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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y. 
SPECIALTIES IN HARDY BULBS. 
THE CHOICEST G-IEUVCS 
For Winter ai}d Early Spring Bloon}ii)g. 
GRANDEST HYACINTHS, RICHEST TULIPS, 
EXQUISITE NARCISSUS. 
Giant - Flowered Crocus and Freesias, Rare Lilies, Charming Scillas, Iris, 
Chionodoxa, Snowdrops, Callas, Ornithogalum, Oxalis, Ixias, 
Ranunculus, Sacred Lilies, Etc. 
Choice Seeds and Plants for Winter Blooming, 
RARE SHRUBS, FRUITS, ETC. 
Eo our Customers:— 
Those who have gardens or lawns, or who wish to beautify, their home surroundings must 
start with the early spring flowering bulbs. They prolong the season of blossoms two months 
and are essential. Crocus, Snowdrops, Scillas, Narcissus, Hyacinths, Tulips, etc., are inex¬ 
pensive, and are so very attractive in the early spring days. Likewise for winter flowering in 
the house these same bulbs, with Freesias, Oxalis, Cyclamen, Lilies, Callas, etc., must be the 
main dependence for winter blossoms in our windows. Nothing so easily cared for, or so sure 
to bloom, or so gay, fragrant and satisfactory in every respect. Either for winter blooming in 
pots or for early spring blooming in the garden the bulbs must be planted in autumn. For 15 
years we have made a leading specialty of these lovely flowers,'and during’ that time have sup¬ 
plied more people with them than any other three houses in the country. Our bulbs are so 
carefully grown and selected in Holland and France that they have gained a reputation for 
reliability and excellence. All the bulbs we send out are special selections from first-class 
grades, and are of the highest possible excellence. One has only to try them to be convinced 
of this fact. 
TLhc flI>a\>flo\ver, 
greatly improved since last year, with fine half-tone cuts and elegant colored covers is much 
better than ever before. So inexpensive and so valuable to all who love or cultivate flowers 
Do not omit to subscribe for it. See cover pages. 
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS. 
WHAT WE DO. 
FREE BY MAIL —We send Seeds, Bulbs and Plant! 
free by mail, at the prices named in this Catalogue. This 
•rings them to the very doors of our customers withoui 
trouble or expense. 
EXPRESS— If a package is ordered to go bv express 
we do not pay the charges; but somewhat larger plants 
shrubs and fruits can be sent in this way, and we al waysadc 
extra ones, enough to more than pay the cost \]{ the lar cr e 
express com pan i es bar r your goods at very low rates. 
WE GUARANTEE that every package we send out shal 
r u a ?rJ fcs dest ;inatioii in good condition, and that evervthim 
shall be received exactly as ordered. If a package is lost o^ 
lfcs contents injured on the wav, we will send again 
We also guarantee everything true to name. 
WE PACK all plants careful 1 y in strong wooden boxes 
ZnnLl' I sure . s safe transit through the mails to the 
remotest part of the country or abroad. 
E o ,L J" a11 or( J ers i iS , soon as received, if the stock ii 
readj. Customers who wish their order, or any part of it 
b°°ked for sluppinv at, n. later dat e . shonM state the fact. 
„ ,.? P .^ CIAL DISCOUNT-The margin of profit, in Fal 
tfu ns !S so small that discounts should not be given We 
W1 i h ?' v ever, give to all purchasers of Seeds. Bulbs, Plants 
or Fruits from this Catalogue, 10 cents’ worth extra or 
every dollar’s worth ordered. 
WHAT BUYERS SHOULD DO. 
FORWARD MONEY with the order, and at our risk 
when sent by post-office money order on Floral Park- green¬ 
backs or gold or silver coin, by registered letter; bank draft 
or express company’s money order. 
STAMPS AND SILVER— Please do not send postage 
stamps in payment for goods if it can be avoided. Coin 
when sent in letters, should be sewed or pasted up in strong 
paper or cloth, to prevent its breaking through the envelope 
which is frequently the case when enclosed loose. * 
WRITE YOUR ORDER plainly and distinctly bv itself 
and not mixed up with anything else you mav wish to sav 
Those who send a neat, plainly written order will be sure to 
have it filled correctly and with dispatch, and will also re- 
ceive some valuable ‘’extras.” Be sure to write your NAME 
and ADDRESS plainly. 
..... uwasiuuain Happens mat an orcier is 
lost in coming to us, or the goods in going to the customer; 
therefore, if .any who order do not hear from us within a 
reasonable length of time, they should send a duplicate 
order, naming the date on which the former one was sent, 
and the amount of money enclosed, and in what form. This 
will enable ns to investigate the matter and fill the duplicate 
order with dispatoh No inquiries will receive attention which 
ao not contain duplicate , etc., os here mentioned. 
