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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



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JPL EASE NOTICE. — In this catalogue we offer only the leading varieties of Hardy Plants. As before 

 stated, we 7?iake a great specialty of this class, and can now supply over 100 different varieties, all of which are 

 offered in the Unabridged Edition of OUR NEW GUIDE. If you have not a copy, and desire one, 

 it is sent free on application. 



Hardy Shrubs. 



Althea, Blanche. — Flowers are much more perfect than 

 the parent, the Double White Althea, being larger, of better 

 substance and more double, while the color shows almost 

 pure white, the carmine threading at base of petals being 

 hardly perceptible. 30 cts. each ; larger size, 40 cts. 



Althea, Variegated. — Half of each leaf is deep green, 

 and half pure white ; making an elegant contrast ; flowers 

 bright pink; large, veiy double and most desirable. 15 cts. 

 each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Berberis Thunbergii. — A new and handsome orna- 

 mental shrub, very desirable for lawn and garden ; grows 3 to 

 4 feet high, regular, symmetrical form; leaves beautiful, rich 

 green, small and perfectly shaped ; flowers a delicate shade of 

 coppery yellow, borne in great profusion, after which it is 

 loaded with the most beautiful brilliant red berries; these re- 

 main on the bush late into the Winter, giving it a bright and 

 pleasing appearance ; entirely hardy. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 

 60 cts. 



Calycanthus, Florida. — This beautiful sweet-scented 

 shrub is very widely known ; flowers purple, quite double 

 and borne in profusion during the entire season. 15 cts. 

 each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Deutzia Crenata. — Strong, stately grower; attains the 

 height of 4 to 6 feet ; flowers white, tinged pink on outside 

 of petals; very double and full; borne in the greatest profu- 

 sion during June. 15 cts. each ; larger size. 20 cts. 



. Deutzia, Pride of Bochester. — Resembles Crenata, 

 except that the flowers are pure white, with a faint shade of 

 rose on outside of petals. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Deutzia Gracilis. — Dwarf, compact form, not exceed- 

 ing 2 to 2.% feet in height; flowers pure white, beli-shaped ; 

 branches gracefully drooping, loaded with magnificent snow- 

 white bells. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Hibiscus. — The flowers are produced in great profusion ; 

 they are somewhat cup-shaped and of immense size, frequently 

 measuring 6 to 8 inches in diameter; the colors range from 

 pure white through all shades of blush and pink to bright rosy 

 crimson. They bloom during July and August, and continue 

 in bloom along time; forms large clumps, 3 to 4 feet high, and 

 nearly as wide. Strong roots, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



Lilac, New Persian. — This grand new Lilac blooms in 

 early June; flowers beautiful deep purple, and borne in pro- 

 fusion, hanging in the most graceful and lovely loose panicles ; 

 is truly a rare sight wherever grown ; flowers very fragrant, 

 filling the air with its delicious aroma; leaves rich, dark green, 

 rather small and delicately shaded ; habit of growth very neat, 

 compact and perfectly hardy in any locality ; one of the most 

 desirable of flowering shrubs. 20 cts. each; larger size, 

 30 cts. 



Mock Orange, Syringa. — A rapid-growing, medium- 

 sized shrub, with very fragrant white flowers. 20 cts. each. 



Spirea Callosa Rubra. — A fine, bushy, compact shrub, 

 growing 3 to 4 feet high, bearing a profusion of deep rosy red 

 flowers in large flat clusters or panicles. 15 cts. each ; larger 

 size, 20 cts.' 



Spirea Prunifolia {Bridal Wreath). — Very beautiful ; 

 flowers pure white and perfectly double, like little Daisies. 

 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Spirea, Van Houtti. — The bushes form fine, compact 

 clumps, about as broad as they are high; generally 4 or 5 

 feet; the pure white flowers are borne in such masses that 

 they form great plumes ; which the long, slender branches 

 allow to droop gracefully. 20 cts. each. 



Weigela Rosea. — The flowers are large and of a deep 

 rosy color; they are borne in such profusion that the whole 

 plant appears a mass of lovely bloom. 15 cts. each ; larger 

 size, 20 cts. 



"Weigela Candida. — New and fine ; pure snow white flow- 

 ers, borne in great profusion. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Yucca Filamentosa. — The flower stalk is from 2 to 4 

 feet high, and rises from the centre ; it bears a profusion of 

 creamy white bell-shaped flowers ; very beautiful. 15 cts. 

 each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Set of 16 Hardy Shrubs offered above for $r.8o ; Largest, 

 $2. 60. 



