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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
Oxalis Qrtgiesi. 
Tow new plants will (five better satisfaction than this, as 
i.t is a perpetual bloomer in every sense of the word, ft (s 
im full bloom every dan in the year , when grown in a pot of 
•good soil and with ordinary eare. It grows as freely as a 
geranium in any situation. It is a shrubby plant like a 
geranium or fuelisla without bulbs, in which respect it dif¬ 
fers from other Oxalis. It grows 12 to 18 inches in height, 
branching freely and loaded at all times with clusters or 
bright golden star-shaped flowers, which do not close at 
night like other Oxalis. Beautiful as the flowers are it is 
still a splendid plaut without them, on account of its highly 
■ornamental foliage. The leaves are three lobed, dark olive 
green above, and a beautiful shining metalllo crimson purple 
underneath, with wiue-eolorcd stems. This makes it a truly 
novel plant, as well as a very beautiful one, and it is surpris¬ 
ing to see what attention it will uttrnct. No one can tell | 
what it is, and least of allwouldany one suspect it was an 
Oxalis. Remember that this plant is perpetually in bloom, 
•and that its combination of lovely flowers and beautiful 
foliage ure the strongest reasons it is possible to have why 
■every one should possess it. The plants we send out will 
probably be in bud and bloom when they aro received ; if 
not they wlllcominonce growing and blooming immediately. 
■30c. each ; four for $1.00. 
NeW Japanese Spireas. 
Those three lovely Hardy Flowering Shrubs aro of quite 
recent introduction from Japan, and very few of them are, 
as yet, seen in cultivation. Those who see them for the first 
time will be astonished at tlicir great beauty, for beauty 
and general usefulness as hardy flowering shrubs, nothing 
except Hydrangea Panleulata will give so great satisfaction. 
Not only' are their tlowersso extra flue, but they continue in 
bloom from June untilOctober, a much longer period than 
any other shrub. It Is impossible to describe their beauty. 
The flowers appear In largo feathery panicles and in such 
numbers as to completely robe the plant, which is of a low 
bushy habit, in a mass of delicate color, and thus It stands, a 
huge bouquet of fascinating beauty- try them, friends—they 
will so dobght you. Wo have made the price very low, and 
will sond you plants that will bloom tho coming summer. 
Price , Soc. each ; the S for COc. 
Uumalda— Dwarf compact habit, covored during mid-sum¬ 
mer and autumn with a mass of lovely bright rose colored 
flowers. A shrub of unsurpassed beauty. 
Fortunel Rosea— A free and upright grower, of medium 
size, with largo panicles of flowers which completely 
cover the bush all summer. Color, light pink, delicate 
and handsome. 
Fortunel Alba— Kxactly like tho abovo except being in color 
pure snow white. A magnificent shrub. 
Gallas. 
Ethloplca— The common ('alia, of which we have some mag- 
nitlcont large bulbs in the best condition for winter 
blooming. 35c. 
Compacts- A now dwarf, compact form which does n.- c 
grow very high, but produces large-sized flowers in great 
number all the year round, for it blooms as freely In 
summer as it docs in the winter. As it is not such a tall 
grower, it makes a much better pot plant than the old 
Calla. Extra lino, 76c. 
Spotted Calla-For full description seepage 89. 20c. each. 
2 anqia. 
A rare and beautiful Palm, producing a short stump or 
bulb much tho shape of a turnip. From tho top of this stump 
long graceful dark green leaves shoot out to the length of 
two or three feet. Itisa superb tliingfor window or mantel 
decoration, as it will grow freely withoutsuulight Its great 
beauty makes it very valuable and much sought after, and 
good specimens often sell at city florists stores for $10 to $20 
each. We have never seen it offered in Europe less than $4 
each. Wo have been fortunate enough to secure a very large 
stock of beautiful young bulbs which wo can offer remarka¬ 
bly low, much lower, it is safe to say than you will over again 
be able to buy it. It is one of the rarest and most beautiful 
plants any one can add to their collection. 80c. each, 4 for $1. 
