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THE DINGEB & CONARD CO.'S 



Oup Dew^ Poppy, ^edbivd. 



We offered t>i!sriag";<icent New Poppy for the first time last 



season It is a tall growing, ver>' large flowering variety of 



the Pseon> Flow ered type ; it is an entirely distinct variety, 



the color being an unusually intense glowing scarlet, with 



deep indigo blue cross, at base of the perfectly round 



tlo\\ers, the petals of which are exquisitely imbricated 



ird feuhered. A glimpse of the intense scarlet 



flowers caught at a distance reminds onesostrong.'y 



of a brilliant Redbird flashing by, that we gave 



t that name. This splendid New Poppy is in 



bloom at least two weeks earlier than any other 



\ iricty, remaining full of flowers all season. 



Per pkt., 15 cts.; 4 pkts., 50 cts.; o pkts. 



for Si. 



DUMOKD ASTEES. 



^his new variety is specially recom- 

 mended by the Royal Horticultural So- 

 ciety, of London. The flowers are ex- 

 tremely beautiful, and of the greatest per- 

 fection; 2 to 2% inches across, each petal 

 ben g distinctly incurved. The plants grow 

 t8 to, 20 inches high. The main stalk is of 

 stiff and upright growth, with numerous up- 

 right stems starting from the very base; all the 

 stem-, and branches are terminated by perfect 

 flowers; the entire plant appearing a mass of 

 bloom The colors range from pure white to black- 

 i-h purple, and dark, rich crimson, while the petals 

 of other flowers are of bright colors edged with 

 ' le We ofi"er a fine mixture of seed. 



Per pkt., ?o cts. ; 3 pkts. for 50 Cts. 



PRIMULA — A TYPE OF FRINGED VARIETIES, MIX 



PRIMULA-SNOWFLAKE.-Rare and difhcult to ob- 

 tain ; verj' free-flowering strain. Pkt., 40 cts. 



DOUBLE RED AND SCARLET.— The richest-colored 

 double yet obtained. Pkt., 40 cts. 



CRIMSON VELVET.— This is the deepest, darkest, 

 finest, colored double Primrose in existence. Pkt., 50 cts. 



RUBY QUEEN.— The flowers are large, finely formed, 

 and of good substance, elegantly fringed, and of a rich, 

 purpli>h-rcd color, with a small, yellow eye. Pkt., 50 cts. 



RUBRA VIOLACEA.— A new and desirable variety, of 

 a beautiful and distinct shade of velvety violet crimson. 

 Pkt., 50 CIS. 



SCARLET GCM.—The flowers are of a most brilliant 

 and intense rich scarlet crimson. Pkt , 50 cts. 



PRIMULA ALBA MAGNIFICA. 



Pmmula (Chinese Ppimttose) 



The best Primulas can now be grown from seed, requiring 

 little extra care; the seed should be sown in February, March 

 and April; fine plants will then be ready for Winter bloom, and 

 at a small expense, compared with the high prices charged for 

 bloomins plants. The great perfection to which this well- 

 known and beautiful class has been brought has made them un- 

 eaualed in popularity. Our .seed will give the best satisfaction, 

 as we have secured the finest strains of Primulas in existence. 

 Full cultural directions on each packet. 



AZURE BLUE.— This is an entirely new variety. The 

 color is a beautiful rich blue, and the flowers of elegant 

 form and substance. Pkt., 50 cts. 



ALBA MAGNIFICA (see cut).— Flowers pure white, 

 distinct yellow eye, each petal being deeply and beautifully 

 fringed. Pkt., 50 cts. 



CHISWICK RED.-Verypopulara 

 ers. Color is very rich and sinking. 



nong Primrose grow- 

 Pkt., 50 cts. 



PRIMULA. —SUr^^HB FRINGED VARIETIES- 

 MIXED SEED (see cut).— Comprisina; all the finest fringed 

 varieties. For a small outlay j ou can obtain from ten to 

 fifteen plants of different varieties. Pkt., 25 cts. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— T/te sei 0/ 70 Varieties of Primulas described above for $3. 



SALVIAS. 



Klo-wers from Seed the Kirst Summer. 



Salvias can be readily raised from seed sown in pots, bo>es, or hot-beds early in April (although it can be sown 

 much earlier), and transplanted to the flower beds. In fact, this brilliant class of plants can be raised from -eed about as 

 lasily as Balsams; the old idea was that good bl'^oming plants conie only from cuttings The seed must, however.be 

 rery carefully selected and properly cured, a matter which has had our best attention. The dazzling brilliancy o<" color 

 in Salvias is indescribable. Salvia Spiendens and Salvia Patens are the best examples of pure red and blue that can be 

 found. Full cultural directions on each packet. 



Salvia Spiendens (Scarlet Sage^ (see cut).— The most vivid scarlet crimson imaginable; fine bushy plants; branches 

 tovered with' flowers; remains in full bloom imtil frost ; 3 ft. Per pkt , 15 cts.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



Psten-. — Flowers, splendid pure bl;:e ; similar in habit to :^alvia Spiendetis. The two varieties make a contrast that 

 Jtnnot be surpassed; 3 ft. l^er pkt., 25 cts.; 2 pkts., 40 cts. 



