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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
KICK’S CAPRICF , 
YWo Extraordinary New 7 Roses. 
We never oiler a new Rose unless it possesses rare merits, something in fact which must stand alone by Itself unlike 
any other sort. Last year our only Hose novelty was the Mary Washington, a sort with distinct characteristics and 
with many qualities superior to any other kind. It has proved to be the most desirable new sort ever introduced. This 
year we offer for the tlrst. Kino op Sweden, and the recently introduced Vick's Caprice, following with four other rare 
and meritorious sorts. We stake our reputation on these Roses; they are all grand. 
King of Sweden (the Black Rose). This wonderful new 
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Hybrid Perpetual Rose was raised in France, and is now 
first offered for sale, we having contracted for the stock 
of it. It is un extra strong, vigorous grower; flowers 
largo and double, and of the darkest, velvety, crimson- 
black color yet seen in any rose. It is very sweet-scented 
and of iierfcct shape, and the richest colored sort yet 
introduced. Blooms when very small. Pino plants 75c. 
each. 
SPECIAL OFFER For $1.00 v'c will send one each of these two grand new 1 1 
Vick’s Caprice (the Strined ltosel. This Is the best and in 
fact the only Strijied Rose of value. I is great beauty it 
is impossible to describe. It Isa Hybrid Perpetual, com¬ 
mencing to bloom when very small, and producing flow¬ 
ers of enormous size, which are perfectly double to the 
center, and of perfect form. It Is very fragrant and its 
color is a deep satiny pink with numerous wide stripes of 
pure white, making the most (aid and unique Rose In 
cultivation. Strong plants fiOc. each. 
Four Roses. 
These four superb new Roses represent the four leading colors, red, pink, white and yellow, and are without doubt 
The finest roses of their class. They are all perpetual bloomei-s, large, double and fragrant. 
"Wootton, a remarkably brilliant magenta red, richly shaded 
at base of petals. It has the finest tea fragrance, and its 
petals are of great substance, thick and leathery. Of 
very large size, and perfectly double to the center. It is 
also a great bloomer and the very best Rose of its color. 
25c. each. 
■Snowflake, a lovely tea rose with large waxy-white blos¬ 
soms. 11 is a marvelous bloomer, as many as 113 buds 
and blossoms having been counted on a plant, only nine 
months old. For a pot plaut it cannot bo excelled. 25c. 
each. 
Duchess of Albany, a magnificent Hybrid Tea of great size 
and beauty. It is a sport from l.u France, and its color 
is the deepest shade of pink, with a satiny luster. Ex¬ 
ceedingly fragrant and of perfect form. 25c. each. 
Madame Hoste, Extra large double flower and superb bud ; 
full and delightfully perfumed. Color, soft canary yel¬ 
low, deepening at center to pure golden yellow, beauti¬ 
fully flushed with pale amber. Edge and reverse of 
petals rich creamy white. A truly grand rose. 25c. each. 
One each of these A Everbloomtng Rose* for 7Sc. 
SPECIAL OFFER For only $1.60 we will send the 6 grand new Roses offered on title page, and one Maru Washington 
making in all 7 grand new sorts. _ 
Ryctwis, Viscaris. 
This is truly a magnificent plant, bearing large, double, 
brilliant crimson flowers, early in spring. Its flowers appear 
lin clusters, borne on tall, graceful stems, and make a mag¬ 
nificent show. 15c. each; 3 for 10c. 
Rii)der}i. 
A superb bedding plant to grow with Coleus. It is of a 
dwarf, compact Imbit, branches very freely, and makes a 
splendid ornamental plant. Its leaves and stems are a dark 
wine red color, very rich and showy. 15c. each; 12 for $1.00. 
