. Childs' fall catalogue of bulbs and plants that bloom. S^oWdrops. The earliest flower that blooms, and of such hardinessthat it minds neither sleet nor snow. Its nodding whiteflowers are exceedingly graceful and pretty. It is especiallyfine when planted in clumps and masses to contrast with thedeeply blue masses of the Scilla. Much used also for , The Clant Snowdrop—The grace and beauty ofthe large blossoms is enchanting, but what can we say ofits fragrance, it is rich and so delicate, unlike any otherflower, and really second to none. This fine new Snow-drop was introduced rece
. Childs' fall catalogue of bulbs and plants that bloom. S^oWdrops. The earliest flower that blooms, and of such hardinessthat it minds neither sleet nor snow. Its nodding whiteflowers are exceedingly graceful and pretty. It is especiallyfine when planted in clumps and masses to contrast with thedeeply blue masses of the Scilla. Much used also for , The Clant Snowdrop—The grace and beauty ofthe large blossoms is enchanting, but what can we say ofits fragrance, it is rich and so delicate, unlike any otherflower, and really second to none. This fine new Snow-drop was introduced recently from the mountains ofSmyrna. It is three times as large and fine as the com-mon variety, and a great acquisition, either for the gar-den or for pots. Price. 2 for 5c.; 12 for 20c.: 100 for Ciant—Fine double flowers. 4c, each; 3 for loe.;12 for We know of no other low-priced bulb that is so shame-fully neglected. Their long, wiry stems fit them admirablyfor cutting, and for latespring bedding they have few equals,blooming, as they do, so freely, and bridging over the gapbetween the Tulips and the early garden flowers. For thispurpose plant them three orfour inches apart and two inchesdeep, with the claws downward. They bear the most lovelyflowers imaginable—pink, white, black, yellow, red. blush,and variegated, each about two inches in diameter, and asdouble and as perfectly imbricated as a Dahlia or the foliage turns yellow the bulbs should be lifted andnot replaced until late in the fall, or they will spring up be-fore winter. Always choose a sheltered location. For houseculture plant five or six bulbs in a 5-inch pot. and treat asHyacinths. They are charming winter Blanc—Large and double; pure Ball—Fine double, scarlet. Ac. each; Apollo—Magnificent yellow. 3 for 10c. Black Turba
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