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THE DINGEB & CONARD COMPANY'S 



WHITE GEM. 



Lobelia. 



Very dwarf plants, growing 4 to 

 6 inches high. They are of easy 

 culture, and especially adapted for 

 edging vases and hanging baskets. 

 Lobelias can be readily grown from 

 seed. Per Pkt. 



White Gem (see cut).— The 

 compact little plants looklike 



a ball of white $0 10 



Crystal Palace Compacta. — 



Lovely blue; fine forbedding 5 

 Gracilis. — Blue; trailing habit 5 

 Cardinalis. — Grows about 3 

 feet. Flowers of most intense 



vermilion scarlet 10 



Erinus Paxtonia. — Of spread- 

 ing habit, flowers pure white, 



banded blue 10 



Finest Erinus Varieties 

 Mixed.— Oz., socts . . . 5 

 Set ofb Lobelias for 40 els. 



Harvel of Peru (Four O'Clocks). 



A bed or clump of these showy annuals is a gorgeous sight — fairly 



covered with bright flowers, which fill the air with "sweetness ; they 



are easily grown. If you like plenty of flowers and perfume, plant 



Four U' Clocks. 



Marvel of Peru (Multiflora).— A distinct species, perfectly 

 hardy, continuing to bloom year after year ; covered with clus- 

 ters of large violet-colored flowers from early Summer till frost . 10 



Variegated. — Gold-striped foliage and very brilliant flowers. 

 Per oz., 25 cts 5 



New White Tom Thumb.— Grows less than one foot, literally 

 covered with pure white flowers. Per oz., 35 cts 5 



New Hybrids.— All the best colors mixed. Per oz., 20 cts . . . 5 



The set of 4 varieties named for 20 cts. 



Hyosotis (Forget=me=not). 



The romance and popularity of this 

 charming class of plantsare well known. 

 They succeed best in moist, shady situa- 

 tions. The seed may be sown in hot- 

 beds or boxes, and transplanted, or in 

 the open ground in early Spring. We 

 recommend variety, E. Fonrobert, as 

 particularly fine. 



Myosotis Palustr : s. — The old-fash- 

 ioned - blue Forget-me-not, very 



popular 5 



Alpestris Alba. — Grows about 6 in. ; 



flowers white 5 



Elegantissima. — An elegant variety; foliage variegated with 



silver ; sky-blue flowers is 



Semperflorens. — Fine blue, very dwarf, and a satisfactory sort. 10 

 Eliza Fonrobert. — The flowers of this new variety are much 

 larger than those of any other Alpine Forget-me-not ; color, 

 beautiful sky blue, with clear yellow eye, altogether unsur- 

 passed 1Q 



The set of J Forget-me-nots for 33 cts. 



nimosa (Sensitive Plant). 



This variety is a great natural curiosity, and should be in every 

 collection; the plants can be readily grown from seed. We 

 offer the true variety 10 



Mimulus (Honkey Flowers). 



New Musk Plant, Dwarf Compact.— See page 83 10 



Moschatus (Musl< Plant).— It emits a strong musk scent ... 5 

 Grandiflorus. — A most beautiful variety; extra large flowers, 



tigered and spotted 10 



Mignonette. 



It is unnecessary for us to praise this popular flower ; everybody is 



familiar with its well-known sweetness and graceful sprays of bloom. 



By sowing the seeds at different times a succession of flowers can be 



had. We would strongly recommend our mixture for general 



sowing ; it is unequaled. 



Erfurt Mignonette, New (see cut). — This new variety, which 

 is of late introduction, is undoubtedly one of the very finest 

 yet sent out; it is the most thoroughly double of all Mignon- 

 ettes; the heads are uniformly large and of great substance, 

 and we strongly recommend it. 2 pkts. for 25 cts 15 



Pure Machet. — We now offer the seed of this popular variety, 

 absolutely pure — heretofore it has been badly mixed. After 

 careful tests, we consider this by far the best variety for pot 

 culture. Be sure you get your Machet from us. Per y 2 oz., 

 50 cts , ' " • ■ IO 



New Quaker City. — Much esteemed by manv ; unusually sweet ; 

 color, gold red ; foliage, very dark ; it is well adapted for 

 florists' use. Per% oz., 75 cts. ; 3 pkts.. 25 cts ....... 10 



ELIZA FONROBERT. 



Mignonette (Continued). PerPk 



New Dwarf Erect. — The best dwarf variety, about 8 inches; the 

 plants stand up erectly and look well as a border ; spikes well 

 rounded and very sweet. 3^ oz., 40 cts. ; 3 pkts., 25 cts . . .Jo 10 



Giant White Spiral. — Many of our customers have good success 

 with this Mignonette species. Grows 2 or 3 feet high, per- 

 fectly erect, spikes 15 inches long. Color, pure snow white, 

 much unlike anything else in cultivation, attracts attention of 

 everybody. Seed can be sown in open ground in April or May, 

 where it will germinate very quickly and grow rapidly, and 

 commence blooming early in June 10 



Sweet Mignonette Reseda Odorata. — The good, old-fashioned, 

 sweet Mignonette; it is the flower for the millions ; we offer the 

 best strain. Per oz., 15 cts . 5 



New Giant Pyramidal. — The plants of pyramidal shape obtain a 

 large size. Large, reddish-tinged flowers. Per oz., 35 cts. ; Y> 



0Z.,2OCtS 5 



Parsons White. — A very desirable white Mignonette. Very 

 sweet, one of the best whites . . 5 



Golden Queen. — This new variety has given great satisfaction ; 

 it blooms so abundantly, a bed of it appears a mass of golden 

 yellow. Per oz., 50 cts 5 



Grandiflora Ameliorata. — Flowers, reddish color; very sweet. 

 Per oz., 20 cts 5 



New Hybrid Spiral. — Entirely distinct; a strong grower; 

 blooms profusely; spikes of flowers 8 to n inches long; ex- 

 quisite fragrance. Per oz., 75 cts 10 



The set of 11 Mignonettes for jo cts. 



Fine Mixed Seed for General Sowing. — Mignonette can be 

 sown at any time. For a succession of bloom, we recommend 

 our Standard Mixture. Warranted Fresh Seed. Our illus- 

 tration of'a bed of mixed Mignonette shows the use and value 

 of this fine mixture. Per oz., 25 cts 5 



Marigold. 



Marigolds are divided into three classes — African or tall-growing 

 varieties ; French varieties, which grow about i foot ; and Calendula 

 or Pot Marigolds, for which please see page 90. 

 Marigold (The Eldorado). — This magnificent African variety of 

 Marigold is one of the most gorgeous flowers in cultivation ; 75 

 to 100 brilliant flowers in bloom at one time is not an unusual 

 sight ; the perfectly double flowers are of enormous size, and as 

 perfectly shaped as a show Dahlia. The colors range from 



light primrose to deep glowing orange 10 



Nugget of Gold. — Very double rich flowers; considered by many 



to be the finest African variety yet sent out 15 



African Varieties. — Finest mixed colors 5 



French Dwarf Double Pulchra. — Plants of perfect circular form, 

 about 12 inches high, fine foliage, and great profusion of bright 

 flowers; color, rich golden yellow, petals distinctly blotched 



reddish brown; unexcelled for bedding 10 



New Frsnch Gold Striped. — Rich maroon, striped golden. . . 5 



French Double Varieties. — Finest mixed , , 5 



Set ofb Marigolds for 40 cts.* 



