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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY. 



^-^^^I^ardy flowering Bulbs 



BOTH FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CULTURE. 



Under this heading, on pages 24 to 27, inclusive, are offered the leading and standard hardy bulbs. By hardy is 

 meant such bulbs as are adapted to planting in open ground in the Northern, Western and Middle States, and which 

 will stand their severe Winters with perfect impunity. The utmost care has been exercised in making this selection, and 

 from our careful tests and observations we know the list comprises all the most desirable kinds, that will surely produce 

 nothing but gratifying results. Many of the sorts offered are also splendid for indoor culture. It is our thought that a very 

 large proportion of our customers will appreciate this classification. 



Sauromatum Simlense* 



A rare and curious garden bulb with odd flower and lux- 

 uriant Palm-like foli- 

 age. The spathe of 

 this Calla-shaped 

 flower is two feet in 

 length, with tapering 

 point, and is of very 

 large size. Color of 

 blooms green on out- 

 side, inside yellow 

 spotted with purple. 

 Foliage very large 

 and luxuriant like a 

 Palm. A rare and 

 curious plant which 

 will create a genuine 

 sensation. Can be 

 planted indoors or in 

 open ground, where 

 it is perfectly hardy. 

 We offer large bulbs 

 that will bloom this 

 year. 20 cts. each ; 

 Sauromatum Simlense. 3 for 50 cts. 



Trillium Sessile, 



This pretty and interesting variety is so closely allied to 

 the Lily family to merit the term " the Lily's cousin." It is 

 a hardy perennial, well suited for partially shaded situations, 

 where it increases in size and beauty year after year. The 

 flowers are large, and in form lily-like ; they measure 2 to 3 

 inches across, and are gracefully set in three large, dark 

 leaves, which gives them the appearance and finish of a per- 

 fect bouquet. This is one of the finest bulbs offered in this 

 book. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts ; 7 for 50 cts. 



Rainbow Iris. 



The species of Iris described below will give great satisfac- 

 tion grown in pots. Several can be placed in a five-inch pot 

 for Winter blooming in the house, as they are easily grown, 

 sure to bloom, and above all are something new. The species 

 offered are remarkably alike for their curiously constructed 

 flowers and the peculiar manner in which the colors are 

 blended ; also can be planted in the garden ; entirely hardy. 



Anglica. — Finest mixed seedlings, including great and 

 striking variety of color, splendid for bedding or borders ; 

 will afford a gorgeous display. 5 cts. each ; 6 for 25 cts ; 12 

 for 40 cts. 



Hispanica Finest Mixed (see cut). — For intense and 

 dazzling colors this mixture is unsurpassed ; suitable for beds 

 or borders and for pot culture. 2 for 5 cts.; 12 for 20 cts; 

 $1.25 per 100. 



Peacock Iris. — Very showy, pure white, with bright blue 

 spot on each petal. 6 cts. each ; 5 for 25 cts ; 12 for 50 cts. 



Persian Iris {Violet scented). — Showy flowers, different 

 colored standards; bright yellow beardless keel, with waved 

 edges, stort stem ; fine for pots. 8 cts. each ; 4 for 25 cts. 



Spanish Iris Gold Cup. — Bronze and yellow colors 

 blended ; a very fine and striking variety. 8c. each ; 4 for 25c. 

 Set of 5 named above, 40 cents. 



Winter Aconite. 



Imported from Europe. The plant blooms in early Spring 

 and is a most desirable acquisition to any collection. The 

 foliage is emerald green, and the blossoms large and of a deep 

 golden yellow, suitable for planting in shaded or moist situa- 

 tions; very ornamental and interesting. 2 for 5c.; 12 for 20c. 



LUy of the Valley. 



Lily of the Valley. 



The pure white exquisite flowers and pale green foliage of 

 this beautiful plant render it one of the most useful and ad- 

 mired. It succeeds in the open ground in almost any situa- 

 tion, but prefers shade with plenty of moisture ; when once 

 planted and established the crowns keep on increasing each 

 year. The large ones flower each season without any atten- 

 tion however. A top dressing of manure on rich soil in the 

 Autumn will be found a great advantage. Grown in pots and 

 forced into flower they make a beautiful object for room 

 decoration; for house culture place rather thickly in pots or 

 boxes, and a little light soil or fibrous matter scattered among 

 the roots, but not over the tops, then cover with moss or some 

 such substance and place outside until after a sharp frost; 

 then bring to window and give plenty of heat and some moist- 

 ure, and the flowers and foliage will soon appear. The 

 crowns of Lily of the Valley we offer are imported by us 

 direct from Berlin, Germany, and we have no hesitation in 

 saying they are far superior for home planting to those re- 

 ceived from Hamburg, which stock is usually sent out by the 

 dealers. 



Prices of Lily of the Valley. — Strong flowering 

 crowns, by Mail, postpaid, 5 cts. each ; 6 for 25 cts.; 12 for 

 50 cts.; 25 for ^i ; 100 for ^3, 



Prices by Express. — 100 for $2.50; 500 for $8.50 ; 1000 

 for S16.50. 



PLEASE NOTICE.— Our Importation of Lily of 

 the Valley will arrive about the middle of November, which 

 is as early as they are ever received in this country. All 

 orders will be booked and sent at that time. 



5^" We meet competition both in quality and prices. 

 Compare our prices and premium offer with others and note 

 that we give you the most and best for the money, and guar- 

 antee satisfaction in every instance. 



