.

(alla Praecox.
(See Cut on Foregoing Page.)

Anew Huropean Calla, which has created a sensa-
tion on account of its dwarf, compact habit, and profu-
sion of large blossoms; also on account of its being so
easily grown from seed. It produces many flowers at
once, which are of greatsize and snowy whiteness, Itis
easily raised from seed, the plants flowering in afew
months from sowing. In this respect it is indeed a mar-
vel, Next to Little Gem it isthe dwarfest of all Callas,
Seed, 20c. per pkt. Strong plants, 20c. each; 3 for 50c.

Galla Ghildsiana.
(See Cut on Foregoing Page.)

The latest floral sensation of Holland, where this
wonderful new Calla was originated and named. Ex-
2eedingly dwarf and very compact, with large blossoms
which are borne in a profusion never before seen; as
many as a dozen flowers are to be seen on one plant at
a time, and nearly allofthe time. These flowers are of
good size, beautiful shapeand the most snowy white-
ness. They open out remarkably flat. Foliage healthy
and vigorous, and more nearly heart-shaped than any
Calla. Itis a long wayin advance of all other Callas,
thaving such an ideal habit and fine flowers in such won-
derful profusion every day inthe year. Strong bloom-
ing plants, 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. Smaller plants, 3vc.
each; 2 for 50c.

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New Garnations.

For pot or garden culture none are so good as the

following new varieties.

Mrs. Lawson—Probably the largest
Carnation grown, its flowers borne
on magnificent long stems, and are
of a _ most lovely deep pink shade.

White Lawson—A sport from the
above, same monstrous flower and
vigorous growth, but in color as
white as snow,

Pure Gold — Beautiful large flower,
borne on long, stiff stems. Ex-
quisite fragrance, petals deeply
serrated, and color dark yellow
with a few faint marks of pink.

Torch—Extra large flower, brilliant
scarlet, and borne on stems 4 feet
long. Petals beautifully fringed.

Gen'l Maceo—Very full, deeply fring-
ed flowers, on stiff, wiry stems, 12 to
18 in. long, bloom in. in diameter.
Ground color, deep, brilliant scar-
let, heavily overlaid maroon-black,
making one of the darkest and
richest shades yet seen.

Euchantress—Enormous flower of per-
fect form, full, double and sweet,
on long graceful stems. Licht pink
or blush, an exquisite tint, one
better than this.

Blue Bedder—While the flowers are
not actually biue, they are of a
blush-violet color, the blue shade
being at times very pronounced.
The plant is of a stout, compact
habit and will bloom in the garden
profusely allsummerlong, A great
many flower stems are sent up,each
bearing an average of 12 flowers,
and we have seen as many as 50 to
60 flowers on a plant at one time.
Added to this it has the strongest
and finest clove fragrance. From
a few plants one may cut flowers
every day during the summer apd
fall, and when brought inside it
still continues blooming all winter.

Scarlet Bedder—The greatest bloomer of all Carnations,
always in bloom and always full of bloom summer and
winter. In this respect like Blue Bedder, anda fine com-
panion to it. Nota tall grower and ju

ding or for pots, Bright scarlet.

#0c, each; 3 for 50c.; the 8 for $1.10.: or $1.50 per dozen,

St the size for bed-

a\zalea [ndica.

Elegant pot plants, much used
for Easter decorations. Though
attaining a good size, commence
to bloom when very small. The
flowers are large and very beauti-
ful, always much admired, and
range from white to deep crimson
in color, with all intermediate
shades and markings. Easily
grown in a window. Our plants
are finest new varieties, and are
greatly superior to the older sorts,
Many of them are very double, and
the colors of all are greatly im-
proved, as well as the flowerin
qualities. All the plants we sen
out are of blooming size,
Niobe—Fine double white, flower

Jarge, bush compact.

Bernard Andres—A good double
flower of a rich purplish-rose.

Simon Mardeur— Large double
rose or deep pink. .

Dr. D. Moore—Lovely rose, with
white and violet reflex.

Mad. Paul de Schreyver—Ele-
gant, large, doubk red. é
Raphael—Inimense double white.
Deutche Perle —Large double
white. Very early. | .
Ceres—Fine double white, striped

crimson. Great bloomer,

Apollo—Deep brick red. :

C. de W. Anne— Double, rosy-pink,
flaked white.

Chicago—Very large, double and
perfect. Deep crimson clearly
bordered white, 2

Grand Rouge—Rich crimson.

Alice—Elegant light rose.

Touise—Beautiful pale pink.

Illustris—Semi-double, white and
crimson.

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Price, ae, each ; 8 for 60¢c.: 5for $1.00, The 17 for $3.00.

BLUE OB SCARLET BEDDER,

Carnation Seed, Lawson Hybrids—Fine mixed hybrids
of above sorts grown by us and will produce magnificent
(See page 45.) 20c. per pkt.

SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS,

OSTRICH PLUME.

Z Rare Gherysanthemums.

From the large list of new “Mums we select the following
recently introduced as being the most remarkable, distinct
and beautiful. They are really marvels in their way.

Biack Douglas—(Pompon)—Color almost black, while the
tip of each petal shows a glint of gold. making the whole
blossom appear as if sprinkled with gold dust.

Philadelphia—Flowers of enormous size, as round asa ball,
pure white with a delicate shadowy tinge of lemon, giv-
ing the flower a peculiar transparent effect, :

Wim. Sitipson—The best pink and largest flower of its
color. Flowers have been grown that measured 11 inches
across. Karly and a fine robust grower. Color, a most
exquisite shade of pink, of indescribable loveliness.

Uncle Sam—A fine large flower with long wavy petals of a
rosy lilae color, striped and bordered with white. It is
the finestand most distinctly striped variety.

Good Gracious, Pure White—Probably the very largest
flower of any Chrysanthemum. As large as aman’s hat
and double to the very center. Petals quilled and irregular.

Good Geacions, Bright Yellow—Like the above except in
color.

Good Gracious, Pink—YVery fine indeed.

15¢. each; the? for Ve.

Our New Giant Seedlings,
The following Chrysanthemums are our own Seedlings

and they are extra large and fine. Probably the best show

varieties yet known. They are not only large but full and
rlouble to the center, and as rouud as a ball.

Globe Perfection, Pink—Hnormous globe-shaped blossoms
of wide incurved petals full, double and exquisite pink
in color.. Dwarf stout habit.

_ Globe Perfection, White—Like the above but white.

Globe Perfection, Yellow—Fine bright yellow color, other-
wise just like the pink,

Globe Perfection, Crimson—-Rich deep purplish crimson.
These four Globe Perfections are alike in everything but
color and are exceedingly fine.

20¢e, each; the 4 for 60c.

New Ostrich Plumes.

These are offered now for the first time and are the best
of the beautiful Ostrich Plume class.
Gold Ore—Rich old gold color, very hairy, double and fine,
Sea-Shell--Beautiful pink; elegant.
Downy White—Exquisite pure white. Very feathery.
Plumy Gleam—Fine lemon yellow. Extra fine,
20c, each; the & for 60c.

CHOICE CHRYSANTHEMUM SEED.

Chrysanthemums are very easily grown from seed, and
flower abundantly the first season. It is no trouble at all to
grow them and they are sure to flower beautifully in Octo-
ber and November from spring sown seed. Every plant
raised will produce a flower of a different color and charac-
ter, no two will ever be alike. and among them there will
be many exceptionally beautiful and valuable varieties.
Extra Choice, Mixed—Saved only from the finest named

sorts, carefully hand fertilized. Pkt., 20c.

BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906.

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Ghrysanthemum Midwinter

This new Chrysanthemum seldom blooms at the regular
time in autumn, but withholds its glorious blossoms until
February, March and April, when they are produced 2 or 3
at a time, so that a plant is in full perfection of bloom for
many weeks. Blossoms of enormous size, perfectly double,
and in color a blush tinted white when first opened, chang-
ing next day to a pure snow-white. In sizeand shape it is

one of the grandest flowers ever seen, and flowering as they
do in midwinter, lasting well beyond Haster, makes them
Plants of dwarf stout habit, admirably
Strong plants 20c. each; 3 for 50c.

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Everblooming Cape Jessamine.

is grand novelty does not differ from the common
CAareteae or Gardenia except it blossoms all the year
round, while the old sort blossoms only for 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 surpassingly lovely. A good plant will show
flowers every day in the year, and it is an easy thing to mane
age, growing wellasa window plant. 60c. each.

