Trade price list of choice gladioli, lilies, iris and hardy perennials, grown by John Lewis Childs

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GROWN BY

MJOHN LEWIS CHILDS.

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Our Collection of Gladiolus is the largest and finest in existence, and we supply the largest half of
_ these Bulbs which the world uses. Their cultivation is our leading specialty, and last season we grew
zoo acres of them, and at this writing have upwards of 10,000,000 Bulbs for sale. All guaranteed first-
class and true to name.
We also offer a collection of choice home-grown Lilies, Iris and Hardy Perennial Plants. |
We solicit orders on the usual trade terms. Twenty-five Bulbs of any kind will be given at 100 rates.
_ All bills due January rst and June rst. Orders from unknown parties must be accompanied by cash, or
_ satisfactory references. ‘
Early orders will secure the finest Bulbs.

BS JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, N. Y.

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2 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y.

AT SPECIAL LOW PRICES.

Brenchleyensis,
Ceres,

Feu Follett,
Crand Rouge,
Isaac Buchanan,
John Bull,

Mad. Monneret,
Napoleon IIl.,
Shakespeare,
Snow White,
Sandersoni,
Dracocephalus,

Our Grand Mixed Gladiolus.

Our mixed Gladiolus are very fine indeed, being choice varie-
ties only. All old and common ones have been discarded, aul
customers can depend upon having a large and magnificent varies,
of colors. They cannot be too highly praised.

Per 1000
AlliColors) Mixedi—Wirst size; first qualityss:c..<.-scsscuxcoensoncesabaczceccecassteonenentteve ern eae ear eee ce teabee eraeaurs ane en eee $7 00
gt o0 Ns second quality... BSED ono cco Oss UREE UES aCeoone snes. tnereor . } a) 500
“ “ Second size, first —.... : 5 00
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of oe Third size, second quality. All flowering Bul
at aS Lemoinii Hybrids. First size and quality.. 10
a oe Superb Seedlings of ourown raising. Thes 3 n
est possible range of colors—no two alike—some of which area
highipricedimamedisortsnn Mirsh Size eesueeereasssecseeecaemencesceeneesanieereaan
Ws oe Superb: Seedlings, “Second sizer... esr. Siss tee eee oeteeeccee cette ea eee nee ber seresateeeenaed 75

Our XXX Mixture.

This is a specially fine mixture, made up of over roo fine named varieties, n
includes also a good per cent. of Childsi Hybrids. Just the stock for those who want
only the very best that can possibly be had. First size, per 100, $2; per 1000, $15. ;

Separate Colors for Bedding and Forcing. P

These are very choice and absolutely true to color. We call special attention tofour

EXTRA WHITE and LIGHT. They are extra fine. +3 Se 1000
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Extra White and Light varieties, all first-class varieties, made up largely from best named sorts, %

° including. ten per cent. Of SOW WHALE: .cacsces -ceccbecescastebteusuven so ustasscecuesnanncsr ute tenmnen tetany sane $3 00 $25 00
Wihite'and Light varieties mixed's superb tins. c-nrcsvectccvestncceatavsautessceesteeee chatter ates sccnaresce ceive sennamnrENEEE th, 10 00
Scarlet and Red—Extra fine scarlet ANd VOCs. +.ssveecssvssvsssvscscsceesivsstseesevesece 1 00 8 00
Pink—Fineipink and rose shadea.. 2... isisc.seapussecsvece onstect cutpsisaeeaceverccdtuneeWtaeancs cnsueien see bie tt pa Renenges steeper anna 1 50 19 00
Yellow and Orange—Best yellow colors... ce wee 2 5D 20 00
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TRADE PRICE LIST OF CHOICE GLADIOLUS, IRIS, ETC. 3

_ Named (Gqladiolus.

A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE BEST VARIETIES.
Second Size Bulbs at 25 per cent. Discount.
Varieties in large type are especially recommended.

Per 100

Ababa—Cerise, shaded maroon, white center... Se aneaiaieiens $7 00

Abalus—White with violet stripe...........+-.--+.++. : 7 0

Abricote—Large rounded petals of a very fresh apricot-rose, waked an
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3 00

Achille—Beautiful currant-red, white stripe in each petal.... 55
Adanson—Rose, tinged lilac; large blotch on white ground, t ged
ellow ; edged with carmine, flushed lilac...
ADDISON~ Dark amaranth, with white stripe:
Admiral Courbet—Tall spike of carmine-violet flowe
5 ‘ed with cherry-rose ..........-+. eta alse aie jaaisiaie ssion
AFRICAIN—Darkest crimson black, with a pure white blotch
throat. The darkest and one of the finest colors; large flower and _

