JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. V. 
Pepper, 
Our ancestors used to hold that none but hot-temnered 
people could grow Pepper successfully. We know better 
i n ?' V> V 1 '} l la J e learned that the beat needs to bo in 
" i <>r hot-bed. rather than in the temper, to bring 
epper above ground. No trouble whatever to grow, 
DOT nUnf? nnd Us ‘-f " 1 fo1 ' Culinary purposes, ornamental as 
h u ' 1UI ? necessary to the health of all cage 
of then" ' p ult y ' Lvery garden ought to have a good bed 
Ch| lds’ Celestial, Improved -A fine sharp-flavored Pep- 
?™*° f transcendent, beauty, setting its fruit early and 
continuing until cut down by frost. A well-grown plant 
"'l 1 “how peppers in every stage of growth, and in three 
n cr( ' n f noiors. according to the stage of ripe- 
♦« ro ^ 2 >5r w h |te " pmfc and vivid scarlet, all on the 
ler .’ a m ? st no y eI and wonderful sight. Beau- 
traetR'o’Jt ants l? fact , le ,' v P ot plants make such an at- 
IMe t nnrfee?i'v a ? <,oes . thp Pepper when in full bearing, 
if • charming showing such quantities of fruit 
of so many distinct colors. Pkt.. ]0c.: 07 ... 30c.: ib., $3.00 
Added to their beautiful color, when ripe, is the fo** 
that they are remar Haiti 1 / mild and pleasant to the taste •fJ 
this respect unequaled by any other Pepper. We ^annS 
too strongly recommend the Ruby King— so mild ami 
pleasant is their flavor that they can even be sliced ‘»n 2 
eaten with vinegar like tomatoes or cucumbers Pi/* 
5c.; oz.. 25c. ’ 
Childs* Kaleidoscope — Beautiful enough to be el assail 
among pot plants, yet with a fine sharp flavor tW 
makes it valuable in the garden also. From the time 
pretty plum-like peppers form until they are fully grown 
they are of a light yellowish-cream color. As they com 
mence to ripen they change, first to a clear canary color' 
then deepening to orange, then again turning to pink or 
rose, varying from shade to shade until they become n 
vivid shining scarlet. One of these pepper plants, with 
their dark green leaves, and hanging full of cream, pink 
yellow, rose and red fruits is exceedingly beautiful, a 
very easily grown house plant and an attractive one. It 
is enormously prolific, plants branching freelj and ween, 
mg to the gmund with their load of jewel-like fruit 
Pkt., 5c.; o/,.. 20 c. u 
Childs’ Ivory Tusk— A new Pepper of highly ornamental 
as well as useful qualities. It is a rank grower, the 
branches spreading out to a considerable length and 
bearing its long, tusk-like fruits from the base to the tin 
or every branch. Fruit about four inches long, usuallv 
°i*£ ^pry-white color but sometimes touched with a 
slight tinge of green. In ripening they turn toa most 
vivid scarlet, and present a most glowing and beautiful 
appearance on the plants, showing fruit of various col 
ors. Pkt., 10 c.; oz., 30c. 
Large Bell— A fine old standard sort, large, bell-shaned 
Pkt., 5c. oz., 25c. 
Red Cluster— A dwarf sort, loaded with beautiful glossy 
scarlet fruits, w hich are particularly valued for picklintr 
Pkt.. :>c.; oz., 30c,; lb., $3.50. 
Black Nubian— A most novel sort. Long, tapering, sharp, 
pointed fruit, six inches long, and of a deep, glossy black 
color until fully ripe, when they change toa dark orange 
Fruit is very fiery, and is superior for flavoring for 
piccalily, chow-chow, etc. Also a handsome and unioua 
pot plant. Pkt., 5c.; oz„ 30c. 
PEPPER, RUBY KING. 
Ruby King The beautiful plants nre crowded with largi 
handsome fruits, of a bright ruby-red color, which grow 
four to six inches long by three to four inches througl 
Pea put, Early S'Veet. 
Grow some Peanuts for the children. Not at all hard to 
grow, and stand heat and drouth like a salamander. This 
sort is so early that it ripens in all the Northern States and 
in Canada, while its quality is of the very best, the nuts being 
exceedingly sweet and rich when roasted . Anv light, sandy 
or loose soil suits them. Pkt.. 10c.: pint, :20c.; quart, 30c. 
Pot or Herbs. 
Indispensable to the cook, useful in the sick room, and 
many kinds fine for perfuming clothing, etc. Pkt. oz. 
Anise For flavoring. 5 10 
Balm Very fragrant leaves; medicinal. 5 10 
Caraway—Seed extensively used for flavoring.... 5 10 
Coriander Used for flavoring cakes, etc. 5 10 
Borage. 5 10 
Dill—Used to impart a pleasant flavor to pickles... 5 20 
Hoarhound Used for curing coughs and colds.... 5 10 
Lavender Fragrant leaves used to scent clothing. 5 40 
Sage- Most useful of all; needed in every garden. 5 20 
Sweet Fennel . 5 ^0 
Sweet Marjoram—Pot herb. 5 15 
Tansy—For medicinal use. 5 30 
Thyme. 5 40 
Savory, Summer—Fine for flavoring.dressing.etc. 5 16 
Rosemary—Aromatic and medicinal. Very fra¬ 
grant; also a moth preventative .*. 10 50 
Wormwood—A splendid plant for poultry. 5 26 
One packet of the sixteen fine sorts , 50c. 
