NEW GUIDE— ABRIDGED EDITION 



The Dingee & Conard Co.'s ROSEMONT LAWN GRASS SEED. 



A Special Hixture of the Best Natural Grasses for Making New Lawns and Renovating Old Ones. 



IN order to have fine permanent lawns and grass plots, it is of vital importance to have a careful blending of the most relia- 

 ble grasses for this purpose. The matter of Lawn Grass is constantly receiving our best attention, and we are satisfied 



that our ROSEMONT LAWN GRASS here offered cannot be surpassed for quickly making a handsome, turfy sward 

 that will stand our hot and dry Summers, presenting at all times a healthy and rich green color; also the strong vitality and 

 excellent quality of this valuable Lawn Grass makes it particularly desirable for renovating old worn-out lawns that have 

 grown thin and bare in places. 



For laying down new lawns or plots, sow the seed at the rate of one quart to 300 square feet (15 x 20 feet), or five bushels 

 to the acre ; for renovating Lawns half this quantity is sufficient. Full directions for the laying down and care of lawns is 

 sent with each order. We will also be glad to answer any inquiries in regard to the subject. 



PRICE BY MAIL POSTPAID.— One quart, 30 cts.; four quarts, $1. 



We offer this seed in bulk by Express at $1.23 per peck ; one-half bushel, $2.30 ; $3 per bushel ; 3 bushels for $22.30. 



OUR NEW TOBACCO INSECTICIDE SOAP. 



We strongly recommend OUR NEW TOBACCO INSECTICIDE SOAP as the best and most reliable insect ex- 

 terminator. It is absolutely safe to handle and will not injure the softest growth of plants. In fact it is a 

 powerful fertilizer, leaves that have become wilted from the attacks of insects coming out fresh and luxuriant. It is used by 

 dissolving in hot or cold water, at the rate of one ounce to two quarts of water. With this liquid the plants should be fre- 

 quently sponged, sprinkled or syringed. This new soap, besides being a valuable preventive of mildew, is Sure 

 Death to most kinds of Injurious Insects, Bugs, Worms and Lice, which infest Growing Plants, Fruit Trees 

 and animals ; apply a strong suds as often as necessary. 



Every Cultivator of Plants should always have this Soap on hand. Horticulturists and others, who desire to buy a 

 quantity, will please write for our lowest prices. 



Price per can, by Mail, postpaid, 30 cts.; four cans for $1. By Express, $2 per dozen cans. 



GISHXJRST'S COMPOUND.— This well-known remedy 

 cannot be surpassed for preventing and destroying Green 

 Fly, Mildew, Thrip, Mealy Bug and Scale. With full direc- 

 tions for applying. Per box, by mail, postpaid, 90 cts. 



HELLEBORE.— Unequaled for destroying Rose Slugs, 

 Currant Worms, etc. One or two applications are usually 

 sufficient for a season. With directions. Per lb. , by mail, 

 postpaid, 60 cts.; per Yz lb., by mail, postpaid, 30 cts. 



THE EXCELSIOR FERTILIZER. 



A NEW ODORLESS FERTILIZER AND FOOD FOR PLANTS. 



The New Excelsior Fertilizer is just what has been wanted for a long time, and we strongly recommend its use to our 

 many thousands of friends and customers. This new Odorless Flower Food is specially prepared for plants in pots, etc. It is in 

 the shape of dry powder, put up in neat packages, to be used in liquid form. A quantity equal to a teaspoonful is dissolved 

 in a pint of water, and applied about once a week to plants in pots, vases and hanging baskets ; it will promote a healthy and 

 vigorous growth of foliage, and on flowering plants abundance of bloom, at the same time driving worms and injurious in- 

 sects from the soil. This valuable Fertilizer has no disagreeable odor, and takes the place of liquid manure, which is always 

 so difficult to obtain and unpleasant to handle. We advise every one who grows flowers to give the New Excelsior Fertilizer a trial. 



Price, by Mail, Postpaid. — One package of 6 to 8 ounces for 20 cts.; 4 packages for 80 cts. 



Price, by Express. — One pound, 30 cts.; 3 pounds, 75 cts.; 5 pounds, gi.25.; 10 pounds, $2.25. 



BOWKER'S AMMONIATED FOOD FOR FLOWERS.— This well-known and valuable Fertilizer is made espe- 

 cially for plants grown in the house, garden, or conservatory ; clean, free from offensive odor, largely soluble in water, and 

 producing healthy plants, FREE FROM VERMIN, and early and abundant blossoms, to which it imparts a rich and brilliant 

 color. Prices— A Package, sufficient for 20 plants, three months, sent for 25 cents, postpaid ; or a PACKAGE, sufficient 

 for 20 plants, one year, sent for 50 cents, postpaid. 



NOW READY, NEW AND REVISED EDITIONS OF POPULAR GARDENING BOOKS. 



GARDENING FOR PLEASURE.— If you wish to culti- 

 vate Vegetables, Flowers or Fruits for private use, read the 

 new and revised edition of "Gardening for Pleasure." 

 This book treats of everything connected with Gardening 

 indoors and out, and has been especially written for ama- 

 teurs. 404 pages, illustrated. Price, $2, postpaid, by Mail. 



PRACTICAL FLORICULTURE.— If you desire to en- 

 gage in the business of growing Cut Flowers or Plants 

 for sale, we advise you by all means to read the New and 

 Revised Edition of " Practical Floriculture." 

 325 pages, fully illustrated. Price, #1.50, postpaid, by Mail, 



ROSE CULTURE (Ellwang-er).— A well-written and 

 valuable work on Roses and their culture, gi.25, post- 

 paid. 



THE GARDEN'S STORY (Ellwang-er).— This thor- 

 oughly delightful book tells in the most charming manner 

 how to enjoy the garden from the first rosy-cheeked 

 Daphne till the last Monk's-hood Spire. $1.25, postpaid. 



MY HANDKERCHIEF GARDEN.— Size 20x 60 feet. 

 Result: A Garden, Fresh Vegetables, Exer- 

 cise, Health and $20.49. By Charles Barnard. In- 

 teresting and valuable. Price, 25 cts., postpaid. 



