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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. ’ 
Hyacii}tI}Us Gai}dicai}s. 
A species of Hyacinth which blooms during August and 
September grows three to five feet high, with spikes of pure 
white flowers two feet in length. The bulbs are large, round 
and solid, and throw up large flower stems which are a 
rigantic spike of thimble-shaped white blossoms. Planted 
In the spring thev bloom in August, September and October, 
strong bulbs producing two,three and even four flower stems. 
A bed of a dozen or more bulbs produces a grand effect. A 
few planted in the center of a bed of Verbenas, Petunias or 
other flowers, makes a beautiful display. They contrast ele¬ 
gantly with Gladiolus. Planted anywhere, singly or in 
•lumps they are magnificent. For a cemetery nothing can 
De more beautiful or appropriate, and nothing thrives better 
tn any situation. Strong bulbs, sure to bloom, 10c. each: 3 
for 25c.; 12 for 75c. 
•pioridias. 
HJIFOne of the most showy of all summer bulbs, and bloomt 
from midsummer until frost, growing three feet high, with 
largo, wide-open triangular blooms, four to six inches across^ 
The colors and markings are very brilliant and peculiarly 
odd and attractive, and clumps of them in the border have a 
most gorgeous effect. It is difficult to name a flower of suoh 
unique and exquisite beauty as a Tigridia,the superb spotting 
being so self-1 ike and handsome. They are easily grown ana 
always more than satisfactory. The following varieties are 
great improvements in size and color over the older varieties? 
ConchIflora— Yellow, bright crimson center, variegated. 
Pavonla Bright crimson, center variegated yellow. 
Crandiflora Alba— Flowers very large, of pure ivory wdiite- 
ness spotted with crimson. Few flowers on our grounds 
have been so greatly admired. 
Lilacea -New; fine large violet flowers, spotted. 
Aurea—Golden yellow. 
Rosea -Fine rose color. New and extra fine. 
Price of above , 10c. each; any 3 for 20c.; the 6 for 35c. 
Mixed Sorts -3 bulbs for 15c.; 6 for 25c.; 12 for 40c. 
MiHa Bihora. 
The flowers are pure waxy- 
white, two inches in diame¬ 
ter, star-shaped, and borne 
usually in pairs on long 
slender stems. It is beauti¬ 
ful, especially for cutting, 
as it lasts a long time in 
water. Too much praise 
cannot be bestowed upon 
this lovely flower. It pleases 
everyone and should be 
grown very largely. This 
charming flower is exceed¬ 
ingly popular for florists’ 
use, and the demand for the 
blossoms is great. The blos¬ 
soms frequently last two 
weeks when cut and placed 
in vases of water. It is a 
perfect gem. 10c. each; 3 for 
Montbretia, 
Crocosmaeflora. 
One of the brightest and 
most winsome flowers we 
know of. Should always be .. m n ■ 
grown in ma s ses or groups, and are then remarkably sho? 
and brilliant From July to October they are one mass ex 
flowers, spike after spike of the flame-like beauties appear 
ing. Extra fine for cutting, their dash of color lighting udi 
heavy mass of flowers with grace. One of the most lovabh 
erhr3\o7l k oS.:T 2 for^l raC6fUlft,ld bri * ht and che6ry ' 50 
Montbretia* Elegans—Like the above, but of a pure ^ 
color, contrasting well wdth the scarlet colored J 
maeflora. 5c. eaoh; 3 for 10o.; 12 for 35o. 
f each of the two sorts for 15c . 
