. 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. 17 TRITONIA OR CARDINAL FREESIA, It is somewhat-misleading to call this a Freesia, though in foliage and general habit it is just like one, but is far su- perior in blooming qualities. It is really a new variety of Tritonia and the most brilliant winter-flowering bulb in cultivation. Treated like a Freesia it produces spikes of l
. 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. 17 TRITONIA OR CARDINAL FREESIA, It is somewhat-misleading to call this a Freesia, though in foliage and general habit it is just like one, but is far su- perior in blooming qualities. It is really a new variety of Tritonia and the most brilliant winter-flowering bulb in cultivation. Treated like a Freesia it produces spikes of large, well open flowers of the most intense cardinal color, It is very easily grown and sure to bloom in pots during winter, and is hardy enough to bloom in the open ground south of Mass. It created a genuine sensation at the JNew York Horticultural Show where we exhibited it= Cardinal—Large wide-open blossoms of a rich cardinal red; very brilliant, and continues long in bloom. 5c. each; 4 for 15c.; 12 for 30c. Mixed Hybrids—All colors, crimson, orange, yellow, white, pink, striped, etc. Among these are the most brilliant and striking combinations. 20c. per Freesias. A new class of bulbs, splendidly adapted to winter blooming in the window. They are always sure to succeed and bloom elegantly for anyone in any situation, and the great beauty and fragrance of the flowers are everywhere admired. The blossoms or buds when cut and placed in vases of water will keep perfect two weeks. In pots they commence blooming early and continue for a long time, the stems branching freely and producing several clusters of bloom in succession. Four to six bulbs can be planted in a 5-inch pot. They commence growing immediately after planting and need not be put away to form roots like Hya- cinths, unless it is more convenient to do so. Planting suc- cessively from Sept ember to November will give a succession of bloom through the winter. Their free growth, abundant bloom, delicate beau
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