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

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___ Since we first came in possession of this plant three years ago we have looked forward to the day when we could offer
it to our customers, knowing that its remarkable beauty and novelty would be as great a surprise and delight to them as
itistous. Itcan be grown either from seed or cuttings, seedlings blooming in about five months from the time of sowing.
Plants grow about two feet high with very beautiful, Jarge, heart-shaped Jeaves. the main stems producing an enormous
umbel of the most intensely searlet blossoms ever seen. Each umbel keeps perfect several months and is as large as a@
man’shat. The plant blooms at all'times of the year. It is useless to dwell upon the great beauty and novelty of this gor-
geous flower. The cutis a good illustration of its grandeur. It is as-easily grown as a Geranium, and for decorative pur-
poses we know of nothing that can approach it. Seed, 20c. per pkt. Strong plants, 40¢. each.

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Can one imagine a more novel plant than a
rapid-growing climbing Lantana? Graceful in
habit, beautiful in bloom and a fine window, con-
servatory or garden plant. Although it begins
blooming when only a few inches in height it
will climb five or six feet inaseason, andina
conservatory, orin the open ground in the South-
ern or Pacific states, it will reach a height of 20

_ feet in two or three years. It lacks all appear-
ances of coarseness, and in both foliage and vine
it is at all times graceful, pretty and evergreen.
It has a great wealth of bloom, the large, daint-
ily-colored clusters being lilae pink with a white
eenter. It blooms profusely at all stages of

=== erowth and all the year round, and as its growth
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j vines for windows we ever saw and is a splendid

garden vine for summer, and never out of bloom.

Fine plants, 30c. each; 3 for T5e.

132 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y. :

Bridal Veil.
Genista Monosperma,.

A hard-wooded plant suitable
for pot culture,or it may be grown
in the open ground in any lati-
tude south of New York, and will
crow from 3to6 feet high accord-
ing to accommodations given it.
This odd plant has no leaves but
produces long, graceful, needle-
like green branches which droop
in copious masses like drapery.
It has several blooming periods
each year at which time every
stem and branch robes itself
in clusters of charming snow-
white blossoms,the whole droop-
ing in an exquisite wavy mass,
and is appropriately called the
‘Bridal Veil.” Our cut is froin
a photograph, but itis impossible
to give an adequate impression
of the beauty and profusion of a
flowering plant. The fragrance
of the flower is the richest and
most pleasing to be found and a
blooming spray cut and dried
will retain its delicious fra-
grance for years, and will impart
to a drawer of linen a fragrance
which no perfumer can imitate
or equal. _ As a pot or tub plant
it is as easily grown asan Olean-
der or Hydrangea and will
succeed anywhere in open
ground where _the winters are
not toosevere. Strong 2 year-old
plants, $1.00 each.

Seed—Per packet of 6 seeds, 20c.
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Ghinese Hibiscus.

Where can we find a more striking plant than this with
its glossy leaves and huge flaming flowers of satin-like tex-
ture? Summer or winter, it is always budding and bloom-
ing and, if it becomes too large for the window, can be win-
tered in the cellar. Pots of Hibiscus are extra fine for piazza
or baleony, and for bedding out in summer,
Peachblow—This is one of the finest plant novelties offered

in recent years. The flowers are double, and from four
to five inches in diameter; ofacharming, rich, clear pink
color, with a small, deep erimson center; an entirely new
and most beautiful shade; it blooms abundantly and
continuously, even on small plants.

Auriantica—Very large double orange yellow. Makes a’‘fine
contrast with Peachblow and Minneatus.

Minneatus — As gorgeous
and fine as the best
Peony, and fully as
large. Bush blooms
when but a foot high,
Blossoms a burning
erimson, very double.

Fine plants, 20c. each; $ forsdc-

Seed—Splendid mixture of
all Chinese Hilbiseus,
loc. per pkt. Seedlings
grow rapidly and bloom
quickly.

Furcrea.

A new plant which grows
from a bulb,as shown in ent.
It has lovely Dracena-like
foliage and is as ornamental
as a fine Palm, growing in
time to great size and send-
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Tuberose-like blossoms, A
most beautiful pot plantand
a most curious one: try
it by all means, 25¢e. each; 3
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| The finest decorative plants in cultivation, and in addi-

tion to the well-known standard variety, we are able to offer s
| several new and most unique varieties. All are as robust,
| vigorous and as easily grown as the original Boston Fern.

Boston Fern—(OriGinsw)—Of all decorative plants for house
culture, this is perhaps the most imposing and satisfac-
tory. Itis so hardy that it will stand and thrive in most

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| Fern is so good in this respect. Plants form an immense
: number of graceful. drooping fronds, varying in length

| from two to five feet, and always of a fresh, healthy, and a ‘
beautiful green color. These fronds keep in perfect con- /
dition for years, Fine plants, 20c. each; 3 for 50c.

Scotti—This Fern is a decided acquisition and will un- pF
dountedly take the place of the Boston Fern eventually,
It is a dwarf, compact grower and has two or three times
as many fronds as the Boston Fern. It makes symmetri-
eal, handsome plants in either small or large sizes. If
given space enough every plant can be made a beautiful ev f
specimen. 25¢. each; 5for $1.00.

Pierson’s Boston Fern—Immense wavy fronds, of the Os-
trich Plume type, but Jongerand more beautifully feath-
ered. It was first introduced three years ago and creat-
edarealsensation. Without doubt it isthe most mag-
nificent Fern grown, and possesses all the hardy, robust,
and easy growing qualities peculiar to the common Bos-
ton Fern. and allits varieties. We have a fine stock of
very fine plants. 30c. each; 4 for $1.00.

Pierson’s Baby Boston Fetn—A great novelty and a great
beauty. Like Pierson Fern, only smaller in size and fav
mrs rea and plume like, Itis perfectly exquisite.

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a Fresh Fern Balls.

These are large, basket-like bunches of Fern roots in-
terwoven with moss. When suspended in a window, and
watered elegant green -foliage starts out from every side,
top and bottom, making a highly ornamental object and one
that keeps fresh and green for years. Grows wellin sun or
partial shade, and is a noveland beautiful object. These
Fern Balls are made in Japan, and we import them every
year. Greatest success is had with strictly fresh stock.
Little Monarch—(Air Fern)—A small Fern Ball but, very
closely woven, and contains a great quantity of eyes

tg : which produce a luxuriant growth of extra fine fronds,

TARR: which stand out well and make the most beautiful effect.

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will be a great treat. We can offer it at the very low
price of 30c. each; 4 for $1.00, by mail. :

Japanese Standard—The standard, or ordinary Fern Ball.
50c. each, by mail.

FERN BALL.

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

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_ , Uhese Geraniums are in their way most remarkable Novelties, for they show great improvement over sorts previously
introduced, in habit, vigor, size and quality of bloom and radiant coloring. For several years they have been the admira-
tion of all who have visited our conservatories. They were offered 2 years ago for the first time, after years of critical test,
and wwe know just what they are. They have been carefully compared with the best new sorts of recent years, and in every
point they show their superiority. Habit compact, with large, healthy foliage. Flowers, perfect in shape; round, and some-
times beautifully cupped, | Trusses immense, and the blooming qualities of the pliant truely wonderful. But in color they
are perfect marvels, showing combinations and brightness of tints hitherto unknown.
Massachusetts—Extra; rdinary size and beautifully color- | Oklahoma—Finest intense scarlet.

ed. Exquisite pure pink with white rayed center, freely Ohio—Fiowers like a Pelargonium. Deep blood scarlet,

spotted or specked. veined black; upper petals rayed intense orange-secarlet.
Indiana—-Pure lilac-pink, slichtly spotted. Larce size Largest known size.

C ‘ KR, SI1¢g ys 5 arge size. eS . - .
Pp 1 Fe A ee ee | Mrs. White—Pure snow-white, thickly spotted with erim-
ennsylvania—Pure snow-white | z a 7 a = oP tt ;

Alabama—Deepest, darkest red: a grand and rich colo son dots. Flower large and beautiful. This elegant
Idaho—Bright rose color, center raved. ate cat eos | Geranium was raised by one of our customers in Eng-
Kansas—Intense orange-scarlet. each pets T Baceee oe a land, from seed purchased from us. It is one of the

ed witha dark color amet, each petal beautifully vein- ' most beautiful venders a : e -
New York—Enormous clusters of creat enhe to*beanti. | bite Tint—This remarkable variety has a large flower of a

ma aa Peas me cluster “ol a at SH tance; beauti distinct blush tinge. Center rayed orange-scarlet.
Oregon — Flowers “Very Hae : : { oe A Tears B John Lewis Childs—Color,pale,pearly-pink, heavily mottled

Orange-searlet, clouded and mottled with ae eee and spotted with crimson. The background is a good
Neunessee— Extra laree posit aettoe nee Bnd Lue. light color and the spots bright and brilliant. It is one

NT OT A) »t etshape; bright crim- of the best spotted varieties known.

son-pink. One of the very best. — Te i 5
Colorado—White, tinted violet-pink. _A shade so delicate TTT a eee ee ey on

and shifting as to be perfectly exquisite.
New Jersey—White, tinted, veined and spotted. 20c. each; 5 for S0c,; 7 for $1.00. The 20 sorte for $2.00,
GERANIUM SEED.

prea NN flower, often measuring 2*% inehes
across. Leaves gigantic in size, wi onspicuous rk s +s
zone, Oolor intense scarlet. — with conspicuous dark New Hybrids Large-Flowering—This is saved from such
Washington—Very curious, clusters of bloom branching, grand sorts as those offered above. It will produce
that is, 2 to 3 additional echsters will grow out of each magnificent varieties, probably many as good as these
) here named. It is the finest Geranium seed ever offered.
Plants from seed bloom in a few months. Pkt. 0c.

main cluster. Color, fine pink. freely spotted.
See page 47 for other Geranium Seed,

; best of its color,

Porto Rico—Brightest carmine. White shaded center.
Pxtra large panicle.

