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THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. 



C. & J. SURPASSING FLOWER SEEDS 



Our surpassing- flower seeds are -well known as the Best flower seeds to be had at any price. 

 Thousands of our customers have planted them for years in all parts of the United States and Canada. They 

 give universal satisfaction. Some write they did not know that such beautiful flowers could be grown from 

 seeds, and in future will plant no others. 



For 1899 we repeat our offer of former years, and will give $100 in cash rewards for 

 the largest flowers grown this year from our seed of New Japanese Morning Glories, Gold 

 Medal Pansies, California Giant Petunias and New Prise Verbenas. $25.00 in Five 

 prises for each variety. $10.00 for the largest flower, $6.00 for the second largest 

 flower, $4.00 for the third largest flower, and $2.50 each for the fourth and fifth largest 

 flower. $25.00 on each variety. $100. OO in all. 



Pnttin^f ltinn fm^n f(\ oil These rewards are for the largest flowers of any color, and competition is open to 

 l^UIIipCllllUll UPCII LU all* all our customers who buy a packet of either variety. The contest will close at 12 

 o'clock noon, October 15th., 1899, when the prizes w T ill immediately be awarded and mailed to the successful competitors. 

 Pnri/'liTirme A11 flowers must be carefully pressed and mailed in time to reach us before noon, October 15th, and the 

 L*UHU.L11UI1^. name and full address of the sender must be written on the face of the competition envelope, which is 

 sent with every order, and must be returned with the pressed flower. The pressed flowers can be sent safely in an ordinary 

 letter as soon as ready, and will be carefully measured, registered and acknowledged, at once. Full cultural directions go 

 with every order. Flowers can be nicely pressed between pieces of soft, clean paper, placed under a weight. Will you 

 not try for a prize this year? There is no favoritism about it. The Largest Flowers Get The Reward, no differ- 

 ence where they come from. 



tv • r i ay OnaAc* in Do^l/Mc Our prices are very low, but persons sending 50 ctB. 

 rrCmiliniS OH FlOWCr OeeUS lHl dlftClb. or upwards for seeds in packets may select to value 

 of 10 cts. extra. Dollar orders 20 cts. extra, but no premium can be allowed on seeds ordered by weiglit, lawn 

 grass or any special collections of seeds, and these cannot be given as premiums. 



"" NEW CLmBING NASTURTIUM- 



MAD. OUNTHER'S HYBRIDS 



Claimed to be the finest 

 climbing Nasturtium yet in- 

 troduced. They grow from 

 five to six feet high and are 

 covered with large, brilliant, 

 sweet scented flowers all Sum- 

 mer and Fall. The colors in- 

 clude different shades 

 of White, Rose, Pink. 

 Crimson, Maroon, as 

 well as Striped, Mottled 

 and Variegated. Splen- 

 did for Beds, Trellises, 

 Vases, etc. Should be 

 planted liberally. Pkt. 

 5 cts ; y 2 oz. 8 cts.; oz. 

 15 cts.; % lb. 50 cts. 



SWEET-SCENTED, 



TALL 



NASTURTIUMS. 



Elegant climbers, fine for training 

 over porches and trellises. They bear Nasturtium Mad. Gunther's Hybrids. 



hot and dry weather with impunity, and thrive in poor soil or rich. Bloom constantly the whole season, 

 many bright and beautiful colors, including dark red, scarlet, spotted with crimson, gold en yellow, striped and 

 variegated with brown and black. Nasturiums are one of our most popu 'ar flowers Everybody wants Nastur- 

 tiums. Best Quality, Packet 5 cts.; oz.> 12 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; $1.10 per lb., postpaid. 



Nasturtium, Good Quality, Mixed, Packet 3 cts.; per Oz., 8 cts. 



Nsw Large Flowering Dwarf Nasturtiums, special Mixture, 



The Dwarf, or Tom Thumb Nasturtiums are among- the finest flowers for Beds and Bor- 

 ders. No trouble to grow, will thrive and bloom finely everywhere. Make pretty, low-growing, bushy 

 plants, begin to bloom very quickly, and continue covered with flowers till killed down by frost. This 

 Seed is a special mixture of the most brilliant and striking colors, far superior to the common kinds usually 

 sold. Best Quality, Packets 5 cts.; l A oz., 8 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % **>., 50 cts. 



Nasturtium, Dwarf, Good Quality, Mixed, Packet 3 cts.; oz., 8 cts.; lb., 80 cts. 



C & J. " Oriole " GoIIectioo N*w Sw^*t Peas. 



AMERICA— Pkt. 4c; oz. 10 c; % lb. 20 c; lb. 60c. 

 APPLE BLOSSOM— Pkt. 4c.; oz. 10 c.; % lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50c. 

 CROWN JEWEL— Pkt. 4c; oz. 15 c; % lb. 25c; lb. 70 c 



MRS. ECKFORD-Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 75c 

 STANLEY— Pkt. 4c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 85c 

 C. & J LARGE FLOWERING, MIXED— Pkt. 6 c ; oz. 8c. 

 % lb. 15c; lb. 55c 



SPECIAL OFFER. The 6 pkts. 20c, 6 oz. for 50c, 6 1-4 lb. pkgs. $100, 6 1-ft. pkgs. $2.5T5 



