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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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Superb Perennial Phloxes Large, field-grown plants, strong and vigorous; sure to mate a magnificent show early next summer. These new varieties are in bloom from June until frost, and the individual florets are twice the size of the old-time Phlox, and the shades of color the brightest, richest and clearest. There are no finer or more useful perennials than the Perennial Phloxes, or which will give more complete satisfaction. The varieties we offer are new and fine, and the plants we send out will bloom magnificently the coming summer. They are cheap and we hope that all our customers will plant them. Pyramidal White — A plant of sturdy, compact growth, bearing enormous pyramidal panicles of great snow- white blossoms. Pyramidal Crimson — Like the above, with same great blossoms, but of brightest crimson color. The two sorts contrast finely. They bloom all summer long, and are equal to Hydrangeas in majestic beauty. Pyramidal Oculata — White, large crimson eye. Pyramidal Lavender — Delicate lavender; white center. Very fine indeed. Pyramidal Rose — Large, bright rose. Pyramidal Blush — Blush-tinted; extra large and fine. Pyramidal Wine-red — Splendid deep, rich wine-red. Pyramidal Striped — White and crimson, beautifully striped and variegated. Giant White Branching — The new Giant White Branch- ing Phlox is in many respects the finest of all. The flowers are large, pure white and borne in large pyramidal panicles; the plant stooling freely and branching well. Snowy Dwarf — Plant very small and conroact, with large bunches of gigantic snow-white blossoms. Novel, striking and beautiful. Border Queen — Elegant rosy pink; very strong; florets and panicles of great size. Blooms for a long time. Candicans Blue—A superb, compact-growing Phlox which throws numerous flower stems, each crowned with a cluster of large blue blossoms. It is a novel color in Phloxes as well as a very beautiful one. Plants also bloom very earlv in spring, which adds greatly to its value. Price. 20c each; any 4 for 60c; the 12 for $1.50; or, $10.00 per 100. Mixed Phloxes — A fine mixture of more than twentv sorts. $1.00 per doz. Phlox S'lbulata Subulata Pink — One of the finest of low, turfy-growing plants, fine for carpeting under trees, around rock- work, edging beds, etc. Early in spring is very showy with its cloud of pink blossoms. We do not under- stand why this is not more widely grown, for it is perfectly hardy and once planted will take care of itself. Subulata White— Like above but pure white in color. 20c each; the 2 for 30c: $1.50 per doz. " ' GOLDEN GLOW pireas Herbaceous Spireas are as yet little known, but they are certainly among the best of our border plants, and quite indispensable where many cut flowers are used, their soft, feathery sprays giving the same finish to a bouquet that filmy lace does to an elegant dress. These plants form large clumps, and are very pretty and pro- fuse in bloom, succeeding anywhere. Palmata — Two feet high with large feathery plumes of rosy crimson bloom. Palmata Elegans — Pure white. Filipendula—This looks like a hardy-flowering Fern, for its beautiful long leaves are just like Fern fronds and make a beautiful plant at all times. In early summer the flower stalks appear holding great masses of exquisite double snow-white blossoms like little Roses. Elegant for cutting. Plant perfectly hardy anywhere. Give good soil. Makes a lovely pot plant as well as garden. Queen Alexandria—Large feathery plumes of exquisite bloom of a lovely pink color. Forces well ana makes a superb winter-bloomer, uutside it blooms in June. Montblanc — Like the above but pure white. These are two grand plants. Price of all Spireas. 25c each; 3 for 60c; the 5 for $1.00; or, $2.00 per doz. Rudbeckia, Golden Glow OUR IMPROVED GIANT STRAIN Having named and introduced the Golden Glow sev- eral years ago we think we now have an improved strain of it. Under good conditions it grows ten feet high, branching freely, and bearing by the hundreds on long, graceful stems, exquisite double blossoms of the bright- est golden color and as large as Cactus Dahlias. As cut flowers the blossoms last well. We unhesitatingly re- gard it as the most desirable hardy perennial. -It is the most effective flowering plant for August and Sep- tember in cultivation. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.00. Platycodon Mariesi Tom Thumb A perfect gem of a hardy perennial plant. The plant makes a tuft of foliage Close to the ground, and from its crown sends up splendid stems to the height of five to ten inches, bearing very large, wide-open saucer- shaped blossoms which are perfectly exquisite. Plants, 20c; 3 for 50c. Seed, 10c pkt. Various Perennials Young, vigorous plants for the garden, will bloom finely next spring and summer. Double Hollyhock—Finest mixed colors. Digitalis, or Foxglove—Finest mixed colors. Columbine—Finest mixed colors. Sweet William—Finest mixed colors. Campanula—Finest mixed colors. Delphinium—Finest mixed colors. Perennial Pea—Finest mixed colors. Bellis (Daisy)—Finest mixed colors. Price of all the above, $1.50 per dozen, prepaid.

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