JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
M igrjorjette. 
Mignonette is the French word for “little darling.’* N 
more expressive word could well be found for the sweet* 
homely flower that by its merits alone has won its way as 
the favorite of all, though hundreds of showier flowers were 
its rivals. No garden is complete without its plot of Mignon¬ 
ette, no nosegay finished without its sprig of this sweet- 
smelling flower. We pride ourselves on our choice strains 
of this favorite flower, and believe no finer seed can be pro¬ 
cured anywhere. Sow early in the ground for summer bloom¬ 
ing, and in pots any time for the window. Per pkt. 
Common Sweet— The old small-flowered variety ; very 
sweet. Per oz., 20c.5 & 10 
Pyramidal or Giant Tree— A robust grower, with num¬ 
erous large spikes of flowers; very sweet.5 & 10 
Clant White Spiral First introduced by us several 
years ago. Very distinct from all other sorts; rank, 
luxuriant foliage, deeply cut and decidfedy orna¬ 
mental. Each plant bears great quantities of large, 
snow-white spikes, that are very pretty for cutting 
and for small bouquets. Grows and blooms in any 
situation with greater freedom than any other 
sort.5 & 10 
Wlachet—The finest of all. Plants bushy and a profuse 
bloomer, with extra large spikes of a pretty brick-red 
color; exceedingly fragrant. Much inferior seed of 
this variety is on the market. Ours is strictly pure,10&20 
Golden Queen— Pyramidal habit, with flowers of a yel¬ 
lowish color. Very good .5 & 10 
Crimson Queen— A fine variety with large spikes of 
dark red flowers.5 & 10 
Improved Victoria—This new "Mignonette is one of the 
most desirable novelties we have seen for a long 
time. It grows only six to twelve inches in height 
and is sure to put every lover of flowers in ecstasy by 
its perfectly regular, pyramidal habit and the beau¬ 
tifully formed spikes of the prettiest red Mignonette 
flowers ever seen. We consider this the finest of all 
Mignonette, either for the garden or for potculture. 
Its large, compact spikes are exceedingly fragrant, 
seeming to surpass in this respect all other varieties. 
It is a robust and healthy grower and succeeds well 
even in dry soil and hot sun, where most Mignon¬ 
ettes fail ...10 & 20 
For SOc. icc will send one packet each of the seven sorts. 
Myosotis. 
The beautiful Forget-me-not is a synonym for faithful 
ness and undying affection. Beautiful for shady nooks ant 
quiet beds, and exquisite for cutting and for wearing. Like 
the Pansy there is something almost human in the exnrei 
sion of these modest little flowers, that look you frankly it 
the eye as though they had something to tell you. Thougk 
perennials, they bloom the first season. They are also Jin? 
for pot culture in a shady window where few plants will 
bloom. Per pkt 
Palustrus— Elegant blue flowers of large size.5 \ H 
Alpestris— Pure white,. . ....5 &ft 
Elegantisslma Neat pyramidal growth ; mixed.5 & 1( 
Dwarf, Mixed Colors Bushy growth, large blossoms.5& 11 
Fairy Cem This is an annual variety that, sown in 
open ground, will bloom in July. Its flowers are a 
beautiful blue and profusely borne.*5 & II 
Mangold. 
Petted by our grandmothers, neglected by our mothers, 
now once more on the high wave of popularity. Bright, 
showy flowers, that only need the slightest care to do well 
and blossom freely. . , , , Per pkt a 
French,MixedColors Double flowcrs.rich dark shade. .»&10 
Dahlia-Flowered Very rank and tall, studded with en¬ 
ormous double Dahlia-like flowers. The colors range 
from the palest canary yellow to a deep full orange. 
Set one to two feet apart. # .. .... .5 & lu 
Legion of Honor A most sterling variety. Plant very 
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dwarf and compact, bearing its flowers well above 
the foliage. These are of large size and exceedingly 
striking, owing to the wide contrast in their colors. 
striking, owing to .—.. --- . . . 
The center of the flower is a bright brownish-red 
while the outer half is fine golden-yellow. It is really 
the prettiest Marigold we have ever seen and should 
be found in every garden. It blooms profusely all 
summer, and in autumn, especially, the whole plant 
is a solid pyramid of bloom.. & ID 
