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Title: Childs' fall catalog : "bulbs that bloom" plants shrubs, fruits, etc.
Identifier: childsfallcatalo00john_11 (find matches)
Year: 1918 (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; John Lewis Childs (Firm); Commercial catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Vegetables; Bulbs (Plants); Seeds; Flowers
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 Catalogue of Plants and Bulbs for 1918 27
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American Mastodon Pansies PERFECT MARVELS IN SIZE AND BEAUTY These Pansies have a robust vigor unknown in other strains. Flowers larger than the Trimardeau, with the substance and rounded form of the German strains, ? touch of the Masterpiece in the artistic curves of the petals, the wonderful colors of the Orchid Pansies and a delicate fragrance like the violet-scented. The cool, damp climate of Oregon and Washington has developed this strain of Pansy larger in size, richer in colors, and far more vigorous and rugged in growth than any other strain yet introduced to cultivation. This is absolutely the truth and leaves nothing further to be said; yet, believing all this, he who plants them will surely more than realize his expectations. The enormous size of blooms, nearly four inches across, clear tones of color and with wonderful tints and variegations and free r. iwei ing qualities, even through the hot summer v.< ather. will be a revelation. They are also very early, blooming two to four weeks quicker than other Pansies sown at the same time. Kixcd Colors — Such as white with dark center, dark blue and light blue, pure white, black, lavender, violet, Hue, bronze (new), royal purple (new), rose, cerise- red, red with silver rim, mahogany, yellow, wine-col- ored, red and gold, lavender and gold, striped, mar- gined, etc. 10c per pkt. of 100 seeds; 3 pkts. for 25c; %-ounce, $1.50. Grand Duke White — Finest pure white Pansy. Grand Duchess White — Snow-white with large blue center. Very large and perfectly exquisite. Black — Very deep, rich coal-black. Yellow — Rich and showy. Dark Blue — Exceedingly beautiful deep blue color. Bronze — This shows a bewildering variety and com- binations of rich colors in bronze, brown, old gold, yellow, etc. Very interesting, as no two plants pro- duce flowers exactly alike. Madame Perret Red — Brilliant and beautiful shades of red, deep pink, scarlet, etc.. are shown in the flushed faces of this exquisite variety. Elks Purple — A genuine royal purple self, of fine form, great substanee, and enormous size. Price, oer nkt. of 100 seeds. 15c: 3 pkts. for 40c; the collection of 9 (including Mixed) for $1.00. Ice-Proof Mastodon Pansy Plants Special offer for late fa!l and spring delivery Have a beautiful bed of Pansies at small cost We grow young, vigorous plants of the Mastodon Pansy in open ground from September-sown seed that are ready for delivery from No- vember to May. For the Southern and Pacific States we can ship in November or December, for colder latitudes ship- ments are made as early in spring: as the plants can be put out. They are hardened by the ice. and snows of winter, and in spring ire ready to jump into vigorous growth and bloom, giving immense satisfaction. We mail plants safely to all points —Maine to California. Price of Ice-Proof Mas- todon Pansy plants, mixed colors, postpaid, 12 for 35C; 25 for 60C; 100 for §2.00; 500 for $9.00; 1000 for $16.00. Japanese Tree Lilac This wonderful new Lilac from Japan grows to a fine symmetrical tree thirty feet high, yet blooms well when only a shrub like other Lilacs. The flowers are pure white, and borne in immense clusters often more than two feet in length. One may easily imagine the effect such gigantic clusters of bloom may have on a shrub, but when the tree has attained its full growth of thirty feet, and bears these grand compound clusters by the hundred, it must be seen to be appreciated, it is perfectly hardy and a vigorous grower anywnere^ Blooms in Julv after other Lilacs have Jaded. »ie«5 4 to 6 feet. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00; by express, at buyer's expense.

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