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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORA PARK* QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
OUR TEN CENT HORTICULTURAL BOOKS. 
We publish several valuable books on Horti¬ 
culture, which we supply at to cents each. 
They are so cheap that all our customers 
CAN afford to have them, and so valu¬ 
able that all SHOULD have them. 
OUR ALBUM OF FLORAL PARK VIEWS. 
We publfsh a beautiful album of half-tone photographic picturea 
of Floral Park, showing the beautiful lawns, flower-beds, summer- 
Jaouses, fountains, buildinas of various kinds, greenhouses, seed- 
stores, residences, Mayflower priming office, etc. It also contains a 
ftEie portrait of Mr. John Lewis Childs. This album of Floral Park 
views is gotten up to accommodate those of our friends and custom¬ 
ers who have asked for something of the sort and is offered at cost 
price. The album also contains several pres^ notes on \ he beauties 
of Floral Park, and several pages of poems, called “ Gems from The 
Mayflower.” They are a selection of the most beautiful poems (all 
original) which have appeared in The Mayflower during the last 
sight years. Price oi Album by mail, postpaid, 10 cents. 
BEAUTIFUL HOME SURROUNDINGS. 
A NEW BOOK BY LORA S. LA MANCE. 
This charming book contains 80 pages, and is the most comprehen- 
rive and valuable work on planting, laying out and keeping m proper 
arder ihe lawn and garden, and ever? thing pertaining thereto. It is 
worth almost its weight in gold. It should be in the hands of all who 
eve gardening. Price. 10 cents. 
HOUSE PLANTS 
BY LOLA S. LA MANCE. 
This is a thorough treatise on House Plants and their culture. It 
* a companion to “ Beautiful Home Surroundings, and Is as valu¬ 
able a guide to floriculture in the house as that charming book is to 
floriculture in the open air. No one should be without It who grows 
ovindow plants. Price, 10 cents. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
A charming little illustrated book on the Chrysanthemum, giv* 
MS all needed information in regard to its culture in the house, gar¬ 
den or conservatory. It tells all about propagating, insect enemies, 
growing from Reed, etc. Eleven chapters. Price, 10 cents. 
INSECTS. 
This valuable book tell3 all about insects of every kind which 
[safest house and greenhouse plants, garden vegetables and flowers, 
rjhrubs, trees and field crops, moths, ants, flies and other insects 
which infest our homes. In every ca°e it gives the best known 
means of destroying them, many of the remedies being new and. 
lilttle known. This book la worth its weight In gold. Price, only 
I® cents per copy. 
GLADIOLUS AND THEIR CULTURE. 
This is a unique and complete treatise on the Gladiolus, giving 
(..in needful information regarding the different species and their 
culture. It Is finely illustrated, and Is a valuable work on this most 
(important garden flower. Price, 10 cents. 
SPECIAL OFFER— A.ny of the above valuable books by 
'.nail, postpaid, at 10 cents; or for 50 cents we will mail the six. - 
Special Collections* 
12 Gladiolus, mixed, 1st size.See page 4... .$ 
12 • “ “ 2nd “ . “ “ 4.... 
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25 
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15 
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3rd 
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Childsi, named. “ 
Lemoinei “ “ 
Fine named sort. “ 
„ Grand “ “ .. 
'5 New Callas, 5 sorts.See colored plate- 
17 New Cannas, 17 sorts. “ “ “ •••• 
2 Giant Cannas. * ‘ “ 
4 Mooniiowers, 4 sorts...See page 13.... 
4 Gloxinas, named sorts.,. “ *| 14.... 
5 Begonias “ .. " “ 15- 
12 Grand Dahlias, 12 sorts . 16- 
S New Chrysanthemums... “ 23..,. 
30 
15 
10 
60 
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50 
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30 
60 
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10 Lilies, 10 named sorts..See page 25-j 
11 Amaryllis speoies 
12 Hardy Shrubs.... 
12 “ Perennials. 
14 Perennial Phloxes. 
7 Tropical Fruits. 
6 Fine Clematis. 
3 Rambler Roses. 
5 Moss Roses. 
15 Grand New Roses. 
4 Tuberoses, 4 sorts. 
3 Night Blooming Cereus 
6 Begonia Rex. 
8 Carnations, named. 
5 Fuchsias “ . 
4 Violets “ ...... 
5 Abutilons “ . 
5 Fine Grapes “ . 
3 New Plums “ . 
6 “ Peaches “ . 
4 “ Apples “ . 
12 Asters, different sorts. 
10 Balsams " “ . 
9 Carnations “ “ . 
7 Cosmos “ “ . 
7 Mignonette “ “ . 
14 Nasturtiums “ “ . 
12 Pansies 
15 Phloxes “ “ .. 
11 Poppies “ “ ... 
12 Stocks “ “ . 
8 Verbenas “ “ . 
8 Zinnias “ • “ . 
4 Jap. Morning Glories, different sorts. 
60 Sweet Peas, different sorts. 
6 “ “■ double" “ .. 
13 Everlastings “ “ . 
7 Hollyhocks bl “ -- 
10 Beets 14 “ . 
15 Cabbages “ “ . 
11 Cucumbers "* . 
13 Lettuce “ “ .. 
8 Musk Melon ! ' 4 “ . 
14 Water Melon 41 “ .. 
9 Onions 4 “ .. 
10 Radishes " “ . 
10 Squashes ** ' “ .. 
11 Tomatoes 44 “ . 
5 NeW plants for 60c. 
These 5 fine Novelties would cost at regular rates $1.20, 
but having a large stock we make this special offer for 60c. 
1 Calla, Dwarf Everblooming.See Colored Plate. 
1 Chrysanthemum. Tasmania.See page 22. 
1 Rose, Climbing Meteor.r. “ “ 89. 
1 Dwarf Justicia. ‘ ‘ 19. 
1 Boston Fern. !4 ‘ 20. 
5 JjeW Bulbs for 60c. 
At regular rates these would cost $1.45. 
1 Canna Italia...See Colored Plate. 
1 Lilium Tenuifolium. See page 25. 
1 Amaryllis Regina. “ 11 26. 
1 Gladiolus Childsi Fedora..;.;.. “ “ 5. 
1 Phrynium Variegatum. *“ “ 18. 
5 NeW Fruits for 60c, 
These are all very fine, and would cost at regular rates 
$1.10. 
1 Balloon Berry.See page 131. 
1 Tree Strawberry. “ “ 130. 
1 Climbing Raspberry. “ “ 132. 
1 Tree Blackberry. “ “ 135. 
1 Hybrid Berry. “ “ 136. 
The above 3 Collections worth $3.75, for onlv $1.50. 
