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THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. 



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CISSTJS DISrOT.OR {Trailing Begonia).-'B^ 

 yond doubt the most beautiful-leaved climbing ilaiil 

 now known. The leaves are long, heart-shaped and 

 as handsomely marbled and mottled as a Begonia 

 Hex; the under side is transparent wine red. For 

 trailing over the side of a window box, or for hanging 

 basket, or grown on a trellis in pots, it is one of the 

 most useful and beautiful plants. Likes heat and a 

 little nuuiure water now and then. Strong plants, 13 

 cts. each; 4for50cts.; 9 for SI. 



RANSEVIERA ZEALANICA.-Too much can- 

 not be said in favor of this as a decorative pot plant. 

 There are few that will stand neglect so well; it laughs 

 at ill treatment: thrives without water; gas or dust 

 docs not alTect it. Has long, leathery, sword-like 

 leaves, elegantlv raarked with bars of silvery gray. 

 !:> cts. each: 4 for 50 cts. ; 9 for §1. 



THE MANETTIA VINE.-In order to get the 

 most successful results from this lovely vine allow the 

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

 bloom profusely when quite small. There is not 

 another vine prettier for window or pot culture, and 

 when grown to perfection is exceedingly beautifu' 

 Beyond the one point given above, it thrives for all 

 ^ ith small care : the lovely wreathes and garlands of 

 brilliant scarlet and orange-colored flowers, inter- 

 , s 'ersed with bright, oblong foliage present a striking 

 'jy ) contrast. 13 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 

 '" CARDENIA FLORIDA, CAPE JESSA- 

 MINE.— Well-known and popular; blooms pure 

 white, large, very fragrant. Splendid for pot culture. 

 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



GIANT AVHITE SCENTED SNAP- 

 DRAGON.— A choice i^lant for pot culture. A per- 

 petual bloomer, compart in habit, sending up Hower 

 spikes by the dozen, 1 to 2 feet in height; almost as 

 larLce and as beautiful as a Gladiolus. Color pure 

 whitp, with lemon-tinged throat, and of lovely fra- 

 grance. 15 cts. each , 4 for 53 cts. ; 9 for %1_, 



SOLANUM RANTONETTI.-The true blue 

 Solanura. It forms a neat little bush 2 feet high, cov- 

 ered with bloum during the entire Summer and 

 almost until Christmas. The flowers are deep clear 

 blue, with yellow center, presenting a striking con- 

 trast. As easilv grown as a Geranium, in pots or gar- 

 den. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 7 for Si. 



NEW ABLTIT.ON, SOUVENIR DE BONN.- 

 Singularly beautiful and unequaled for decorative 

 purposes; makes a large bush and produces a great 

 number of lovely Sowers. Foliage handsome— green 

 leaves edged with a pure-white band. 15 cts. each; 

 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for Si. 



NEW ABUTIIiON SAVITZII. -Entirely differ- 

 ent from Souvenir de Bonn; the contrast between the 

 green and white is sharper, and tlie habit of the plant I 

 d warfer. As valuable as Palms, Crotons or Dracaenas. ' 

 Stock scarce. 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts. 



STROBILANTHES DYERIANUS, ROYAL 

 PURPLE.— Its remarkable beauty has won, besides 

 numerous gold medals, the admiration of all who 

 have seen it. Compact plants, 18 inches high, of most 

 intense metallic purple, shading into light rose with 

 green margin ; flowers violet blue. 13 cts. each 

 4 for 50 cts. 



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