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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y. 
F reesias. 
A new clas'S of Bulbs, splendidly adapted for winter 
blooming, and are, we believe, the most popular winter 
blooming Bulbs for amateurs. They are always sure to suc¬ 
ceed and bloom elegantly for anyone in any situation, and 
the great beauty and fragrance of the flowers are everywhere 
admired, almost as no other winter bloomer is. The blossoms 
or buds when cut and placed in vases of water will keep per¬ 
fect two weeks. In pots they commence blooming early and 
continue for a longtime, tne stems branching freely and pro¬ 
ducing several clusters of bloom in succession. Four to six 
bulbs can be planted in a five inch pot. They commence 
growth immediately after planting and need not be put away 
to form roots like Hyacinths, unless it is more convenient to 
do so. Planting successively from September to November 
will give a succession of bloom through the winter. We 
cannot too earnestly urge customers to plant this charming 
winter flower. Their free growth, abundant bloom, delicate 
beauty and charming fragrance will be a surprise and delight 
to all. The bulbs we supply are extra large and strong. 
Various Colored Crandiflora This grand new strain is 
the finest of all Freesias, possessing tints, colorsand var¬ 
iegations not before seen. Not only are the white and yel¬ 
low colors seen, but pink, orange, violet, primrose, canary 
and some purple shades so deep and rich as to be almost 
red. The. flowers are of gigantic size and borne in extra 
large clusters. The fragrance is rich and powerful. All 
colors mixed, 5c. each; 6 for 20c.; 12 for 35c.;25 for 60c. 
Refracta Alba— Pure white, very sweet and popular. Fine 
large bulbs. 2 for 5c.: 15c. per dozen: $1.25 per 100. 
Leichtlini Major -Rich orange yellow and white. 2 for 5c.; 
15c. per dozen. 
Giant Bermuda -A magnificent strain. Flowers very large 
and freely produced. 2 for 5c.; 20c. per doz.: $1.50 per 100. 
Mammoth French Bulbs of enormous size. The magni¬ 
tude of bloom which one of these bulbs will give will be 
perfectly astonishing. For winter blooming they are 
immense. 5c. each; 3 for 10c.; 12 for 35c. 
