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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK. N. Y. 
ERYTHRONIUM. 
ERYTHRONIUM. 
These are bulbs which should be extensively »rrown, both 
in the garden and for winter blooming in pots. The common 
varieties, which have been generally sold, have not given 
good satisfaction, hence we have never offered them : and 
these two splendid new sorts must not be compared with any 
you have previously seen or attempted to grow. They have 
large and beautiful lily-like blossoms, which appear early in 
spring. The foliage is large and beautifully spotted. 'I'hey 
are hardy in the garden, and very desirable, but are far 
bettor for winter blooming in pots ; and Ijeing of the easiest 
culture, and sure to bloom freely in mid-winter, few bulbs 
of their cost will give better satisfaction. Pot or plant the 
bulbs as soon as received, as they will suffer if allowed to 
remain dry. 
Crandiflorum — Flowers lov'ely straw-color; leaves beauti- 
fully mottled in brown, green and white. 8 cts. each ; 3 
for 20 cts. 
SmIthI — Like the above, except color, it being pure white, 
changing to purple. 8 cts. each ; 3 for 20 cts. 
SPECIAL OFFER— Pbr M cts. we will send 8 bulbs of 
each. 
WINTER BLOOMING IRIS. 
These three sorts are very 
fine indeed for winter bloom- 
ing, and, as such, we can 
strongly recommend them. 
Four or five bulbs may be 
planted in a 5-inch not, and, 
when in bloom, they will 
make a beautiful object. 
For garden culture they are 
also grand, being perfectly 
hardy, and bloom earlj-. 
Persica — Flo wers com- 
posed of several b(»utiful 
and showy colors. It is 
dwarf, and a very early 
bloomfir.showl ng 8r)londid- 
ly in pots. 10 cents each. 
Anglica, Mixed Colors — 
These grow a foot high, 
and prtHluoe very large 
and showy blossoms, 
which are of varioiiscolors. 
.5cts each; .'iOcts. per dozen. 
Hispanica, or SPANisn luis 
—These are simply grand 
for |)Ot or open ground. 
They bloom very early, and make a magnificent show. 
1)0 not fail to plant a good lot Of them. Mixed bulbs, of 
many colors. 5 cts. each ; 60 cts. per dozen. 
Pumlla — A lovely variety; violet-blue; lower petals 
oi a darker shade, with gold and white stripes, and veins 
spotted with black ; very sweet scented. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 
25 cents. 
SPECIAL OFFER — For to cts. we ‘icill send one bulb each 
of these four lovely Iris. 
CAMASSIA ESCUI.ENTA. 
CAMASSIA ESCULENTA. 
A lovely bulbous iiower, which should have a place in every 
garden. It is as hardy and robust as a tulip, producing, each 
spring, tall graceful spikes of lovely blue flowers, resembling, 
to some extent, the Hyacinth, though more graceful. It in- 
creases rapidly, and soon forms a dense clump, which is, 
when in bloom, a licaiitiful sight. It is also a magnificent pot 
bulb for winter blooming. Several can be planted together, or 
mixed with other bulbs, and, in either case, the charming spikes 
of Mowers will be delightful. lUc. each ; 3 for 25c.; 12 for 80e. 
TROPAEOLUM TRI- 
COLOR. 
This is a tuberous rooted winter 
blooming Nasturtium for pot culture, 
which is one of the most charming 
window vines one can possess during 
winter. Pot bulbs in good soil and treat 
them like other winter bulbs, but do 
not be discouraged if they are alow to 
start. They will, after a while, throw- 
up little needle-like shoots, which 
should be supported on strings or 
trelli.ses. After a short time they will 
develop beautiful tiny foliage which 
will soon be followed by hundreds of 
brilliant Mowers — scarlet, tipped with 
black and j-ellow — which keep perfect 
a long time, and make an object of the 
most chm^miug beauty. 30 cts. each. 
