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The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa. 



...W ISTARIAS. 



THE Wistarias are particularly valuable for 

 training over buildings, second floor ver- 

 andas, and wherever tall-growing climb- 

 ers are wanted; tbey are vigorous, rapid growers 

 and entirely hardy. The flowers are borne in 

 long, pendulous clusters, as shown in the illus- 

 tration; the colors are light blue, and deep blue, 

 they bloom early in the season and are 

 always greatly admired. 



WISTARIA, (Chinese Blue.) A_ splendid 



strong growing climbing vine bearing great 



clusters of lovely rich violet blue flowers, de- 



liciously sweet and exceedingly handsome, one 



of the very best tall growing climbing vines, 



for training over roofs, balconies, second floor 



fronts, etc. Good strong plants, for quick 



bloom. 20 cts. each, 3 for 5G cts. : larger size, 



30 cts. each, 2 for 50 cts. ; postpaid. 

 WISTAKIA MAGNTFIC A — Similar to 



above, but the flowers are a lighter shade of 



blue, and borne in immense dropping clusters, 



12 to 15 inches in length and deliciously frag- 

 rant, a magnificent climber. 20 cts. each, 3 



for 50 cts.; larger size 30 cts., 2 for 50 cts., 



postpaid. The 2 varieties for 40 cts. 



CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE— This 

 is a strong hardy climber suitable for trellis, 

 walls, or fences. Bright rosy purple flowers 

 followed by brilliant scarlet berries, makes 

 a dense thick growth, a nice shelter for birds. 

 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts., postpaid. 



AKEBIA QUINATA— A rare and beauti- 

 ful hardy climbing vine, rich dark green foli- 

 age and curious dark chocolate colored flow- 

 ers, delicious fragrance, suitable for porch, trellis or Sunmier house. 15 cts. each, larger size, 20 cts. 



THESE FOUR HARDY VINES FOR 65 CENTS 



THE CINNA3ION VINE— A very graceful and pretty rapid growing climbing vine, takingits name 

 from the delicious fragrance of its delicate white flowers, which are borne in pretty clusters and are very 

 sweet; makes a quick shade for doors and porches. Quite hardy. Good roots 3 for 10c. , 25c. per doz. 



HYACINTHUS CANDICANS— (Giant Summer-flowering Hyacinth) , grows 3 to 4 feet high and 

 bears 20 to 30 large bell-shaped pure white fragrant flowers, very showy and effective for bed and borders. 

 Hardy and may be left in the ground all Winter. 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts.; 50 cts. per doz,, postpaid. 



MONTBRETIAS — These are among the brightest and best of Summer-flowering bulbs; they resemble 

 minature Gladiolus and produce spikes of wonderfully brilliant colored flowers, in various shades of 

 orange yellow, red, etc. They should be planted six or a dozen together for best effect. We offer fin- 

 est mixed colors only, 3 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per doz., ^1.75 per 100, postpaid. 



NYMPHEA ODORATA 



The well known fragrant water lily so greatly 

 admired for its large double white flowers, 

 which float on the surface of the water and 

 perfume the whole neighborhood with their 

 delicious fragrance. The flowers are often five 

 or six inches in diameter, exquisitely beautiful 

 and delightfully sweet. This variety is hardy 

 and easy to grow and delightfully sweet; can be 

 grown nicely in a tub or half barrel in which 

 place a few inches of good soil, with a covering 

 of sand; plant the roots in this with pebbles to 

 keep them in place, then fill with water and set 

 in a warm, sunny place. Scarcely any flowers 

 are more admired in their season than these 

 lovely, sweet-scented water lilies. Good strong 

 Nymphea Otlorata. roots, 20 cts. each; 6 for |1.00, postpaid. 



WISTARIA CHINESE BLUE. 