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Giant Pelargoniums.
These new giant-flowered Pelargoniums are
among the very finest novelties ever produced at
Floral Park. They are really remarkable for size
and coloring, the delicate shades and markings be-
ing indeseribable. % : :
Hawaii—A delicate tinted white, with large, rich
velvety maroon and rose splash in upper petals.
Extra large. i ;
Luzon—Hnormous size, round, wide-open shape;
pure white, with violet-maroon blotches. Quite
new as to shape. i
Marion —The same plant hears flowers of different
eolors. One eluster of bloom will be white mark-
ed with crimson, while another will be fine rose
marked purple. | i j
Samoa—Very dark rich velvety crimson, shading on
black. Exceedingly rich and in all respects a
glorious new sort. ca
30c. each; the & for $1.00. raised tsa i
Mixed Pelargonium Seed—All colors, 25¢, per pkt ees

New [Pouble Geraniums.

These are the finest double Geraniums yet in-
troduced.

Sea Shell—New last year. Large double flower,
very large truss, bright beautiful pink.

Dowdle John Lewis Childs—This splendid novelty
isadouble form of the famous single-spotted
variety ofsame name. The plant is a vigorous

rower and free bloomer. Clusters large, florets
arge and very double. The ground color is a
beautiful pink thickly spotted with crimson dots.

Mrs. Langguth—Color of foliage, deep green, heay-
ily striped with silvery white; the zone of the
leaf is pure white. Large blossoms. Color, ani-
line-searlet. The best silver-leaved sort.

Volunteer—fine violet-crimson, large and fine.

Mrs. Parker—While the foliage is deep green, with
a broad border of pure white. the flower is per-
feetly double and of a clear bright pink, a com-
bination novel and beautiful.

Variegata—Foliage beautifully mottled and varie-
gated white, green andereamy-yellow. Flowers, z
bright searlet, double, and in big trusses. A vig-
orous grower and fine bedder.

Mammoth—Semi-double, intense orange-scarlet
showy flowers. Very fine.

Mayflower— White tinted pink. Verybfine,

White Swaun—Very floriferous. An extra fine pot
Geranium, ecoyered with large trusses of snow-
white flowers that are very double and perfect.
Habit, short-jointed and bushy. Finest double

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white. Seed of Double Geraniums— Finest Mixed Hybrids of our own

20c. each; 3 for 50¢.; 9 for $1.25. growing, (See page 47),

25¢. per pkt,

Oleander.

What home iscomplete without its tub of Oleander? A
very attractive plant that can be grown in almost any soil or
situation, kept growing all the year, or rested in the cellar.
Its dark green, willow-like [foliage is in itself neat and pleas-
ing; but when in bloom it is beautiful beyond expression,
with its many large, delicate satin-like flowers.
Pink—Large blossoms of fine rosy pink. Very double.
White—Magnificent large snow-white double blossoms.
Crimson—Fine deep crimson-red. Extra.

Wellow—Large and very beautiful.

Variegata—Leaves bordered with creamy white: flowers
pink, very double. A magnificent plant. the contrast of
foliage and delicate color of blossoms being very striking.

Price, 5c. each; the five for $1,253.

trily-of-the-Valley Plant.

A beautiful new plant of trailing or creeping habit, being
best adapted for hanging pots or baskets. It has beautiful
heart-shaped leaves and branches freely, growing in most
fine symmetrical ‘form. It is in bloom all the time, the
pendulous blossoms 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. As a specimen pot or basket
flower to be suspended in the window it is the fi nest thing
of the sort we have ever seen. Grows very rapidly and
makes a lovely plantin ashort time. 20¢. each: 3 for 50c.

Echinopsis \Mulleri. (Cactus.)

As easily grown as a Geranium and it flowers for severai
months, the long-neecked blossoms coming from the bulb-
like plant on all sides as you see itin the eut. Color soft,
satiny pink of superlative beauty. A plant in flower is most
beautiful and fascinating. Fine plants, 25c. each.

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

Olea Fragra 1S. “Gace Olive.)

This is the sweetest flower that blooms, belongs to the
live family.andis a perpetual bloomer. never without flow-
ers, either summer or winter, though the plant may not be
a footin height. The flowers are small, creamy white and
borne in immense clusters. Each individual blossom,
though no larger than the head ofa shawl-pin, has more
Sweetness than the largest and most fragrant Lily. Its fra-
grance is also delicate and charming, really the finest of all
flowers, and you cannot pass a plant without noticing it. It
succeeds well in any window. 30c. each: 3 for 75c.

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__ Obconica or Monarch Primroses.

These are the new large-flowering Obconica-Sinensis
Hybrids of various colors, as large and fine as Primula Sin-
ensis. Colors, pink, violet, blush, rose, lilac, white, ete.
Very charming flowers, being borne in large trusses, and at
all times of the year in great profusion. They bloom very
quickly from seed, and the large showy blossoms are borne
constantly for a year, and when we realize that these flow-

ae are as large as P. Sinensis, and almost as varied in colors,
their great value is at once apparent. Plants very vigorous
and easily grown as a Geranium.

Seed—All Colors Mixed, 15c. per pkt,

Plants Mixed—-Fine healthy stock, re ons
PCC Ta y iz, ready to bloom, 20c.each ;

Purity—Extra large and fine.
Ruby—Rich deep crimson.

Pure white.

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Gigantea—Licht rose, slightly striped darker. Hxtra large
and fine fimbriated flower.
Sea Shell—Bright deep pink.
Tinted Queen—Extra large fimbriated flower, beautifully
and delicately tinted blush. A superb sort.
Above superb named sorts, 25¢. each; the 5 for $1.00.

New Double Monarch Primroses.

The Monarch Primroses are really the most satisfactory
pot plants it is possible to have, blooming continually at all
times and in all situations. Weare glad to be able to offer
a new double strain, not differing in any way from the
single, except the flowers are Jarge and double, beauti-
fully fringed and of various colors. It is one of the greatest
novelties we ever introduced. Fine plants, 40c. each; 3 for
$1.00. Seed, 25ce. per pkt.

13S JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

eautiful Palms.

Palms are the finest of all decorative

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\ Phoenix Roebelini—The newest, and in every respect the finest and most

: beautiful Palm grown. It has the graceful and beautiful foliage of Cocos
Weddelliana, but ten times as much of it. and itis the hardiest and_ most
easily grown of all Palms, and just the one that will succeed admirably in
any window. Nothing can surpass it as a decorative plant. The whole
world has gone wild over it, and it has recently soldas high as $100 each. .
We have the only Jarge stock of it in America. Fine 2 year old plants,
$2.00 each. 4 year old, $10.00 each.

Filifera or Weeping Palm—One of the best window Palms, needs no petting
to succeed. Stands dustand dry air, and lack of sunshine, and is very or-
namental with its elegant fan-shaped leaves. of a rich, dark, leathery
green, picturesquely fringed with long, thread-like filaments along the
segments of the leaves. The plant is a compact grower, well adapted to pot
culture, succeeding in any situation, and with any treatment that will keep
a Geranium alive. It willmakeagrand ornament during winter, and in
summer it can adorn a veranda, or he placed in any shady place about the
garden or yard,.or used for a centre in a vase, basket or flower bed—always
ornamental anywhere, All plants of the fan-leaved sorts have, when young,
leaves of a long, narrow shane. developing the round, fan-shaped ones as
they grow older. Strong plants, 20c. each; 8for50e. Seed, per paper, 10c,

Cocos Weddelliana—One of the most elegant and graceful little Palms that
has ever been introduced. The plant is dwarf and very neat; leaves whitish-
green on the under side, arching most gracefully. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00.
Larger, $1.00 each.

