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Title: Childs' seeds that satisfy bulbs that bloom plants that please
Identifier: childsseedsthats00john_0 (find matches)
Year: 1920 (1920s)
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 Catalogs; John Lewis Childs (Firm); Commercial catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Seeds; Flowers; Vegetables; 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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Spring Catalog of Seeds. Bulbs and Plants foil 1920 143 .4 $ERE$WL
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SUPERB PERENNIAL PHLOXES 1 Large, field grown plants, strong and vigorous; sure to make 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 com- ;plete satisfaction. The varieties we offer are new and ifine, and the plants we send out will bloom magnifi- cently the coming summer. They are cheap; plant freely. Pyramidal White—Sturdy, compact growth, with enor- mous pvramidal panicles of great snow-white blossoms. Pyramidal Crimson—Like the above, but of brightest crimson color. The two contrast finely, bloom all summer long, and are equal to Hydrangeas in beauty. Pyramidal Oculata—White, large crimson eye. Pyramidal Lavender—Delicate lavender; white center. 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. Giant White Branching—Flowers large pure white and borne in large pvramidal panicles; the plant stoolmg freelv and branching well. Extra fine. - Snowy "Dwarf—Plant very small and compact, with large bunches of gigantic snow-white blossoms. Novel, striking and beautiful. Europe—White, crimson eye. Large and extra fine. Border Queen—Elegant rosy pink; very strong; florets -. and panicles .of great size. Blooms for a long time. Price, 20c each: any 3 for 50c; the 12 for $1.75; or $10.00 per 100. PHLOX SUBULATA PHLOX SUBULATA These are the beautiful Moss Pinks, so early and so fine, having a creeping habit. 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. Once planted will take care of itself. Subulata White—Like above but pure white In color. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. THRIFT Pink—This is a splendid hardy perennial plant, Forming com- pact tufts of narrow green foli- age, which makes it particu- larly valuable for edging. The flowers are a clear bright pink or pure white, and borne in clusters on tall stem. It blooms all summer long, and is a very pretty, desirable and useful flower. It increases rapidly by division. Plant a good lot or it for borders. You can have nothing better. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 7 for $1.00. White—Pure white. Same price. 3 of each for $1.00.

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