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THE DINGEB & CONARD COMPANY'S 



-^Splendid Perpetual Moss Roses^ 



Perpetual Moss Rose, James Veitch. — One of the most constant blooming Perpetual 

 Moss Roses ever introduced ; extra large flowers ; very double and full, delightfully fragrant ; 

 buds well mossed, but not so densely covered as some which bloom less continuously ; color, 

 bright rosy crimson, changing to deep carnation red ; commences to bloom ahnost as soon 

 as planted, and continues throughout the season. Perfectly hardy. Having secured a large 

 stock of this splendid variety, we are able to sell it very reasonable. Price, 50 cents, 



" Perpetual. "White Moss" Rose. — One of the most mossy varieties ; prettiest in bud ; 

 the flowers are of medium size, and borne in large clusters ; fragrant, but not very double ; 

 color, pure white. 75 cents. 



Perpetual Moss Rose, Madame Moreau. — An elegant variety ; new and scarce. The 

 buds are finely mossed and very beautiful ; the flowers are extra large, perfectly full and 

 double ; color, rich carmine, with crimson and scarlet centre ; petals exquisitely edged with 

 white; very fragrant. 75 cents. 



Perpetual Moss Rose, Blanche Moreau. — New and highly recommended ; flowers 

 are produced in clusters, and are large, full and sweet ; the color is pure white, and both 

 flowers and buds have an abundance of lovely deep green moss. 75 cents. 



SPECIAL OFFER,— The set of 4 Perpetual Moss Roses for ^2.50. 



MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. 



The plants named below are suitable for planting in beds or borders in the Lawn or in 

 door-yard, near the dwelling ; they are very striking and pretty and always attract a great 

 deal of attention. 



Ne'W D"warf Pomegranate. — This magnificent flowering shrub originated in E-ouisville, 

 Ky., where it is nearly hardy. Its flowers are a brilliant orange scarlet — a very rare and 

 striking color — and are borne in profusion, even while the plant is quite small. It is 

 considered a great acquisition. 25 cents ; $3 per dozen. 

 Tritoma Uvaria (Blazing Torch). — A splendid plant with flower stalks three feet high, 

 and large spikes of brilliant flame-colored crimson and yellow flowers, bearing a striking 



resemblance to Blazing Torches ; very striking and beautiful ; 



blooms in August and September, and always attracts a great 



deal of attention. Not hardy ; store in cellar over Winter. 



See illustration. 25 cents ; 6 for I1.25 ; ^^2.50 per dozen, 

 Caladium Esculentum. — A splendid ornamental foliage plant, 



suitable for lawn decoration ; can be planted in border or grown 



in large pots or tubs ; likes warmth and moisture. When full 



size it stands from 



four to six feet high. 



The leaves are im- 

 mense, often meas- 

 uring four feet in 



length by two and 



a half in breadth ; 



very smooth,bright 



green, beautifully 



veined with dark 



green ; should not 



be planted in 



Spring till ground 



is warm. When 



killed down byfrost 



in Fall take up the 



root and store in 



^ ^ ^ cellar, secure from 



Tritoma Uvaria. ... . ^, . . u •. • • • „^ ..f^^^rrfi, 



freezmg. As the root gets older it mcreases m size and strength, 



and produces larger leaves. 25 cents each ; 6 for $1.25 ; ^2.50 per dozen. 



Caladium Esculentum. 