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Resurrection Plant. |

A ball of tightly folded leaflets, dry and dead. Drop itin
a bowl of water andin a short time there is a great, loose,
expanded rosette of fine fern-like leaves both odd and beau-
tiful. This can be repeated many times. the plant curling
tightly together when dry, expanding when soaked. 10c.
each; 3 for 25¢.

True [rish Shamrock.

We are glad to be able to offer the true Shamrock, as so
many spurious plants have been called Shamrock and sold
as such. This stock is genuine and thoroughly acclimated,
haying been grown here seyeral years. A very beautiful pot
plant with dark chocolate and green foliage. Hach stem with
4 to 5 leaves, like 4-leaf clover. A lovely foliage plant that
attracts great attention. 20¢. each; 3for50e.

Sanseveria
Zealanica.

There is scarcely a decorative
plant listed that is more striking
in foliage and habit than this, and
certainly none other that will
stand as much downright neglect
and hardship. It will grow in a
dark hall, a cool bedroom, or
stand on the mantle in a heated
sitting-room. It will stand gas
and dust, and will go for months
without a drop of water, yet re-
main as thrifty as ever. Singular-
ly beautiful, as well as easily
grown. Erect, ridged, sword-like
leaves, reaching a length of from
four to six feet. The leaves are
thick and fleshy, dark green color,
with clouded bars of white, In
May or June it sends up long,
plumy flower spikes of soft feath-
ery whiteness. Just the plant for
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nothing else will grow. 20c. each;
3 for 50¢,

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Sweet Violets.

The flower of sentiment and song, and ever the symbol
of modest worth. ‘

Swanley White—In pots it grows luxuriantly. and is loaded
with flowers. Inthe garden it is hardy with slight pro-
tection, and greets us in early spring with a profusion of
its large, snowy. sweet-scented blossoms, A plant will
often have fifty flowers open at once.

Alaska—A grand new sort, well adapted to garden culture,
being hardy and robust, and producing in spring great
masses of enormous double flowers of a deep blue-black
eolorand powerful fragrance. ; :

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

15¢. each; the 8 for 40¢.; $1.00 per dozen,

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A new and very robust form of Asparagus Plumosus, the
foliage of which is exceedingly fine and downy. Of all green
foliage plants of this sort this new form of Asparagus is by
far the greatest and best. Itis an easily grown pot plant
and the feathery foliage is unsurpassed for small bouquets.
As a plant it is highly ornamental. Fine plants, 30c. each ;
2for 50c, Seed, 20c. per pkt.

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We grow and offer but few Roses, but these few are
the cream ofall. Ifmnotso cheap as someit is because
they are FINE PLANTS, well established, and
expensive new varieties that are superior to any

formerly known. The 4 on this pageare immense,
as well as those on following pages,

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TINTED GOLD.

Tinted Gold—A most beautiful large cupped blossom, pure
snow-white, with a center richly tinted with gold. In
size and beauty it is one of the grandest Tea Roses, if |
not the very finest yet introduced. Free and robust
grower, and a prodigious bloomer. One of the finest 4|
novelties we ever offered, and the best white Kose.

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. L ous growth, anda prodigious bloomer all the year, It

flowers all the time, particularly during winter, hence its
name. The blossoms are borne on long, graceful stems.
are of large size, anda lovely crimson-pink eolor. Buds
perfectly exquisite, and the open flower fullandgdouble.
It is the strongest, hardiest, most vigorous and rapid
growing Tea Rose in cultivation. One nlant of it will
produce more good Roses in the year than 12 plants of
any other Tea Rose grown. The plant will bloom con-
tinually,and nothing but killing it outright will check it,
The blossoms are singularly beautiful in shape, color
and poise, and most deliciously scented. Itis so strong
and vigorous that it nevermildews,’and is alrapid grow-
er, blooming at once from smal! plants.

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La Detroit—A new Rose of remarkable coloring and beauty.
A beautiful shell pink, shading in the center to light
rose. Reverse of petals a creamy flesh tint, shading to
silvery toward the base. and decidedly opalescent. Very
rich, and a free bloomer; large, double flower borne in
endless profusion.

General McArthur — Another grand Tea Rose, and the
deepest, brightest colored one yet seen. Colorso bright
and intense as to rivala vivid crimson Tulip. Fine for

\ both open ground and pot culture, and a free constant

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his Rose is a dwarf everblooming Crimson Ram-
bler, bearing great clusters of bright crimson double
blossoms all the year round, just as Crimson Rambler
does in June. itis equally valuable asa pot or garden
Rose, and blooms profusely summer, winter, spring and
fall. Freshly rooted cutting plants when only a few in-
ehes high begin to bear most beautiful clusters of bloom,
andas the plant grows larger it becomes a marvelous
bouquet of beautiful foliage and bright flowers as shown
in above cut. Perfectly hardy in the open ground where
it blooms all the time, and as a pot plant it will produce
% flowers to one of any other sort. It is the greatest
Rose novelty since Crimson Rambler and the most satis-
‘aectory pot or bedding variety in cultivation. 25¢. each;
= for 60c.

New Rose.
SHIFTING SHADES.

A rarely beautiful new Rose which we offer this year
forthe first time. It is agreat bloomer, flowers being
very full and double, remaining long in the most exquis-
ite bud form before fully opening out. It is a light color,
almost white, but with such an array of yaried tints or
shifting shades as is rarely seen. Most any tint of eolor
ean be found, cream, buff, lemon, copper, blush, pink,
ate., mingled in a way thatis truly fascinating. Very
' fragrant, hardy, healthy and in all respects a free grower
i and bloomer. 30e. each; 4 for $1.00.

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CRIMSON

(limbing Roses.

. Nothing among hardy climbers
like these three sorts. The yellow ono
is new this year and is in every way
as fine as Crimson Rambler,

Grimson Rambler.

This will grow 8 to 10 feet ina
season, the flowers appearing in great
panicles, as large as a man’s hai, and
of a_deep, rich crimson color, like
blood-colored velvet. The flowers,
when cut, last two weeks in water,
and fullya month on the bush, which
is a perfect mass of rich crimson at
alltimes. It can be grown in various
ways, aS a pillar Rose, as a trellis
Rose, and for coveringa wall it hasno
equal, and when pegged down it will
form a bed of itself. Cut back. itisa
magnificent pot Rose for the window.
20¢. each; 3 for 50c.

Dorothy Perkins.

This grand new hardy climber,
grows 10 to 15 feetin aseason, blooms
in immense clusters like the Crimson
Rambler, but the blooms are more
double and of a beautiful shell-pink ;
color passing to clear deep rose,
makes large pointed buds and is really |
superior to Crimson Rambler. bloom-
ing at the same time and making a
Striking contrastin color. 20c. each;

3 for 50c.

CLIMBING ROSE, LORALEE,
[,oralee.

A hardy yellow climber of great
beauty. _Flowers borne in clusters
like the Ramblers. fine size, perfect
form and double, while the color is a
bright, clear lemon yellow. It isa
strong vigorous grower and as hardy
in any climate as any Rose that ever
grown. It is really the greatest of
Rose novelties, and it is the first good
yellow hardy climbing variety to be \
offered. 25¢. each; 3 for 60c.

One each of the 3 for s0c,

Field Grown Roses.

We can furnish the following two
year field grown Roses, large, strong ,
plants.

Crimson Rambiler—Crimson.
White ce White,
Pink . Pink.
Yellow iJ Orarge.

Price by mail or express 35¢. each;
the 4 for $1.00, or $2.50 per dozen.

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Fruits for Pots. Y

These make the most interesting pot or tub SEX
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Srow. Many are handsome in foliage, in
blossoms, aud all showy, interesting and
luscious in fruit. The most of them fruit the »-
Sreater part of the year. Wa

Pot Grapes—The finest grapes in the world can
be grown from these vinesin 10 to 12-inch pots.
in Gonseryatories, windows or on verandas.
With 4 to 6 feet of growth several bunches of
fine fruit,some weighing over a pound, will be
produced. The sight of the small vines grow-
ing in pots has been one of the wonders to be
seen at our place the past year. Grow the
vines outdoors (pots plunged) the first summer, \
Winter them in cellar, pit or cold-shed, Any 5
time after February they may be placed in x
light and warmth for growth which will is
start at onee. Flowers and fruit will speed- A\
ily follow. These great bunches of delicious '
fruit will ripen in May if plants are started at DY
end of February. They are one ofthe easiest Yen
and simplest things to manage properly,and Ji.(HiL0S¥
to bring into fruit,as a window, or veranda
plant, and certainly there is nothing more at-
tractive. novel, or satisfactory to grow. The

enormous bunches of large berries are extreme- , V \\\
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ideal thing to grow in large quantity in green-
houses or conservatories. Fine vines, 40c. each;
3 (all different kinds) for $1.00. é
Fig, Hirtu Du Japan—This notable variety; imported from Japan, deserves ¢%
high praise. It is of compact, hardy growth. Indeed, it isa dwarf Fig,
making little wood. Its immense load of fruit is astonishing, and it is
nearer a perpetual bearer than any other. The purple Figs are of medium
size. The flesh is white, but with brown specks of imperfect seed and
eream tinted heart. For the South, this is one of the best varieties for the
garden, yielding twice as much fruit to a given surface as any other
variety. The ideal Fig for pot culture in the North. 30c. each; 4 for $1.00.

