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THE DING-EE & CONARD COMPANY. 



Sfqttid €jllla. 



The leaves of this popular and beautiful 

 novelty are deep ricli green, exquisitely orna- 

 mented with pure white marks; the plant is 

 therefore highly ornamental even when not in 

 flower ; in all other respects it is like the fa- 

 vorite old Calla. The pure white color of 

 theflowersis lovely in contrast with the deep 

 black throat ; itis easily grown, very distinct, 

 free to bloom and will give satisfaction ; we 

 would advise growing two bulbs in a five-inch 

 pot ; the culture is very simple. We have a 

 fine stock of large solid bulbs that cannot fail 

 to give the best results (see cut |. 13 cts. 

 each ; 2 for 25 cts.; 5 for 50 cts. 



OALLA-LILY of TMl 



SPOTTED C.\LLA — .V .^IKII.IN 



IXTIA LILIIM CAMBIBIM. 



We have imported from France a superb lot of Lilium Ca?ididum, w-hich 

 were especiall)' grown and prepared for Winter blooming in pots. The bulbs 

 are of enormous size, and will throw up strong stalks crowned with a profu- 

 sion of pure waxy white Lilies ; exquisitely sweet. Give the same culture 

 as is recommended for Lillu^n Harrisii (page 35). By mail, postpaid, 35 

 cts. each; 3 for $1. By express, 6 for §1 ; 12 for g2, 



IBIS KEMPIFIHIL 



This, the Japanese class, is the grandest of all Iris. They are entirely 

 hardy and last for years, increasing in size and beauty. A clump of these 

 Iris is a very attractive sight ; glossy luxuriant blades standing close, upright 

 and stately, three to five feet high. The flowers are borne at the end of strong 

 stems, and are truly magnificent, si.x to eight inches across, beautiful in form 

 and glorious in color. The flowers come in profusion during June and last 

 a long time ; a single root will make a fine clump. 



Calypso. — Color light lilac changing to white, centre of flower a deli- 

 cate shade of purple ; bright and very distinct markings. 15 cts. each. 



Gloriosa. — One of the most striking of all ; large semi-double flowers, 

 measuring 6 to 8 inches across ; color deep royal blue with rich yellow throat. 

 15 cts. each. 



Borneo. — Double, very large ; color deep maroon, exceedingly attrac- 

 tive. 20 cts. each. 



Special Offer. — The set of 3 grand Iris described above for 40 cts. 



Is the old favorite A\Tiite Calla that always 

 gives satisfaction. We offer well-ripened 

 Corms suitable for 5-inch pots ; no other 

 Calla will give such an abundance of fine 

 flowers and foliage as the California-grown 

 Corms we offer. 30 cts. each ; 2 for 50 cts. 



CAMASSIiL EsCXJLENTA, 



This lovely flowering bulb is the " Qua- 

 mash " of the Indians; as a hardy plant it 

 is very valuable for shrubbery borders or 

 wherever a clump of hardy flowers is desir- 

 able. In early Springtheflowerstocks grow 

 sturdily 2 to 3 feet high, and produce mag- 

 nificent spikes of starry- like blue flowers, 

 each at least 2 inches across. A clump in 

 bloonv is a striking and graceful sight. The 

 flowers are very fine for cutting, lasting a 

 long time wlien placed in water. Can also 

 be easily grown as a pot plant for Winter 

 blooming, giving it the same treatment as 

 Hyacinths (see cut). 8 cts. each ; 2 for 13 

 cts.; 4 for 25cts.; 12 for 75 cts. 



Awsm CaiiiTTO, 



C.A.MASSIA ESCULENTA. 



20 Cts. each. 



This odd plant somew'hat resembles a Calla, except the leaves, which are 

 beautifully cut and divided. 1 he flowers are extremely large in proportion 

 to the plants. Color, deep blackish brown ; cared for like a Calla. 40 cts. each. 



Arum Dracunculus (Dragon Arum). — Large brown flowers, beautifully marked. 



ARUM SANCTIM-SQLQMQE'S OLY. 



It is very difficult to properly describe ihe Arum Sanclum, and regret we do not have a colored plate to aid us. The magnificent flowers 

 are Sweet Scented and often over a foot in length, seven to nine inches across and so beautifully shaped and turned that they must have served 

 as models for the exquisite vases and sculptures ot the great ar.cient artists. The color is of the richest velvety black imaginable ; spike or 

 spadix rises ten to twelve inches and is ebony blatk : splendid rith green luxuriant foliage ; altogether a sight that vividly impresses the mind. 

 Our friends and customers will be glad to hear that all who can grow a Calla can as easily grow this remarkable novelty, needing only a some- 

 what larger pot or box and rather richer scil. We make the price very low, 95 cts. each, by Mail, postpaid. 



