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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y. 
Iris Hisparjica. 
Magnificent plants both for pots and the garden. They 
bloom early and profusely, and are exceedingly showy. The 
colors are brilliant and cover a large range of different shades 
and combinations. Four or five bulbs planted in a 5-inch 
pot make a beautiful display for a long time in winter, and 
are absolutely sure to bloom well in any situation, treated 
like Hyacinths. In the open ground they are perfectly hardy, 
increase rapidly and make a magnificent display. It tsroal- 
)y one of the most satisfactory of all Holland bulbs, and as 
they are very cheap we advise planting them largely. 
All Colors Mixed—2 for Be. ; 12 for 150.: 100 for $1.00. 
Pure White— J.arge and fine. 
Pure Yellow— Rich deep golden. 
Blue— A fine rich shade. 
Thunderbolt— Bronzy black; extra large 
4c. each ; the C for 
12c.; 35c. per doz. 
mZfF r: f^itillaria 
fiSPfe < yyiELEMSRIS 
pritillaria Meleagris. 
The newer varieties of this charming bulbous plant pro¬ 
duce flowers of great and peculiar beauty. They are very 
hardy and succeed iu any situation, and the large, curiously 
colored flowers always attract great attention. They are of 
various colors and shades, but all are regularly and distinct¬ 
ly checked, looking in some eases like a piece of calico. The 
great size of the blooms, graceful, airy habit, and their pe¬ 
culiar and striking and beautiful colors go to make a flower 
whicli everyone will delight to cultivate. 
Pure White—Largo snow-white bells of exquisite beauty. 
Coal Black—Coal-black, contrasting finely with white. 
10c. each-, the 2 /or 15c.: 3 0 / each for 40e- 
Mixed Colors—All shades. 5c. eaeli: 3 for loc.; 12 for 25c. 
(iroWn IipperiaL 
This magnificent bulb of gigantic size breaks ground 
with the Crocus, and the strong flower-stems atoneeattract 
attention. They grow so rapidly that in a few days they 
stand three feet high, crowned with a tuft of elegant foliage 
and half a dozen bell-shaped, drooping flowers. Tiieso 
blossoms are as large and beautiful as Lilies. A grand bulb 
for early blooming. 
Mixed, All Colors— 20c. each; 3 for 50c-: 7 for $1.00. 
Saxifraga QrapPlata, FI. PI. 
We believe this is to become one of the most valuable 
winter flowers in existence. It is the most valuable acquisi¬ 
tion to winter bloomers, as well as a splendid thing for gar¬ 
den culture. The bulbs are very small, and at least three 
should be planted in a pot together to get the best results. 
Their treatment should be the same as that of Hyacinths, 
Croons, etc. The flowers are borne in profusion, and as 
doublo as the best roses, and pure snow-white in color. One 
can readily appreciate the value of such a fine doublo white 
flower during winter, or in the garden during the spring 
months. It is perfectly hardy and will thrive most anywhere. 
It is known in Europe as the " Fair Maid of France.” Wo 
have imported an enormous quantity of it and offer it at the 
very low price of 3 bulbs for loc.: 12 bulbs for 3nc. 
