Tlie Dinsree & Conard Co., 'West Orove, Pa, 



THE FIRST FLOWERS OF SPRING 





"A soft breeze kissed the expect- 







ant morn. 







A bluebird sang a witching 







strain. 







A Crocus bloomed, and spring 







was born." 





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HIS IS nrothei eaily user, and among the first 

 to herald the advent of Spring and fleck the 

 deepening green of the lawn like foam upon 

 the surface of the deep. Like the Daffodil, 

 they are entirely hardy, and if undisturbed 

 will continue to bloom each spring. To get the 

 best effects, they should be given a rich dry 

 soil and a sunny location. The bulbs should be planted 

 about three inches deep; they may. l)e set singly or 

 massed in beds the same as other bulbs. A favorite 

 plan is to place them just tinder the sod; with a spade or trowel raise the soil to the depth of 

 three inches, place the bulb beneath, and press back into place. They are also in great favor for 

 house culture, where they may be grown with the very best results. The bulbs offered below 

 ai'e of improved strains, an^l compose the leading and finest varieties, both as regards form and color. 



FINEST NRMED VaRIETIES 



Price, 10 cts. per doz.; 



Albion— Fine striped, large and good. 

 Caroline Cliisliolm — The best white. 



David. Rizzio— Magnificent dark purple. 



Lord Byron— Superb blue. 



Sir Walter Scott— Very distinct, striped. 



Q,neen Victoria— Splendid pure white. 



Cloth of Gold— This striking Crocus from the 

 Crin)ea is one of the earliest Spring-flowering 

 species; variously feathered flowers, golden 

 orange, evenly suffused with dull brown, 

 stigma orange scarlet. 



75 cts. per 100, Postpaid 



Clotli of Silver— The same as the above, ex- 

 cept the color is beautifully silver-shaded. 



SaflEron— This species furnishes the saffron of 

 commerce; it appears to have been cultivated 

 in Palestine at the time of Solomon. The 

 flowers are violet colored, variously striped 

 and are fragrant. 



Scotch— Well known and popular class; should 

 be included in every collection. 



Versicolor— Beautifully colored, varying from 



purple to white; feathered and veined with 



purple; yellow anthers. 



M0:NSTER YEI.I.OTV 



Largest of all Crocus; desirable for 

 open ground or pot culture. Bulbs very 

 large and flower early; the profusion of 

 bloom is remarkable, fifteen to twenty- 

 five large flowers being the usual num- 

 ber per bulb. Plant two or three, and 

 you will be sure of dozens of bright 

 yellow blossoms in a sliort time; by 

 planting at intervals, a succession of 

 bloom can be had. A clump in the open 

 grcnid will look like a sheet of beaten 

 gold (see cut). Price, 6 for 10 cts; 15 

 cts. per doz.; $1 for 100. 



FINEST MIXED COLORS 



Price, 8 cts. per doz.; SO cts. per 100, postpaid ; 



$3.50 per 1000 by Express. 

 Mixed White— Different varieties. 

 Mixed Pnrple and Blue— Different. 

 Mixed Striped — Dift"erent varieties. 

 .Mixed VelloTT — Diff'erent varieties. 

 All Colors Mixed — Different varieties. 



We send lai-are toulhs, tirst quality, 

 4'rociis, toy Mail, postpaid. Orders 

 Iby Express deduct 15 cts. per 100. 



Frederick, Md., Feb. 2, 1904. 

 The Dingee & Conard Co., 



West Grove, Penna. 



Gentlemen:- Your roses and bulbs 

 have always been all you recommended, 

 and have given entire satisfaction, 

 i'ours very truly, MRS. C. E. DERR. 



Crocus, Monster YelloTV, 



