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Seed for Winter glooiidng* 
The following scod can be sown in pots of good soil at 
any time from November to .January 1 st. They will germi¬ 
nate quickly, grow rapidly and be in bloom in a surprising¬ 
ly short time, and please immensely. 
Alyssum, Little Gem—Largo flowers, pure white and very 
floriferous. Plants robust and spreading, forming a 
mat of flowers and foliage. 
Diamond Flower—It is one of the loveliest little annuals 
rarely growing over two inches in height and forms a 
tuft of beautiful foliage which is completely smothered 
in a profusion of white and velvet blossoms glistening 
liko diamonds. It will be in bloom within a month from 
the time of sowing the seed at any time of year. For 
pot culture in winter it is just superb. 
Nicotiana Sanderi Hybrids—A great winter bloomer for 
pots. Immense numbers of blooms at all times; blooms 
in 50 days from seed, and as a pot plant very easily grown 
in any window. Many fine colors mixed. 
Morning Glories—For winter blooming-Seed sown at any 
time during the winter will commence blooming in about 
thirty days and when the plants arc only three to four 
inches high, and continue for months. The flowers re¬ 
main open all dan. from the morning until night, making 
as pretty a pot flower as you can imagine. 
Shoo-Fly Plant — A most beautiful flowering plant, and 
blooms in a very short time <60 days) from seed. It is 
particularly valuable for wiutcr.the blossoms being largo, 
cup-shaped, light blue with a white center. 
Scluzanthus, Childs’ Winter Blooming, Mixed Colors- 
Plants grow'freely and flowers appear in large racemes 
and resembling some species of Orchids. Try it. 
Sweet Pea, Winter-Blooming -An extra early flowering 
sort, that succeeds finely in pots for window or conserva¬ 
tory during winter. A perfect success as a pot plant. 
f'C. per pht., the 7 sorts far !5c. 
AMARYLLIS HALLII. 
Grai^d Hardy Amaryllis. 
Amaryllis Hallii is a perfectly hardyspecies that has been 
known for many years, but only recently has stock enough 
been secured for offering. Plant bulbs in tho open ground 
in fall or spring. A growth of foliage takes place in early 
summer, and after this dies down in August great flowering 
scapes rise to the height of two feet bearing clusters of largo 
delicate lavender pink blossoms of great fragrance. One of 
tho most showy and beautiful of all very rate bulbs—sure 
do well anywhere, in any climate, cold or warm, and flower 
with increased profusion year after year. Fine flowering 
bulbs. 40e. each; 3 for si.oo. 
“ BONORA ” 
THE GREATEST PLANT FOOD 
EVER DISCOVERED 
Results from only one or two applications are beyond description. It will make plants 
bloom that have never flowered before. Plants that aro withered, yellow and almost dead 
will become vigorous and thrifty by using "Bonora.” This wonderful discovery is good 
for all living plants, indoors or out, lawns, shrubbery, vegetables, fruit and shade trees, 
etc. It invigorates, promotes the growth, increases the crop and causes it to mature 
earlier, producing a lasting and healthy growth. It encourages and retains moisture, thus 
enabling the plant to withstand drought. Sold in condensed form and is used by dis¬ 
solving in water. 
Trial Package Making 56 Pints, Only 30c. Postpaid 
Large “ “ 28 Gals., “ 65c. “ 
5 lb. “ “ 140 “ “$3.00 by express prepaid. 
JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral Park, N. Y, 
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$ 15 Beautiful 
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Souvenir Postal Cards of Floral Park for 10c. 
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Almost every child and many adults now make collections of Souvenir Postal Cards, which are both inter¬ 
esting and instructive. Wo have prepared 15 fine souvenir cards of Floral Park, showing all of the best views of 
our Buildings, Park and Lawn Views, Fields and Beds of Flowers, including a Fine Portrait of Mr. John 
Lewis Childs, all in beautiful half-tone tints. These cards have been gotten up for the benefit of our customers 
who may wish them for their collections, or to send to friends, and we aim to supply them as nearly at cost price as 
possible. We send the 15 cards in a neat package by mail, postpaid, for only 10 cts. 
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