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^ The Cuban Lily «^ 



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 ONE OF THE GRANDEST BULBS FOR POT CULTURE. 



This is one of the most beautiful bulbous plants we have ever seen. Its 

 ease of culture, sureness to bloom and superb flower make it one of the best, if 

 not the best of all bulbs for pot culture. It is exceedingly rare, and the diffi- 

 culty and expense necessary to procure it has kept it, like many other splendid 

 plant novelties, in obscurity. For two years past our collectors have been procur- 

 ing this stock in quantities that would allow us to place it before our customers in 

 a prominent manner, and at the same time permit us to offer it at a price within 

 the reach of every one. We have spared no expense to bring this lovely flower 

 from that down-trodden island whose independence has cost the lives of scores 

 of brave Americans, and the fact that we were able to get it at all is a piece of 

 good fortune which we intend to share with our customers. 



Our colored-plate illustration on preceding page will give you an idea of 

 the magnificent appearance it presents. The flowers are star-shaped and are 

 borne in one enormous cluster. The color is distinct and strikingly rich — a 

 dark blue with golden-yellow anthers, making a magnificent effect. It has a 

 delicious fragrance like that of the Sweet Alyssum. It commences to bloom 

 soon after it is potted and remains in bloom for a long time. The foliage is 

 handsome, and even without a flower this plant is a splendid decorative plant. 

 It is hardy in open ground with light protection. 



We know of no bulb offered in this book that will give so much general 

 satisfaction, and we strongly recommend all our friends to give this grand Lily 

 a trial, and we are sure they will be pleased beyond measure. We might say, 

 in conclusion, that when this Lily was first shown in Europe it created a veri- 

 table sensation wherever seen. 



Large, Blooming Bulbs, postpaid by Mail, 20 ots. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1. 



^ New Weeping Lantana ^ 



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 This is one of the most beautiful of flowering plants for baskets, vases and 

 pots ever grown. It also grows to perfection in open ground during Summer. 

 Here is the record of one plant: Planted in an ordinary nail keg in May, it was in 

 flower all the time until August, when it had 590 clusters of flowers; continued 

 in full flower after being removed indoors ; bore over 400 clusters in October, 

 and in December over 300. At this time every young branch was cut off to 

 propagate, but on January 14 it had 100 beautiful new clusters. The plant has 

 a most graceful drooping habit, grows with wonderful rapidity and blooms 

 persistently Winter and Summer, producing a cluster of flowers at each leaf. 

 Color delicate, clear lilac-pink. Very distinct and pretty. The fragrance is 

 delicious. We make the price low for strong plants in order that every one may 

 have a few plants of this superb Lantana. 



Price, 15 cts, each ; 2 for 25 cts.; 10 for $1. Larger plants, two years old, from 

 four-inch pots, 35 cts. each, postpaid by Mail. 



New Bougainvillea Sandenana* 



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A remarkably free-blooming plant ; one of the most brilliant and useful 

 varieties offered in this book. As a pot plant it is magnificent, a strong, vigor- 

 ous grower with splendid. Camellia-like foliage— deep, shining green. Plants 

 commence to bloom in small pots and continue throughout the year ; as the 

 plant grows older it is literally covered with an amazing number of blossoms. 

 It produces its flowers as freely as a Fuchsia. In color they are dazzling, rosy 

 crimson, with deep, golden-yellow anthers. They last long in perfection. 

 Planted in pots and trained over a trellis, a large plant of this superb novelty 

 presents one of the most beautiful sights imaginable. Of the easiest culture, it 

 cannot fail to give absolute satisfaction. Small plants sold recently at $2 each. 



We offer fine young plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1. Larger plants, 

 two years old, four-inch pots, 35 cts. each ; 3 for $1, postpaid by Mail. 



For 50 cts. we will send, postpaid, one each of the three grand novelties described 

 above. Sure to grow, quick to bloom, they are extremely desirable. 



THE DINCEE & CONARD CO., West Grove, Pa. 



THE LEADING ROSE GROWERS OF AMERICA. 



