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Title: Childs' rare flowers, vegetables, & fruits
Identifier: childsrareflower00john_3 (find matches)
Year: 1898 (1890s)
Authors: John Lewis Childs (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Commercial catalogs Seeds; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; John Lewis Childs (Firm); Commercial catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Seeds; Flowers; Vegetables; Fruit trees
Publisher: Floral Park, N. Y. : John Lewis Childs
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Gljrysai)ttjeii)tin)s. Chrysanthemum seed sown in the spring will produce large, vigorous plants by fell, which will give a great pro- fusion of fine flowers, even more than old plants. The seed we here offer is from a prize collection of over two hundred varieties, including all the latest novelties in all classes- Japanese, Chinese, Incurved, Anemone-flowered, Pompons, etc.—and will produce a magnificent array of varieties. No matter how many plants you raise, no two will be alike, and some are likely to be very valuable. All colors, shapes, sizes and varieties will be produced. The great beauty of a collection of seedling Chrysanthemums cannot be appre- ciated until it is seen. They are grand and are very easily raised. Seeds germinate freely and quickly, and the plants being of a hardy and robust nature, make a rapid growth. Extra Choice—All colors and varieties, mixed 10 & 20 Ostrich Plume—Fine mixed; all colors, of hairy varieties 10 & 20 Pomoon Mixed Colors ..10&20
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There are few handsomer plants than the Cyclamen. The heart shaped foliage is beautifully shaped and marked, and the charming flowers borne on long footstalks above the crown of foliage, show exquisite shades of white, crimson, blush and pink, most flowers showing two colors. A good specimen will have from twenty-five to fifty flowers in full bloom at one time, and the plants remain in bloom for months together. Perslcum—Extra fine strain, all colors mixed 5 & 10 Clganteum—Grand large flowering, mixed 10 & 20 The most popular foliage plant grown. Seeds germinate well, and will produce plants with finely variegated foliage. Our seed is saved from the best named varieties and will please all who try it. Extra Choice Wlixed-Fine colored leaves 10&20 New Large Leaved—Enormous foliage; exquisite.... 10&20

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