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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
Rorqai* fJyaciijttjs. 
We offer extra strong, selected bulbs of this indis¬ 
pensable winter bloomer, which will surprise you with 
their enormous quantities of large, well-filled spikes. For 
winter blooming the Roman Hyacinth is a standard bulb, 
and one that must be in every collection, however limited. 
Selected Blue Dark blue bells. About ten days later than 
the white, with which it forms a fine contrast. A great 
bloomer. Extra large bulbs, 10c. each; 0 for 20c. 
Selected Double Light Pink —The double Roman Hya¬ 
cinths are larger than the single sorts. This sort has 
elegant waxy bells of pale shell-pink. Extra large, 10c.; 3 for 20c. 
Selected Double Dark Pink— Like the above, but a beautiful, clear, 
bright rose. Spikes long and heavy for this class. Extra large 
bulbs, 10c. each; 3 for 20c. 
Selected Early White— Theearly blooming, pure white Roman. Large 
selected bulbs for pot culture, 10c. each; 3 for 25c.; 12 for $1.00. 
trouble White— This new double white sort needs no special praise to 
induce people to plant it. The spikes of bloom are large and fine, flower 
double, pure snow-white and very fragrant. 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 12 for$1.50. 
(Vanary Yellow —Beautifully shaped bells in airy graceful spikes; in color a 
soft, pleasing canary-yellow. Really the finest of all yellow Hyacinths. 
Large select bulbs, 15c. each; 3 for 40c.; 12 for $1.50. 
One each of above 6 selected bulbs for 50c. 
Gladiolus Colvilli “ The Bride.” 
Splendid for Winter Blooming. 
A lovely pure white species of slender 
growth and blooms very early, often the latter 
part of May when left in the ground all winter. 
A splendid winter bloomer in pots, and is be¬ 
coming very popular as a winter blooming bulb. 
Its ease of culture, beautiful shape, snow-white 
color and early blooming qualities make it 
very valuable, and particularly adapted to win¬ 
ter flowering. Price, 5c. each; 3 for 10c.; 12 for 
25c. 
PAN OP MIXED HYACINTHS. 
MIXED HYACINTHS FOR WINTER BLOOMINC. 
A fine mixture of double and single Hyacniths made up from only such 
named kinds as are particularly adapted for winter blooming. Extra large, 
strong, select bulbs which will give magnificent results. Price of these 
tfrand bulbs, 3 for 35c,; 6 for 65c.; 12 for $1.25. 
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