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Agatha—Rose, suffused with lake, flamed carmine-amaranth ; clear
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Agyius Bright salmon, slightly feathered at the outer edge wit
vermilion ; blotch cream Color . ....... seceees eee ee ners renee -. 700
AJAX—Beautiful striped. ............ “ % . 300
Alexander—Intense crimson scarlet..........--....seeeneeeee eee -. £00
‘Ali—Tall and compact spike with numerous and perfectly arrange
flowers. The ground of the upper petals is of a very pale creamy
rose, striped and penciled cherry-red ; lower petals yellow, witha
rose sheen, and finely rayed or striped purplish-red.... ... .....--.. 10 00

AMALTHEE-Pure white, with large violet-red blotch; ground of
the corolla velvety-violet, the lower petals slightly tinted with lilac. 4 00
Ambroise Verschaffelt—Rosy carmine flamed with garnet; large
pai) dn RE Se Oe Be Saeaee not ope nose eenemiced 6 00
Amitie—Large spike of large, fleshy, rose-colored flowers, shaded
with straw color onthe lower petals, streaked with purple ; the edge
PRTIGK TLE ODPL AG, OSG can evils cates oie c+ « anes aelnle cide asin cine cies einrisia sense 12
Andalouse—Rose-colored flowers shading off towards the center
white blotch suffused with amaranth : 4
Andre Leroy—Deep cherry-red, flamed and striped with a darker

shade; white blotch and white stripe in center of each petal........12 00
ANGELE-— White, showy and effective ... 300
Angelique—Superb spike with numerous large flowers; white, tinted

slightly flesh; blotch ivory-white............-..... fe pinaaaee apt takin 100 00
Anna—Cherry, tinged bright orange; lower petals striped dark carmine

on white ground...........-- felnle c ennisinnneisnnienceeeaestenesnacisasersees 5 00
Anthony Waterer—Scarlet, with streaks down the centers of the

MWR CIMIOUA cee ccte rec tcwadvenrss cnc ncieincciecvsincwsct 10 00

Antigone—Delicate rose flamed with carmine
ra ae ht orange cherry ; dark carmine blotch. .
ANTONIUS-—Scarlet-eherry, slightly tinged with orange, flamed car-

mine; pure white blotch
_Apollon—Rosy-lilac, witha large light-rose blotch, striped white. .
Araba Pacha—Scarlet flower of a very bright shade; large, ivory-

white blotch golden atthe edges...................- 7 00
AROCHDUCHESS MARIE-CHRIST

with lilac, flamed rosy-carmine.............
Argus—Dazzling flery-red ; center and lower p p vhi
ane—White ground, slightly tinged with rosy-lilac, bordered and
flamed carmine-rose ; the lower petals pure white................... 7 00

lequin—Salmon-rose, very richly striped and flamed with bright

earmine ; aene earmine blotch on golden yellow ground............ 0 00
Astree—Pure white, with distinct violet-carmine blotch; throat suf-
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Atlas—White, slightly tinged with lilac and striped bright violet. -20 00
AUGUSTVA~—Lovely pure white, with blue anthers....................- 10 00
AURORE-—PBright salmon-rose, striped orange, carmine and lilac;
blotch cherry-rose, streaked Violet............ cc. seer seeeececcseeeceee 5 00
Aurora de Feu—Handsome spike, bright rose passing to scarlet,
olden-yellow center; of the freshest and most brilliant shade..... 50 00
Ball of Fire—Scarlet crimson; maroon blotch with blue center...... 30 00
Baroness Burdett-Coutts—Delicate lilac tinged with rose, flamed
rosy-purple; spike very long, flowers unusually large...... ........ 15 00

Bayard—Large, carmine-red flowers, slightly tinged with lilac, and
delicately banded with white in the center of the petals ............. 20
Beuatrix—Pure white ground, delicately flushed with carmine-lilac.. 6 00

Belladonna—White, tinted with light lilac; lower petals have bright
carmine stripes... .. eater ain ala pater so alata a's) clee-'atetni sini, a| nisin «| oiclela’eaieleicies 30 00

Benvenuto—Brilliant orange-red ; white blotch.. 5 00
Bernard de Jessieu—Violet, shaded cherry and purple 4 00
BICOLORE-—Large flowers of bright rosy salmon, except lower

petals which are ivory-white suffused with rose at edges ............ 10 00
Big Medicine—Blush-white marked violet.............0. 0600000 cee eee ee 10 00
Blondine—Tall, compact spike of large, straw-colored flowers, slightly

streaked at the edges with rosy-lilac ; very delicate shade.........-. 20 00
BRENOHLEY ENSIS—Vermilion-scarlet ; fine old variety.......... 75
Brennus—Crimson-maroon, white center tinged with blue, violet stripe

on lower petals..... fee) OSE ee Cee oy

: § BRAT Dice tos eeeeten acd --+ +12 00
Buteo—Rose, with a pure white center..............-.ceeceeeee cesses ane
Caly pso—Flesh-colored rose, streaked rose and blotched carmine
CAMELEON—Compact truss of large, slaty-lilac flowers, flamed
orange, with white bands down the middle of each petal; large,
creamy-white blotch, streaked violet........ .......6..:cceeeeeeeeeee 4
Canova—White, mottled rosy-lake............c0.ccecccee eee cececcewecere 6 00
Carnation—Fleshy-white profusely tinged at the edges with the rich-
est carmine; lower petals blotched purplish-carmine
Cervantes—Very la
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with carmine and

