no The DINGEE § CONARD (b. West HRnvE. Pa. 



The Choicest Hardy Perennials. 



THE plants in ,this class are perfectly hardy and are considered both valuable and desirable for open ground, inas- 

 much as they die down only to the roots at the approach of cold weather. They survive the most severe Winters 

 and continue to grow and bloom year after year with little or no care. Once planted they become a lasting pleasure. 

 Failure with them is practically impossible. 



Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 10 for SI, postpaid by Mail. 



ture Chinese Lanterns when lighted— hence the name. The 

 effect is singularly striking. In the husks or lanterns a fruit 

 is borne much like a Winter Cherry or Husk Tomato, exoept 

 that the color is deep ruby red, and is in every way superior 

 to a Winter Cherry, either for coloring, preserving or eating 

 raw ; also valuable as a parlor ornament. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 

 25 cts.; 6 for 50 Cts.; $1 per dozen. 



Dicentra Spectabills {Bleeding Heart). 

 One of the finest plants known for borders, pots or for 

 planting in any sunny situation. If potted in November and 

 left outside until it has formed new roots and then is brought 

 into gentle heat, it will flower early in March. The beautiful 

 rose-colored flowers are produced in great abundance and are 

 heart shaped. When planted in the open ground it flowers 

 in April and May. Absolutely hardy. Strong, imported roots, 

 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1. 



Double Herbaceous Pseonies. 



Should be Planted Early. 

 Every one who has this noble plant, with its large, double 

 flowers, will agree with us that for striking beauty, effective- 

 ness, profusion and duration of bloom, it is beyond doubt one 

 of the grandest flowers in cultivation. The foliage is massive 

 and handsome, while the culture is the easiest. The flowers 

 are immense in size, perfectly double and beautifully formed 

 — like big, double Roses. They are entirely hardy, and once 

 planted they are a source of genuine pleasure year after year. 

 One's garden is incomplete without some Pseonies. 



We offer strong plants in difierent colors, postpaid, at the 

 low prices given below. 



Double White .50 cts. each. 



Double Pink 40 cts. each. 



Double Red 40 cts. each. 



Set of 3, postpaid, for $1.^5. 



Hypericum Moserianum. 



A marvelously free-flowering, hardy plant, producing from 

 July until October its splendid blooms, which are of large size, 

 measuring from 2 to 2\^ inches in diameter and in color are a 

 rich golden yellow, which is rendered still more effective by 

 the numerous yellow stamens and crimson anthers. Forms 

 a bush about 3 feet high. Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 

 cts.; 9 for $1 ; larger plants, field grown, 25 cts. each. 



Rudbeckia, ** Golden Glow." 



Grows 8 feet high, branching freely and bearing by the 

 hundreds, on long, graceful stems, exquisite double flowers of 

 the brightest golden color and as large as a Cactus Dahlia. 

 As cut flowers the blooms last well. Perfectly hardy and 

 blooms continuously throughout August and September. 

 Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. ; 9 for $1. 



ICbododendron. 



This, wherever known, is universally acknowledged to be 

 the most showy, magnificent, hardy evergreen shrub that 

 grows. It will thrive in any good soil without any special 

 preparation and in the full blaze of the sun, but it is more 

 luxuriant in good, well-prepared soil of leaf mold and muck 

 and peat mixed and in partial shade. The broad, thick, ever- 

 green foliage, with its glossy richness, would alone entitle it 

 to a place foremost in the rank of evergr<;en shrubs, but when 

 in June this mass of luxuriant foliage is almost hidden by the 

 magnificent array of beautiful flowers in clusters, it is simply 

 grand. A protection of leaves and brush during the first 

 Winter will be beneficial. The plants we offer are strong and 

 bushy, well set with flower buds, and are sure to bloom this 

 year. We offer choice named sorts. Strong plants, 1 to 2 feet 

 high, $1 each, postpaid. 



iScw I^ychnis, Double Rose. 



This splendid new hardy perennial blooms with a per- 

 sistency that no other flower we know can lay claim to, pro- 

 ducing hundreds of flowers in the course of the season, which 

 are of exquisite rose color and are borne in clusters on long, 

 stiff stems, making them of great value in cut-flower work. 

 Of easy culture and rapid growth, the plant quickly attains 

 a height of 12 to 18 inches, and is constantly sending out 

 laterals or side shoot, which in a short time are crowned with 

 panicles of buds and flowers. No one can fail to be pleased 

 with this lovely new plant. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for 81. 



PJevr Hybrid Hibiscus. 



