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THE BOSTON FERN ^ ^.fJ:^:tJ:t^ 



IN the great number of splendid decorative plants it is difficult to say that any one variety is 

 really better than all others, but if this were possible, this magnificent Fern would be our 

 choice. For hanging baskets or single specimens in pots or boxes, it is superb. We know of 

 no other plant that withstands ill treatment better, or thrives so splendidly under good care. It 

 does equally well in sun or shade outdoors in Summer, and presents an imposing appearance 

 indoors during Winter. It is grown by the thousands for market in all the large cities and is 

 steadily increasing in popularity. It forms an immense number of graceful, drooping fronds, 

 varying in length from 2 to 5 feet, which arch over like plumes in every direction, as shown in 

 our colored-plate illustration, and which are always of a fresh, healthy and beautiful green color. 

 These fronds keep in perfect condition for years. We recommend this beautiful Fern most 

 highly. Your collection is incomplete without it. ,^,^,^^,lt«^^^ 



STRONG YOUNG PLANTS, 20 cts. each; 3 for 60 cts.; 7 for 81, postpaid. 

 STRONG FIVE-INCH POT PI.ANTS, 60 cts. each; 3 for SI, by Bxpress. 

 STRONG TEN-INCH POT PLANTS, S2 each, by Express. 



ACALYPHA SANDERI ^ J^„nircX!"" 



/ TNDER a variety of names this remarkable new plant has been praised by experts the world 

 ^^ over. It has been called the " Philippine Medusa," "Dewey's Favorite Plant," " Chenille 

 ^^ Plant," ** Comet Plant," ** Blazing Cat Tail " and many other names of similar character. 

 We know of no plant so unique and sensational in appearance. It is an absolutely new departure 

 totally unlike any other plant now known. At the great exhibition which is held at Ghent, Bel- 

 gium, every five years, to which the plantsmen of Europe bring their finest novelties, this great 

 plant won the distinction of being the most striking novelty exhibited. It is an extraordinary 

 free grower and bloomer, small plants blooming from January to December. As an ornamental 

 plant, it is the most striking ever seen. Of branching habit, the branches spread widely and throw 

 out their long, dazzling crimson, flufiy spikes 12 to 18 inches long (not 20 to 30 inches, as has been 

 described), between the large, bright green leaves, in the most effective manner. A large plant 

 presents a sight that baffles description. This is a plant that you should not miss getting. It vrill 

 attract instant attention and admiration. ^^^,^^^^^i^^ 



STRONG PI<ANTS, 30 ots. each ; 2 for 50 cts.; 3 for $1, postpaid. 



THE CHINESE PAPER PLANT ^ Q^^) 



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, vigorous 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. ^^^^^.^<^«^«^.^.^ 



Vfe offer strong three-inch plants, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts.; 7 for SI. Lajcger 

 plants, two years old, fonr-incli pots, 35 cts. each ; 3 for SI, postpaid by Mail, 

 liarge specimen plants, from eight-inch pots, SI each, by Express only. 



For 65 Gto. wc wlU send, postpaid, one plant eacb of tlie tbree grrand novelties 

 described above. Sure to sTi'ow, qnicfe to bloom, tbey are extremely desirable. 



THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., West Grove, Pa. o;<rw%'-RV'Sl:''?M''E*?.k 



