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ALFRED F. CONARD, WEST GROVE, PA. 



NEW DWARF CALLA, LITTLE GEM. 



This is an elegant New Dwarf Calla Lily, growing only 

 about half as tall as the old kind, bears twice as many tlowers, 

 and blooms almost continuously. Very easily grown ; splendid 

 for house and pot culture. 25 cts. Set of three Calias 75 cts. 



SPOTTED GALLA. A very pretty and curious plant j 

 leaves are deep green, spotted all over with clear white ; 

 grows and blooms freely in beds and pots ; makes an elegant 

 house plant ; flowers are pure white with black center ; very 

 desirable ; quite rare and beautiful. 20 cts. each. 



THE BLACK CALLA (Arum sanctum). This wonderfui 

 variety resembles the white Calla in growth and foliage, but 

 the flowers are a rich, dark-purple color, while the spike or 

 spadix is coal black. Very curious and remarkable and 

 always attracts a great deal of attention, especially when 

 known that it is a native of Palestine, and has only recently 

 been brought to this country from the neighborhood of 

 Jerusalem. 35 cts. each ; three for :iJ1.00. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM (Elephant's Ears). A splen- 

 did ornamental foliage plant, suitable for lawn or garden ; 

 likes warmth and moisture ; grows two to four feet high ;, 

 immense leaves, frequently three feet long and two feet wide, 

 light green, beautifully veined ; a grand plant. Root keeps 

 in cellar over winter. Good, strong plants, 20 cts. each ; 

 three for 50 cts.; $2.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



COOPERIA DRUMMONDII (Giant Fairy Lily). Easy 



to grow and sure to bloom freely ; sends up tine foliage and 



flower stems ten to twelve inches high, bearing a profusion 



of large, snow-white, lilj'-like flowers ; very beautiful. Keep 



LITTLE GEM CALLA. in cellar over winter. 15 cts. each ; two for 25 cts. 



NEW TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. 



We Offer the Finest Strains in Existence. 



These splendid Tuberous Begonias are undoubtedly among the most rare and beautiful flowers for bedding now 

 offered; they grow easily and stand our hot, di'y summers without injury, bearing magnificent large flowers, four 

 to six inches in diameter, of the most brilliant and hand- 

 some colors imaginable — red, pink, crimson, scarlet, salmon, 

 yellow, and pure white ; they should be started indoors, and 

 set out when the ground is warm and the weather settled ; 

 they like a little shade when convenient, but do perfectly 

 Avell without shade if given a mulch of old, rotted manure or 

 similar material to retain the moisture and keep the roots 

 cool. The plants grow twelve to fifteen inches high, branching 

 freely and blooming abundantly from early summer till killed 

 down by frost, after which the roots should be lifted, and 

 stored, secure from freezing, where they will keep in perfect 

 condition and be ready to plant again next season ; they get 

 stronger with age, and produce larger and finer flowers. Tins 

 splendid strain costs a little more than others, but is sure to 

 bloom and give satisfaction. We earnestly recommend our 

 friends to give these beautiful Begonias a liberal trial ; their 

 magnificent flowers give immense satisfaction and are a sur- 

 prise to every one who sees them. 



Price, Single White, Single Yellow, Single Scarlet, 

 Single Pink, Single Dark Crimson, 20 cts. each ; three 

 for 50 cts.; five for 80 cts.; $1.85 per dozen, postpaid. 

 Double White, Double Scarlet, Double Yellow,, 35 cts. 

 each ; three for 90 cts. 



SEED.— Single, mixed, 20 cts. perpkt.; Double, mixed, 

 30 cts. per pkt. Seed grows easily and will make fine, ^ff 

 blooming plants in about six months from time of sowing. 



Many people prefer to grow their own bulbs. 



NEW TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. 



SIX NICE ROSES FOR HOUSE CULTURE. 



SPECIAL OFFER. — Six of the nicest and best Eoses for house culture and winter bloom 

 are Perle des Jardins, pure golden-yellow ; La France, peach-blossom ; Mad. Casin, clear pink ; 

 The Bride, pure white ; Safrano, apricot-yellow, and Meteor, rich crimson. Set of six good, 

 strong plants, postpaid, for only 50 cts. Can be sent safely at any time desired. 



FINE BEDDING PLANTS IN QUANTITY. We offer a splendid assortment of bedding plants, all the finest 

 varieties, including our beautiful Ever-blooming Roses, ready at the proper season for lawns, parks, hotels, cemeteries,, 

 pleasure-grounds, etc. Full information as to varieties, and prices per 100 and 1000, on request, stating wants. 

 Correspondence invited. See new Japan Anemone, Whirlwind, on last page of cover. 



