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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N, Y, 
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ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM. 
We Introduced tliigas a new winter liloominj' Bulb of great beauty and value. 
In magni licence there is nothing like it among winter blooming Bulfcs or plants. 
It is a native of .Arabiiu Bulb large and solid, closely resembling that of a Hya- 
cinth, and rcfiuirlng exactly the same culture; loaves long and narrow; flower 
spikes 18 to if inches high, strong and graceful, bearing an immense cluster of 
large, nearly white Howers, haring a jet black center. The illustration gives a 
good idea of its great beauty. The Individual flowers keep perfect many weeks 
before fading, so that for more than a month this grand spike of bloom lain full 
glory. Its diinibility is almost without equal among flowers. Add to this its 
delicate aromatic fragrance and wo have a winter bloomer, which all must admit, 
stands without a rival. Its culture is the easiest, as it will grow in any position 
in any window. A bulb can lie planted in a four inch pot, or several in a larger 
pot or box. Pot in September, October or November. They can even be kept 
and planted as late as February first. For open ground culture they do well if 
protected from freezing severely. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 12 for 90 cts.; 
ORNITHOGALUM UMBELLATUM. 
This is the charming Star of ncthlehem of European ^rdens. It is a very 
valuable Bulb for winter bloouiiuji? in pots, also one or the hardiest and best for 
^rarden cuiture. When once planted you will always have the enjoyment of its 
delicate white star-like blossoms in great umbells each season. It is sure to do 
well in any situation, and, being so cheap, it should be extensively planted both in 
the garden and in pots. Large Bulbs 5 cts. each; 3 for 10 cts.; 13 for 35 cts. 
ORiriTnOOALUM ARABICITM. 
