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Title: Childs' rare flowers, vegetables, & fruits
Identifier: childsrareflower00john_8 (find matches)
Year: 1903 (1900s)
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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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, N. Y.
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OXAblSbASA^ORI/? Sarpn^er-Flow'erii^o Oralis. 2sb bulb is so valuable for edging the borders of walks or flower beds as the beautiful flowering Oxalis. When planted three inches apart they produce an unbroken row of elegant foliage and pretty flowers; and as they bloom very Quickly- after plauting they furnish a neat and attractive border the whole season. They are also splendid when planted in a mass, and make a very showy bed. The bulbs which are the the size of peas, or larger, can be planted the first of May. or perhaps earlier, and will bloom by the first of June. No flower is easier grown than this, as they are sure to succeed in all soils and situations. They are also charming when grown in pots and make a very attractive mass of fine foliage and gay flowers. They can be planted in this way at any time during the winter or spring, and will commence blooming at once. Every bulb will grow and flower'.beautifully. Price of fine bulbs. 10c. per dozen; 25 for 15c.: 100 for 40c.; 500 for for 11.50; l,ooo for $2.50. Dieppl—Pure white: very fine, Lasandria—Fine rosy pink, beautiful cut foliage. Shamrock—Lovely clove-like foliage and pink blossoms. Mixed Colors—Several colors. Mammoth Bulbs—We can supply mammoth-sized bulbs of the Oxalis, nearly as large as Gladiolus, and which will produce a wonderful profusion of blooms, at 5c. each; 3 for 10c.; 12 for 35c. \Iaderia Vir>e. A rapid growing vine, covering a large space in a short time. Fleshy, heart-shaped leaves of a light green, and in late summer numerous racemes of feathery flowers of powerful and delicious fragrance. A very beautiful and popular vine, which succeeds admirably. 5c. each; 3 for ioc.; 12 for 30c.

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