Flowers cup shaped, of immense size, frequently meas- 

 uring 6 to 8 inches in diameter. The colors range from pure 

 white through all shades of blush and pink to bright rosy 

 crimson. They bloom during July and August and continue 

 in bloom a long time. Perfectly hardy. Form large clumps 3 

 to 4 feet high and nearly as wide. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 

 larger plants, 20 cts. each ^^ 3 for 50 cts. 



:Ne^w Hardy Hibiscus, Crimson Eye. 



Blooms the first and every year in August. The flowers are 

 immense, with broad, flat petals, making each flower as full 

 and as round as a large-sized dinner plate. The color is clear, 

 snowy white, with an intensely brilliant crimson spot at the 

 base of each petal, making a crimson eye 2 or 3 inches across 

 in the centre of an immense flower. Perfectly hardy and will 

 grow anywhere. 10 cts. each ; 6 for 50 cts.; $1 per dozen. 



Tbe Chinese I^antern Plant. 



This is a gigantic species of the showy Winter Cherrj', 

 growing about 1}^ feet high. Perfectly hardy. Splendid when 

 grown in pots or boxes. It blooms early and produces the first 

 season a large number of balloon-like husks 3 to 3% inches 

 across. Color orange scarlet. They strongly represent minia- 



Crimson, '^rbite and Blue Spirseas. 



Anthony "Waterer {Crimson) .—It makes a low, com- 

 pact bush 15 to 18 inches high, and is covered nearly the 

 whole growing season with large umbels of deep crimson 

 flowers, which measure nearly a foot across. When scarcely 

 3 inches high it begins to bloom, and thereafter is seldom out 

 of flower. As a pot plant or for growing in the open ground, 

 nothing can equal it. Perfectly hardy, it is unquestionably 

 one of the really meritorious plants that we cannot have too 

 many of. Strong plants, 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 51 per 

 dozen; large field-grown plants, 25 cts. each; 5for$l. 



Astilbe Japonica ( TFMe). — Sometimes called Hoteia 

 Japoniea. A handsome, herbaceous plant, especially desir- 

 able for bordering and for outdoor planting; greatly es- 

 teemed and cultivated by many for Winter forcing. Light 

 and feathery panicles of fragrant white flowers ; splendid for 

 bouquet purposes. Blooms in early Spring and is altogether 

 a charming plant. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. ; larger plants, 

 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1. 



Blue Spiraea {Caryopteris Mastacanthus) .—Blue Spirsea 

 is a fitting name for this remarkable new hardy plant. 

 It is a sturdy, upright grower and is extremely flo"riferous, 

 plants from small pots blooming profusely and continuing to 

 do so throughout the season until they reach a height and 

 width of 3 feet. The dense flower heads are of a rich laven- 

 der blue, a rare color among flowers. Strong, blooming plants, 

 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for$l, postpaid. Large field-grown 

 plants, 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1. 



Blackberry l,ily. 



Large, orange-colored, Lily-like flowers, spotted red, suc- 

 ceeded by fruit identical with the edible Blackberry. 10 cts. 

 each ; 6 for 50 cts. 



Coreopsis I^anceolata. 



Golden-yellow flowers of great beauty. Splendid for cut- 

 ting. Fine.' 15 cts. each ; 4 for.50 cts.; 10 for $1. 



Iris Ksempferi. 



The most gorgeously colored plants in existence ; once 

 planted they last for a lifetime, throwing up flowers of almost 

 savage beauty. No garden complete without them. We offier 

 the best sorts. 



Price of single and double varieties, 15 cts. each; 

 any 4 for 50 cts.; 10 for %1, postpaid. 



Single Varieties. 

 Como.— Reddish amaranth, with large white centre. 

 Madame Scheral.— Grand light blue flowers. 

 Oedine.— Pure white ; enormous. 

 Neptune.— Reddish gray ; freely veined. 

 Venus.— Grand uew white variety ; exquisite. 

 Violet Cap.— Pure white, veined and suffused dark blue. 

 Shadow.— Enormous ; dark indigo blue, golden centre. 



Double Varieties. 



Oscar.- Large, deep pink flowers of great beauty. 



Mahogany.— Extra-large flowers, deep mahogany red. 



Robert Craig.— White shaded with violet ; dark centre ; 

 extra good. 



Gold Bound.— Enormous flowers of wonderful beauty; 

 pure snow white with large gold-banded centre. 



Zenobia.— Rich purple mottled with gray. 



Princess Clotilde.— White spotted crimson ; beautiful. 



Blue Jay.— Dwarf; large flowers. 



Azure.— Blue ; veined and mottled white. 



Set of 14 Iris named above, postpaid, for $1.25. Mixed vari- 

 eties, double and single, choicest sorts, 10 cts. each ; 

 3 for 25 cts.; $1 per dozen. 



