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Title: Childs' fall bulbs that bloom plants shrubs fruits etc.
Identifier: childsfallbulbst00john (find matches)
Year: 1919 (1910s)
Authors: John Lewis Childs (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Commercial catalogs Seeds; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs; John Lewis Childs (Firm); Commercial catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Vegetables; Bulbs (Plants); Seeds; Flowers; Fruit
Publisher: Floral Park, N. Y. : John Lewis Childs, Inc.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Fall Catalog of Plants and Bulbs for 1919 9
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DARWIN TULIPS A new race of Tulips of wonderful form and grandeur, .borne on stems three to four feet high. The colors are exceedingly rich and varied, ranging through all the shades of ro?e, deep red, violet, purple-blues to coal- black. Darwins are the most stately of Tulips, a bed of them producing an effect which is not surpassed by any other flower. Baron TonnayeâRose-shaded blush. A faultless flower. Clara ButtâApple blossom. Forces well; extra fine. DreamâDelicate lilac; very fine. EuropeâFiery salmon-scarlet, white center. GlowâFiery scarlet, blue and white center. King HaroldâDeep maroon-scarlet, almost black. MarconiâViolet-blue; superb. MassachusettsâSoft rose, tinted purple, edges and in- side pink with white base. Extra. May QueenâBright pink, white center. Mr. F. SandersâClear scarlet with pure white base. Mrs. KrelageâRosy pink, tinted lilac. Very large. MargaretâBlush-white. Extra. IMauticusâCerise-rose, violet center; extra large flower. Princess AmeliaâVery large, fine old-rose color. Rev. EwbankâHeliotrope bordered light lilac. The SultanâVelvety black. 7c each; 70c pep doz.; $5.00 per 100. The collection of 16 for $1.00. Mixed Darwinsâ50c doz.; $3.50 per 100; $32 per 1000. EXTRA FINE DARWIN TULIPS These are the newer and more improved sorts that are as yet high priced and very little known or cultivated. GoliathâExtra large, light blue or lavender. IsisâFiery crimson-scarlet. Brilliant. LanternâDelicate pinkish white. La Tulipe NoireâThe large black Tulip. PalesâSplendid lavender-blue. Pride of HaarlemâDeep salmon-rose shaded scarlet. Brilliant. Salmon KingâBright carmine red. Wedding VeilâFine pure white. William PittâDeep scarlet, white center. Splendid for pots. WhistlerTâVery bright dark rich red. 10c each; 90c doz.; the 10 for 90c. NEW REMBRANDT TULIPS These are the lastest fad in Tulips. They belond to the Darwin race, but all flowers are striped and varie- gated with various colors, while, brown, black, pink, rose, purple, yellow, orange, crimson, etc., are blended in the blossoms in a marvelous way. They are not only odd but most striking in their effects, tall, graceful and large. There are many named sorts but the following: are the best and most distinct. â Mixed RembrandtsâForty different sorts, 60c per doz.; ?4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. >

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