POINTS FOR CUSTOMERS. 
The department of Fall Bulbs is a part of our business in which we take special delight, as we are positive that no other 
class of llowors gives such great satisfaction. They always surpass one’s expectations — and no wonder — considering their 
ease of culture, the great profusion and beauty of their bloom, coming as it docs during the dreary winter and early spring 
days, when such beauty is most needed and appreciated. We feel that every package of bulbs wo send out is absolutely 
sure to be a joy and delight to many hearts. For this reason we have made the Fall Bulb business a leading specialty, and 
for many years have exercised such care and attention that we have been enabled to procure, or have grown by special 
conti-act, in countries best suited for their development, a quality of these bulbs far superior to the usual commercial 
grades. This fact has been the principal cause of the enormous demand for our Fall Bulbs — a demand which gives our 
establishment the largest Catalogue trade in the world. An idea of the business done in our superb Fall Bulbs can be 
judged when we tell you that we issue 380,000 copies of this Catalogue ; and, of the leading bulbs, we have laid in stocks as 
foilows: 23.5,000 Freesias, 310,000 Hyacinths, 270,000 Tulips, 160,000 Crocus, 130,000 Narcissus, 150.000 Bermuda Easter Lily, 100,000 
Alliums, 50,000 Ornlthogalums, 50,000 Triteleias, 40,000 Winter Aconite, 30,000 Chinese Sacred Lilies, etc., and other varieties 
in like proportion. Though our bulbs are mostly grown by special contract, and are selected large and strong, the 
enormous quantity we use enables us to offer them in most cases as low, and in some cases lower, than the usual grades; and 
while ordinary bulbs will grow and bloom beautifully, the grandest results, especially in winter, are always attained from 
select bulbs grown especially for the purpose, as ours are. 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. 
WHAT WE DO. 
Free by Mall — We send Seeds, Bulbs and Plants free 
BY MAIE, at the prices named in this Catalogue. If a package 
is ordered to go by express, we do not pay the charges ; but 
somewhat larger plants, shrubs and frnits can bo sent in this 
way, and we always add extra ones, enough to more than 
pay the cost. 
We Guarantee that every package we send out shall 
reach its destination in good condition, and that everything 
shall be received exactly as ordered. If a package is lost, or 
any of its contents injured on the way, we will send again. 
Wo also guarantee everything true to name. 
We Pack all plants carefully in strong wooden boxes, 
which insures their safe transit through the malls to the 
remotest parts of the country. 
We Fill all orders as soon as received, if the stock is 
ready. Customers who wish their order, or any part of lt> 
booked for shipping at a later date, should state the fact 
distinctly. 
To Canada, Mexico, Australia, Hawaii, most of the 
countries of South and Central America, and the West 
India Islands, we can send goods in large parcels by mall, 
postpaid. Wo can ship to other foreign countries, by mail, 
only in 8 or 13 ounce packages. 
England, Ireland and Scotland — We have so many 
customers in Great Britain that we, at frequent intervals, 
fill their orders and ship the parcels, in bulk, to our agent in 
London, from which point they are forwarded to their des- 
tination by rail or narcel post. 
Discounts— The profit on Fall Bulbs is so very small, 
and the expense of mailing such large, heavy Bulbs as we 
send out is so great, that we cannot afford much discount ; 
but, being anxious to encourage their culture, we will allow 
the purchaser to select ten cents’ worth extra on each 
BOELAR’S WORTH BOUGHT. 
When to Order. — We shall be prepared to fill orders for 
fill through October and November, but earnestly advise our 
for it is the best time. 
WHAT BUYERS SHOULD DO. 
Forward Money with the order, and at our risk, when 
sent by post-office money order on Floral Park, or postal 
note; greenbacks, or gold or silver coin, by registered 
letter; bank draft on New York, or E.xpress Company’s 
money order. The Money Orders issued by nearly all Express 
Companies are cheap, safe, and convenient ; in fact, they are 
the very best form of remittance, and should be used when 
convenient. 
Stamps — Please do not send postage stamps in payment 
for goods, if it can be avoided. Letters often get damp, in 
transit, causing stamps, when enclosed, to stick together, 
and to the order, frequently resulting in the destruction of 
both. We lose over one thousand dollars every season on 
stamps sent us in letters. Hereafter we shall return such as 
come in bad order, and we must deny discounts and extras 
to orders which are paid for in stamps. 
Silver or Cold coin, when sent in letters, should be 
sewed or pasted up in strong paper or cloth to prevent their 
breaking through the envelope, which Is frequently the case 
when enclosed loose. 
Be Sure to write your name and address plainly. We 
have on our bands 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 acarelessand illegible 
manner that it is impossible to read them. Keep a correct 
copy of ,vour order, that you may know when the package 
arrives if all is correct, as people often forget what they 
ordered, and complain without cause. 
Those Who Send a neat, plainly-written order, will be 
sure to have it filled correctly, and with dispatch, and will 
also receive some valuable “extras.” Always carry out the 
price of each article, and, after adding the amounts together, 
and deducting the discount, remit the exact sum. 
Important — It occasionally happens that an order is lost 
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 the former one was sent, 
and the amount of money enclosed, and in what form. This 
will enable us to Investigate the matter, and fill the duplicate 
order with dispatch. No inquiries will receive attention which 
do not contain duplicate, etc., as above mentioned. 
ost bulbs about September 10th to 15th, and shall continue to 
jstomers to plant during September or October, if possible. 
REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GROW BULBS FOR WINTER BLOOMING IN THE HOUSE: 
Because they are sure to thrive and bloom abundantly, even when ordinary house plants fail. 
Because if your fire goes out on a cold night and they freeze, it will not hurt them. They will continue to flourish. 
Because they are the least trouble, requiring but little care, and furnish the greatest amount of elegant bloom. 
Because these bulbs are so very cheap, you can, for a small outlay, have a great variety of new and beautiful sorts- 
The greatest help you can have in properly caring for your plants and flowers, either Indoors or out, is the 
MAYFLOWER and our new book on bulbs, POPULAR BULBS AND THEIR CULTURE. 
Address all orders, &o., 
JOHl^ ItHWlS CHlIiDS, Floral Park, Queens Co., fi- V. 
(Copyrighted 1891 by John Lewis Childs.) 
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