JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
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pleroiqa Spl CI Jdeijs. 
"At present this is a rare flower. Not only is it a free 
grower and bloomer the year round, but it is another addi¬ 
tion to the very small list of purple-blue flowers, always an 
uncommon color, but a striking one, and one that imparts 
a look of richness to a general collection. Flowers very 
largo—three inches across,—opening flat, the velvety petals 
showing to great advantage, and reminding one of tne regal 
beauty of Clematis Jackmani. Plants commence to bloom 
when only a few inches high, and continue all the time. 20c. 
each; 3 for 50c. Extra large by express , 4 Oc. each; 3 for $1.00. 
Nepcta Qlechoipa. 
This new Nepota is hardy, fragrant and pretty, its small 
round leaves finely marked with white. Very fine for hang¬ 
ing baskets, standing any abuse and looking cheerful under 
it. One of the prettiest things in the world with which to 
carpet graves, as it roots wherever it touches the ground and 
forms an impenetrable net-work of vines, through which 
weeds and grass cannot creep. It will grow in any kind of 
soil, in sun or shade, hot or cold location, and is ever a mass 
of green and white, refreshing to the eye. Unsurpassed for 
vases, hanging pots or baskets. 15c. each ; 3 for SOc. 
Strobilapthes Dyeriaphs. 
A new house and bedding plant sent out last year in 
England at $2.00 each, and to which was awarded the gold 
medal offered by the King of Belgium at the Ghent Exhibi¬ 
tion. It forms a compact bush 18 inches high, with leaves 8 
to 9 inches long, 3 or 4 inches wide, and of the most intense 
metallic purple color shading into light rose with a light 
green margin, a combination unapproaclied by any other 
plant, the flowers are a lovely violet-blue, very beautiful, 
of a Gloxinia-like appearance. For a bedding plant it haa 
few equals. In an exposed position its foliage colors highly, 
and is superbly ornamental. Creates a sensation wherever 
seen. SOc. each; 3 for 50c.; 12 for $1.50. Extra large specimen c 
by express, l*Oc. each; 3 for $l.oo. 
Hobble PetUqia. 
A grand flower for pots, garden vases or for summer bed - 
ding. Their splendid large double flowers are fine in any 
situation and very freely produced. The two following 
sorts are the best. 20c. each; the two fot' SOc. 
Lucy Longstreet— Fine crimson, fringed and variegate* 
With white; large and double and splendidly fimbriated. 
Snowdrift— Large double fimbriated flower of purest sno\' * 
whiteness. Extra good. 
Double Mixed— 12 fine colors. 15c. each; 3 for SOc.; 12 for $1 /*: 
Single Giant Flowered, Mixed —Finest types of large fl 
ering sorts, mixed; all colors. 15c. each; S for SOc.; 1? 
$1 . 00 . Extra large specimens by express , double pmces. 
