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THE DING-EB & CONARD CO.'S 



T hree G ems of the First W ater. 



These lovely flowers are a delight to all who plant them ; sure to bloorn ; in beautiful contrast. We 



offer large bulbs, home grown, for one season. Cost only 20 cts. a Set. 



Milla Bifiora {Floating Star). — This charming novelty of recent introduction blooms profusely all Sum- 

 mer; the flowers are full three inches in diameter, and pure waxy white; they are borne in pairs on 

 slender rush-like stems, and as they are gently stirred by the passing breeze, remind one of FLOATING 

 STARS. The petals are of great substance, and flower stalks cut and placed in water will keep bloom- 

 ing for a week or more. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per doz. 



Bessera Elegrans {Coral Drops). — This beautiful variety is the direct counterpart of Milla Rijloram 

 rich and striking color, equaling it in graceful beauty. Pendulous clusters of bell-shaped flowers are 

 borne on long slender stems. The color is a striking shade of coral scarlet, with pure white cup and 

 dark -blue anthers. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per doz. 



Cyclobothera Flavia {Golden Shell). — This golden gem is of great beauty and easily grown ; the habit 

 of plant and bloom is similar to Bessera; the color is clear golden yellow, with intense black dots on 

 each petal. Fine bulbs, 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER. — The Set of 3 Gems for 20 cts.; 3 of each variety, 9 in all, for 55 cts.; 5 of each, 

 15 in all, 80 cts.; 10 of each, 30 in all, $1.50 ; a Club of 25 Sets for $3. 



APIOS TUBEROSA— Tuberous-rooted Wisteria. 



This valuable hardy Tuberous-rooted climberis 

 one of the most popular vines. Resembles the Wisteria 

 in foliage. Produces in great profusion large clusters of 

 rich purple flowers, delightfully fragrant. The bulbs are 

 perfectly hardy, and stand the Winter ; they bloom freely 

 he first Summer. 



Price, 10 cts.; 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per doz. 



dandicaqg. 



This new spe- 

 cies of Hyacinth 

 blooms during Au- 

 gust, September 

 and October, grow- 

 ing from 18 inches 

 to 2 feet high, with 

 long spikes of pure 

 white, pendulous, 

 bell -shaped flow- 

 ers. Bulbs perfect- 

 ly hardy, flourish- 

 ing in any situa- 

 tion. Price of large 

 bulbs, sure to 

 bloom the present 

 season. Price, 15 

 cts.; 2 for 25 cts.; 

 $1.25 per doz. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. IO CTS. 



HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. IS CTS. 



