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^e Dingee & Conjwrd Co.. West Grove, Pa. 



SHASTA DAISY 



A Magnificent New Perennial 



We doubt if there has been introduced for many 

 years a plant that has so quickly bounded into pop- 

 ularity as the Shasta Daisy. It is an introduction 

 of Luther Burbank, of California, and is a wonder- 

 fully effective bedding plant, blooming all through 

 the Spring and Summer months, while for cutting 

 it is unsurpassed, the flowers keeping in water for 

 two weeks. The seeds germinate readily, the plants 

 grow quickly and increase rapidly. It is a fine and 

 profuse bloomer and the flowers meai^ure ?>} to 4 

 inches across, on stems 18 to 24 inches long. They 

 have two rows of long, broad, white petals, and a 

 yellow center. A bed of these giant white Daisies 

 in full bloom is a magnificent sight. 



Our illustration shows the size of the SJiasla Daisy 

 as compared with the ordinary American field Daisy, 

 with which this variety should not be confused. The 

 latter, or common sort, scatters its seeds broildcast, 

 soon becoming a nuisance, while the Shasta Daisy 

 produces very little seed, but of large size, no self- 

 sown plants ever appearing. This fact accounts for 

 the high price. They are perfectly hardy, making 

 a valuable addition to the list of hardy ])erennials 

 and bloom better and more abundantly each season. 

 Suited to any soil or climate, and bloom for several 

 months. Per packet, 25 cts. 



NEW POPPY, ^'SILVER LINING" 



Compact bushes with dark-green foliage six to 

 eight inches in height, above which are borne 

 numerous ei'ect flower stems from fifteen to eighteen 

 inches in height, so that the vivid flowers resemble 

 a cloud of scarlet butterflies hovering above the 

 plants. The flowers are single, quite large, and cup- 

 shaped, strongly resembling those of a fine tulip but 

 more dehcate in texture. The outer surface of the 

 large rounded petals is an intense glowing scarlet, 

 with a large blotch of velvety black at the base, 

 but the inner face has a clear silvery=white cover- 

 ing, like a shield of vJiite iisme paper, over the entire 

 surface exceptinga narrow border of scarlet around 

 the edges. Per packet, 10 cts. 



SHASTA DAISY 



NEW SUNFLOWER 



Seedlings of Stella 

 A mixture of varieties that will produce flowers of 

 the most diversified form and markings. Excellent 

 for cutting. The flowers are produced in charming 

 shades of rich lemon yellow and faint primrose, 

 while other plants have these shades on the same 

 flower in distinct, shoTsy rings. Other variations 

 show the deep orange color of Stdla, with the petals 

 rolled or curled. Occasionally there are smaller 

 flowers of the same colors quite double and full 

 centered. They are especially adapted for bouquets, 

 being equally as desirable for this })urpose as single 

 Dahlias. For decorative purposes Avhere a showy 

 effect is desired, their size, long stems and bright 

 colors, make them particularly adapted for this pm-- • 

 pose. Per packet, 10 cts. ; i oz., 20 cts. ; oz., 50 cts. 



NEW PANSY, MASTERPIECE 



NEW DIANTHUS FIREFLY 



An acquisition of great value either as a bedding plant 

 or for cut flowers. The plants grow in compact bushes 10 

 inches higli, ]3roducing large flowers in great profusion 

 from early Summer until late Fall. This splendid new 

 variety is glowing scarlet or deep red in color, 

 extremely bright and showy, and at the same time rich 

 and velvety. The flowers average 2 inches in diameter, 

 and are always finely doubled,, the outer edges of the petals 

 iaciniated aiid marked with a band of dark brownish-red 

 near the center. Per packet, 10 cts. ; 3 uackets for 25 cts. 



NEW PANSY MASTERPIECE 



The Nearest Double 



A type of Pansy that is altogether novel and distinct, 

 This magnificent new giant Pansy produces profusely very 

 large flowers of the most remarkable shape and color. The 

 borders of the petals are waved or frilled, giving the 

 flowers the ai)pearance of being almost double. Per 

 packet, 15 cts. ; 2 packets, 25 cts. (For full list of other 

 choice Pansies see page 140). 



PREMIUM OFFMR 



$1.25 worth of Seeds for $1 



Orders for seeds amounting: to $1, can select to the value of $1.25 

 Orders for $2 can select to the value of $2.50, and 50 on 

 25 cts. worth of seed free with every dollar's worth ordered 



