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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY. 



C^Iochortus* 



BETTER known as Butterfly Tulips, Star Tulips, 

 California Lily or Mariposa Lily. Our illustra- 

 tion does them but scant justice. The Calo- 

 chortus are not suitable for outdoor culture, except in 

 the*extreme South or along the Pacific coast ; but as 

 house plants, given the same treatment as Hyacinths, 

 they succeed admirably. Their novel grace, varied 

 forms and tints of exquisite colors, are a source of 

 never-ending pleasure to all. The foliage is ex- 

 tremely graceful, the many stems terminating in 

 clusters of bell-shaped, drooping flowers, which are 

 surpassingly gay and beautiful. The best effects may 

 be secured by planting 5 or 6 bulbs in a six-inch pot ; 

 boxes may also be used for the purpose. The soil 

 should consist of an equal proportion of natural loam 

 and sand. We have made the prices very low and 

 anticipate a large demand for these bulbs. 



CALOCHORTUS, ERECT-FLOWERING. 



The following varieties produce erect, cup-like flowers of 

 large size, borne on stiff, slender stalks, 10 to 20 inches high, 

 and produce 15 to- 20 flowers on a stalk. 



Splendens. — The type of the species ; very large flowers, 

 fully 3 inches across; light lavender, shading to lilac, full of 

 cobwebby hairs; a charming addition to a collection of pot 

 plants. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 12 for 75 cts. 



Venustus Oculatus. — Showy and distinct; glorious 

 flowers; white ground inside, with striking eye-like spots, 

 richly colored reddish brown outside. 6 cts. each ; 3 for 15c. 



Venustus Roseus. — A perfect gem ; creamy inside, rose 

 colored at top of petals, carmine on back, beautiful tinted 

 eye in centre, silky glands at base. 6 cts. each ; 3 for ij cts. 



Albus {Bell-shaped^. — Strong grower; very floriferous ; 

 flowers an inch in diameter, perfect globes of pearly white ; 

 edged with silky hairs, hanging like bells. 6 cts. each ; 3 for 

 15 cts. 



Calochortus Amoenus.— Color satiny rose pink ; lovely 

 beyond description, and we consider it the highest type of 

 Calochortus yet sent out; and best of all, it is as easily grown 

 as any other variety of Calochortus. 10 cts. each; 2 for 15 

 cts.; 5 for 35 cts. 



Set of 5 Varieties for 25 cts. 



Caloclaortus, All Varieties Mixed.— Comprising a 

 mixture of the best and richest collection of these beautiful 

 .and rare flowers yet sent out, and the most for the money 

 ever offered, 6 for 10 cts.; 12 for 20 cts.; 25 for 40 cts.; 50 

 for 75 cts.; 100 for 1^1.50. 



Xhe prices slven include 



A Hanging Basket 

 0/ Oxalis. 



OXALIS. 



The varieties of Oxalis we offer at this season are entirely 

 suitable for Winter blooming and pot culture. These lovely 

 flowers are now among the most popular, and cannot be sur- 

 passed for hanging baskets, pots and positions calling for 

 graceful and effective flowering plants. A few in a five-inch 

 pot or basket will start off at once and soon be in flower, re- 

 maining so throughout the Winter. 



Bermuda Buttercup. — New large flowering yellow. 

 Grand. 8 cts. each ; 4 for 25 cts.; 12 for 50 cts. 



Oxalis Bo"wei. — An elegant species from the Cape of 

 Good Hope; large, deep pink flowers. 4 cts. each; 3 for 

 10 cts.; 12 for 30 cts. 



Ceruna Lutea Major. — Splendid showy clusters of 

 bright yellow flowers. 8 cts. each ; 3 for 20 cts.; 12 for 60 cts. 



Floribunda Rubra. — The brightest, showiest red we 

 know. 5 cts. each ; 3 for 10 cts.; 12 for 30 cts. 



Versicolor. — A lovely two-colored rose and white variety. 

 3 cts. each ; 6 for 15 cts.; 12 for 25 cts. 



Set of 5 named varieties 20 cts. 



Mixed Oxalis. — A splendid mixture of 22 best varieties, 

 including the above. 2 cts. each ; 3 for 5 cts.; 12 for 15 cts. 



BRODEIAES. 



The blossoms are odd and beautiful, tubular in shape and 



borne in large clusters, or umbels, on strong, slender stems, 



to 12 inches high. The Brodeiass, like Calochortus, are 



easily cultivated, and 

 are specially valuable 

 as house plants for 

 Winter. Several bulbs 

 can be grown in a 

 single pot. 



Stellaris. — Con- 

 sidered the handsom- 

 est of all Brodeiaes; 

 star-like clusters of 

 rich purple and white 

 flowers; a vigorous 

 grower. 5 cts. each ; 

 3 for 12 cts. 

 Grandiflora.-The 

 Type of Brodeise. largest flowering of 



all ; color a deep, purplish blue ; flowers beautifully shaped 

 and glossy. 5 cts. each ; 3 for 12 cts. 



BRODEI/ES, FINEST VARIETIES MIXED. 

 This mixture is made up of a fine assortment of all the best 

 colors. 4 cts. each ; 3 for 10 cts.; 6 for 20 cts.; 12 for 40 cts. 



ttie postasre, -wlilcli -^.ve pay. 



