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THE DING-EE & CONARD OO.'S 



NASTURTIUM, LADY BIRD. 



The improved or dwarf Tom Thumb varieties offered 

 below are unrivaled in gorgeous color and graceful effect ; 

 they can be planted in the poorest soil, and will bloom pro- 

 fusely until after frost. A bed of Tom Thumb varieties is a 

 splendid sight ; for the finest effect, we recommend sowing 

 nasturtium, mixed colors. each separate c ; rc]e r row with a different color or variety. 



We have, however, seen beautiful beds and borders planted entirely with mixed seed. We offer the seed in quantity very 

 cheap. For tall-growing sorts, see Tropseolum, described on page 103. They grow 6 to 10 ft., and make very ornamental 

 vines. We offer this season for the first time some beautiful Tom Thumb varieties ; they are described on page 87. 



Per pkt. 



Nasturtium Lady Bird (see cut). A strikingly beau- 

 tiful variety ; the ground color of the flowers is rich 

 golden yellow; starting from the base, each petal is 

 barred with a vein of bright ruby crimson. Per oz., 

 35 cts foio 



Chameleon. — The flowers are in "color crimson, 

 bronze and gold, bordered and flamed, changing in 

 hue almost daily, hence named ' Chameleon.' In 

 habit compact and graceful, a profuse bloomer and 

 an excellent pot plant." Per oz., 35 cts 10 



Tom Thumb Beauty. — Orange and scarlet. Per oz., 

 25 cts . . . . 5 



Cceruleum Roseum. — Beautiful peach color. Peroz., 

 25 cts 5 



Crystal Palace Gem. — Sulphur spotted maroon. Per 

 oz., 25 cts 5 



Pearl. — The best white sort. Per oz., 30 cts. ... 5 



Rose. — A most delicate color. A very beautiful va- 

 riety. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



King of Tom Thumb. — Intense scarlet flowers, mag- 

 nificent for bedding and vases. Per oz., 25 cts ... 5 



Spotted King. — Flowers a rich orange color, spotted 

 maroon. Per oz., 25 cts c 



Per pkt. 



Golden King. — One of the best yellows. Per oz., 

 25 cts ^005 



Ruby King. — Flowers a rich ruby color, foliage dark. 

 Per oz., 25 cts 5 



King Theodore. — Deep rich, crimson flowers. Per 

 oz., 25 cts 5 



Empress of India. — This new dwarf Tom Thumb 

 Nasturtium was awarded a first-class certificate by 

 the Royal Horticultural Society of London. Its pro- 

 fusion of bloom and dazzling richness of color is re- 

 markable. The plants are of dwarf, bushy habit, the 

 leaves being a very dark purple, making a fitting 

 background for the brilliant crimson flowers. Per 

 oz., 30 cts 10 



Cloth of Gold.— A valuable new variety. Very 

 scarce. The foliage is of bright golden yellow, which , 

 with the intense scarlet flowers borne in great profu- 

 sion, makes an unusually attractive display 15 



Tom Thumb Varieties Mixed (see cut).— We con- 

 sider this one of the best mixtures for color and varie- 

 ty. Price, post-paid, per lb., $2.00; oz., 15 cts. . . 5 

 The complete set of Dwarf Aasturtiums described 



above, 15 in ail, for bo cents. 



MARIGOLD. 



Marigolds are divided into three classes — African or tall- 

 growing varieties ; French varieties, which grow about one 

 foot ; and Calendula, or Pot Marigolds, which are much 

 prized. 



Marigold (The Eldorado). — This magnificent African 

 variety of Marigold is one of the most gorgeous 

 flowers in cultivation ; 75 to 100 brilliant flowers, in 

 bloom at one time, is not an unusual sight ; the per- 

 fectly double flowers are of enormous size, and as 

 perfectly shaped as a show Dahlia. The colors 

 range from light primrose to deep glowing orange. . 10 

 Nugget of Gold. — Very double rich flowers; consid- 

 ered by many to be the finest African variety yet 



sent out 15 



African Varieties. — Finest mixed colors 5 



French Dwarf Double Pulchra. — Plants of perfect 

 circular form, about 12 in. high, fine foliage, and 

 great profusion of bright flowers ; color rich golden 

 yellow, petals distinctly blotched reddish biown. 



Unexcelled for bedding ... 10 



New French Gold Striped. — Rich maroon, striped 



with golden yellow 5 



French Double Varieties. — Finest mixed 5 



Set of 6 Marigolds for 40 cts. 



MIMOSA (Sensitive Plant). 



A great natural curiosity. Should be in every collec- 

 tion ; can be readily grown from seed. We offer the 

 true variety 10 



MIMUHJS (Monkey Flowers). 



Moschatus (Musk Plant).— It emits a strong musk 

 scent 5 



Grandiflorus. — A most beautiful variety; extra-large 

 flowers, tigered and spotted 10 



NICOTIANA AFFINIS. 



A new ornamental variety, of the Tobacco family, very 

 distinct. It produces splendid, pure white Bouvardia- 

 like flowers, on long terminal tubes. When its laige 

 flowers are fully expanded in the evening and early 

 morning it has a most striking efftct, and is so fra- 

 grant that a small bed will perfume the whole sur- 

 rounding atmosphere. If the plants are taken up in 

 the Fall, cut back and potted, they will bloom freely 



all Winter in the house ; 2 ft 10 



OXALIS. 

 The annual varieties offered below are fully equal for 



edging, etc., to the varieties grown from bulbs. Pretty 



foliage, and hosts of bright flowers from early Summer till 



frost. Easily grown, sure to bloom. 



Oxalis Tropaeloides.— Unsurpassed for borders, edg- 

 ing, etc.; 3 to 4 inches high, with beautiful brown 

 leaves, and bright yellow flowers. ~% oz., 25 cts. . . 10 



Valdivana.— Very strong grower; light clover-like 

 foliage, numbers of pretty yellow flowers 5 



Rosea. — Much like deep rose-colored flowers and 

 graceful clover-like foliage. 6 in. . . 5 



Choice Mixed.— The above and others. J^oz.,6octs. 5 



The set of 3 Oxalis offered for if cts. 



