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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY. 



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PLEASE NOTICE.— In this catalogue we offer only the leadhtg varieties of Hardy Plants. As before 

 stated, ive make a great specialty of this class, ana can now stipply _over 100 different varieties, all of which are 

 offered in the Spr hi f/ Edition of OUR NEW GUIDE, If you have not a copy, and desire one, it is 

 sent free on application. 



HABDY CLIMBING YINES. 



Ampelopsis Quinquefolia, American Ivy or Vir- 

 g-inia Creeper. — A strong, rapid grower, clinging firmly to 

 stone, brick, or wooden walls without support; suitable also 

 for verandas, porches, trunks of trees, etc.; large, dark green 

 foliage, changing in Autumn to bright crimson. 15 cts. each ; 

 8 for $1 ; larger size, 20 cts. each; 6 for $1. 



Akebia Quinata — Japan Akebia. — A new twining 

 climber, suitable for pillar or trellis ; handsome and distinct 

 foliage, and chocolate-colored, fragrant flowers; very de- 

 sirable. IS cts. each ; larger size, 20 els. 



Bignonia Grandiflora — Trumpet Creeper. — K 

 hardy, fast grower, suitable for covering dead walls, back 

 builffings, fences, etc.; produces in August large, orange-red, 

 trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters ; very distinct. 15 cts. 

 each; larger size, 20 cts. 



CMnese Sweet-scented HoneysucMe. — A fine 

 variety, of vigorous growth; w'hite and yellow flowers; a 

 very fragrant and constant bloomer. 15 cts. each ; larger 

 size, 20 cts. 



Evergreen Sweet-scented Honeysuckle. — .-V hardy, 

 vigorous grower; blooms nearly all the season; deliciously 

 fragrant; flowers buff, yellow and white; very desirable for 

 veranda and trellis work. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



European Sweet-scented (Belgian) Honeysuckle. 

 — A fine, hardy grower ; flowers large and exceedingly sweet ; 

 color buff yellow and red; a constant bloomer; one of the 

 finest Honeysuckles; suitable for trellis or pillar. 15 cts. 

 each; larger size, 20 cts. 



New Halliana Honeysuckle. — A new variety intro- 

 duced from Japan, and considered a great acquisition ; it is 

 evergreen and a constant bloomer ; flowers pure white, 

 changing to yellow ; very fragrant; good for trellis or pillar ; 

 one of the very best varieties for all purposes. 15 cts. each; 

 larger size, 20 cts. 



Red Coral Honeysuckle. — A hardy, rapid grower, 

 suitable for rock-work, etc.; bright red, trumpet-shaped 

 flowers. 15 cts. each ; large size, 20 cts. 



Wisteria Magniflca. — Similar to New Chinese White 

 Wisteria, except in color, which is clear light blue, almost 

 cerulean ; a splendid and profuse bloomer, the finest of its 

 color in cultivation. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts.; 5 for $1. 



Set of g Hardy Climbing Vines offered above for $r.To; 

 Largest, $1.^0. 



QSKAMENTAL QIASSES. 



Etalalia Gracillima Univittata. — This grand new va- 

 riety of Eulalia form.'? exceedingly handsome clumps 4105 

 feet high, which are hardy in all parts of the country. The 

 graceful reed-like foliage is beautiful shining green, with 

 midrib of silvery white. We strongly recommend this superb 

 new ornamental plant. 30 cts. each; 5 forgi.50; 12 for $3. 



Eulalia Japonica Zebrina — This beautiful ornamental 

 grass is one of the finest plants for lawns. It grows 4 to 3 

 feet high, is perfectly hardy, needs no protection, and improves 

 with age. The leaves are deep green, STRIPED CROSSWISE 

 WITH BRO.\D BARS OF PURE WHITE. Our plants are propa- 

 gated from the root, and therefore more valuable than chenp 

 seedhngs which do not come true. Strong plants, 25 cts. 

 each ; 2 for 40 cts.; $2.25 per doz. 



Eulalia Japonica Variegata. — .^n older variety than 

 Zebrina, but equally valuable ; LEAVES STRIPED LENGTH- 

 WISE ; FINE CREAMY WHITE AND BRIGHT GREEN. The 

 plumes of both the Eulalias make pretty parlor ornaments. 

 25 cts. each; 2 for 40 cts.; ^2.25 per doz. 