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variety ...
CICERON— 8 00
Citrinus—Upper petals 1 ;. lower petals darker 6 00
ene elicate satin-rose, shaded dark rose, feathered bright
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Cleopatra—Soft lilac; lower petals of a darker hue, suffused violet. ... 3 00
= pe akties slightly tinted orange, with a white stripe down
pL Bp Ste AP ee eesaeee geet ue Saige tale ts sila p Palate co pam Soe 5 00
Colorado—Very brilliant orange, with large white blotch ............. 20 09
Columbine—Cream, blazed with lilac, purple; purple stain on yellow 5 00
Comte de Morny—Dark cherry-red; white blotch; streaked lake..... 3 00
pngeer sa ae ane spike of very large carmine,with a pure white
blotch, and a well-defined white band down each petal. 8 00

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Per 100
CONQUETE-—Large and fine flower of bright cherry-red, with a con-
spicuous pure white blotch; upper petals striped with delicate rose. $5 00
Constance—Very vigorous, producing regularly compact and well-
furnished spikes of amaranth-red flowers, with a small creamy-
white blotch. .
Coralie—White,
yellow blotch j
Corinne—Tall spike of large rosy-carmine, shading off to cherry;
streaked pute white, and penciled carmine at the edges; blotch
creamy-w.

velvety-scarlet, an
Countess Craven—Rose; flaked carmine.........
Orepuscle—Large and well-expanded; flowers 0:
ushed with carmine and violet on the edges of petals...
Croesus—Large flower; yellow; shaded darker toward
flamed carmine at edges, and feathered amaranth-red..
CRYSTAL PALACE Shining carmine; veined rose-co! i oe
Cy bele—Handsome spike; white; flamed bright carmine...............
Dalila — Bright rose flowers, streaked and flamed with carmine; very
large, pure-white DIOtCh ...... 2. .cseceeeeccccesn st scnmnntasceenscerens :
Daubenton—Large, well-opened flower, of a bright rosy-lilac, towards
the edges passing to bright rose-flamed carmine; white bands in the

center of pa eee SRP Anon kerriont rc tout, Connie oencrs Ei ance Meee ane, 10 00
Delicatissime—W hite; suffused with soft carmine-lilac; the pure-white

lower petals edged MAG see Heosce eee on hod eee ecidee Se Ae oe 4 00
Diamant—Fleshy-white; of a remarkable freshness; throat ivory-

white; blotched and streaked carmine.......... 62.06. es cece nese eeeee 5 00
Dictateur—Long, compact spike of ange flowers; white in the center,

the sepals are conspicuously flushed with carmine-red, on a pale

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Doctor Fontan — Clos F

blotched bright carmine a0
Doctor Hogzg—Mauve, suffused with rose; center pure white..... ..10 00
Doctor W oodtord—Salmon, flaked with carmine, with a yellow spot

on the lower petal; a splendid flower....... 26... 6. .0eeeeee ee ecn eee eens 8
Wao D’Or—Long spike of middle-sized, numerous, well-arranged

owers of a clear yellow; slightly tinged and flamed with rose;

the bright yellow lower petals have a large carmine blotch........ 75 00
DUCHESS OF EDINBU RGII—An eminent English culturist des-

cribes this variety as follows: ‘‘A flower of fine form and great

substance ; a plant of strong growth, attaining a height of six feet.

Purplish-rose, with acarmine stripe on the lower divisions ; with-

out exceplion the finest varieey-ever sent out.’”’..... ......-.-..-.--- 5 00
Due de Malakoff—White ground, feathered blotch of deep orange.. 5 00
Pumont SDN NC long spike; a bright cherry, Naked and

striped rich carmine; distinct pure-white blotch; white stripe in the

center of each! petal cio. 325.05. fede ce ee, nasi a hele: ome apie sileemibaias «ais = 5
Eclair—Bright scarlet, flamed fiery-red; blotch pure white, with broad

white bands in the middle of each petal. ............6..ceeeeeeeeeeeeee 7 00
Eglantine—Tall spike, with perfectly-shaped flowers of pure white,

