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THE DINGEE <fc CONARD COMPANY'S 



Calla. 



Lily of the Nile. 



Calla Lily or Lily of the Nile are the names under 

 which Recardias are commonly known. They bloom at 

 almost any season of the year, but are especially valuable for 

 Winter blooming. Dry bulbs may be potted and planted in 

 rich soil, and abundance of water should be given at all times 

 while growing. No novelty of recent introduction has created 

 such a furore as Little Gem. It has created a sensation, and 

 the many points of superior merit have placed it in the fore- 

 most rank of the Lily family. 



Dwarf Calla, Little Gem. 



It is indeed a pigmy, scarcely ever exceeding the height of 

 one foot, yet producing good-sized flowers, which are snowy 

 white in color. It will be found exceedingly useful for cut 

 flowers. The bulbs of the genuine Little Gem are very scarce ; 

 our stock has been procured direct from headquarters (see 

 cut). 25 cts. each ; 2 for 40 cts. ; 5 for $1. 



Spotted Calla. — The leaves of this popular and beautiful 

 novelty are deep rich green, exquisitely ornamented with 

 pure white marks; the plant therefore is highly ornamental 

 even when not in flower; in all other respects it is like the 

 favorite old Calla. The pure white color of the flowers is 

 lovely in contrast with the deep black throat; it is easily 

 grown, very distinct, free to bloom and will give satisfaction ; 

 we would advise growing two bulbs in a five-inch pot ; the 

 culture is very simple. We have a fine stock of large, solid 

 bulbs, that cannot fail to give the best results. 15 cts. each ; 

 2 for 25 cts. ; 5 for 50 cts. 



Lily of the Nile.— Is the favorite old White Calla that 

 always gives satisfaction. We offer well-ripened corms suit- 

 able for 5-inch pots; no other Calla will give such an abun- 

 dance of fine flowers and foliage as the California-grown 

 corms we offer. 30 cts. each ; 2 for 50 cts. 



CALLA, LITTLE GEM. 



The True Black Calla, Arum Sanctum.— A native 

 of the Holy Land, and truly a magnificent and stately plant. 

 The flowers of this rare bulb are sweet-scented and often 

 measure more than a foot in length by 5 to 8 inches in width ; 

 the inside color is of the richest velvety purplish black, while 

 the outside is a pleasing green. The centre spadix rises to 

 the height of 10 to 12 inches and is of the deepest black. 

 The bulbs we shall send you are the genuine stock, strong 

 and positively sure to bloom if planted in rich soil 2 inches 

 below the surfaee and given plenty of light, heat and moisture. 

 Every order should include at least one bulb of this great 

 Oriental novelty, for it is one of the rarest and most desirable 

 bulbs of the year. We make the price exceedingly low and 

 within the reach of all. 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1. 



CR1NUM OK.NATUM. 



Crinum Ornatum. 



One of the finest and rarest of Crinums. Bulbs of this va- 

 riety never sell for less than $1 per pound. Grows from 1*4 

 to 5 feet high, bearing a crown of 12 to 20 large, Lily-like 

 blooms; color, white, with deep pink stripe down the centre 

 of each petal. The flowers are deliriously scented ; foliage 

 evergreen and decidedly handsome. Bulbs can be planted 

 and kept permanently in large pots ; will last a lifetime, as the 

 bulbs grow larger and better every year. Magnificent large 

 bulbs — the finest we have ever seen — in fine condition, many 

 weighing over a pound, postpaid by mail, $1 each ; smaller 

 size, 50 cts. each, postpaid by mail. 



Coperia Drummondi. 



One of the easiest of all bulbs to grow and absolutely sure 

 to bloom freely the first season; equally desirable for the 

 flower beds or pots. It is of the Amaryllis family, the bulbs 

 beinglargeand solid, sending up fine foliage and flower stalks 

 10 to 15 inches high, producing in great profusion large, beau- 

 tiful Lily-like flowers, snow white in color. In the Fall the bulbs 



can be lifte d and 

 stored like Gladiolus 

 or Tuberoses, andwill 

 be ready for plant- 

 ing out again the fol- 

 lowing Spring. We 

 have a large stock of 

 strong bulbs, sure to 

 bloom. 15 cts. each ; 

 2 for 25 cts.; 4 for 50 

 cts.; $1.25 per doz. 



Eucharis 

 Amazonica 



A rare bulbous 

 plant which throws 

 up tall flower scapes 

 bearing large, snowy 

 while, star-like blos- 

 soms of great beauty 

 and delicious fra- 

 grance. It is a plant 

 which is very scarce, 

 and highly prized by 

 those who possess it. 

 Fine flowering bulbs 

 40 cts. each; 3 for fl. 



EUCHARIS AMAZONICA. 



