50 ALFRED F. CONARD, WEST GROVE, PA. 
a= Chinese and Japanese Pinks. (Dianthus), ~« 
CONARD’S FINEST SORTS [IXED. 
These beautiful Chinese and Japanese Pinks are 
among our prettiest flowers for bedding; they grow 
easily and bloom profusely the whole season. Some 
are double and others single, with beautiful fringed 
petals. The colors are very bright and handsome, 
ranging from pure white to deepest crimson, in endless 
combinations and markings; many have the delightful 
clove fragrance so much prized, and all are greatly 
admired for cutting and bouquets. The seed I offerisa 
special selection of the most beautiful varieties, and a 
great improvement on any heretofore offered, and I am 
sure will give the greatest satisfaction. Pkts. 6 cts.; 4 
oz. 35 cts. oz. $1.25. 
NEW DWARF GERMAN DOUBLE HYBRID PINKS 
A splendid new strain of superb Dwarf Hybrid 
Pinks, growing only nine or ten inches high, and bear- 
ing extra large double flowers of perfect form and 
rich and beautiful colors. The flowers. frequently 
measure three inches across, and are of all shades of 
pink: crimson, white and variegated. Elegantly fringed 
and very beautiful. Pkt. 8 cts. 
New Japan Iris, (Iris Kaempferi). 
These grand new Japanese Iris areamong the most 
New Chinese Pinks. magnificent flowers we have. The plants are quite ex- 
pensive, but as they grow and bloom nicely from seed 
NEW CENTAUREA MARGUERITE, This is the first season, they are now within the reach of all. 
one of the choicest new flowers of the season, They grow two to three feet high and bear splendid trus- 
The plants grow about one foot high and ses Of lovely, orchid-like flowers of exquisite colors: 
begin blooming in July from seed sown in royal purple sky-blue, pee wine pees lavender, yel- 
open ground. The flowers are the size of med- : SWE = panies 
ium Carnations; pure whiteand very fragrant; wela peas 
fine for cutting. They bloom so quickly, and via patch al 
are so handsome and satisfactory that all fee onee 
shouldtry them. PEt. 30 seeds, 6 cts. pianted, 
they bloom 
THUNBERGIA, BLACK-EYED SUSAN: every year 
Handsome, slender growing climbers, suita™ duringJune 
ble for low trellises, vases, hanging baskets: and Jul 
ete., or if grown without support will form a a ih y 
pretty green mat covered with fiowers; pure os ae 
white, yellow and deep orange, some with large size 
black eyesandsome with white. They bloom and beauti- 
all summer and are among the prettiest of ful colors al- 
old-fashioned flowers. Pkt. 4 cts. Ane aia 
VINCA. The Vincas are charming plants both eRe Tee: 
: Theseed we 
for garden and house culture; their large, offer is say- 
glossy green leaves and pretty flowers are al- cdl inant a 
ways greatly admired. Fine mixed colors, magnificent 
pEt. 4 cts. collection 
NIGELLA (Love-in-Mist). A curious and pret- SSSS\ of the finest 
ty hardy annual, known as Lady in Green, SS) named sorts 
Devil in Bush, etc.; the flowers and foliage of ali desir- 
are both handsome, and require but little able colors 
eare. PEt. 3 cts. 
NEW CROSS-BRED HYBRID MOON FLOWER 
THE KIND THAT BLOOMS. New Japan Tris. cts. 
A vigorous, MIMULUS MOSCHATUS (The Musk Plant). An 
quick - growing old favorite, grown for its strong, musky odor; 
S climbing vine,,| does well outside, also in pots. PEt. 3 cts. 
SS with dark green| NEW LARGE FLOWERING TORENIA. A 
S : leaves of three! most charming plant equally valuable for beds, 
SS different shapes, baskets and pots, a profuse bloomer, covered with 
flowers most all the time, as shown in the en- 
graving; flowers are in the shape of winged 
3 cups, clear lavender blue, spotted with rich pur- 
kinds and bears; ple, and tinted with golden yellow; grows easily 
an abundance of/ from seed. Pkt. 8cts. 
large, lovely pure| "Ey TORENIA “WHITE WINGS.” Ful- 
white flowers, ly equal in charming veauty to the Blue Tor- 
which are very enia, which itclosely resembles except in color of 
fragrant and flowers, which are pearly-white with sometimes a 
in the even- tinge of blush and yellow; very vigorousand free- 
eee flowering; extra fine both for bedding and house 
ing; always! cuiture; blooms all thetime. Pkt. 8 cis. 
—— pee. &£a>Don’t forget to order the two New Spireas, 
and Sets Cf | blue and crimson. See page 56. Price for both, 
covering porches, 3octs. They are extra fine shrubs for yards; we 
arbors, etc. Pkt. | know of nothing that will give better satisfaction; 
8 cts. | hardy and bloom the first season and every year. 
blooms 2 month | 
earlier than other | 
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