tinged with delicate rose, and profusely flamed and edged with

CALIMING-LEd = Recodo ape sence ke scy st ersenaited eee Do's a eee eS 6 00
Elizabeth—Dark ros

flamed bright carmine-purple; large purple

carmine blotch, with white inal ect Peenadarnbsadeter dciia sschepesoses 4 4 00
Elvire—Pure white, flamed carmine; very delicate...............-+---++ 3 00
Emma Thursby—White ground; carmine stripes through petals;

lotch on the lower division
Esmeralda—Fine large flowers, ded, of a bright and
striking color; ground ivory-white, striped and flaked carmine-
red; lemon-colored blotch.. 7
ESTUWER~—Striped ....
Eugene Ramey—Flowers large, purp!
ivory-lilac; edges slightly mottled with slate
Eugene Scribe—Flowers very large and wide; perfect; tender rose,
blazed carmanite-red; extra fine.................0cerecesncnseceeee nee
Eugene Souchet—Bright rose color, relieved by a large white
blotch and stripes, rising from the intense colorat edge of petals.15 00

Eva—White. slightly tinged with rose and pale lilac..........-.......+.. 8 00
FAIRMOUN T—Blush-white ; blotched carmine..................------ 10 00
FATMA~—Very large flowers of ivory-white ground, profusely striped
and suffused with bright rosy-salmon ; violet blotch................ 5 00
FEU FOLLETW—Wellopened flowers, with ivory-white throat, richly
tinted and striped with carmine at the edges of the sepals.... .....- 5

Filledes Champs—Dense spike, flowers rather small, of a pretty
cherry rose color, darker and slightly striped at the edges; the
three lower petals pure white, except a narrow margin of the
rose color same as in the upper petals. .........-.-...-.. 40

FLAMBOY ANT~—Large flowers of fiery scarlet acteseseiae wel 00)

Flamingo—Fiery-red, blotch of rich purple; large spike of well-
ALTAN SOOO WELSs csi nas seninie blelaiesnie ve vis misinininie nie ¢\n/*=| sles [einielntesix/ni tele nas 5 12 00

Fleur de Lys—Fine compact spike of large, pure-white flowers,
slightly blotehed violet at the bottom of the throate ci erates 20 00

Flora—Large flower; white ground, shaded with rosy-lilac ; very large
and distinct strain of rose color; very long spike..................... 6 00

Fra Diavolo—Long, compact spike of large, bright orange-red flowers
flushed violet-red at the edges of the sepals; large,pale yellow blotch.30 00

Fulton—Velvety vermilion, ...... ..--....-c-ceeeeeee essen ere ee eee e eee eeees 4 00
Galathea—Bluish-white, with carmine blotch..........-......-...-0.0-5- 4 00
Gallia—Very long spike of large and handsome rosy-white flowers,
flushed bright carmine at the edges...........-.----.-seeeeee eens cone 20 00
Ganymede—Compact and tall spikes of rosy-carmine flowers with
Phan syria iet sy eee Shar bePSUneb Sunn nC En Lach treo, Aca unOOSe AE BOsL aranad 8 00
Gen. Phil. Sheridan—Fire-red, white line running through each
petal, and a large pure white blotch on the lower division........... 6 00
Gen. Sherman—Large, fine scarlet.............--- ce ecseee enc eee ence eeees 6 00
Ginevra—Beautiful cherry-rose color, flushed red ; center line of petals
pure white; small, purplish-carmine blotch..................--6...0+ 8 00

Glorie de Fontainebleau—Large flowers of bright rosy-carmine,
striped red at the edges; white band in middle of sepal 00
Glory of Brightwood—Scarlet, with lemon throat......... ..10 00
Golden Sceptre—Extra fine yellow.........ccecceceece et cece cece eeeeees = 300
Gordon Pacha—Long spike of wel aped flowers of rosy carmine,
dappled bright carmine; lower petals of the same color, witha small
plotch of dark rose, edge white, banded and streaked white ........ 6 00
Grand Lilas—Large and perfectly arranged flowers of a beautiful
delicate lilac, shaded darker towards edges..................
Grand Rouge—Large flowers, bright scarlet, small violet blot
Greuze—Intense cherry, flamed with lake; white blotch................
Gulliver—Large, bright-carmine flowers, with conspicuous white bands
in the middle of each petal; pale yellow blotch, streaked violet..5 00
Mermione—White ground, well covered with delicate lilac and car-

mine stripes ; large white blotch, slightly streaked violet........... 10 00
HESPERIDE—Profusely blotched and flaked bright rosy-salmon on

SaPUre witltel SLODUC. sateen tae cee vie ciensisbisen cise nepisie cotta uelclel=in'eir[s 6 00
MORACE VERNET-—Large, purple-red, with white blotch .. 5 00

