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^e Dingee & Cona^rd Co., West Grove, Pa. 



"^AnERKAN WOHPER LEnON-> 



THE LARGEST EDIBLE LEMON IN THE WORLD 



Actual Weight, Two and One-half Pounds. 



1 I ,'iHlS is one of the most extraordinary novelties that has been sent 

 i^Y ; out in many years, Our illustration, taken from a photograj)h, 

 (j® much reduced in size, gives an iaea of the fruit, tingle specimens 

 ^ have been taken from the trees "wtighing oyer three pounds each. 

 In additioiito its fruit-bearing qualities, ii n akes» a very handsome 

 specimen plant for house culture The dark -green foliage is' very large, 

 and the handsome, pure wliite, waxy flowers, with yellow stamens, are 

 nearly as large as tuberose blooms, and as fragrant as orange blossoms, 

 which they greatly resemble. The lemons nave a very thin rind for such 

 laru^e fruit, and are full of rich acid juice, and are equal to eight or ten 

 ordinary lemons. It makes delicious lemonade, and for every purpose 

 that the lemon is useful it has no equal. The plants that ve will send 

 you will pioduce their magnificent large fmits under ordinary cultivation 

 the sjCDud year, and will prove a source of genuine delight. This is cer- 

 tainly a woiiderful novelty, and one of the j^reatest we have ever had any- 

 thing to do with. Plant it "in ordinary soil, in a pot or tub.and it will make 

 a mo^^t interesting and valuable plant, not only ornamental but useful, as 

 it will bear each season a fine crop of these superb Lemons. Very hardy. 

 J^'Strong plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. Two-year-old plants, 

 50 cts. each, postpaid; 35 cts. each by express. Extra large 

 four-year-old plants, 75 cts. each, by express only. 



NEW SWORD FERN: 



i> . - MJER LEMON 



=NEW LACE FERN= 



A graud decorative Fern of the 

 most distinct type It is low-grow- 

 ing, bushy, exceedingly gracL'lul 

 and iliii\ es in almost any situation. 

 It is destined to become popatar be- 

 cause ic is easy to get along with and 

 b cause it will thrive and retain its 

 beauty for years with ordinary care. 

 New and rare. 

 d^^'Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 



4 for 50 cts., postpaid. 



CLERODENDRON^ 



BALFOURI g 



A most satisfactory plant for pot 

 culture; a vigorous, rapid and 

 healthy grower, producing an 

 abundance of blooms, which are 

 bright crimson surmounted by 

 pearly while petals, afiTording a 

 striking contrast against the dark 

 green foliage. Likes partial shade. 

 E^^Strong plants, 20 cts.; 3 for 



50 cts. 



{Cordafa Compacta) 



Lack of space prevents us from showing an illustration and giving an 



extended description ol this grand variety. As indicated by the name, it is 



a compact, erect growing plant with 

 "^, stronu. firm fronds, color very deep 



- sliiiiiiig green, as if varnished ; 

 very hard and firm, and in conse- 



-: , ' quence not easily injured. Attains 



": - a height of two feet and arches 



beautifully. It will stand a lower 

 temperature than other varie- 

 ties, and even when quite sirall 

 makes handsome specimens. Holds 

 the foliage better than any other 

 variety. All Ferns like a shaded 



- situation. 



(Jrp="Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 

 4 for 50 cts. Strong, handsome 

 4-inch pot plants, 35 cts. each; 3 

 (or $1, postpaid. 



NEW HELIOTROPE 



=1V1ADAM BRUANT= 



This is a superb new variety with 

 -' large, dark flowers, color deep 

 lavender Ijlue. The size and 

 Icauty of the flovver, in connection 

 with the exquisite fragrance, makes 

 ■ this a variety of rare value ; it is a 



strong i; rower and blooms continu- 

 ously. IS cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; 

 9 for $1. 



NEW LACE FERN 



=NEW JUSTICIA VELUTINA: 



Unlike the old Justicia Rosea with its tal , lanky, straggling habit of 

 growth, this new variety makes a dwarf, stocky, compact plant, and begins 

 to bloom when the plant has only three or four leaves, and is never out ol 

 flower afterwards. If pinched nack occasionally, it makes a very hand- 

 some plant, frequently covered with 2u to 50 large pink, leathery flower 

 heads, which last a long time. The foliage is heavy in texture and very 

 velvety ; a splendid tree blooming plant. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



=NEW BOUGAINVILLEA SANDER1ANA= 



One of the most popular pot plants ever introduced ; a strong, vigorous 

 grower, with splendid Camellia-like foliage, deep, shining green, and com- 

 mences to bloom in small pots and continues tliroughoutthe year. As the 

 plant grows older it is literally covered with an amazing number of blos- 

 soms. It produces its flowers as frc-ely as a Fuchsia In color it is a daz- 

 zling, rosy crimson, with golden-yellow anthers, lasting long in perfec- 

 tion. When trained over a trellis a large plant of this superb novelty 

 presents one of the mo.^t beautiful sights imaginable. Of the easiest cul- 

 ture. Small plants sold recently at $2 each. V.'e ofter it in two sizes. 

 4®="Strong young plants, 15 cts- each; 4 for 50 cts.; wo-year-old 

 plants, 40 cts. each; 2 for 75 cts., postage paid. 



:FICUS ELASTICA— Rubber Tree: 



A well-known variety so familiar to flower lovers that a description is 

 almost unnecessary. We have a splendid stock of this useful and orna- 

 mental plant, which we offer in two sizes as named below. It will flouris v 

 under the most unfavorable conditions and responds most readily to 

 good treatment. Its thick glossy foliage is exceedingly attractive, and 

 "the plants are singularly free from insect pests. 



([I^="Strong plants, 12 to 15 inches high, 75 cts. each ; 2 for $1 25, 

 postpaid. By express at purchaser's expense, 60 cts. each; 2 

 for $1. Plants 20 to 24 inches high, $1 each, postpaid. By 

 express at purchaser's expense, 80 cts. each. 



