. Childs' catalogue of fall bulbs that bloom : plants shrubs, fruits 0c; 12 for 75c. New Mayflowering Tulips LE REVE—Very large flower of rosy-buff tone withyellow base. Recent award of merit. 7c each, 3 for 20c;12 for 75c. COLUMBUS (Garden Beauty)—Golden - yellow with ver-milion blotches. A gorgeous combination. Flowers very largeand borne on tall stems. 20c each; 3 for 50c. ORANGE KING — Immense globulous flowers. A bril-liant orange with shaded vellow center and black fine and showy. 7c each; 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c. TWO NEW DUC VAN THOL TULIPS These are larger and finer t
. Childs' catalogue of fall bulbs that bloom : plants shrubs, fruits 0c; 12 for 75c. New Mayflowering Tulips LE REVE—Very large flower of rosy-buff tone withyellow base. Recent award of merit. 7c each, 3 for 20c;12 for 75c. COLUMBUS (Garden Beauty)—Golden - yellow with ver-milion blotches. A gorgeous combination. Flowers very largeand borne on tall stems. 20c each; 3 for 50c. ORANGE KING — Immense globulous flowers. A bril-liant orange with shaded vellow center and black fine and showy. 7c each; 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c. TWO NEW DUC VAN THOL TULIPS These are larger and finer than others of this RED AND YELLOW —Very WHITE — Extra large, pure white color andvery early. 6c each; the 2 for 10c; 3 of each 25c; 50c per doz. NEW EARLY TULIP KAUFMANNI This is the earliest known tulip and flowers with theCrocus or very soon after. The exquisite blooms are whitetinted carmine with yellow center. It is a gem. 15c each;3 for 30c; 12 for $ NEW DARWIN TULIPS—See page 8. FALL CATALOGUE OF PLANTS AND BULBS FOR 1916 5. Hardy or Holland Bulbs HARDY, or Holland Bulbs, are most deservedly popular. In the flower garden they have wrested two months of eachyear from winters stern grasp. Before the last snowdrift has melted, the Snowdrops, Scillas and Crocus appear, closely-followed by a score of others that have made the name Spring Flowers synonymous with beauty and they have won equal triumph. The place of honor once held by the tender Geranium and Begonia belongs now tothe Hardy Bulbs that, while enduring the most hardships and extremes, are at the same time the most beautiful, fragrant,and the most certain to bloom. Culture in the Garden Bulbs are especially valuable for outdoor planting, asthey bloom at a time when the garden is utterly destitute,and make it gay and attractive. Scillas, Snowdrops andCrocus appear as soon as the snow is away, and are quicklyfollowed by Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips, etc. The di
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