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THE DrtTGEE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



Tritoma Uvaria (Blazing Torch). — A splendid plant with flower stalks three feet high, 

 and large spikes of brilliant flame colored crimson and yellow 

 flowers, bearing a striking resemblance to Blazing Torches; 

 very striking and beautiful ; blooms in August and September, 

 and always attracts a great deal of attention. See illustration. 

 25 cents ; 6 for ^1.25 ; $2.50 per dozen. 



Caladium Esculentum. — A splendid ornamental foliage plant, 

 suitable for lawn decoration ; can be planted in border or grown 

 in large pots or tubs ; likes warmth and moisture. When full 

 size it stands from 

 four to six feet high, 

 Theleav^es are im- 

 mense, often meas- 

 uring four feet in 

 length by two and 

 a half in breadtli ; 

 very smooth, bright 

 green, beautifully 

 veined with dark 

 green ;should not be 

 planted in Spring 

 till ground is warm. 

 When killed down 

 by frost in Fall 

 take up the root and 

 store in cellar, se- 

 cure from freezing. 

 As the root gets old- 

 er it increases in 

 size and strength, 



each ; 6 for $1.25 ; I2.50 per dozen. 



Caladium Esculentum. 



ASTILBE (SPIREA) JAPONICA. 



A fine hardy herbaceous plant, suitable for border ; blooms 



in early Spring ; feathery spikes of sweet white flowers, much 



admired, and largely used by florists for 



bouquets ; is entirely hardy ; needs no 



protection in Winter. 25 cents each ; 6 



for $1.25 \ 12 for $2.25. 



Crape Myrtle. — A very beautiful flow- 

 ering shrub ; native in the Southern 

 States. We offer two kinds, Pink 

 and Crimson ; the flowers are light 

 and feathery, remarkably pretty and 

 graceful, and borne in great profu- 

 sion. It is altogether a charming 

 plant. In the North it can be grown 

 in a tub or box, or planted in open 

 ground in Summer and kept in cel- 

 lar over Winter. Price 25 cents; the 

 two varieties for 40 cents. 



JAPAN EUONYMUS. 



These are very pretty low growing evergreen shrubs ; the leaves are deep green, thick 

 and glossy ; the habit of the plant is neat and regular ; very desirable and pretty for cem- 

 etery planting, edging, .borders and turns; also for vases and rock work; they are quite 

 hardy here. We offer the following fine varieties. Price 25 cents each ; the set of 4 for 80 

 cents; $2 per dozen. 



Silver Variegated leaved. — Dark green leaves, distinctly marked with white. 25 cts. 

 Box Leaved. — Erect and regular growth; very pretty small dark green glossy leaves. 25ots. 

 Variegated Trailing Euonymus.— This is of a trailing or creeping habit, fine for vases 

 and rock work. Leaves are beautifully striped and blotched with pure white. 25 cents. 

 Large Leaved. — Large dark green leaves. Very handsome. 25 cents. 



ASTILBE JaPONICA. 



Crape Myrtle 

 Flower. 