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ISAAO BUCHANAN~—Very fine yellow. Per doz., 50¢....... .:.—--2 00
Isabella—Pure white, with large, dark carmine-violet blotch........... 6 Ov

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a large, well-expanded flowers, presenting a very

Letinteret—Cherry-rose, flamed with carm

; carmine blotch on a

Lydla—White ground; striped and flaked carmine; rich carmine blotch
on golden-yellow gr:

Madame Auber—Compact spike of extra large and well-shaped
flowersof a very pale rosy-lilac; blotch cereamy-white; dappled hght

OD Furtado—Fine rose, shading off to rosy-white; flamed ruby 6 00

m Leseble—Pure white; large purplish-rose blotch .

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MADHI—Large, deep, reddish-black... 10 00

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haded darker on the
7 00

flushed carmine at the edges..............ccsceeececeeeesecsccceceecse. 50 00
Mehvl—Currant-red; striped and flamed white....... 1.1 0727007777707 11 00
Merveille—Fine cherry-rose, slightly tinged with violet; edged and

Hamed with dark carmines seis oe steseaesn soe ae ee 10 00
Meteor—Brilliant dark red: large pure white blotch.......__ Beniceeanry an 5 00

Meyerbeer—Brilliant scarlet, flamed with vermilion ; amaranens

red blotch

Mont Blane—Immense pyramidal spike profusely furnished with
very large flowers, creamy white at first, soon becoming snowy-

white, with the exception of a small violet blotch................... 100

etals; Ruse WHILE DIOLCH Gree sence mc nia eerie Maer teen
M it. BAINS—A wonderful distinct color, a clear light red, colorlb
Mr. Krelage—Terra cotta red; flamed with smoke-color; white blotch

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Pactole—Beautiful yellow, slightly tinged with rose at the edges:
blotch of darker shade’. ee, unged Speen Baer onbeaias nee ae
Panorama—Large spike of well-arranged flowers; beautiful lilac,
shaded and mottled with brilliant carmine ; throat creamy-whi'
center of each petal banded white......... pe paeeee teats eee ae “AER
Papillion—A compact, well-formed spike, with flowers of a yellow
ground, Conspicnoualy, flaked and bordered with carmine...... senee 6 00
Parmentier—Clear amaranth-colored flowers, flamed carmine and
tinged with lilac; pure white bands, carmine feather..... ees 20 00
Penclope—Blush white; lower petals tinted yellow streaked carmine.4 00
PEPITA—Bright golden yellow flowers, sl Ebtly striped carmine at
the edges of the petals, toward the end of the f owering season......4 00
Pesquin— Brilliant scarlet, shaded fiery-red and stripe lilac-white ;
edges of pena suffused with slate color 7 00
Phebus—Brilliant red ; large, pure white blotch

Bhersun Large, cherry-red flowers, streaked and ed.

Phidias—Very brilliant pu
large, purée white blotch
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urple blotch.
color,

Froserpine—Rosy-white, hired sacenameaetene Soh achns scndebaaeenee =.
Pygmallon—Cherry-red, slightly flamed with a darker shade; pure
white blotch,feathered violet; each petal has a white band.. .....
Pyramide—Perfect spike, broader at the lower part than at the top;
large, well-expanded orange-rose. .....2.2.2.0-ce0-s0cseceeeeecseceescae 5

flaked deep rosy-purple; blotch of rich purple Ree to orange...7 00
Regina—White, very slightly suffused with pT Rs a 10 00
Retne Victoria—Pure wilte, carmine-violet blotch. 5

Rol Leopold e,
geep currant-red ; white blotch
Romulu

pure white bands. 2.. a2. sith renew teenaeis tee ee ees mea a ane pence 08 40 00
Schiller—Sulphur, with a large carmine blotch........... OS
Seduction—Rosy-salmon; very bright and open, throat very clear, with

large white blotch, and is feathered carmine................. a eain on ae
SHAKESPEARE—White; very slightly suffused with carmine-rose,_

Inree, rosy! DIOLCH. Cohce cbr nck pane Saeeee ce eee Tees a eae 5
Sir William Hooker—Light cherry, rosy-carmine bloteh.......... --..-6 00

Spike of the most perfect an apes or san pee oa ue 00
ve large,
¢ lor; small, rosy-

Talisman—Fine violet, with a large margin of bright carmine-cherry,

Talma—Rosy-carmine flowers, flamed with Brig ne cea? and striped | 90
pure white, suffused with rose and striped
carmine at the edges; lower petals pale rose, largely blotched and

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Zampa—Fine, open flowers, which are often double; beautiful tender
7086, mottled at the edges with carmine ; purplish-carmine nigeee
Zenobla—Rose, slightly tinted with violet, flamed dark carmine,.......

