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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
Improved ( % yelaii?ep„ 
Few pot plants are so desirable as Cyclamen, especially 
for winter blooming. Though they are universal favorites, 
they are not seen in general cultivation to the extent that 
they should be, considering their ease of culture, great 
beauty and long season of bloom. Bulbs commence bloom¬ 
ing in the fall and continue in the greatest profusion till 
June, each flower keeping perfect a month before fading, 
and a good bulb will show at all times from. 13 to SO well 
developed blossoms. They are of the most delicately beauti¬ 
ful colors, ranging from dark red to white, delicate blush 
and pink shades prevailing. Often the flower will be spotted 
and marked, or in other ways showing two distinct colors. 
The foliage is also very beautiful, being variegated with 
different shades of green, and helps to show off the flowers 
which rise above it to a remarkable degree. In fact, a plant 
in bloom always looks like a tastily arranged vase of flowers 
and foliage. After blooming all winter bulbs should be 
allowed to rest over summer in a dry state like Callas. 
Persicwm—Extra flue strain, all colors mixed. 15c each; 
3 for 35c. 
Clganteum—Grand large flowering fbrm, mixed colors. 
This is the perfection of Cyclamen, the enormous blos¬ 
soms of various delicate and brilliant colors are perfectly 
fascinating and last a month before fading. 29c. each; 
3 for 50c. 
Large Rhodian—Imported from Smyrna. Bears large 
pearly white flowers early in winter. Foliage very hand¬ 
some, being marbled and variegated with white and 
yellow. 10c. each; 3 for 25c. 
