56 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
The Oalliopsis, or Coreopsis, is one of our brightest, 
cheeriest annuals, and as easy to grow as any weed. Sow in 
open ground quite early .and thin to six inches apart. Plants 
grow rapidly and are soon a mass of bloom. The myriads of 
gay flowers, poised on long foot stalks above the* foliage, 
make a mass or bed of these a dazzling sight. The flowers 
are particularly fine for bouquets, and should be cut freely, 
as by this means the period of blooming is prolonged. 
_ Per pkt. 
Dwarf Compact - Mixed colors; fine low-growing plants 
producing thousands of blossoms in wavy masses. 5 & 10 
Golden Wave —A row of this plant is truly a wave of 
gold, and nothing but its brilliant yellow color can 
be seen, so numerous are the blossoms. It is of com¬ 
pact growth; flowers very large, exceedingly showy, 
and are produced in great masses all summer. A 
most showy plant, rivaling in beauty and profusion 
of bloom the famous Coreopsis Lanceolata.5 & 10 
New Double— This new double form of the old Coreop¬ 
sis is a most desirable flower for garden culture,as it 
grows freely and blooms continually in any soil or 
situation. The flowers possess all the rich and varied 
colors of the single form, and are always greatly ad¬ 
mired, being such a novelty. All colors mixed.5 & 10 
GaleqdUla. 
The name of this flower is 
derived from the fact that 
it will bloom every calen¬ 
dar month of the year. If 
seed is sown early in open 
ground, plants will be in 
bloom by June, and will 
blossom continuously until 
after severe frosts of late 
autumn. It is also a good 
pot plant for winter, es¬ 
pecially for cold rooms and 
its large, double blooms are 
at all times welcome. 
Mixed Colors —All line 
and double.5 & 10 
Meteor —Petals beauti¬ 
fully marked with 
two distinct shades 
of yellow. Very dou¬ 
ble and beautiful. 5 & 10 
Whirlpool —A superb 
flower; large, double 
and perfect to the 
centre; rich, deep 
yellow. A fine plant 
for fall and winter 
blooming in pots, be¬ 
ing of dwarf, robust 
habit, blooming all 
tbe time..5 & 10 
Geptaorea Gyapas. 
Two new varieties of this old favorite flower arc here 
offered, and have become very popular as cut flowers, espec¬ 
ially for corsage wearing. Per pkt. 
Victoria —The leading German novelty of two years 
ago, and the most unique little plant which forms a 
dense mass of foliage and branches, above which is 
borne hundreds of lovely blue blossoms. It grows 
about one foot high and begins to flower within 30 
days after the seed is sown.5 & 10 
Double —A new double-flowered form which comes 
pretty true. It is remarkable for the new shades 
and combinations of. colors which it shows, many of 
the flowers being striped or variegated. Fine for cut¬ 
ting or wearing; of the easiest possible culture. Two 
feet in height, branches freely, and forms a compact 
bushy plant. . .5 & 10 
Gelosia.— ( Cockscomb ). 
The old Coxcomb of our mothers’ gardens, but vastly 
improved of late years. Its huge combs, from six inches to 
a foot across, are of the most fiery gorgeous colors, unlike 
anything else in the floral kingdom. Good specimens are 
very fine all the late summer and autumn, and our bist 
§ arks make use of thousands of them for autumn betiding. 
tart in heat and transplant to open ground after danger of 
frost is over. As pot plants they are also much admired, 
their beautifully frilled and ruffled heads attracting much 
attention. 
Dwarf Mixed —A fine mixture of all colors, of dwarf 
habit, but producing enormous heads of bloom. 
Elegant for pots.5 & 10 
Variegated — Tall growth, with combs beautifully 
striped and variegated, yellow and scarlet. _5 & 10 
New Tree— This splendid sort is so hardy and vigorous 
that seed may be sown in open ground in the spring 
instead of starting it under glass. It grows rapidly, 
reaching the height of 5 or 6 feet, and branches 
freely, producing several heads of enormous size, 
and dark, rich crimson in color. It is very effective 
and should be in every garden for not only is it the 
easiest to grow, but the most showy of all Cocks¬ 
combs.5 & 10 
Cheriacthus, Fairy Queen. 
This fine little flower is a 
close relative of the Stock and 
Wallflow er. One of those bright 
flowers that give a quick re 
turn for one’s care, blooming a 
month after seed is so\vn,either 
in garden r>r pots. One who 
has never seen .them does not 
realize how bright and pretty 
their little clusters of nialtese- 
cross-shaped flowers are. They 
form a perfect mass of bloom, 
and for small bouquets, filling 
floral baskets, etc., they are 
just the flower ope needs in 
quantity. Bright, without be¬ 
ing big, and cheerful without 
being gaudy. Very easy to 
grow, and sw'eet-scented. .5 & 10 
CHERIANTHUS. 
