THE DING-EE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



Centrosema 



(Grandiflora). 



Of this lovely new plant 

 the originator says: " It is 

 a hardy perennial vine of 

 rare and exquisite beauty, 

 which blooms early in June from seed sown in April, 

 and bears in the greatest profusion inverted, pea- 

 shaped flowers from iyi to 2% inches in diameter, 

 and ranging in color from a rosy violet to a reddish 

 purple, with abroadfeathered white marking through 

 the centre, while the large buds and backs of the 

 flowers are pure while, making it appear as if one 

 plant bore many different-colored flowers at one 

 time. Occasionally plants produce pure white 

 flowers, while others are broadly margined with a 

 white feathering. The flowers are produced in the 

 greatest abundance, sometimes six to eight in a 

 cluster. The stem and foliage are very graceful and 

 of a delightful odor. It is well adapted for every 

 garden purpose, and especially as a climber, running 

 from 6 to 8 feet in a season. It will bloom until frost, 

 and if potted will no doubt flower freely in the 

 house. One of the most attractive features is the 

 way in which the flowers look up at you in the face. I certainly predict for it a great run and 

 immense popularity. Flowers last five days when cut and placed in water. Seed should be 

 soaked in warm water before planting. Price per pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



NE Wj^ALSAfi pouhle Dwarf White. 



The entire absence of that pink tinge peculiar to the accepted White 

 Balsam of the present is one of the many distinctive features of this 

 superb new variety. The plant attains a height of about 20 inches, 

 and is the most compact flowered of all Balsams- It is a prolific 

 flowering variety, and produces numerous spikes of purest white 

 flowers which are perfectly double. We counted on an average plant 

 growing on our trial grounds 58 perfect flowers on a single spike. 

 Altogether, Double Dwarf White is a Balsam of rare merit, and we 

 strongly recommend it as one of the valuable acquisitions of the year. 

 Full cultural directions on each packet. 10 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 

 25 cts. 



Shirley Poppies. 



Shirley Poppies are of good substance, double and single. The in- 

 dividual flowers are of the largest size, frequently measuring over 4 

 inches in diameter. The colors range from pure white, through the 

 most delicate shades of rosy pink and carmine, to deepest crimson ; 

 some of the most intensely colored flowers being margined with white 

 or beautifully flaked and marbled. The plants are of vigorous, 

 healthy habit of growth, and bloom with profusion from July to Octo- 

 ber. They can be readily raised from seed sown in the open ground. 

 Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Poppy The Bride. 



t( Of late years the various types of Poppy have become very popu- 

 lar, leading to the introduction of new varieties of exceptional beauty. 

 The present novelty is a pure white, single selection from Papaver 

 Somniferum ; the flowers are of extra-large size and the petals nearly 

 entire at the margin. The spotless white, single flowers waving in 

 the breeze present a magnificent appearance in beds or groups." Per 

 pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts , 25 cts. 



Zinnia Tom Thumb Mixed. 



The best Zinnias in the world are raised in this country. Therefore 

 the Tom Thumb Zinnia we now offer is the result of this careful grow- 

 ing and selection, and cannot fail to give Flower People the most 

 complete satisfaction. The perfect dwarf plants grow 4 to 6 inches 

 high — circular mat- like, twice as broad. The habit of growth of this 

 new type is very vigorous, robust and free flowering. The flowers 

 are about as large as those of tall Zinnias, symmetrically shaped and 

 of good substance; in short, this is a perfect Divarf Zinnia, Our 

 mixture includes all the best colors known in Zinnias. Per pkt., 10 

 cts.; 3 pkts.- for 25 cts. --. 



Zinnia Tom Thumb White. 



In habit and form the same asTom Thumb Mixed described above; 

 flowers large, pure white, and produced in wonderful profusion. One 

 of the most charming novelties of the year. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 

 ior 25 cts. 



New Poppy American Flag. 



Poppies are unusual favorites ; this new candidate cannot fail to 

 meet with a hearty reception, possessing as it does such unique and 

 valuable features as make it the most promising variety introduced in 

 many years. This splendid new Poppy is a strong grower and pro- 

 duces a profusion of large flowers, very double, and in color pure scar- 

 let edged with white (see cut). Foliage, bluish green. Our seed was 

 procured from choice plants grown by our special grower under per- 

 sonal supervision, therefore is pure and true to name. 10 cts. per pkt.; 

 3 pkts. for 25 cts. 



NEW POPPY AMERICAN FLAG. 



