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THE DINGER & CONARD COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. 



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'S8 of India AjnarylUs. 



ROYAL OR SPICE LLLY (Amaryllis Johnsoni). 



The best known of the Amaryllis, with rich, deep 

 velvety crimson flowers borne in large clusters on 

 long stems. Each petal is striped with white. The 

 bulbs send up from two to four flower spikes and 

 their cultivation is of the easiest. Extra-large, 

 blooming bulbs, 50 cts. each; three for $1.35, post- 

 paid. 



ATTRACTIVE "SPIDER ULY." Thla attractive 

 lily if planted early in the Fall will bloom in a 

 short time. Produces a large cluster of small crim- 

 son lilies branching out in a circle, the stamens 

 projecting far out. this glvingr it the appearance of 

 a huge gorgeous spider. If planted outdoors In 

 groups in Spring will produce a strikingly vivid 

 dash of color. After blooming Is over the dark 

 green foliage comes up, remaining green for some 

 time. Fine flowering bulbs, 20 cts. each; six for 

 $1.00. postpaid. 



CRENUIVI ORNATUM. This royal member of the 

 Amaryllis family produces numerous spikes of 

 large, fragrant, lily-like flowers, white, with deep 

 pink stripe In the center of each petal. Prices, 

 first size, about 9 to 11 inches circumference, 30 

 cts. each; four for $1.00. Second size, about 11 

 to 13 Inches circumference, 40 cts. each. Enormous 

 bulbs, about 14 to 16 inches circumference, 60 cts. 

 each: two for $1.00. 



CRINTJM AMERICANUM. Blooms beautiful pure 

 white; a fltting companion for Crinum Ornatum. 

 Fine large bulbs. 60 cts. each; three for $1.25, 

 postpaid. 



AMARYLLIS REGINAE. A magniflcent pot plant, 

 with beautiful lily-like flowers of large size, borne 

 In splendid clusters on long stems. The flowers 

 are brilliant scarlet-crimson, with a white star in 

 the throat. Strong, flowerins: bulbs. 15 cts. each; 

 four for 50 cts., postpaid. 



BARBADOES LILY (Amaryllis Equestre). Splendid 

 clusters of scarlet flowers, each with a green and 

 white throat. Fine, large, blooming bulbs. IS cts. 

 each; four for 50 cts.. postpaid. 



New Amaryllis 



Empress of India 



Of all the house plants and flowers intended 

 to cheer up the cold, dull days of Winter in 

 the home, none will do it with greater success 

 than our new, magniflcent Amaryllis, Empress 

 of India. Words are Inadequate to describe 

 its wondrous form and color, and we can give 

 but a feeble idea of the joy coming to our 

 many friends who will plant this wonderful 

 flower this Fall. 



Each bulb sends up several spikes, each 

 crowned with a glory of massive flowers In 

 clusters of four to six. each flower measuring 

 six, eight or ten inches in diameter. And the 

 colors — a bewildering riot of them. Some 

 barbaric in their splendor of deep crimson; 

 others in shades of pink, while others are 

 almost pure white, with brilliant splashings 

 of intense crimson and dainty pink — all of 

 them perfectly ravishing in their beauty. 



Plant the bulb in good, rich, flbrous soil and 

 sand in a pot not much larger than the bulb, 

 Or three bulbs in a 12-inch pot. Let the top 

 of the bulb be about level with the soil, which 

 should not come closer than one Inch to the 

 top of the pot. During the blooming season 

 water freely and give an occasional applica- 

 tion of weak liquid manure. After the bulb 

 is done flowering withhold water gradually, 

 and allow the bulb to rest. 



We offer the bulbs in two sizes, sure to 

 bloom. First-size bulbs, 60 cts. each; two for 

 $1.00. Mammoth bulbs, 8 to 12 inches in 

 circumference. $1.00 each, postpaid. 



Hardy Japan Lilies 



These glorious flowers of radiant beauty are very 

 hardy, grow rapidly and vigorously, and survive 

 from year to year, forming a permanent and attract- 

 ive feature of the garden. The bulbs should be 

 planted about 6 to 8 inches deep, in good, light soil. 

 We offer the most carefully selected sorts in large 

 sound bulbs. Bulbs will be sent as soon as possible 

 after arriving from Japan, which will be during 

 November, which is the proper time to plant. 



AURATUM. Magniflcent pure white flowers, exquis- 

 itely spotted with rose, and rayed and banked 

 with yellow. Valuable for pot or garden. Extra- 

 selected enormous bulbs, 30 cts. each; four 

 for $1.00. 



SPECIOSUM, or LANCIFOLIUM. The most satis- 

 factory of all lilies. We offer the best varieties as 

 follows: 



S. Album. Pure white. 20 cts. each. 



S. Melpomene. Frosted white, spotted, with pinkish 

 crimson. Petals deeply recurved and widely bor- 

 dered. 20 cts. each. 



S. Rubrum. Bright crimson and white flowers; 

 grows 2 to 3 feet. 20 cts. each. 



TIGRINUM Fl. PI. (Double Tiger Lily). Deep 

 fiery red. spotted with black. 20 cts. each. 



TIGRINUM SPLENDENS (Single Tiger Lily). Orange 

 with intense dark spots. 20 cts. each. 



BATEMANI. Clear apricot-colored flowers, without 

 spot or stain. 30 cts. each. 



GIGANTEUM. Cream-white with purple throat. 

 Gigantic plants and Immense flowers. 25 cts. each. 



HENRYI (The Yellow Speclosum). One of the best 

 Lilies for garden culture and most effective for 

 massing. The flower stalks, 3 to 5 feet high, 

 carry five to eight large flowers each, the color, a 

 rich apricot-yellow, lightly spotted with brown. 

 60 cts. each. 



CANDID UM (Annunciation or Madonna Lily). Gar- 

 den Lily. Large white flowers. 25 cts. each; five 

 for $1.00. 



PARDALItJM (Leopard Lily). From California; en- 

 tirely hardy; bright orange-red, with lighter 

 orange center. Large clusters, 20 cts. each. 



