. Childs' fall catalogue of bulbs and plants that bloom. Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; John Lewis Childs (Firm); Nurseries (Horticulture); Bulbs (Plants); Flowers. FALL CATALOGUE OF BULBS THAT BLOOM FOR 1909. 15. Oroitljogalaiij c&rabicuu^ A native of Arabia. Bulbs large and solid, closely resem- bling that of Hyacinth, and requiring exactly the same culture; leaves long and narrow, flower spike 18 to 24 inches high, long and graceful, bearing an immense cluster of large pearly- white flowers having a jet-black center. The illustr
. Childs' fall catalogue of bulbs and plants that bloom. Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; John Lewis Childs (Firm); Nurseries (Horticulture); Bulbs (Plants); Flowers. FALL CATALOGUE OF BULBS THAT BLOOM FOR 1909. 15. Oroitljogalaiij c&rabicuu^ A native of Arabia. Bulbs large and solid, closely resem- bling that of Hyacinth, and requiring exactly the same culture; leaves long and narrow, flower spike 18 to 24 inches high, long and graceful, bearing an immense cluster of large pearly- white flowers having a jet-black center. The illustration gives a good idea of its great beauty. The individual floAvers keep per- fect many weeks before fading,so that for more than a month this grand spike of bloom is in full glory. Its durability is almost without equal among flowers. Add to this its delicate aromatic fragrance and we have a winter bloomer which all must admit stands without a rival. Its cult- ure is the easiest, as it will grow in any position in any window. A bulb can be planted in a four- inch pot, or several in a large pot or box. Extra large bulbs, loc. each; 3 for 25c Allium Neapolitai}tinj. Indispensable, its pearly-white blossoms lasting so long, and its long stems and airy grace fitting it for all cut-flower work. Sure to bloom and daintily pretty. It is hardy out of doors inla shelter- ed location, but indoors is one of the easiest of bulbs to grow. Three or four bulbs can be placed in a 4-inch pot. Stems rise to a height of eighteen inches, bear- ing beautiful umbels of starry flowers that remain perfect for a month or more. We offer very large, selected bulbs that will produce a wonderful amount of bloom, sc. each: 3 for 10c.; 7 for 200.; 12 for Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original John Lewis Childs (Firm); Hen
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