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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 | Wonder Lemon—A Temon that can be as easily grown ina

plantin a common window, that was but 15 inches high,
and had 23 oranges onit, With good sunlight they are
never out of fruit from one year’s end to another, and at
least two-thirds of the time are in flower also... The fruit
1s very Sweetand handsome. Could we haye but one plant
in our window it would be an Otaheite Orange. In beauty,
grace and fragrance thereis nothing like the. delicate,
leafy sprays of bloom, so indescribable, exquisite, dainty,
lovely and adorable. Fine plants for blooming and fruit-
ing atonce. 20c, each; 3 for 50c,; extra large 40c. each.

potas aGeranium and which produces fruit weighing
from one to three pounds each. These enormous fruits
are borne on_ plants one to two feet high, growing in 5 to
6-inch pots. It is everbearing and its fruit is delicious for
lemonade and culinary purposes. It makes a beautiful
specimen plant for the house. Has large,deep green
leaves and pure, waxy-like flowers that are fragrant as
Orange blossoms. The enormous lemons have a thin
rind and are full of acid juice, Willthrive in any good
soil, either indoors or out, 20c. each; 3 for 50c.

144 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y-

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T'he 10 Grandest Hardy Flowering Shrubs.

Nothing can take the place of Shrubbery for the lawn, for hedges aud specimen clumps. Shrubs thrive in
any situation, are beautiful all summer, producing some of the choicest out-door blossoms. The list here
offered is a select one, including only the very finest and most desirable new or rare and choice sorts.

PRICE—AII Shrubs, 20c. each; 3 for 50c.; 7 for $1.00, or $1.50 per dozen. Extra large specimens by
express (too large to mail,) 30c, each; $2.50 per dozen.

Azaiea Mollis (Harpy)—Among the rarest and choicest of size. They bloom from midsummer until frost, ata time
all garden flowers. Great flaming masses of bloom are when few other shrubs are in bloom. Fine-for cemetery
produced by these new Hardy Azaleas, making a show planting or growing upon the lawn. In Europe this is
the glory of which one cannot deseribe. Suffice it to say the most popular of all flowering shrubs.
that the blossoms are often larger than the hot-house Clematis Davyidiana—{BusH CLEMATIS)—This is a lovely
Azaleas, and more brilliant and fiery in colors, scarlet, species of Clematis.growing in a bush form three or four
red, orange, yellow, pink, ete., often flamed and varie- feet high, and yielding through the summer great pani-
gated in alovely manner. Perfectly hardy anywhere in cles of lovely blue flowers, which are exceedingly hand-
the U. S. and the most brilliant fiowering shrub known. someand very fragrant. The folia

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Azalea Amonea—A uriant, and the
beauty. It is per

Deutzia Lemoinei—This is the greatest recent novelty in
flowering Shrubs. It makesa low compact bush which
in June is loaded down with large. round, snowball-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

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CLEMATIS DAVIDIANA. during winter. It is becoming very popular for Easter.

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SPIREA ANTHONY WATERER.

Spirea, Anthony Waterer—A perpetua! bloomer, and suit-

able either for garden or pots. It is of a dwarf habit,
flowering profusely when only a few inches in height,
and at all 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,

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Fern Leaf Tree—A beautiful tree of alow shruboy growth,
making a superb large foliage shrub. Its leaves are like
beautiful fern fronds, so finely laciniated and graceful,
often two feet in length by ten inches in width. Color
very dark green while the stems are dark ebony red.
It also bears large bunches of red berries, and inautumn
the leaves color very brightly at the touch of frost. It is
one of the very finest ornamental shrubs in cultivation,
It is hardy and robust and succeeds in any situation.
As aspecimen shrub or small tree for the yard or lawn
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Weigelia, Eva Rathke—A grand New Eyerblooming Wei-
gelia, producing great quantities of bloom 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, g :

Weigelia, Rosea Variegata—Leaves light green heavily
variegated with creamy yellow, making a charming ef-

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valuable and ornamental shrub in existence. Bushy and
robust, every branch tipped in midsummer with an im-
mense close panicle of flat, snow-white flowers of gigan-
ticsize, The trusses of bloom are ten to twelve inches

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long and nearly as thick through and last for two or
three months, turning pinkish toward the last. No other
shrub makes such ashow on the lawn or is so univer-
sally admired. Grand for cemetery use, and always
blooms finely the first summer.

fect, but when its myriads of long, tubular, rose-colored
blossoms are out, bending every branch to the ground,
we see one of the most magnificent flowers in ecultiva-
tion. Donot miss it.

One each of these 10 finest shrubs grown for only $1.50,

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STATE OF NEW YORK,
Department of Agriculture.

Certificate of Inspection ot
Nursery Stock.

This is to certify that the stock in
the nursery of John Lewis Childs, of
Floral Park, County of Nassau, State
of New York, was duly examined in
compliance with the provisions of

§ Seti 83 of the Agricultural Law
and it was found to be apparently free
from any contagious or infectious dis-
ease or diseases, or the San Jose scale,
or other dangerously injurious in-

sect pest or pests.
Dated Oct. 9, 1905. Albany, N.Y.
C. A. WIETING,
$ Commissioner of Agriculture
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CHOICE AND

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

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RARE FRUITS.

The Fruit Garden is an indispensable part of any rural home, Itisade-

light, a satisfaction, a convenience, a profit, and a source of the most

healthful and delicious food supply any family can have. Beginnings with

the Strawberry in May, the supplv is never exhausted until the last win-
ter apples are used in May or June.

We have for years made a specialty of Choice Fruit Novelties, and
have introduced nearly all the leading sorts for ten years past. The
varieties here offered are all of recent introduction, and each and
every oue possesses Sreat merit, The trees are young and thrifty
and will make a very rapid growth and bear quickly. When fruit trees
or shrubs are received before they cau be planted, they may be safely
kept for any length of time by having the roots packed in boxes of moist
soil and stored in a cool cellar or shed. Itis important to order fruit
early, that they may be planted out before the foliage starts.

At prices named, we send strong, robust young stock by mail,
postpaid; but by express we can send much larger trees, especially
Peaches and Plums. Strawberries, Raspberries, Dewhberries, e¢tc.,
are of course as well sent by mail as by express, as far as
Our fruit stock is all vigorous and healthy, and

whether you have it sent by mail or express, it will be sure to please you
th and early bearing.

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This grows entirely unlike any othe r ‘ i
is a rapid grower, trailing on the ground or upon trellises like Grape-
vines, and under favorable conditions will grow 20 feet in a season.
Canes are large and strong. Foliage large. healthy, thick. and ofa
deep green color. Enormously productive and exceedingly early.
opening three weeks before other varieties Fruit enormous in size,
specimens often reaching 2% inches 1n length. Seed small and soft.
Core small, very soft and palatable. In size and extra fine flavor sur-
masses all other varieties of Blackberry. One of the finest Fruit Nov-

elties of recent years. It is unlike a Dewberry or any other so-calle
) each : 4 for $1,00; 10 for $2,00.

bing Blackberry.

r Blackberry in cultivation. It

running Blackberry ever introduced, 30c.
ar a Tjyewberry
The Gardena Dewberry.

A most wonderful Herry, ripening an immense crop of fruit sever-
al weeks ahead ofanything else in the Blackberry line. Tn some loca-
tions it ripens in May. Large, firm, of superior flavor, and very at-
tractive, A rampant grower and may be trellised like Grapevines.
Roots from tips like Cap Raspberries. Tnose who have grown it con-
sider it to be the greatest berry ever introduced. It certainly isif ex~
treme earliness, enormous productiveness and finest quality count
for anything, 30c. each: 4 for $1.00: 10 for $2.00.

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Ghoice Strawberries.

