loa TBeDINGEE SCONARDfe. WestErdve.Pa. 



Emerald Feather. 



(ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI.) 



The Most Magnificent Decorative Plant Ever Introduced. 



{See cotored-pUfe ittustrAtion preceding pa.ge*) 



WE, as well as all lovers of beautiful plants, pronounce this to be the grandest 

 introduction in decorative plants for twenty-five years. It has fairly bounded 

 into popularity. For planting in pots, vases or hanging baskets it is posi- 

 tively unequaled. We admire it most as a hanging-basket plant, inasmuch as it droops 

 most naturally, sending out numerous feathery fronds which within the short space of 

 a year make a growth of 4 to 8 feet, forming an exquisitely handsome and striking 

 picture. We have been particularly fortunate in growing a fine stock of this superb 

 new comer, and we urge our customers not to omit ordering some plants of it. With 

 its bright, emerald-green foliage, it presents a sight not soon forgotten. There is no 

 plant that we can compare it with ; it must be seen to be appreciated. 



As a window, table or parlor plant, it stands at the head of the list. It remains 

 fresh and green throughout the whole year, and the feathery spikes retain their fresh- 

 ness for six weeks after cutting if placed in water. It is a strong, vigorous grower 

 and resists all diseases that attend house plants. It withstands a dry atmosphere as no 

 other plant will. It produces small white flowers which are succeeded by red berries, 

 which form a striking contrast against the dark-green background. A well-established 

 plant is literally a mass of emerald green. We have plants in our greenhouses 3 to 4 

 feet across with fronds 6 to 10 feet in length. Our colored-plate illustration on preced- 

 ing page was painted from nature, and . gives an idea of the extraordinary beauty of 

 this grand new plant. Plant some of these queenly plants ; the results they will pro- 

 duce will both amaze and delight you. This is not only one of the greatest plants of 

 this year, but of many years, and without it you are missing a treasure. We share our 

 success in growing it with you by making the price low. 



Stfons:, fine younsr plants from 2^-f ncli pots* 15 cts. eacb ; « for 25 cts. % 5 for 50 

 cts. ; 10 for ^i. i>latitM from j-lncli pots, twice repotted, 20 cts. eacb ; 3 for 50 cts.i 9 

 for $x. Lrarsre plants from 4-incli pots, 25 cts. eacb { 5 for ^i, postpaid by Mail. 



Swainsonia or Swanf lower ^.ooXg pS 



In the beauty of its flowers, the earliness and profusion in which they are 

 borne, and the vigorous, healthy habit of growth, this is beyond question one of 

 the best, if not the best, of all ever-blooming plants. It has splendid fern- like 

 foliage, and bears its flowers almost perpetually the year round. The plants 

 bloom when quite small, and thereafter there is scarcely a day when it is without 

 flowers. The flowers a) e borne in elegant sprays of thirty to forty fowers each. 

 In appearance they strongly resemble Sweet Peas. Just imagine a plant that is 

 fully as pretty as a Fern having hundreds of flowers which in every way are the 

 equal of Sweet Peas I You can then form an idea of the beauty of the Swainsonia. 

 It will thrive in any situation — if a trifle shaded, so much the better. If you want 

 showy plants, something that will give you an abundance of flowers, try these 

 lovely new Swanflowers ; they are special favorites of ours because of their 

 sterling qualities. 



AIjBA. (White). — Magnificent large satiny-white flowers just like Sweet Peas. 

 When you see them you will agree with us that they are simply exquisite. 



SPIiENDENS (Pink),— An exceedingly rare and beautiful variety, identical 

 with Alba, except the flowers, which are a deep, shiny pink. The contrast 

 between the two varieties is strikingly beautiful. Be sure to try both 

 Fine young plants from 2K -inch pots, 15 ct&. each ; 2 for 25 cts. ; 5 for 

 50 cts. ; 10 for $1. Strong plants from 3-inch pots, nicely branched, 20 CtS. 

 SWAINSONIA ALBA. cach ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 7 for $1, postpaid by Mail. 



SPECIAI^ OKKER..— Kor 35 cts. 'we 'will send, postpaid by Mail, one eacb (stronip, 

 younsr plants) of JEmerald Featber, Svrainsonia Alba and S^wainsonia Splendens. 

 Here is a cbance to secure tbe g:>*£^i>dest novelties of tbe year at bargfain prices. 



'^"PLEASE ORDER AS THE "EMERALD FEATHER SET." 



Address: THE DINQEE & CONARD COMPANY, West Grove, Pa. 

 The Leading Rose Growers of America. 



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