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THE DING-EE <fe CONARD COMPANY'S 



Weigela Candida. — New and fine ; pure snow white flowers, borne in great profusion ; good Autumn 

 bloomer. 15 cents ; larger size, 20 cents. 



Weigela Rosea. — This is one of the most charming shrubs in cultivation ; it cannot be too highly recom- 

 mended ; the flowers are large and of a deep rosy color ; they are borne in such profusion that the 

 whole plant appears a mass of lovely bloom. See illustration, page 53. 15 cents ; larger size, 20 cents. 



*Weigela Variegated-Leaved. — Deep green leaves, 



WITH A BROAD MARGIN OF PURE WHITE AROUND 

 EACH ; VERY striking AND PRETTY ; rose-colored 

 flowers, same as above, but smaller growth. See 

 illustration. 15 cents ; larger size, 20 cents. 



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

 entirely unlike other Weigelas ; very distinct and 

 beautiful. 15 cents; larger size, 20 cents. 



"Weig-ela Rubra. — Fine large flowers ; produced in 

 great profusion ; color, deep ruddy crimson ; very 

 rich and beautiful. 15 cents ; larger size, 20 cents. 



"White Fringe. — A small ornamental tree bearing pure 

 white flowers, resembling elegant fringe. 15 cents; 

 larger size, 20 cents. 



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

 green plant, with long, narrow leaves, very distinct 

 and almost tropjcal 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 prepared 

 an illustration of this fine plant, to which we beg to call attention. 15 cents ; larger size, 20 cents. 

 Purple Fringe {Rhus Cotinus). — A 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 cents ; 

 larger size, 20 cents. 



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 cents larger size, 20 cents. 



Yucca Filamentosa. 



New White Hydrangea— Thomas Hogg. 

 A Spray of Snow Ball. 35 cents. 



New White Hydrangea Thomas Hogg. — A magnificent shrub, introduced from Japan. Produces 



in July IMMENSE CLUSTERS OF PURE WHITE FLOWERS, VERY SHOWY AND 



STRIKING; should be kept in cellar over Winter and planted out early in Spring. 35 cents; 3 for 



75 cents; 12 for $3. 

 Hydrangea Empress Eugenic — Large heads of pinkish blue and white flowers; an excellent sort. 



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