Hardy Climbing Vines. 



Ampelopsis Veitchii, Boston Ivy. — A new and very 

 beautiful hardy climbing vine, now extensively used on the 

 finest suburban residences, churches, etc.; also in parks, lawns 

 and cemeteries. It is a hardy and quite rapid grower ; clings 

 fast to stone, brick or wooden walls without support; droops 

 with inimitable grace from porches, balconies, and cornices, 

 covering all in Summer with a mantle of lovely green foliage, 

 which changes as Autumn approaches to brilliant crimson. 

 15 cts. each ; 8 for $1; larger size, 20 cts. each ; 6 for $1. 



Akebia Quinata — Japan Akebia. — A new twining 

 climber, suitable for pillar or trellis; handsome and distinct 

 foliage, and chocolate-colored, fragrant flowers ; very de- 

 sirable. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Bignonia Grandiflora — Trumpet Creeper. — A 

 hardy, fast ' grower, suitable for covering dead walls, back 

 buildings, fences, etc.; produces in August large, orange-red, 

 trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters, as shown in illustration. 

 13 cts. each ; larger size. 20 cts. 



Chinese Sweet-Scented Honeysuckle. — A fine 

 variety, of vigorous growth ; white and yellow flowers ; a 

 very fragrant and constant bloomer. 13 cts. each; larger size, 

 20 cts. 



Evergreen Sweet-scented Honeysuckle. — A hardy, 

 vigorous grower ; blooms nearly all the season; deliciously 

 fragrant; flowers buff, yellow and white; very desirable for 

 veranda and trellis work. 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



European Sweet-Scented (Belgian) Honeysuckle. 

 — A fine, hardy grower ; flowers large and exceedingly ^peet ; 

 color buff yellow and red ; a constant bloomer ; one of the 

 finest Honeysuckles ; suitable for trellis or pillar. 15 cts. 

 each; larger size, 20 cts. 



Golden-Leaved Honeysuckle. — An elegant and 

 very desirable variety of moderate growth ; leaves beauti- 

 fully veined and netted with clear yellow, so that the pre- 

 vailing color of the foliage is bright yellow ; flowers yeilow 

 and fragrant; admirable for pillar and trellis work. This 

 beautiful Honeysuckle is so distinct that it is one of the best 

 varieties to plant with other vines for a striking contrast. 

 15 cts. each; larger size, 20 cts. 



New Halliana Honeysuckle. — A new variety intro- 

 duced from Japan, and considered a great acquisition; it is 

 evergreen and a constant bloomer; flowers pure white, 

 changing to yellow ; very fragrant; good for trellis or pillar ; 

 one of the very best varieties for all purposes. 15 cts. each; 

 larger size, 20 cts. 



Red Coral Honeysuckle. — A hardy, rapid grower, 

 suitable for rock-work, etc.; bright red, trumpet-shaped 

 flowers. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. 



Set of q Hardy Climbing Fines offered above for $1 .25 ; 

 Largest. $i.jo. 



Ornamental Grasses. 



Eulalia Japonica Zebrina. — This beautiful ornamental 

 grass is one of the finest plants for lawns. It grows 4 to 5 

 feet high, is perfectly hardy, needs no protection, and improves 

 with age. The leaves are deep green, STRIPED CROSSWISE 

 WITH BROAD BARS OF PURE WHITE. Our plants are propa- 

 gated from the root, and therefore more valuable than cheap 

 seedlings which do not come true. Strong plants, 25 cts. 

 each; 2 for 40 cts.; $2.25 per doz. 



Eulalia Japonica Variegata.— An older variety than 

 Zebrina, but equally valuable; LEAVES STRIPED LENGTH- 

 WISE; FINE CREAMY WHITE AND BRIGHT GREEN. The 

 plumes of both the Eulalias make pretty parlor ornaments. 

 25 cts. each ; 2 for 40c. ; §2.25 per doz. 



Erianthus Ravenna. — A perfectly hardy ornamental 

 GRASS, throwing up splendid flower stalks, 8 to 10 feet high, 

 the first season. It bears beautiful feather-like plumes, highly 

 valued for parlor ornaments ; it is a striking and handsome 

 lawn plant. 20 cts. each ; $2 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER. — We will send the two Eulalias ana 

 one Erianthus— -J for 60 cts. 



