. Childs' fall catalogue of bulbs . .50 per 100. COCKADE HYACINTH. A real curiosity. First, a frizzed, cockade-like spike,an inch or two in length, ap-pears above the soil, and asit slowly rises on its longstalk, it becomes five or sixtimes as long as at first, de-veloping into a long, feath-ery blue plume, and lastingfor weeks in that of those pretty, oddthings that everybody hardy in the gar-den, and fine for pots. ; 3 for 12c; 12 for 40c. HYACINTHUS BELCICUS. A distinct species, withgraceful spikes of good-sizedbell-shaped blossoms. It isequally adapted
. Childs' fall catalogue of bulbs . .50 per 100. COCKADE HYACINTH. A real curiosity. First, a frizzed, cockade-like spike,an inch or two in length, ap-pears above the soil, and asit slowly rises on its longstalk, it becomes five or sixtimes as long as at first, de-veloping into a long, feath-ery blue plume, and lastingfor weeks in that of those pretty, oddthings that everybody hardy in the gar-den, and fine for pots. ; 3 for 12c; 12 for 40c. HYACINTHUS BELCICUS. A distinct species, withgraceful spikes of good-sizedbell-shaped blossoms. It isequally adapted to garden orpots, producing a mass ofbloom that is very strikingand beautiful. Should beplanted in masses to producethe best effect. Five or sixbulbs may be planted in a 5-inch pot, and will need nomore care than other Hya-cinths. We offer this speciesat prices so low that our cus-tomers can afford to plantthem in quantities. Thereare three colors, white, pinkand violet. Price of mixedbulbs, 3c each; 2 for 5c; 5for 10c; 12 for 4 JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. Best S^gle Hyacinths. These are the finest sorts for pots or garden, and the bulbs offered are every one of a select large size that will give magnificent results. Each. Amy—Quite early; fire spikes of medium-sized flowers ofa deep, clear, carmine-red. glowing with richness— 10 Argus—Fine flower and spike. Dark blue with largewhite center. Extra 15 Certrude—Tall, with heavy spikes of extra large flowersof a distinct shade of lilac-pink, turning to silver-rose, striped carmine. Extra fine 10 Cigantea—Thick spikes and large bells of a beautifulflesh color. One of the grandest sorts 20 Grand Marvel—A most beautiful sort. Large spikes ofhandsome, blush-white bells. Few so fine as this 15 Ceneral Havelock—(Black). A grand Hyacinth withenormous compact spikes of bloom which are of anindigo-black color. Its odd and striking color makesit peculiarly conspicuous 20 King of the Blues—An enorm
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