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TRADE PRICE LIST OF GLADIOLUS, IRIS, HTC. 5

Lemoine’s New Hardy Hybrid Gladiolus,

The odd and fantastic markings of these Gladiolus, and
their beautiful shape, resemble the fascinating beauty of that
rarest of all flowers, the Orchid. Yellow, crimson, white,
brown, green, pink, etc., are blended together, producing an
effect seen in no other flower. They are of recent introduc-

tion, therefore new and quite unknown. It*is useless to

attempt to describe their real beauty, for it cannot be done.

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They must be seen. Besides their gay colors and odd mark-
ings, they have two very important points of superiority over
othersorts. First, they bloom two or three weeks earlier, and
are in full perfection 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 lift them in the fall
and store them in the cellar, that they may be planted outin
fresh mellow soilin spring. They do well either way.

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Atlas—Clear violet; large velvety maroon blotch............ $2
Admiral Pierre—Large flowers, round, very open; dark
carmine-red, lower divisions crowded with purplish-
maroon, surrounded with light yellow...........ccc..0ces0 1 50
Bajazet— Beautiful light pink, shading to delicate
blush, velvety carmine blotches................cccsssssscsseoees 3
Bassengault—Rose, blotched fine purple.. 3
Bassuet —Large, brilliant vermilion....00... .....ceeceeeceseseene 3
Cleopatra—Red, carmine blotches, tipped with yellow.. 3
Charles Martel—Rosy blush, intense large carmine
blotch, bordered yellow
Cc. Columbus—Orange-salmon, blotched dark purple.
The extremity of these blotches spotted with gold...... 2
C. Hieneman—English red, lower petals bright crim-
son, edges velvety and gold Colored......... ....ccsceceeceeseees 1 50
Creole—Spikes and flowers of unusually fine form;
eolor rosy blush, flamed and shaded with carmine:

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Elf—Light rosy buff, with large carmine blotches, bor-
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Enfant de Nancy—Purplish red, lower petals deep
crimson color, and blotched entirely new......... san
Engesseri—Very deep pink, blotched fine maroon. 1!
Emille Lemoine—Bright vermilion, dotted gold............ :
eval Wkite, slightly tinged blush, beautiful carmine
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Gladiolus [)racocephalus.

An odd and curious species of Gladiolus which should

be found in every collection. It is unlike all other sorts in
color, being a peculiar and indescribable mixture of bronze,
green, and red. We have a large stock and can offer it at
the very low price of $1.00 per 100.

Gladiolus Seed.

We can supply Gladiolus seed of our choicest strains as
follows:
Gandevensis Hybrids—From best named fi i 3
02.; $10.00 per Ib. Ahi hes ec te

Lemoinii Hybrids—From best named flow “
$10.00 per Ib, Soh ee

Childsi, Extra Select—$3.00 per oz.

Gladiolus Ghildsi.

This is the most important and valuable floral introduc-
tion which this generation has seen, and one which will
completely revolutionize and bring into still greater impor-
tance the Gladiolus. It isa class of hybrids raised by Max
Leichtlin, owned and cultivated some years by the Mayor of
Argentieul, France, and later by Messrs. Hallock & Son,
where they have been seen and so greatly admired for many

years.

DESCRIPTION.—They are much stronger and more vig-
orous than other Gladiolus, the growth being exceedingly
rank, and the foliage dark, healthy green. They are very
tall and erect, often standing four or five feet high, with
spikes of bloom over two feet in length. They branch freely
in most cases, each stem producing three or four spikes of
bloom. The flowers are of great substance, and of gigantic
size, frequently seven to nine inches across. The form of
both the flower and spike is perfection itself, and they last
a long time in bloom before fading, owing to their great
substance and vigor; but the most striking feature is their
coloring. Orchids cannot surpass them in varied and deli-
cate shades, marking and blendings. Every color known
among Gladiolus is represented, and many never before seen,
particularly blues, smoky-greysand purple-blacks, all having
beautifully mottled and spotted throats made up of white,
crimson, pink, yellow, etc.,and in this peculiar network of
charming spots and colors lies one of its special points of
unsurpassed beauty. The flowers are much more beautifully
colored than Lemoine’s Hybrids, and much larger than any
Gandwenses. Even the beautiful flowers of the weak-grow-
ing Nanceianus cannot compare with the regal beauty, size
and coloring of this class.

Named Sorts of 1893.
PRICE, $20.00 PER HUNDRED.

Dr. Sellew—Large spike and very large flower of great sub-
stance. Deep rich rosy crimson, slightly penciled darker,
Center of petals rayed with white. Throat pure white,
mottled and spotted with violet crimson. A_ strong,
robust grower, and one of the very finest Gladioli that
ever bloomed.

