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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y. 
S li 11}njcr^pio Weri i )g Oralis. 
No bulb is so valuable for edging the borders of walks 
or flower beds as the beautiful flowering Oxalis. When 
planted three inches apart they produce an unbroken row 
of elegant foliage and pretty flowers; and as they bloom very 
quickly after planting they furnish a neat and attractive 
border the whole season. They are also splendid when 
planted in a mass, and make a very showy bed. The bulbs 
which are the size of peas, or larger, can be planted the first 
of May, or perhaps earlier, and will be in bloom by the first 
of June. No flower is easier grown than this, as they are sure 
to succeed in all soils and situations. They are also charm¬ 
ing when grown in pots and make a very attractive mass of 
fine foliage and gay flowers. They can be planted in this 
way at any time during the winter or spring, and will com¬ 
mence blooming at once. Every bulb will grow and flower 
beautifully. Price of fine bulbs, 10c. per dozen; 25 for 15c. 
100 for 40c.; 500 for $1.50; 1,000 for $2.50. 
Dieppi— Pure white; very fine. 
Lasandria— Fine rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage. 
Shamrock— Lovely clover-like foliage and pink blossoms. 
Mixed Colors— Several colors. 
Mammoth Bulbs— We can supply mammoth-sized bulbs 
of the Oxalis, nearly as large as Gladiolus, and which 
will produce a wonderful profusion of bloom, at 5c. each; 
3 for 10c.; 12 for 35c. 
Madeira Yirje. 
A rapid growing vine, covering a large space in a short 
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’lesliy, heart-shaped leaves of a light green, and 
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in late summer numerous racemes of feathery flowers of 
powerful and delicious fragrance. A very beautiful and 
popular vine, which succeeds admirably. 5c. each: 3 for 
10c.; 12 for 30c. 
IPOMCEA MEXICAN A. 
CALAJDIUM ESCULENTUM. 
Giopnipop yiqe. 
A pretty, hardy vine, with edible roots and neat, glossy, 
cordate foliage. In midsummer it bears clusters of tiny 
but exceedingly fragrant flowers, with an odor like cinna¬ 
mon. A very pretty vine to train over a small trellis, or 
around a window. 2 for 5c.; 5 for loc.; 12 for 20c. 
Jpoipcea Mexicaqa. 
Galadium EscUleqtUiq. 
. A grand sub-tropical foliage plant, growing four feet 
high, and bearing immense shield-shaped leaves of the 
smoothest, richest green. Extra fine for groups or single 
specimensmpon the lawn, or as borders to tropical beds or 
to plant at the margins -of ornamental pools, etc. Give 
plenty of water. 15c. each ; $1.50 per dozen. 
papcy GaladitiEQ, 
This beautiful climber is also offered among “ Specialties 
and Novelties, with the Moonflower. It is also entitled to 
a place here as a summer-flowering bulb. It forms a root as 
large as a Dahlia, which is safely wintered in any cellar, and 
when planted out in the spring it commences a strong 
growth at once, and is really the most useful of all climb¬ 
ing plants, as it starts so early and grows so rapidly. Its 
flowers are of a, satin violet-crimson color, and remain open 
all day. This is often known as Tuberous-Booted Moon- 
flower. An elegant vine for conservatories or large bay- 
yundows during winter. 20c. each; 3 for 50c. 
For our fine assortment of Fancy Caladiums see 
page 7. 
For other Ipomgeas and Moon flowers see page 19. 
