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The Dingee & Conard Co.'s ROSEMONT LAWN GRASS SEED. 



A Special Mixture of the Best Natural Grasses for Making New Lawns and Renovating Old Ones. 



In order to have fine permanent lawns and grass plots, it is of vital importance to have a careful blending of the most 

 reliable grasses for this purpose. The matter of Lawn Grass is constantly receiving our best attention, and we are satisfied 

 that our ROSEMONT LAWN GRASS here offered cannot be surpassed for quickly making a handsome, turfy sward that 

 will stand our hot and dry Summers, presenting at all times a healthy and rich green color; also the strong vitality and 

 excellent quality of this valuable Lawn Grass makes it particularly desirable for renovating old worn-out lawns that have 

 grown thin and bare in places. 



For laying down new lawns or plots, sow the seed at the rate of one quart to 300 square feet (15 X20 feet), or five bushels 

 to the acre; for renovating lawns half this quantity is sufficient. Full directions for the laying down and care of lawns is 

 sent with each order. We will also be glad to answer any inquiries in regard to the subject. 



PRICE B Y MAIL POSTPAID.— One quart, 30 cts.; four quarts, $1. 

 We offer this seed in bulk by Express at $r.2$ per feck ; one-half bushel, $2,50 ; $5 per bushel ; 5 bushels for $22.50. 



Dewdrop Begonia. 



Since the introduction of this grand new 

 Begonia we have given it a thorough test, and 

 have found it to be of a superior type, possess- 

 ing many advantageous qualities, notably a 

 free continuous bloomer and easily grown. 

 It is an unusually fine Winter-blooming plant, 

 producing great numbers of delicate, white 

 flowers during the Winter months; in the 

 Spring it can be planted in the open ground, 

 and will be a mass of bloom the entire Sum- 

 mer. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



Clerodendron Balfouri. 



We can safely recommend this grand Clero- 

 dendron as one of the most satisfactory plants for window culture now known. 

 It is a vigorous, rapid and healthy grower, and produces an abundance of 

 blooms, which are bright crimson surrounded by pearly-white petals, producing 

 a striking contrast against the dark-green foliage. It can be used for a fine 

 specimen pot-plant, and can be grown to fine form by cutting off the ends of 

 the growing shoots. A partially shaded position is conducive, to rapid growth. 

 We have an extra fine stock of well- grown Clerodendron plants which we are 

 positive cannot fail to give the utmost satisfaction. (See cut.) "Good strong 

 plants from 3-inch pots, 30 cts. each ; extra large plants, by Express only, 50 cts. 

 each. 



Fuchsia Speciosa. 



The Grandest of all Winter Bloomers. 



This charming Fuchsia is the nearest approach to a perpetual bloomer now 

 known, and has proven itself to be one of the most desirable Fuchsias in cul- 

 tivation. A potent factor that is a strong point in favor of Speciosa is that it is 

 a genuine Winter bloomer. The habit of the plant is erect and compact, pre- 

 senting a decidedly neat and attractive appearance ; the flowers droop beautifully, 

 are large, finely shaped and of good substance ; the calyx is rosy carmine, and 

 the corolla brilliant carmine, making a beautiful combination. This variety is of 

 strong constitution and easily grown. Fine plants, 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts. 



CLERODENDRON I! A LI OIKI. 



