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Tlie Conard & Joned Co., IJVest Grove, I»a. 



Ti*ue Chinese Sacred Uly 



The Great Chinese Sacred Lily is still 

 one of the most popular Winter-blooming 

 Bulbs we have. They grow very easily and 

 are sure to bloom quickly; they like moder- 

 ate moisture and plenty of light and heat. 

 They grow nicely in pots of ordinary soil, 

 ■but the easiest and quickest way to bloom 

 them is in a bowl of water. A few pebbles 

 will hold the bulbs in place, and when set in 

 a warm sunny, window they will start to grow 

 at once, and begin blooming in two or three 

 weeks. The bulbs are large, and each one 

 sends up from five to twelve flower stems 

 bearing great clusters of large pure white 

 wax-like blossoms, with yellow centres and 

 deliciously fragrant. Some are single and 

 others double, but all equally beautiful, and 

 they bloom so quickly and abundantly they 

 are in great demand everywhere. They 

 continue to bloom a long time, and by plant- 

 ing at different times, a few weeks apart, 

 you can have flowers all Winter and Spring. 

 Ours are the Genuine Chinese Sacred Lily 

 grown in China. 



PRICE. 

 First size quick-blooming bulbs, 12 cts. each; 

 3 for 35 cts.; $1.35 per doz , postpaid. Original 

 baskets containing 30 bulbs, $2.00, or $6.50 per 

 100, express. The most popular Winter Flower- 

 ing Bulb for house culture ever offered. 



Golden 



CHINESE SACRED LILY 



irtVa SACRED LILY 



(See full description, page 26.) 



Grows in water and pebbles exactly like 

 the Chinese variety, flowers bright, clear 

 golden yellow and borne in the greatest 

 profusion. Price, 3 cts. each; 4 for 10 cts.; 

 25 cts. per dozen. 



SPECIAL OFFER: 

 We will send 1 Chinese Sacred Lily, 

 3 Golden Sweet- Scented Sacred Lilies 

 and 3 Improved Poet's Narcissus, the 

 7 only 25 cts., postpaid. 



SwainSOnia— The Swan Flower 



Among Winter-blooming plants for house or conservatory- the Swainsonias are 

 among the prettiest and most desirable. They have beautiful fern-like foliage and 

 will bloom every day in the year. The blossoms are the shape of sweet peas and 

 nearly as large and borne in beautiful clusters on long slender branches. It begins 

 to bloom while quite small and will continue as ^ong as kept in growing condition. 

 As easy to grow as a geranium ; will thrive and bloom with only the most ordinary 

 care. When making up your order for house plants do not forget to include the 

 beautiful Swan flowers. We offer two splendid varieties. 



S^vain«ionia Alba — Large snowy white blossoms, in long pendant clusters ; very 

 beautiful and fine for cutting. 15 cts. each, postpaid. 



S'wainsonia Rosea— Same as Alba except in color, which is bright rich rosy red. 

 Very handsome. 15 cts, each. 



The two beautiful Swan Flowers, 25 cts., postpaid. 



Cwrf^XTtWf^fl l?r»hll Qt'51~^'"^ ^^^ "'' Fern-Leaf Tree. An elegant 



VUCVIIlwCI. I\,\JU\J.^%.Ci. decorative plant for house and conservatory: 

 rapid growth, finely cut foliage, rivalling a rare fern or palm. Strong plants, 

 10, 15 and 20 cts. each, postpaid. Larger size, 35 cts. each, express. 



DiiaIIio ]VI ei Lr\'^7'«in £1 This is a charming indoor plant for culture in 

 KUCllld iTldlVU^Cllia. vases, pots and baskets. It is of bushy spread- 

 ing habit with finely mai'ked leaves which are beautiful olive green, delicately 

 veined with silver, and rich purple underneath. A neat and handsome plant, always 

 bright and pretty. 15 cts. each; 2 for 25 cts.; $1,50 per dozen. 



SWAINSONIA ALBA 