Wm. Falconer—Spike of great length and flowers of enor-
mous size. Light pink and blush, two delicate shades,
freely mottled and intermixed. Throat spotted with
erimson and white.

Columbia—Light orange-scarlet, freely blotched and pen-
ciled with bluish-purple. Base of petals rayed with pure
white. Throat freely marked, spotted and mottled with
white and violet.

Henry Gillman—Deep salmon scarlet with pure white bands
through each petal; the throat showing the peculiar
spotting and mottling of this class.

Mrs. Beecher—Beautiful deep rosy crimson. Large, well-
opened flower with pure white throat, freely marked and
spotted with bright carmine.

Ben Hur—Large, compact spike, enormous flower of a pecu-
liar and almost indescribable color. Light, salmon-rose,
tinged, flaked and mottled with blue. Throat beautifully
mottled and spotted, whiteand brightcarmine, A grand
sort,

Named Sorts of 1894.
PRICE, $40.00 PER HUNDRED.

Torch-Light—Very fine spike of large, light, flaming scarlet
flowers. Throat mottled and spotted white and violet;
a most brilliant and striking color.

Mrs. La Mance—White overspread with a slight lilae
shadow, the mottling in throat being purplish-crimson.

Oddity—Deep amaranth-red freely suffused with purple-blue.
Large distinct white marks and red and white mottling
in the throat. Very odd color.

Aurea Superba—This is peculiar and unlike any other
variety, inasmuch as the foliage is of a distinct yellow
color, though healthy and robust. Flowers and spikes
large and of peculiar beauty. Color soft orange scarlet
with distinct white blotches and mottling, with white
and vermilion in the throat

Splendor—A eplenae large flower of the softest, sweetest
rose color. Large magenta stains with purple and white
mottlings in the throat.

Tuxedo—Fine rose marbled with crimson; throat showing
large white stripes and beautiful magenta mottlings.
Ruby—Very dark deep ruby red with bright violet and white

mottling in throat; an exceedingly rich color.

Mixed Varieties.

Fine Mixed Cladiolus Childsi—All colors, extra large and
strong bulbs, $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1,000.

We have prepared a magnificent Stipple Lithograph of
Gladiolus Childsi, in 18 colors, size 16x33 inches, showing
spikes in bloom, natural size and colors. It is a magnificent
picture, and we will supply it in rollers, by mail, free of
charge, if ten cents is sent to pay cost of packing.

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

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(Shoice [;ilies, of our own Growing.

Per 100

AuUratum—Hineib ust tives-cscss-cscsvathesseccchustilcessssmetenecrens $5 00

Elegans—Mixed, many COlO?s............ ...cseseeeceees eee
E. Bicolor—A very showy early Lily. Large flowers of
a bright red flushed with orange. Striking and

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E. L. Joerg—Apricot, spotted ; extra.. 6 00

E. Midnight—Crimson black, elegant...................ceeee epee 9 00

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Per 100
Speciosum Monstrosum Album—A yariety of the
above, with broad flat stems and immense heads of
flowers, often fifty flowers in a ClusteYr........csc.cceeeeeeeeee $ 00
Melpomene—Words cannot describe the beauty of
this variety. Frosted white, spotted, clouded and
bearded with pinkish crimson, Petals deeply re-
curved and widely bordered. Exceedingly fine......... 15 00
Ss. Praecox—Large, perfect and beautiful. Frosted
white, with a tinge of blush at the tip of petals........... 10 00
S. Rubrum—Lovely rose and white, spotted crimson. 6 00
S. Opal—Rare new specimen, gem of all Lilies, $1 each.
Tigrinum, fl. pl.—(DOUBLE TIGER LILY). A duplicate
of the old Tiger Lily, but with very double flowe 3
Tigrinum Splendens—(IMPROVED TIGER LILY) .
Umbellatum—Twenty-five finest sorts mixed.
shaped flowers, resembling Elegans. Robust growers
and great bloomers.They
range through buff, apri-
cot,rose, crimson,yellow,
etc., to almost black........ 5 00

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Wallacei—Very floriferous, hardy and showy; bright-
apricot blossoms, large, erect and beautiful. Each
bulb sends up many stems which bear several of the
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. flowers for large vases, or for pulpit bouquets. $8.00 per 100.

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TRADE PRICE LIST OF GLADIOLUS, IRIS, ETC.

HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS. _

Pay [;ilies.
Large Blue—Lovely blue flowers on tall spikes. $3.00 per 100.
Variegated Leaved—Leaves as handsome as a flower. A
rosette-cluster of almost white leaves, lightly striped with
green and yellow. Flowers pretty pale lilac-blue on tall
spikes. Fine also for pots. Altogether this is one of the

very finest (certainly one of the most attractive and
‘ ornamental) of all hardy plants. $8.00 per 100.