Erianthus Ravenna. — A perfectly hardy ornamental 

 GRASS, throwing up splendid flower stalks, 8 to 10 feet high, 

 the first season. It bears beautiful feather-like plumes, highly 

 valued for parlor ornaments ; it is a striking and handsome 

 lawn plant. 20 cts. each ; §2 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— We will send the three Eulalias 

 and one Erianthus — 4 for 75 cts. 



Imagine a hedge of Hydrangea Grandiflora, 



Althea, Variegated. — Half of each leaf is deep green, 

 and half pure white; making an elegant contrast ; flowers 

 bright pink; lai-ge, very double and most desirable. 15 cts. 

 each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Berberis Thunbergii. — A new and handsome orna- 

 mental shrub, very desirable for lawn and garden ; grows 3 to 

 4 feet high, regular, symmetrical form ; leaves beautiful, rich 

 green, small and perfectly shaped; flowers a delicate shade of 

 coppery yellow, borne in great profusion, after which it is 

 loaded with the most beautiful brilliant red berries ; these re- 

 main on the bush late into the Winter, giving it a bright and 

 pleasing appearance ; entirely hardy. 25 cts. each.; 3 for 

 60 cts. 



Calycanthus, Florida. — This beautiful sweet-scented 

 shrub is very widely known; flowers purple, quite double 

 and borne in profusion during the entire season, 15 cts. 

 each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Deutzia Crenata. — Strong, stately grower ; attains the 

 height of 4 to 6 feet; flowers white, tinged pink on outside 

 of petals; very double and full ; borne in the greatest profu- 

 sion during June. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 els. 



Deutzia, Pride of Rochester. — Resembles Crenata, 

 except that the fiowers are pure white, with a faint shade of 

 rose on outside of petals. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Deutzia Gracilis. — Dwarf, compact form, not exceed- 

 ing 2 to 25^ feet in height; flowers pure white, bell-shaped; 

 branches gracefully drooping, loaded with magnificent snow- 

 white bells. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Hibiscus. — The flowers^are produced in great profusion ; 

 they are somewhat cup-shaped and of immense size, frequently 

 measuring 6 to 8 inches in diameter ; the colors range from 

 pure white through all shades of blush and pink to bright rosy 

 crimson. They bloom during July and August, and continue 

 in bloom a long time; forms large clumps, 3 to 4 feet high, 

 and nearly as wide. Strong roots, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



Lilac Persian. — This grand Lilac blooms in early June; 

 flowers beautiful deep purple, and borne in profusion, 

 hanging in the most graceful and lovely loose panicles; is 

 truly a rare sight wherever grown; flowers very fragrant, fill- 

 ing the air with its delicious aroma; leaves rich, dark green, 

 rather small and delicately shaded ; habit of growth very neat, 

 compact and perfectly hardy in any locality. 20 cts. each ; 

 larger size, 3'/ cts. 



Mock Orange, Syringa. — A rapid-growing, medium- 

 sized shrub, with very fragrant white flowers. 20 cts. each. 



Spirea Callosa Rubra. — X fine, bushy, compact shrub, 

 growing 3 to 4 feet high, bearing a profusion of deep rosy red 

 flowers in large flat clusters. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Spirea Prunifolia {Bridal Wreath). — Very beautiful; 

 flowers pure white and perfectly double like little Daisies. 

 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Spirea, Van Houtti. — The bushes form fine, compact 

 clumps, about as broad as they are high; generally 4 or 5 

 feet; the pure white flowers are borne in such masses that 

 they form great plumes; which the long, slender branches 

 allow to droop gracefully. 20 cts. each. 



Styrax Japonica.— Of low-growing, dwarf habit, like a 

 small tree; small round leaves and smooth, light-colored 

 bark, forming altogether an unusual and remarkably pictur- 

 esque-looking little tree ; blooms freely in June ; the flowers 

 are pure silverv' white, beautifully bell-shaped, and hang firom 

 the branches in elegant profusion. It is highly recommended 

 as one of the choicest new hardy shrubs recently brought to 

 notice. 30 cts. each; 4forgi. 



Weigela Rosea. — The flowers are large and of a deep 

 rosy color; they are borne in such profusion that the whole 

 plant appears a mass of bloom. 15 cts. each ; larger, 20 cts. 



Weigela Candida. — New and fine ; pure snow white flow- 

 ers, borne in great profusion. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Tucca Filamentosa. — The flower stalk is from 2 to 4 

 feet high, and rises from the centre ; it bears a profusion of 

 creamy white bell-shaped flowers ; very beautiful. 15 cts. 

 each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Set of lb Hardy Shrubs offered above for fi.8o ; Set in 

 larger size, $2.40, 



