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THE DING-BE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



Otaheite Orange. 



This valuable and distinct variety of the Orange family is 

 a dwarf compact grower, with glossy deep green foliage, 

 which has a decided odor of the Orange trees of Florida, 

 and is exceedingly floriferous, producing a wonderful profu- 

 sion of pure white flowers of the most delicious fragrance, 

 identical with the much-sough t-for blooms of Southern 

 Orange groves. Otaheite fruits immediately after flowering, 

 bearing fruit about one-half the size of the ordinary Orange, 

 retaining in a marked degree their sweetness. 



This unique Orange cannot be equaled as a Winter-bloom- 

 ing pot plant for house culture, and is of the easiest culture ; 

 requires but little sunlight, and flowers and fruits when but 

 12 to 15 inches high. When desirable to keep over Winter 

 for Spring forcing, the plant can be stored in the cellar or 

 any dry place, secure from frost. We have grown a large 

 stock of clean, vigorous plants of this beautiful Orange, and 

 commend it to our friends as a novelty of sterling worth and 

 merit. 30 cts. each ; 2 for 50 cts. 



Blackberry Lily 



(Pardanthus Sinensis). 



An unique hardy perennial and one of the most satisfactory 

 plants for bordering, shrubbery, etc. In habit it is strong 

 and vigorous, growing to a height of 2 to 3 feet, with beauti- 

 ful deep green foliage strongly resembling that of the Kaem- 

 perferii type of Iris ; the Lily-like flowers are pretty bright 

 orange, spotted with red, and are produced in abundance ; 

 very showy and attractive; of good size and are borne on 

 tall branching stems; the flowers are succeeded by fruit, 

 exactly identical with that of the edible Blackberry, hence 

 the name ; the fruit remains on the plant until severe cold 

 weather, when they can be cut and utilized for parlor orna- 

 ments when dried; very popular, attracting much attention. 

 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts.; 5 for 50 cts. 



New Perpetual=Blooming Sweet Violets. 



These favorite plants continue in large demand ; unsurpassed for Winter culture indoors and extremely 

 desirable and attractive when grown in open ground. The modest beauty and delicate fragrance of their 

 flowers have made for them hosts of friends and admirers. They are quite hardy (especially the New 

 Hardy Double Russian), particularly in sheltered situations, but should have a light covering of leaves or 

 garden litter in Winter. Easily grown ; free and constant bloomers. 



Argentiaflora. 



A fine Russian variety; entirely hardy and very satisfac- 

 tory; very pretty and fragrant light-blue flowers. 20 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



Miss Cleveland. 



This is a very free-blooming variety of unusual merit ; 

 beautiful, large, clear blue flowers, distinct and finely formed ; 

 highly fragrant ; moderately hardy. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



Harie Louise. 



This splendid Violet, in lovely contrast with Swanley 

 White, is fine, deep bluish purple ; the flowers are very 

 double and sweet; plants are quite hardy and bloom as freely 

 as Swanley White; equally desirable for pot culture and 

 open ground. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



New Double Russian. 



A beautiful new double Violet, of strictly first-class quali- 

 ties, and by far the finest of its color re- 

 cently introduced. A strong and healthy 

 grower; perfectly hardy, and undoubtedly 

 the most free flowering of all Violets, pro- 

 ducing in the greatest abundance lovely 

 deep blue flowers, very double, of delicious 

 fragrance, and borne on long stems. We 

 heartily recommend this splendid new ac- 

 quisition. All who plant it will be pleased 

 with its superior excellence. 25 cts. each ; 

 5 for $1. 



Swanley White. 



This lovely Violet is undoubtedly the best 

 of all ; it is equally desirable for house or 

 garden culture. Grown in pots or boxes it 

 is a beautiful sight; vigorous and healthy 

 and bearing in great profusion pure snowy 

 white, perfectly double flowers, exquisitely 

 fragrant. For Winter flowering keep the 

 buds pinched off during Summer; lift and 

 place in pots during September, and it will 

 bloom elegantly during Fall, Winter and 

 Spring. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 7 

 20 CTS. EACH. for$i. 



PERPETUAL-BLOOMING SWEET VIOLET, SWANLEY WHITE 



SPECIAL OFFER.— Tue entire set of 5 beautiful Violets described above for 75 cts. 