Picentra Spectabilis.

The old Bleeding Heart, the flower of our childhood,
which is as lovely to-day as then, though not so common.
$8.00 per 100. ,

(alliopsis [;anceolata.

Now that single flowers are popular this Calliopsis comes
to the front as one of our very best perennials for bedding or
cutting, or to plant for a mass of bright color. Each plant is
a sheet of golden-yellow blossoms, borne high above the foli-
age on long, wiry stems. $2.00 per 100.

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Sel emerocallis FlaVa—(Zemon Lily)

If everyone does not know the Lemon Lily, they ought
to, for it comprises in one plant entire hardiness, profusion
and beautiful and fragrant bloom. The clear yellow, lily-like
flowers, are borne on long, stiff stalks, making them superior

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| like, lying in a beautiful tuft upon the ground.

A tropical appearing grass with graceful fountain-like
foliage, prettily striped and barred with golden yellow. Orna-
mental on the lawn as a single specimen, or as the center of
a large bed. Grows five to ten feet high. Their large heads
of feathery bloom recurve likea plumed aigrette, and after
serving aS garden ornaments until late fall can be cut for
winter ornaments for vases, etc. $3.00 per 100.
Zebrina—Beautiful, long wavy leaves; dark green, spotted

crosswise with straw yellow.

Japonica—Long green foliage, variegated with white.

Cracillima—Narrow, wavy foliage. Very graceful and orna-
mental.

Arundo Donax Variegata—A splendid and very scarce

ornamental grass. $9.00 per 100.

Euphorbia (orrollata.

Very useful for bouquets and other cut flower work, as it
is in bloom a long time during summer. Flowers white,
small and star-like in lovely sprays. When made up with
colored flowers they add a peculiar charm to a bouquet or
vase, setting it off as does rich lace a beautiful dress, Should
be in every garden. $2.00 per 100.

Hardy Pyrethrum—(snow Bail.)

One willgo a long way before he will see so desirable a
hardy perennial plant as this. It is perfectly hardy, living,
flourishing and blooming year after year. Its foliage is fern-
The flower
stems are long, wiry and graceful, springing from the crown
of the plant in great numbers, and each having an enormous
flower as white as snow and double and perfect to the center.
Flowers often 8 or 4 inches across, and beautiful beyond ex-
pression. It blooms most profusely in June, when such rare
and beautiful gems are particularly scarce. $10.00 per 100.

Tritoma (,randiflora.
A well-known and very valuable fall bloomer. $8.00 per 100.

Peonies.

A fine collection of named sorts.
$7.00 per 100. Strong roots.

Apios Juberosa.

Well-known ‘as the Tuberous rooted Wisteria.
bulbs, $1.00 per 100.

Price, our selection,

Fine

Spireas.

Japonica—Fine for forcing.
Elegans—Fine feathery sprays.
UIimoria—Lovely double white. 4
Philipendula, fl. pl._— Another extra fine double white
variety. ;
Price of all the above spireas, $3,00 per 100.

8 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CoO., N. Y.

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The newer varieties of this King of Iris, recently intro-
duced from Japan, are marvels of beauty and stateliness.
Think of a plant sending up to a height of three feet a dozen
flower spikes, each spike bearing from two to four enormous
blossoms eight or ten inches across, and of the most delicate
and beautiful colors, markings and combinations. Exceed-,
ingly valuable for cut flower sales.

Named Varieties—Both double and single, about 60 sorts,
our selection, $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000.

Mixed Sorts—Lither dontie mixed, single mixed, or double
and single mixed, $3.00 per 100, $25 per 1000. Our mixtures
are not worthless seedlings as are generally sold, but are ~~ ~—
made up from the finest named Japan varieties, and are
perfectly magnificent.

Beautiful German |[ris.

Vou Wy The German Iris bloom earlier than the Kaempferi, and
V} are very beautiful indeed, and have a charming fragrance.
. They form large clumps which produce hnndreds of flowers,
The following sorts are very fine indeed :
Named Varieties—About 20 finest sorts, $3.00 per 100, $25.00
yer L000.
Mixed Sorts—FExtra fine, $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1000.

[ris Siberica.

These are early and free flowering Iris, of great beauty
and value for cutting. We have three colors, blue, whiteand
yellow, $1.50 per 100, $8.00 per 1000.

Verbena Seed.

Our Prize Verbena seed has the reputation of being the
finest strain in the country. Has been grown and selected
here on Long Island for 20 years. Enormous flowers, delicate
colors and compact habit.

Pure White—True and fine, $1.00 per oz.
Pure Scarlet—True and fine, $1.00 per oz.
Mixed, All| Colors—$!.00 per 02.; $15.00 per 1b,