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Ihe Dingee 6 Conewrd Co., West Grove, Pa. 



PANSIES 



Many Distinct New Varieties 

 and All the Old Favorites 



PANSIES 



Pansies are too well known to need an extended description, 

 and we onfy desire to call attention to the particularly full 

 and complete list of the various types and shades ofiered on 

 this page, including all of the best new varieties, and the old 

 well-known favorites. Pansies bloom most freely and pro- 

 duce the finest and largest tlowers in a cool, moist location, 

 or during early Spring and late Fall. For best results sow 

 seed in shallow drdls early in the Spring when the trees are 

 starting out in leaf, and again late in September when the 

 Aveather becomes cool. The plants from Spring sown seed 

 bioom with great freedom during the Spring, Summer and 

 Fall, and stocky young plants grown in the Fall or Winter 

 produce the largest and finest flowers early in the following 

 Spring. 



j^^All Pansies on this page, except where noted, 

 10 cts. per packet ; 3 for 25 cts. ; 7 for 50 cts. 



President McKinley.— Flowers extremely large, measuring 

 from 2% to 3 Incnes across ; color deep, golden yello-w; 

 each petal heavily blotched, the yellow forming a well- 

 marked border. The large blotches appear black, 'but 

 closer examination show^s them to be a deep red-lbrovvu, 

 slxnded violet. Not only a V(>ry large, early-floweriug 

 variety, but one of the best' Summer bloomers. " 



President Carnot. — Like PremUut McKinley, the flower is of 

 giant size and fine rounded form. The coloring is of the 

 same striking type, but much lighter in effect, the contrast 

 being aptly described in calling them the Sihxr, aud the 

 GoUl-BordoX'd Pansies. The center of each of the lar.re, 

 rounded petals is heavily blotched with a soft, rich shade 

 of violet-pxirple. 



Bugrnot Pansies.— A large flowering sort, producing flowers 

 of the richest coloring, blotched and rayed in a very 

 striking manner. This sort develops immense flower.s of 

 the most beautiful coloring during the cool months, and is 

 one of the best varieties for growing in cold frames during 

 the Winter. 



Giant Fancy, Finest Mixed.— A magnificent strain, in- 

 cluding three and five spotted varieties of large size and 

 bright colors, Avith lower petals distinctly marked with 

 large blotches of dark, rich, contrasting colors. 



IMPROVED GIANT TRIMARDEAU PANSY 



Improved Giant Trimardeau.— Remarkable for the extra 

 large size of the fiowers, Avhich are not so broad or circular 

 as the Imperial German or large floAveririg varieties, the 

 petals being lighter in texture, similar to all Pansies of 

 French origin. Most of the flowers are in rich, dark shades, 

 distinctly marked Avith large blotches of bright, contrasting 

 color in the three lower petals. 



Fire King.— Rich, deep colors ; the three lower petals set off 

 the intense deep-i-ed maliogaiiy of the blotches on each 

 of these petals, the })erfect tone of Avhich is brought out by 

 the rosy red of the two upper petals. 



Peacock.— A gorgeous Pansy ; each petal is blotched Avith 

 dark: purple- violet on lighter blue ground, 

 cliaugiug to a liglit-claret color, distinctly edged 

 witb white. 



Rosy Morn.— Exquisite rosy red, distinctly edged Aviih 

 white; the red in the lower petals is almost purple; 



Sweet Scented Pansies.— A mixture of the feAV varieties of 

 Pansies haA-ing fragrance, together Avith the large floAvering 

 Violas, which are sweet scented. Per packet, 5 cts, ; ^oz.., 

 50 cts. 



D. & C. Bedding Pansies.— A mixture containing all the 

 choice varieties that will produce grand flowers in the cool 

 Spring and Fall. The colors are rich and distinct, in- 

 cluding fancy striped and spotted varieties, all free bloom- 

 ing and satisfactory. A splendid mixture. Per packet, 5 cts. 



IMPERIAL GERMAN PANSIES MIXED 



. (.See illustration abore). 

 Splendid Mixed.— This strain is famous for the endless 

 variety of color, good size and perfect form of flower. As 

 will be seen from the list belOAv, every named variety is of 

 a distinct type as to markings and color. We o'ffer a 

 mixture of OA'er 50 diflfereut kinds, all colors and shades 

 Per packet, 10 cts. ; >^ oz., 65 cts. 



1. Black Prince.— Magnificent. Rich, glossy black. 



2. Black Blue.— Intensely- rich, very distinct. 



3. Crown Prince. — Velvety black, golden-bronze 



face. 



4. Dark Mahogany with White Margin.— The darkest 



mahogany with dear-cut edge of -ivhite. 



5. Dark Mahogany with Yellow Margin. 



6. Deep Yellow.— Very rich, spotless. 



7. Emperor William, Improved.— Ahvays true. 



8. Gioriosa Perfecta.— Of a reddish, steel-blue color, 



with white and pink edge. Called the Eainbow 

 Pansy. 



9. Improved Fancy Striped.— Flamed and striped. 



10. Jet Black. — Dr. Faust, or Black Knight. 



11. Large Spotted Yellow. — Attractive. 



12. Large Spotted White.— ShoAvy flowers. 



13. Large Spotted Mixed.— Superbly spotted or blotched, 



14. Light Blue.— Delicate color. 



15. Marbled Mixed.— Beautifully marbled. 



16. Odier, or Five Spotted.— Of unrivaled beauty; each 



petal has a large blotch, Avith clearly defined margin. 



17. Purple Mantle. A splendid, very rich color. 



18. Red Riding Hood.— Shades of brilliant red. 



19. Rosy Lilac— A quiet, pleasing color. 



20. Silver Seam. — Deep purple Avith edge of white. 



21. Snow Queen, or Snow Fairy.— Spotless white. 



22. Ultramarine Blue.— Beaconsfield Improved. 



23. Golden Bronze, Marbled.— Odd, striking. 



24. Fancy Varieties, Splendid Mixed.— Most beautiful. 



fancy-striped, blotched, mottled floAvers. 



25. Show Varieties, Splendid Mixed.— All the best solid 



colors or "^'^elfs," saved from named flowers. 



Complete Set of 26 Imperial German Pansies for $2 



violas, or "Tufted Pansies." — Extremely - popular in 

 Europe for bedding, \'iotas, or Tufted Pansies, should be 



used more generally in 

 America. Soav t lie seed 

 in May, and Avhen in 

 floAA'er in August or 

 September, transplant 

 into Avell-enriched 

 beds, assorting as to 

 color or arranging in 

 any design desired. 

 Soon after the snoAv is 

 off the fnlloAviug Spring 

 thev begin to bloom, 

 and throughout Spring 

 and early Summer Avill 

 giA-e a p"r o f u s i u of 

 floAvers. Finest mixed, 

 all colors. Per packet, 

 10 cts. 



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