Of all fruits known to cultivation. the Strawberry is con-
ceded to be the most luscious, and isa universal favorite: yet
itis not grown by one-half the people who might grow it
just as well as not. It is but a few hours work to planta
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 compared with the luscious ruby
beauties, fresh and ripe, from the vines. The following are
the very best varieties in cultivation—the cream of all—in-
cluding extra early, medium and late sorts.

The Strawberries we offer are all perfect flowered, and the
jinest varieties yet introduced.

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Mornings Star.
THE GREATEST STRAWBERRY NOVELTY.

Morning Star is the most remarkable berry, and was orig-
inated by M. 1. Thompson, who first grew Lady Thompson.
Morning Star is 10 days earlier than thatextra early sort
(Lady Thompson.) twice as large, splendid color, good ship-
per, a Jong and continuous bearer, and about the finest fla-
vored berry yet grown. In short, ithas all the extra good
qualities of later sorts, combining size, beauty, productive-
ness and flavor, witha ripening season fullya week or ten
days earlier than any other. Withall these advantages one
can readily appreciate its value for both family and market
use. There has been no fruit novelty in recent years so val-
uable as this. Offered last year for the first time, and intro-
ducedonly by us. Itisa strong, vigorous and healthy grow-
er. 80c. per doz. ; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.

Great Washington.

The real giant among big Strawberries. This improved
new sort originated in the State of Washington. Samples.
which we received in February, were potted, and bore fruit
in April. Several hundred plants planted out in April fruit-
ed fairly well, though no fruit was expected the first season.
The berry is not only the very Jargest and_handsomest. in
cultivation, but by all odds the best flavor, It is also a great
cropper, and vines are extremely healthy and vigorous, a
merit not possessed by_any other very large sort, What
more need be said? It is certainly one of the grandest
Strawberries ever introduced. 175¢. per doz.; $2.50 per 100;
$20.00 per 1,600.

A Great Fruit Collection for $4.00.

For only $4:00 we will send at our expense all the fruits
offered in this eatalogue as follows:
24 Strawberries, 12 of each kind.
I Mammoth Climbing Blackberry,
1 Gardena Dewberry,
4 Raspberries, 1 of each,
I Phenomenal Hybrid Berry,
3 Blackberries, 1 of each,
Tree Currant,
I Brown Turkey Fig,
I Dwarf Rocky Mountain Cherry,
I Japan Chestnut,
2 Peaches, 1 of each.
I Fourth of july Plum.
At regular rates they amount to $5.20, and make a fine
collection of rare new varieties.

148 f JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.

Berry Phenomenal.
Originated by Luther Burbank. .

Of this Mr. Burbank says: “This is larger than the larg-
% est berry ever before known. Ithasa bright crimson Rasp-
berry color, is as productive as could be desired, and the
most delicious of a!l berries for canning and drying. The
berries grow in clusters of 5 to 10 or more each, and the in-
dividual berries measure 3 inches around one way, by 4 in-
ches the other way, and weigh one-quarter ounce each; even
largerones were weighed and measured last season.” We
have found this berry to be all that is claimed for it—phe-
nomenal in every. particular. An expert pronounces this
+6 , ' y »\ Aye “the greatest wonder of all.” It tastes and looks like both
COPYRIGHTED |g , } ( < ! ) the Raspberry and Blackberry. It is one ofthe most remark-
Xugs | / : E : ’ able of all new fruits seen during this generation. A berry
of sterling worth in every particular. It is twice as large and
in every way superior to the new Logan berry which is being
so highly praised, 30c. each; 4 for $1.00.

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Finest Raspberries.

The following are the best known varieties, embracing

a range of different colored fruits, black, red, yellow, ete.

All fine hardy sorts.

Salmon Cluster—A cap yariety offered now for the first
time. It isa vigorous and hardy sort, producing enor-
mous crops of fruit. the berries being of a pure salmon
or orange color, and borne in immense clusters. A real-
ly novel and superb sort.

Cardinai—A new berry of great merit. Itis the most hardy
and vigorous of all Raspberries, often growing 10 to 15
feet in a season, and standing any degree of frost and
drought. It is propagated by tips, and'its productiveness
is most astonishing, We know of no variety that can
compare with itatall. The} »s are large, dark red,
firm as to texture, with an a ible, pure, rich flavor,
which is brought to its highest perfection when canned
or oe roked, Phe most pri ifie of any berry known, the
fruit fairly hanging in masses f

Columbian—A Raspberry of
t »a height of 10 to 16 fee i dy. vy hardy
and vigorous. Fruit lar “ed, with small seeds.
A cap variety, never suckers: increas »d by tips.

King, or Kansas—The king of all Black Cap berries. Me-
dium early: large size, great productiveness, ¢ xcellent
quality, and perfect hardiness make itsuperior to any
other variety.

ic size,the canes growing

15c, each: the 4 for 50c, Per dozen, $1.25; per 100, $6.00.

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Bverbearing Tree—For a Blackberry it is the largest, finest
flavored, most prolific, fruiting fortwo months, and re-
quiring no stakes. It grows five feet high, branching
freely into a fine tree form, straight and erect. The ber-
ries are of enormous size, borne in large clusters, which
commence to ripen early in July and continue into Sep-
tember. They are exceedingly sweet, juicy and delic-
ious, melting in the mouth, without a particle of hard
core. Its delicate flavor, great productiveness, enormous
size, long season of bearing, and periect hardiness in the
coldest part of the country make it the most valuable of
all berries for family use.

Icebere—One of Luther Burbank’s greatest creations. It
bears loads 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.
ters larger than those of Lawton; berries at leastas large;
earlier, sweeter and more tender and melting through-
out, though as firm as Lawton is, when ripe. No garden
complete without this grand White Blackberry. It is a
most deliciously sweet and prolific sort, and succeeds
finely everywhere.

Sugarplum —A prolific fruiter, with large, handsome ber-
ries that are sweet and delicious beyond expression,
having no core. Begins ripening in July and continues
in full bearing two months. Tron-clad in hardiness.
superb novelty and one we ean highly recommend.

20e, each; the 3for d0c.; or $1.50 per dozene

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Geandall Jfree Gurrant.

We were the first to call general attention to this most
ilent fruit, and for several years now it has had with us
a tremendous sale, and as faras we have heard has in every
instance proved greatly satisfactory. Tt is a strong and
rapid groy attaining a height of four to five feet and
branching ly into afine synimetrieal tree form: single
shoots olten grow four or five feet in one season.

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tremendous crop of large.

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rant, combined with the acid of the C
It isalmost sure to commence bearing the first year,

ill yield.a crop the second year. The fruit

ddle of July and continues to the mid-
» berries being borne in clusters of
four to twelve, and cling to the tree a long time after they
are ripe, and itis ‘t, exemptfrom all Insects ravages.
90¢c. each; 3 for 50c.; $1.50 per dozen.

The Dwarf Rocky Mountain Cherry-

This is one of the most productive of fruits. It is not un-
common to pick 15 to 20 quarts of fruit from a three-year-olt
bush. and 80 cherries have been counted on a branch 12 in-
ches in length, from a two ar-old bush. The fruit, when
ripe. is jet-black, and of a size as shown in cut. In flavor, it
is much like the sweet cherries; ye, is eoneeded su-
perior to any other variety. It is ornamental as well as use-
ful. both in flower and fruit. It bears every year, grows toa
height of four feet, and has never been affected by insect or
disease. fi

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and certainly yi
begins to ripeu the
die of August, the |

On account of its small growth it can be grown in
a little space, where there would not be room to planta larg-
er growing Cherry or other tree. and is a superb thing to
plant on the Jawn oramong shrubbery. As it blooms and
hears fruit when only a foot high, it may be grown in @ pot,
if desired, like the Otaheite Orange. 25c. each; 5 for $1.00.

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Fig Brown ‘Furkey.

Good grower, with luxuriant growth of large, wide
leaves, and bearing at a year old an abundance of sweet,
pulpy fruit, unsurpassed for eating fresh. They are also
very fine for preserving or pickling, ortodry. South of the
Middle States can be grown in the open ground. Here, on
Long Island, they are hardy outdoors, if proteeted during
winter. Nothing more luscious than Figs. fresh from the
tree, especially when eaten with cream, lke Strawberries,
Brown Turkey is large, oblong, dark brown: rich and delie-
ious flavor: very productive, often bearing three crops in a
season. A two-year-old tree of this sort bore over two hun-
dred fine Figs. The hardiest and best Fig for gardenor
pots. 25¢. each.

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Ghestnut, Japan Giant

Introduced recently from Japan, and a Chestnut of enor-
mous size, the nuts averaging four to six times larger than
our American variety, and it is not unusual for burrs to con-
tain four to seven of these large, perfect nuts. They are al-
most sure to commence bearing the second year after plant-
ing, no matter how small the tree may be. They mature
their fruit early,and it drops at the first touch of frost. Enor-
mously prolific, tree highly ornamental, and will prove an

attractive and novel thing on anyone’s place, 30c, each; 4
for $1.00,

Two Grand Peaches.

