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THE DINGEE fc CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. 



NEW, 



Tarrytown 

 Fern 



(Neptrolepis Elegantissima)- 



UR illustration of this 

 wonderful new Fern 

 does not give an idea 

 of the grace and 

 beauty of its feathery, plume- 

 like fronds. It is a sport from 

 the Piersoni, but it is much 

 more beautiful/ The side 

 pinnae are again sub-divided, 

 presenting an exquisite and 

 beautiful effect, changing the 

 entire character of the fronds. 

 It is one of the most exqui- 

 site plants, and one of the 

 most valuable for the table 

 and house decorations that 

 has ever been introduced. ' 



NEW TARRYTOWN FERN Price, strong young- 



plants, 20 cts. each; 3 for 

 50 cts. postpaid. Strong 

 handsome specimen plants, from four and five-inch pots, 50 cts. each, postpaid. 



NEW HELIOTROPE MADAM BRUANT 



This is a superb new variety with large, dark flowers, color deep lavender blue. The size and 

 beauty of the flower, in connection with the exquisite fragrance make this a variety of rare value; 

 it is a strong growe*r and blooms continuously. 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1. 



N ^ Sword Fern 



(Cordata Com pacta) 



As indicated by the name, it is a compact erect 

 growing plant with, strong, firm fronds, color very deep 

 shining green, as if varnished; very hard and firm, 

 and in consequence not easily injured. Attains a 

 height of two feet and arches beautifully. It will 

 stand a lower temperature than other varieties, and 

 even when quite small makes handsome specimens. 

 Holds the foliage better than any other variety. AH 

 Ferns like a shaded situation. 



Strong plants, 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 

 cts. Strong, handsome 4-inch pot 

 plants, 35 cts. each; 3 for $1, post- 

 paid. 



THE BOSTON FERN 



The Great 



New Pierson Fern 



(Nephrolepis Piersoni) 



This wonderful new Fern mere nearly resembles the 

 graceful ostrich plume than anything else in nature to 

 which it can be compared. This plant has received 

 gold medals on six different occasions, the highest 

 honor that can be bestowed, and is conceded by 

 everyone to be the Fern of the century. The fronds 

 grow broad and heavy, measuring at least 6 inches 

 across when fully developed, and on account of their 

 weight the plant assumes an exceedingly graceful ap- 

 pearance, making it much more symmetrical and beau- 

 tiful than Boston Fern. Each individual leaf or 

 pinnae of the frond is sub-divided, making a perfect 

 frond of each leaf, a beautiful, feathery effect im- 

 possible to describe. There is no variety to compare 

 with it, and it is the most peerless introduction of the 

 age. Has been selling recently at $1 each. 



We offer strong young plants, 20 



cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; postpaid. 



Strong, handsome 4-inch pot plants, 



40 cts. each. 



The Boston Fern 



For hanging basket or single specimens in pots or 

 baskets, it is superb. We know of no other plant 

 that withstands ill-treatment better, or thrives so 

 splendidly under good care. It does equally well in 

 sun or shade outdoors in Summer, and presents an 

 imposing appearance indoors during Winter. It is 

 grown by the thousands for market in all the large 

 cities, and is steadily increasing in popularity. It 

 forms an immense number of graceful drooping 

 fronds varying in length from 2 to 5 feet, which 

 arch over iike plumes in every direction, and which 

 are always of a fresh, healthy and beautiful green 

 color. These fronds keep in perfect condition for 

 years. 



Strong plants, 15 cts. each; 4 for SO 

 cts.; 9 for $1, postpaid. Strong 4-inch 

 pot plants, 40 cts. each; 3 for $1, post- 

 paid. 



