Chinese 
Voolflowe*! 
CHINESE WOOLFLOWER 
This was introduced from China by us three years ago and has proved a great 
success everywhere. There is not the slightest doubt but that it is the most magnihcent 
garden annual. Its ease of culture and long continued season of bloom (early in July 
until frost), together with its massive bunches of wool-like flowers and glowing color 
combine to make it the shovyiest as well as the most odd and novel garden flower. 
Plants grow two to three feet higl^, the blooms starting early with a central globu¬ 
lar head which -often reachec't^he dmmens^ size of two feet in circumference. Scores 
of branches'are thrown put ca^h teamng a ball of scarlet wool. All these branches 
support numerous laf^'rals^'^/itg “^uf^fll IJead^ of bloom mixed with fresh green foliage 
so thac a plant looks Pl^e an immtsiSe l^ftmc^uet splendidly arranged and set in the 
gropnd., ^one .'Of the blooms fade i§ aa*y way until hit by frost, but all continue 
to expand'?ne glow with a deepening rfehnes^ of color, a deep crimson-scarlet. 
SEED—10c per pkt.e 3 pkts. for 25c 
NEW EVERBLOOMING SWEET WILLIAM 
Begins blooming in fifty to"eixt}^'days from seed, and continues in profusion all 
summer and fall. Also the fpJlowi'Aig ^year, being hardy. 
Truly evtrl)Ioa:nip'g ii^ t\vd»'yjse^nse of the word. Flowers large, clusters very large, 
and colors exa^ediitgly ^yarii^-d' and l^cautiful, ranging from pure white to blood-red 
ringed, sj)Otted, etc. ; Such a ^ bewildering array of superb colors so exquisitely com¬ 
bined it is hard to liiid in any other flower. SEED—10c per pkt., 3 pkts. for 25c. 
AMERICAN MASTODON PANSIES 
PERFECT MARVELS IN SIZE AND BEAUTY. 
These Pansies have a robust vigor unknown in other strains. Flowers larger 
than the Trimardeau, with the substance and rounded form of the German strains, 
a touch of the Masterpiece in the artistic curves of the petals, the wonderful colors 
of the Orchid Pansies and a delicate fragance like the violet-scented. 
The enormous size of blooms, nearly four inches across, clear tones of color and 
with wonderful tints and variegations and free flowering qualities, even through the 
hot summer weather, will be a revelation. 
Mixed Colors—Such as white with dark center, dark blue and light blue, pure 
white, black, lavender, violet, blue, bronze (new), royal purple (new), rose, cerise- 
red, red with silver rim, mahogany, yellow, wine-colored, red and gold, lavender and 
gold, striped, margined, etc. 10c per pkt. of 100 seeds; 3 pkts. for 25c; Yq ounce, $1.00. 
SPECIAL OFFER FOR 20c 
We will send these three great Floral Novelties and two more—five altogether—for 
only 20c, 3 lots (15 pkts.), for 50c. See our catalogue for colored plates, culture, etc. 
ICE-PROOF MASTODON PANSY PLANTS 
Special Offer for Spring Delivery. 
Have a Beautiful Bed of Pansies at Small Cost 
We grow young, vigorous plants of the Mastodon Pansy in open ground from 
September sown seed that are ready for delivery from January to May. For the 
Southern and Pacific States we can ship now. For colder latitudes shipments are 
made as early in spring as the plants can be put out. They are hardened by the ice 
and snows of winter, and in spring are ready to jump into vigorous growth and bloom. 
Price—mixed colors, postpaid, 25 for 50c; 100 for $1.75; 300 for $5.00. 
NEW SEEDLINGS OF JAPAN IRIS 
Immense Size—Wonderful Colors—Quick Blooming. 
We have developed a wonderful strain of Flybrid Seedling Iris Kaempferi that 
are marvels in beauty and iierfection of bloom, with a wide range of exquisite colors 
in blue, lavender, white, rich purples, plum-red, tinted, striped and mottled in endless 
variety. These Iris are perfectly hardy and bloom profusely, bearing large petaled 
double and single flowers. Flowers seven to ten inches across on stalks four feet 
high, and no two alike. 
Strong Roots for quick blooming. 5 for 50c; 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00. 
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS OF BEST BULBS 
Being the largest growers of Gladioli we can make the following attractive 
offers for finest Bulbs and best sorts. All 
5 OF THE NEWER AND FINER 
GLADIOLI FOR 25c. 
Every sort in this collection 
stands high among the very finest 
sorts of today. The 5 for 25c. 
Klondyke—Light yellow, crimson 
center. 
Snow Cloud—White suffused pink. 
Baron Hulot—Fine blue. 
Attraction—Rosy scarlet, white 
center. 
Halle—Orange pink; very large. 
Postpaid. 
FINEST MIXED GLADIOLI 
All colors and varieties, 25c per 
doz., $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1,000. 
GERMAN IRIS 
Finest sorts mixed, 60c per doz., 
$4.00 per 100. 
NEW DAHLIAS 
Eight splendid sorts named, for 
$ 1 . 00 . 
NEW CANNAS 
Ten extra fine sorts (mostly new), 
named, for 75c. 
^ A'T'A ¥ I TP" of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Summer-flower- 
“ ing Bulbs, Window and Bedding Plants, Hardy 
Perennials, Vines, rare new flowering shrubs, and the- greatest new Fruits and 
Berries, sent free to all who apply. Scores of Sterling Novelties. 
We are the largest growers of Gladioli, Cannas, Dahlias, Lillies, Iris, etc. Our 
gardens at J'loral Park and Flowerfield comprise more than one thousand acres. We 
are headquarters for all Summer-flowering Bulbs, and our stocks are large and complete. 
OUR 
ORDER AT ONCE. THESE OFFERS WILL NOT APPEAR AG.\IN 
ADDRESS: JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, INC., FLORAL PARK, NEW YORK 
