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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y, 
SCILLAS. 
Clusi— A grant! winter bloomer, producing an enormous 
cluster of star shaped blue flowers, often three feet in 
circumference. It is one of the most striking flowers we 
ever saw. Bulbs very largo and strong and sure to bloom. 
It is also perfectly hardy and desirable for ganlen cul- 
ture. Don’t fail to add this to your list of winter bloom- 
ers. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 
Siberlca— Produces a spray of 
lovely blue flowers, which Is 
exceedingly graceful and 
pretty, it blooms before the 
Crocus and attracts the at- 
tention of all. Lovely for 
wintcrblooming in the house 
or for early spring In the 
garden. 3 cts. each ; 25 cts. 
per dozen. 
Cam panulata Blue— LargcHy- 
acinth-like spikes of blue 
flowers. Elegant for winter 
blooming. 5 cts. each: 3 for 
10 cts. 
Campanulata White— Like the 
above except white in color. 
5 cts. each ; 3 for 10 cts. 
BRODIAEA. 
A class of small bulbous plants throwing: up grass-like 
foliage and flower spikes on which is borne beautiful umbels 
ot flowers. In the open ground they are hardy with slight 
protection, but the greatest value is for winter blooming in 
pots. They are so little known or cultivated that they are 
exceedingly interesting as pot plants. Their flowers are odd 
and beautiful and produced 
freely during winter. Each. 
Congesta— Fine blue with a 
pale blue crown. ....... 5 
Lactea— Fine white 5 
Wlultiflora— Purple blue, in 
dense umbels 7 
Steilaris— Rich purple with 
a white center, in a fine 
star-like cluster ; dwarf 
habit ; extra fine 10 
SPECIAL OFFER— For 50 (f«. 
we will 8C7id one bulb each of the 
f(mr sorts. 
Fine Mixed Brodlaes— Many 
sorts, 25 cts. per dozen. 
SCILtcAS SIBERICA. 
SAXIFUAOA GRANCLATA FL. PL. 
SAXIFRAGA GRANULATA FL. PL. 
Wc IK-Iicve this is to become one of the most valuable 
winter flowers iu existence. It is a most valuable acquisition 
Id winter liloomers, as well asasplcndid thing for garden 
ciiltiire. Tile Irnlbs are very small and at least three should 
be planted In a pot together to get the best results. Their 
treatmi-ut siiould be the same as that of Hyaciuths, Crocus, 
etc. The flowers arc borne in profusion, are as double as the 
best ruses, anil pure snow white In color. One can readily 
appreciate the value of such a fine double white flower dur- 
ing winter, or in the garden during the spring months. It is 
perfectly hardy and w-ill thrive most anywhere. It is known 
m Europe as the” Fair Maid of France.” We have imported 
an enormous quantity of it and offer it at the very low price 
of three bulbs for 10 cts ; 12 bulbs foriiO ots. 
SPARAXIS. 
Sparaxis are mtich like Ixlas, except they bear their 
flower more drooping than in erect sinkes. The blossoms 
are very large and open flat, presenting some of the most 
curious and lieuuUful combination of colors to be found. 
Their exceeding beauty 
at once captivates all be- 
holders. 'I'la'y require e.x- 
aotly the wtmo treatment 
as Ixias. Try at least one 
pot of them this winter. 
Alba— Furo wiiito 5 
Crandiflora intense 
crimson, fluked yel- 
low center 
Main— Deep yellow 
Purpurea Striata — 
Iteddisli p u r t> 1 e, 
striped 10 
Tricolor— Red, white 
and yellow 5 
Mixed— !!0 finest varie- 
ti< 2 s, 25 cts. per doz; 
3 I'or 10 cts. 
SPECIAL OFFER— For 
SO cts. we Witt send one tmth 
each of aliocc Jii'e fine sorts; 
3 of each for M cts. 
ARUM DETRUNCATUM. 
Tliis remarkable novelty from Asia Minor, is a very dec- 
orative plant, with large flat bulbs and enormous sagittate 
leaves beautifully veined light green. The numerous, large 
fly-calehlng fimrers are produced in March and April, and the 
very long, upriglit sfiathe of greenish-yellow color, is spotted 
with purple. Undoubtedly this is one of the very finest 
varieties, and although the odor of the flower is not at all 
pleasing, it is perceptible only at a short distance. 
Being new, we hesitate to say that It is hardy in this 
countiw, hence wo would recommend planting the'bulhs in 
pots of rich, peaty soil, covering the crown w'ell, and water- 
ing freely when growing. I’ricc, 81.00 eaeli. 
BRODIABA. 