Junetipe—This great novelty is by far the earliest Peach
known and by far the best of all early Peaches. In the
latitude of New York it begins to ripen end of June, and
unlike other early sorts the fruit is very large. handsome

and delicious. Color deep rich velvety crimson, mingled
with beautiful creamy yellow. It is the richest colored
peach ever grown. Quality first class in every respect,
and about a month earlier in ripening than any other
Peach. Very hardy, vigorous, and a sure annual bearer.
We have fruited this Peach for three years and can
strongly recommend it in every particular. Size and
quality much ahead of any other early sort. 1 year trees
He eae ; 4 for $1.00; 9for $2.00.: 2-year trees 60¢c. each;

BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1906. Ib 1

NEW PEACH JUNERIPE.

Holderbaum—This champion of all Peaches originated in
1880 in Somerset, Pennsylvania, one of the heighest and
coldest points on the Alleghany Mountains, where the
mereury often drops to20 degrees below zero. The origi-
nal tree is now 25 feet high and 10 inches in diameter at the
base. with foliage surpassing anything ever before seen
in the nature of a Peach. The leaves are of a dark,
heavy green, measuring from 8 to 10 inches iu height. It
has one valuable advantage in the peculiar character of
its blossoms, which never open out like those of other
varieties, but remain closed, withaheayvy growth of
moss-like fuzz covering the young Peach and protecting
it from heavy spring frosts. The size of the matured
fruit is immense, many specimens measuring from 12 'to
14 inehes in cireumterenee. In color it is a light cream-
yellow, with a beautiful red cheek on the sunny side. In
texture it is very firm, of fine quality, and a perfect free-
stone. The pitis very small and the flesh light yellow,
streaked with red from the surface to the center, and of
most exquisite flavor. It ripens about August 15, thus
making it one of the earliest of all freestone varieties
For hardiness, vigorous growth and long life, it is cer-
tainly a wonderful Peach.

Price 30c. each; 2 for 50c.; or $2.50 per dozen,

New Japan Plum.

Fourth of July—It is an enormously prolific Plum, of
medium size, and very beautiful. Quality, extra fine.
rich, juicy and highly flavored, but its point of greatest
yalue is its extreme earliness. It ripensatend of June
or early in July, and has been most appropriately named,
Fourth of July. No other Plum ripens so extremely
early, and it is, therefore, of immense value. 30c. eacli;
4 for$1.00; 15 for $3.00. 2 year trees 60c. each; 2 for $1.00.

One each of the two: Peaches and Plain for 75e,

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

CHILDS FACELSION

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BEST oF AL PLANT FOOD.

A NEW ODORLESS FERTILIZER FOR POT PLANTS:

Makes Plants Crow and Bloom Luxuriantlys
and Drives Insects from the Soll.

This excellent fertilizer is used by dissolving a teaspoon-
ful ina pint of water and applying it to the soil of pot plants
every week or two. It starts the plants at once into healthy
and vigorous growth and abundant bloom. It drives worms
and other troublesome insects from the soil. It has no dis-
agreeable odor, and is the only artificial fertilizer which can
be used without danger or injury to the plants. It takes

the place of liquid manure and _ is just the thing that has |

been wanted fora longtime, Mr. Eben E. Rextord says:
“There is nothing so convenient to use, or better in results,
than the Excelsior Fertilizer, put up by Mr. Childs, espec-
ially for pot plants. It produces a vigorous and healthy
ecrowth, and plants to which it is given flower very freely.”

Price, one-half pound packages, 25c. each, postpaid; or
30c. per pound, by express.

Gossamer Rubber Mittens for Garden Work.

After once using these mittens, one who cares to protect
the hands would not be without them. The disagreeable
part of gardening, in the estimation of many, is overcome by
them. The hands are kept from contact with the dirt and
protected from the sun. Jor ladies’ use they are invaluable
and every lady who works or would like to work among her

plants and flowers should have them. 25c, per pair, postpaid.

[deal ‘~rowel.

This is a good sized, strong, serviceable trowel, and one
which we ean offer at the very low price of 20c. each postpaid.

Tilton’s Emery Knife Sharpener,

Tt is a round, emery-covered tool suitable for sharpen-
ing all sorts of knives, especially Christie and other peculiar
knives, which cannot be ground or honed, A few strokes of
a knife on this sharpener is sufficient to give ita keen edge,
no matter how dull it.may be. For ecarving-knives or for
kitchen use it is worth its weight in gold: the best thing in
use. By mail, postpaid, 20e. each; 3 for 50e.

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A New Plant Sprinkler.
THE LENOX ATOMIZER.

With this new atomizer a fine spray may be thrown
under, over, or upon the foliage of any plant or shrub. thor-
| oughly drenching the same and removing dust and insects.

Clear water or any kind of liquid Insecticide or Poison may

be applied with it. It isnot only the most effective, conven-

ient and durable, but the cheapest of all atomizers. It is

available for house plants, garden plants, vegetables, shrubs,

email trees, fruits, ete. Forsprinkling clothes it is worth its
| weight in gold. 50¢, each, postpaid.

NEW INSECTICID VALUE

The Most Convenient to Use, an
The Surest of All Insect Killers.

It is with great pleasure that we offer this, the greatest
| of all compounds for destroying insects of every kind and
description. Itisa paste, a teaspoonful of which is dissolved
| ina pint of warm water (or a tablespoonful ina quart of
water). With this water the infeste: plants are sprayed,
washed, syringed or sprinkled. It kills every insect with
| which it comes in contact, on the spot: also, their eggs and
| jarvee. Those which escape its touch die afterwards, b
| feeding upon the slant which has been syringed. Thoug
so destructive to all insect life, itis non-poisonous and harm-
| less to vegetation when diluted as directed. It dissolves
quickly and readily in cold water. It is a great discovery
and is absolutely sure death te every form of insect life at

touch. Price, in six-ounce cans, postpaid, 35c.; 3 cans, We.
Bad eae siete ee

Paper
Flower Pots.

Here we offer_ Flower
Pots made from Naponset
Waterproof Fabrics. They
are very light, durable, un-
breakable, cheap, and of
terra-cotta color. Just the
pots for growing small
plants and seedlings.

Size, 214 inches, 2oc. per
dozen; per 100, $1.00.

Size, 244 inches, S0c. per
dozen; per 100, $1.25.

> Size, 3 inches, 55c, per
dozen: per 100, $1.50.
Size, 4 inches, 50¢e. per
dozen; $2.00 per 100.
By mail, postpaid, at
above prices.

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Our grand Painting of

IRIS KAMPFERI

At 10c. each. Only a few thousand left. Formerly
sold at $1.00 each.

Size, 16x33, in eighteen colors, showing thirteen varieties
of the finest double Lris Kempferi in natural eolovs. It is
useless to attempt to describe the beauty of this loveliest of
all floral paintings. The great flaming blossoms in their
loveliest tints stand out in all their silken lustre and charm
the eye with their matchless beauty, Sent by mail, post-
paid, for 10 ets., which is barely enough to pay postage and
cost of packing. ; ;

ompanion picture, Gladiolus Childsi also at 10c. each.

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Childs’ Ammoniated Flower Food
IN TABLET FORM.
This excellent new flower food or fertilizer comes in
tablets and it is only necessary to dissolve one in a pint of

warm water and use once a week, Per package of about 30
tablets, 10 cts. postpaid,

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tis worth almost its weight in gold. It should be in the hands ot all
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FLOWER SEEDS.

