^ TBeDINGEE S CONARD (b. West Erdve. Pa. 



THE NOVELTY SET OP, 



Seven New Ever-blooming ij.p wr q 

 Carnation Pinks, «^ «^ *''' ' " ~ 



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IN this magnificent collection of 7 new Camatiozis for 76 cts., we believe we have the grandest and most satis- 

 factory varieties in cultivation. Our location gives us the advantage of havii^ the stock of nearly loo establish- 

 ments to choose from. We are situated in the great Carnation belt, and are therefore able to secure the latest 

 and best varieties and the healthiest and strongest stock. The plants we send out are stronger, surer to grow and 

 will produce more flowers, because they have been grown from selected stock plants. The prices are the lowest that first- 

 class stock can be sold for. This superb collection was recommended, and the plants included in it were grown for us, 

 by Robert Craig & Son, the most celebrated Carnation growers in the East. Our customers may, therefore, expect to 

 receive strong, well-rooted plants, sure to grow and bloom profusely. 



Carnations are sd popular that it is hardly necessary to call attention to their usefulness : for beauty of form and 

 color, ease of culture, certainty and freedom of bloom and exquisite, clove-scented fragrance, they have indeed few 

 equals among flowering plants. In popularity they rank next to the Rose. In the open ground they quickly make large 

 plants and bloom throughout the Summer. When brought indoors in the Fall they may be potted for Winter blooming, 

 and with ordinary care and if kept in a temperature of 40 to 50 degrees at night; they will again yield immense numbers 

 of blooms with just as long stems, and as fine as those sold by florists. Those who desire the latest varieties, the 

 healthiest growers, the largest and finest formed flowers, together with the longest stems, will find all these points 

 embraced in this collection. They are positively the finest Carnations now in commerce, and we place them at a price 

 within the easy reach of all. There is a wealth of pleasure in store for every one who plants THE NOVELTY SET. 



IMPORTANT I— READ THIS I 



As a rule all Carnation cuttings are rooted late in the season, after the main crop of flowers has been gathered. 

 Such plants will not flower during Summer, Our plants were rooted early last Autumn, months before the 

 usual time, hence are infinitely more valuable than the average Carnations, being sure to produce a splendid crop of 

 Summer flowers. 



THESE ARE THE VARIETIES INCLUDED IN ^ THE NOVELTY SET,** 7 FOR 75 GTS. 



bloomers in the whole family and surpassed by no variety in 

 beauty and good qualities ; very healthy. 



BON TON.— Bright, warm scarlet; large, double and 

 fringed ; fragrant flower on a stem as stiff as a reed. Perfect 

 in form, strong grower, resembling Portia, but larger, heavier 

 and more vigorous. Very fragrant and beautiful. 



EVELINA.— Pore white, extra large, good form and fine 

 substance ; very fragrant flowers borne on long, stiff stems 

 that carry the flower erect. An extra-free grower and con- 

 tinuous bloomer ; strong and healthy ; none better. 



JUBILEE.— Color intense scarlet of the richest shade; one 

 of the best among reds. Stem very stiff ; flowers of splendid 

 substance and never burst ; well built and very double. Won- 



j derfully free bloomer. 



I Any of the Camations described above, 15 cts. each ; 



I set of 7 for 75 cts. Please order as •• The Novelty Set 



I of Camations." 



MAYOR PI NGREE.— Color clear lemon yellow, lightly 

 marked with pink and occasionally splashed with white. 

 Strong, robu-st grower and «x>ntinuous bloomer, with flowers 

 measuring 2>^ to 3 inches and over in diameter. Stems ex- 

 traordinarily stiff and from 18 to 30 inches long. Superb. 



FLORA HILL.— The grandest white variety to date. A re- 

 markably strong grower and an abundant and continuous 

 bloomer ; flowers of enormous size and rounded build ; won- 

 derfully free in bloom. Has no disease and produces its 

 flowers on long, stiff stems. 



VICTOR.— Perhajw the grandest pink Carnation nowknownj 

 a sport from Daybreak, but is larger, stronger in growth ana 

 darker in color; remarkably free iu bloom; of large si2» ; 

 flowers on long, stiff stems. Color bright salmon pink. Beau- 

 tifTil— especially at night. 



ARMAZINDY.— Color snow white, very lightly penciled 

 scarlet; stem very stiff and slender; 2 to 3 feet high. The 

 flower is enormous and never bursts. One of the freest 



Standard 5et of Carnation Pinks. 



10 CHOICE EVER-BLOOMING VARIETIES, POSTPAID, FOR 50 CTS. 



Here is an offer that stands for bigness and cheapness ; from every standpoint it is an extraordinary offer. The 

 collection embraces the best Camations, those whose merits have made them popular favorites wherever Carnations are 

 grown. We offer them at this extremely low price that their popularity may be further extended. The plants are 

 strong, well rooted and sure to grow and bloom. No tv/o varieties alike. 



ELDORADO.— Deep golden jrellow, daintily penciled with 

 red ; the best of Its color. 



LIZZIE MoGOWAN.— Pure paper white; large, nicely 

 formed like a Rose. Splendid. 



PORTIA.— Brilliant scarlet; fUU and double; none better. ■ 



THOMAS CARTLEDGE,— Flowers large and full; long 

 stems ; very free bloomer. 



PRINCESS BONNIE.— New light pink ground, prettily 

 marked with darker sliades ; fine flowers. 



LOUESA.— New, offered for the first time ; a grand flower ; 

 very large, white, prettily marked with red. 



KITTY CLOVER.— A fancy variety, of light yellow marked 

 with carmine. Large flowers ; one of the best. 



WM. SCOTT.— A rich, warm pink ; very sweet and rated 

 as one of the best. 



LOUIS HAETEL.— Fine, large, snow-white flowers ; double 

 fringed i sui)erb. 



HINTZ'S WHITE. —A strong, vigorous grower, bearing 

 superb, large white flowers ; sweetly fragrant. Old and one 

 of the best. 



Prices of above Carnations, if single plants are 

 ordered, 10 cts. each ; the complete set of 10 Tarietles, 

 50 cts., postpaid by Mail. 



PLEASE ORDER AS " THE STANDARD SET." 



SPEQAL OFFER.— ** The Novelty Set'' named 

 above and illustrated on preceding page, 7 varieties, 

 and any 5 in '* Standard Set,** purchaser's selection, 

 12 in all, postpaid by Mail, for $1. 



ADDRESS JY^Q Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. 



THE LEADING ROSE GROWERS OP AMERICA. 



