DiNGEE Guide To Rose Culture 



1910 





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lA the fall and wintered in the house or cellar. 



Dingfee Giant- 

 Flowering 

 Caladium 



A MOST MAGNIFICENT 

 FOLIAGE PLANT 



Will grow three to four 

 times as fast as the common 

 variety. Plants grow from 

 8 to 10 feet high, with bright 

 green leaves, 4 to 5 leet long 

 and 2 to 3 feet wide. The 

 midribs and veins are sunk- 

 en, giving the surface of the 

 leaf a rich quilted appear- 

 ance. It is hardy and en- 

 dures drought. It produ ^s 

 immense, snow-wh.te, f 1 1- 

 grant flowers. Commences t^ 

 bloom when foui or five 

 months old and blooms con- 

 stantly. The flower-stalks 

 produce six to twelve buds 

 each. The flowers resemble 

 giant callas, are pure white 

 at first, changing later to 

 pale yellow. They are re- 

 markably fragrant, but only 

 at night. The plants re- 

 quire rich soil, the richer the 

 better, and plenty of water. 

 The plants can be taken up 

 Strong, well-rooted plants, postpaid, 20c. each, 50c. for 3, $1 for 7. 



C ALAD 1 U M 



Fancy-Leaved Caladiutns 



Nothing can equal these in brilliancy of foliage; to say 

 there are over 400 co;Tibinations of colors is su'Bcient. 

 The splerdid large leaves are beautifully spotted, mar- 

 gined and variegated with every imaginable color ex- 

 cept blue. They are best suited for pot culture in house, 

 conservatory or shaded situation. We have one of the 

 fine.st and largest stocks in the country, which includes 

 all the best kinds. Extra-large bulbs, 20 cts. each, 50 cts. 

 for 3, $.1 foi 7. 



The Manettia Vine 



To get most successful results from this ;ovely vine, 

 allow the roots to become pot-bound. This causes the 

 plant to bloom profusely when quite small. Tha wreaths 

 and garlands of brilliant scarlet and orangs-colored 

 flowers are very decorative. 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4; 

 largei size, 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3. 



/ wish to express to you my satisfaction at the condi- 

 tion and varieties of the Roses sent to me. 1 think the 

 Orange tree was a very fine specimen, in fact the very 

 finest plant for the money. — M. W. Thomas, Eureka 

 Springs, Arkansas, May 12. 1908. 



Sanseviera Zealanica 



There are few decorative pot plants that will stand 

 neglect so well; it thrives without water; gas or dust does 

 not affect it. Has long, leathery, sword-like leaves, ele- 

 gantly marked with bars of silvery gray. 15 cts. each, 

 50 cts. for 4; larger size, 20 cts. each, 50 cts. for 3. 



Gardenia Florida, Cape 

 Jessamine 



'Flowers pure white, large, and very fragrant. Splen- 

 did for pot culture. 15 cts. each. 50 cts. for 4; larger size, 

 20 cts. each. 



Giant White Scented Snap- 

 dragon 



A perpetual bloomer, compact in habit, sending up 

 flower-spikes by the dozen. Color pure white, with lemon- 

 tinged throat, and of lovely fragrance. 15 cts. each, 50 

 cts. for 4; larger size, 20 cts. each. 



The Genuine Smyrna Fig 



For many years we have had this plant in our collection, having imported 

 it from the far East. We offer strong plants on own roots, which will com.mence 

 to bear at once. As a pot or tub plant it is extremely valuable, either indoors or 

 or outside. It will winter safaly in an ordinary cellar, or it can be allowed to 

 harden off with a few frosts in the early fall and then brought indoors for grow 

 ing during the winter. It will produce three crops in a season. The fruit is de- 

 licious, large and sweet and almost seedless. Ord<^rs filled in rotation as received. 

 Strong plants, 40 cts. each; 4-inch pot plants. 75 cts. each; 6-inch pot plants, 

 $1 each, postpaid. 



Abutilon 



Souvenir de Bonn. Makes a large bush and produces a great number of lovely 



flowers. Foliage handsome green leaves edged with a pure white band. 15 



cts. each, 50 cts. for 4; larger size, 20 cts. each. 

 Savitzii. Entirely different from Souvenir de Bonn; the contrast between th^ 



green and white is sharper and the plant dwarf er. 15 eta. each, 50 cts. for 4; 



mrger size, 20 cts. each 



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