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Abutilon....-----+--- Canary Bird Flower 34] Garden Pinks...... met Mathiola........ ae Po Page
Acroclinium ‘. 39 | Candytuft........-- 12-41 | Gaillardia..........-- 15 | Manrandya Ms ee 5: i al fa i 19
Ageratum ....-- ee Canna 38 | Geranium ...----.-.. 47 | Mirabili cb Aa e IE, 49 Primula......2..0222 a1 |
MIOO co wktce ha eenenees> : Carnavon. Se nrand ewes 12-45 | Gladiolus.....-..-..-. 54 Mixed Flower Sd. 6| Ri settee sere ee es BO
AlysSum....---+--++ 7] Ce lOSif. ee &. woos 11 | Gloxinia..........- 48-91 | Mignonette.. 17-51 | Ro: ue -- 9
Amaryllis....-- ----- Centaurea .......-- 13-51 | Godetia......--.----- st | Mimulus Ye 51 th an the =
Amaranthus....-.... 51| Chinese Lantern... 29 Gourd so28 42a 435 | Moonflower....------ 36 Rhodanthe 39
Ambrosia....-------- 39 | Chrysanthe’m. 14-32-45] Gomphrena ......-.. 39 Moowe Ging ees 37 Salpiglossis ......... 25
Ammobium ..--..--- 39 | Cineraria .......----- 44| GYaSSeS.....-..------ * agit MEgsact eve cds ean 49 Salvia..... Col. Plate. 26
Anchusa 51] Cleome.......-------- 11| Gerbera...-.-.--:---- 99 | Musk Pian ees > 39 Scabiosa. 2
Antirrhinum ......-- o9 | Commelina.....:.--. 10 Gypsophila. . 51 | Myosotis......--.--2. 16 Shoo Fly Plant....., 2%
ArctotiS....-------+:° COSMOS ...-+++++2+++- 13] Hibiscus.... Myosotis.-..0....+55 18 Shrubs....... seeee 52
Artemisia . Cobeea..-...-+-02e22-+ 36 | Heliotrope Ne emo phil. ++-~ ee PST (Ce ee er
Aster... ---- 9 Cockscomb ........-- 11| Helichrysum | Nigella... eae, Snapdragon ....:.... 9
Asparagus.......---- 48 | Coleus..:-.----~ +++" 46 | Hollyhock | Nicotiana.....Cover. 4n Stokesia.... . 42
Aquilegia....-.-.---- 41 | Cypress Vine. _, 34| Honeysuck } Nicotiana ---. i Stocks ..... 26
Anemone .--+e--eeee 38 Cyclamen Gee eases 45 Hyacinthus.. spee pers Nymphia......-.---- Streptocart 49
Ampelopsis....---++- 52| Dahlia ..--.----+.+--- 38 Hep. WAS Se Se | Génothera.........--. Sunflower ve Uh
Balsam j..sevcctthe 101 Daturas --<ac0 0 smeoe iG \ilris. teen ee eee » | Oleander Swainsonia.......2.. 49
Roan se - eee 34| Delphinium .....-- 32-42 eae Vine | Oxalis Sweet William....... a2
43 | Dianthus ........-.-- S31 Lantern Plante: 222001 Paniycccccec bene cer 31 | Lhunbergia -.-..---- 26
99 | Digitalis.........---- 42 | Larkspur ....-------- ; { Passiflora.. : Prees...-- --+.--+5.-- 52
Diamond Flower.... 15 | Lilium...-------+-+-- 83°) Palotss! eet tae Pritoma..... Col. Plate.
Eschscholtzia.......- 51| Linum.....--.-----42 51 | Perilla.----.-.- srr Go| Verbena....-.....-- 27
Everlastings.... ..-- 39 | Lantana .... Col. Patinia- Se, Vinea ... -- 51
Fenzlia........-.:---- 51} Lemon V erbena..... 46 | Pea, Sweet.......--2 “og | Violet ....--- - 50
Feverfew .--.---+---- 15 | Lawn! Grass,.....--.- 52 | Pea, Perennial....... 4 Wallflower........... 33
at lace Sees doit fPomeees2 ae eee 46 | Linaria 16 | Pea, Trailing....---. 51| Water Lilies......--- 17
Calceolaria ........-- 44| Freesia...-..--++.-++- 38 | Lychnis 51 | Phacelia.... c Weather Plant...... 51
Callacceeroceeee sees 45 | Fuchsia.. abelia 16 | Phioxssceceeceeaee Wistaria 194
Caladium....---+-+++: 92 | Gesneria..... = Maples... .-- 2. ataceer 52 | Platy ;codon.--. - 5 Xeranthemum Keeps 39
Campanula....... -- 42} Genista.. .-----+---- Marigold 17 \Picotee. cc. ooteese os # | Zinnia.,......-.. 28
VEGETABLE SEEDS. z
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AsparaguS....-.----- 59 | Corn, Pop.. ...... 67 | Ground Cherry....-- 84 | Okra... 2. -- 2 seen <= Sage:...---..-c-00s0-- Oe
Bean... «-++-+-++++:- ae | Corn, Field. . PS Foner g1-82 | Gourd.........------- Rs | ‘ONION .o-. =. === == 58-72-84 <A Ete
Beet conser ee 62 | Cross eee ga | HerbS-. 2.5. ----00--=- 74 | Parsley.....---------- 75 | Spinach........
Brussels Serene 66 | Cucumber -.....--- 35-93 | Rale......--s-+--2e2- 66 | Parsnip......-------- 75 | Squash
Cabbage. ..-.--.58-64-65 | Dandelion = FonicHabioh sane 65 | Peanut emer S 74 | Strawberry
Carrot.. : | Tagrer sPlanit besaee ee 54-68 Lawn Grass lili 5a | Pea......---2.--ce-e2- 73 | Teosinte .....
Cauliflower. | Bea ees 54-68 | Lettuce ....- 56-69 | Pepper...---+------=" 74 | Tobacco ...
Celery ..-----2-e-+++ MdivVe 2..-2-0+s7+* 66'| Teek ~2...:-2--------- 66 | Pumpkin ....------ 54-75 | Tomato.........---78-19
Geleriac. eee eee = | Forage Plant........ 83 | Melons......--- -59- vere Radish.......----==.- 76 | Turnip......--- ani
Corn, Sweeé....---- 57-07 | Garden Lemon... pp 7 | Millet. ..----.---+---> Rhubarb.....-..----- 58 Vine GACH! cc.
BULBS PLANTS, SHRUBS; FRUITS, ETC-
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Achilles =. -.c2<.--e 122 Canna eens 404-105 | Fureraa...-.-----++ = 132 | Madeira Vine....---- 103 | Rudbeckia.......--.-128
Amaryllis..-.. 7100 | Cacti.....----:-++---- 136 | Genista......------++- 132 | Milla . _ ee. ..107 | Resurrection Plant.139
Anemone......------103 Cape Jessamine...-- 129 Geranium. ee 134 Montbretia . Raspborry.....--+--- 148 :
ae ies Carnation ...-.------ yas | Gladiolus.. 3 to99 | Oleander.. Sanseveria .. ee)
Azalea.....0.. .<-2--=% q28 | Caladium.......-. 92- 106 Gloxinia Sauromatum. 113 ;
Azalea, Hardy......- 144] C Jhrysanthemum122-129 Grapes... Shamrock... ...-----189
Achimenes..---- --- 39 | Cinnamon Vine..... 118 | Ge sneria. Spider Lily....-..-.-03 ~
Amorphophalilis.. ...113 Clematis..-..--+- j9i-144 | Grass Bulbous...... Surprise Coll....--.- 6
Asparagus.-....-.+--- 139 | Cooperia..-.-..------ 101 | Grevillea....Col. Plate. x Streptosolen, Col. plate
ANCHOR 2.0 censesn- ar: 144 | Crinum.........------ 101 | Gloxinia, Tubitlora.. 86 Pelargon um. : Spirea.....-------02-- 145
Begonia. “395 | Gyclamen....-..--++- 36 | Hibiseus...----- 13% Perennial Pop 1 y-..-4! Strawberry ..-.------ 47
Begonia. Tuber: sus . 90 | Chiidanthus ....----- 102 | Hyacinthus....-----+ S 106 Phadranassa ..------ Tigridia......---- --- lb
Bessera. _...107 | Cyelobothra. ----- "407 | Hybrid Berry PHIOX ws 0. e+ ee ee 193. | Tritoma..... ;
Boltonia. 193 | Clerode angen _.130 | Hydrangea. 7.) 145 | Phrynium ......----- 113 | Tropical Fruits....--
Bruemansia.....-. .125 Dahlia. 08-109 | Ipomea......---- 2-117 | Primrose....---- _...137 | Tuberoses ...--
Blackberry ..---- 146-149 | Dewbe rry 146 | Ismene .....-- Er Peaches 151 | Thiadiantha..
Cherry ....--------:=- 150 | Deutzia. sieeseseee Ti Inearvillae.. Plams.- hee ste 151 | Violets. ....-
Chestnut z Bucharis.. : ..e- 89 | Lilies... ..2.--..-& § Queen Lily ---------- 122 | Valotta...-----
Currants.....- Fern Le saf Tre ene 145 | Lily-of-Vall’y P't..--1: 36 | Roses...-..---- 140 to a Wistaria. ..---
Wallmoree.-*- (85-126-1 133 | Lemon....---+-++++-- 143 }] Rhubarb. . P Weigelia ....-
Candytuft.......--.-.122 143-150 | Lantana -..------+-+- 1311 RB ‘anunculus.. eee Bay | Ze phyranthes

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