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THE DING-EE & CONARD CO.S 



VIBURNUM SNOW BALL. 



Weig-ela Lavalee.— New and fine ; deep-red flowers, 

 entirely unlike other Weigelas ; very distinct and 

 beautiful. 15 cts.; larger size, 20 cts. 



White Fringe.— A small ornamental tree, bearing 

 pure white flowers, resembling elegant fringe. 15 

 cts.; larger size, 20 cts. 



Yucca Filamentosa. — A low-growing, hardy ever- 

 green plant, with long, narrow leaves, very distinct 

 and almost tropical in its appearance. The flower 

 stalk is from two to four feet high, and rises from 

 the centre. It bears a profusion of creamy white, 

 bell-shaped flowers ; very beautiful. We have pre- 

 pared an illustration of this fine plant to which we 

 call attention (p. 59). 15 cts.; larger size, 20 cts. 



Forsythia Suspensa. — A beautiful hardy shrub of 

 weeping or pendulous habit ; glossy, deep green 

 leaves, and bright yellow flowers; blooms early in 

 Spring. 15 cts.; larger size, 20 cts. 



Forsythia Golden Bell.— Height three to four feet ; 

 beautiful bright yellow flowers ; blooms profusely 

 very early in Spring; splendid. 15 cts.; larger 

 size, 20 cts. 



Purple Fringe {Rhus Cotinus).—h beautiful and very 

 striking shrub, covered in Midsummer with fine 

 hair-like flowers, causing the whole plant to appear 

 as if wrapped in a cloud of purple mist. 15 cts.; 

 larger size, 20 cts. 



Viburnum Snow Ball. — We want to call particular 

 attention to this fine shrub ; it is a strong, hardy 

 grower, covered, when in bloom, with large balls of 

 pure white flowers, really resembling balls of snow, 

 and very pleasant for snow-balling purposes. See 

 illustration. 15 cts.; larger size, 20 cts. 



New White Hydrangea, Thomas Hogg. — A 

 magnificent shrub, introduced from Japan. Pro- 

 duces in July IMMENSE CLUSTERS OF PURE 

 WHITE FLOWERS, VERY SHOWY AND 

 STRIKING; should be kept in cellar over Winter 

 and planted out in early Spring. 35 cts.; 3 for 75 

 cts.; 12 for $3. 



Hydrangea Empress Eugenie. — Large heads of 

 pinkish blue and white flowers; an excellent sort. 

 25 cts.; 5 for $1 ; 12 for $2. 



Hydrangea Hortensis or Garden Hydrangea. — 

 Nearly hardy here, but frequently grown in a pot 

 or box ; flowers are borne in large panicles or heads, 

 at first white, sometimes changing to blue, and 

 finally to a bright pink. 25 cts.; 5 for $1 ; 12 for $2. 



Hydrangea Grandiflora. — The finest hardy flower- 

 ing shrub ever introduced (see page 56). 20 cts. 

 SPECIAL OFFER.— Set of four handsome Hy- 

 NEW WHITE HYDRANGEA, THOMAS HOGG. drangeas named above and one splendid Dahlia Sun- 

 35 CTS. flower (page 64), the five for $1.10. 



The Complete Set of 43 Varieties, Hardy Shrubs, for $5.25. 



EXTRA LARGE SHRUBS FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT. 



When desired, we can furnish the following-named Shrubs as described above in EXTRA SIZE 

 PLANTS, 3 to 4 YEARS OLD, and 3 to 4 FEET HIGH, at the prices given below (by Express only). 

 Hydrangea Grandiflora. — Extra strong, 3-year plants, 3 feet high. $1 each ; 2 for $1.75 ; $8 per doz, 

 Althea, Double White and Double Purple. — 3 to 4 feet. 50 cts. each ; £4 per doz. 

 Deutzia Fortunii Crenata, etc. — 3 to 4 feet. 50 cts.; $4 per doz. 

 Forsythia Viridissima. — 3 to 4 feet. 50 cts.; $4 per doz. 

 California Privet. — 3 to 4 feet. 50 cts.; £4 per doz, 

 Weig-ela Lavallee. — 3 to 4 feet. 50 cts.; $4 per doz. 

 Purple Berberry and Purple Fringe. — 3 to 4 feet. 50 cts.; $4 per doz. 

 Weig-ela Rosea, Variegated-Leaved, etc. — 3 to 4 feet. 50 cts.; $4 per doz. 

 Spirea Aurea, Weigela Candida, Yucca, etc. — 3 to 4 feet. 50 cts.; $4 per doz. 



The Complete Set of 15 Extra Size Shrubs (named above) for $5. 



IRIS KEMPEFERII-The Grand Japanese Iris. 



This Grand Iris is perhaps the most beautiful of the whole family. It is a fine hardy border plant, 

 bearing in June and July very large showy flowers on stems three feet high. Flowers aie from 4 to 6 

 inches in diameter, very striking and handsome. The colors are brilliant shades of azure blue, royal purple 

 and violet, with occasional markings of yellow and white. The plants are entirely hardy, need no covering 

 in Winter, and are always sure to bloom. Taken altogether, it is one of the most beautiful and valuable of 

 border plants. Price, i5 cts.; 2 for 25 cts.; 9 for $1. 



