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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY' g 



Rare and Beautiful Celosias. 



AN ENTIRE DEPARTURE. 



Those who desire something new and novel will recognize in the two superb acquisitions described 

 below an entire departure from anything yet introduced into the floral world. A word picture is inade- 

 quate to convey the gorgeous brilliancy of these children of Dame Nature ; we have had an unexaggerated 

 cut (drawn from photograph) made, which gives a partial idea of the uniqueness and rare beauty of the 

 plant and flowers. After watching the development of these gems of Nature during the past season, we 

 pronounce them to be unquestionably the most valuable novelties introduced in recent years and emphati- 

 cally worthy of our strongest words of praise. 



The seed we offer was taken from plants grown by our special grower under personal supervision; 

 therefore is pure and reliable. These varieties are easily grown from seed ; are sturdy and vigorous 



growers, and produce such a profusion of flowers, 

 that are exact counterparts of ostrich feathers, as to 

 make the plant a mass of bloom, startlingly beautiful 

 to the eye, and are the finest and truest types of 

 their class ever introduced. 



New Celosia Ostrich Feathered 

 Mixed. 



Is a strong, erect-growing plant and attains a height of -2% to 3 feet. 

 The foliage is dark brown and makes a pleasing effect against the 

 brilliant red and deep maroon flowers. The prolusion of bloom is a 

 sirong and remarkable feature ; single plants producing 25 to 50 per- 

 fect plumes, averaging in length 6 to 8 inches. The quickness of 

 growth and absolute certainty of bloom will enhance its value ; plants 

 bloom three months after sowing the seed. The unusual profusion 

 and brilliancy of the flowers will make it preeminently the most ad- 

 mired of all decorative plants. Specially attractive when used in 

 massing with "Golden Feathered" in the foreground. Full cultural 

 directions on each packet. Red and maroon mixed. Perpkt., 15 

 cts. ; 4 pkts. for 50 cts. ; 9 pkts. for gi. 



New Celosia Golden Feathered. 



This is an exact counterpart of Ostrich Feathered Mixed, and differs 

 from it only in color of flowers, which are beautiful golden yellow. A 

 splendid effect can be obtained by massing Golden Feathered and 

 Ostrich Feathered Mixed. Per pkt., 15 cts. ; 4 pkts for 50 cts. ; 9 pkts. 

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SPECIMEN PLANT, NEW CELOSIA OSTRICH FEATHERED MIXED. 



SPECIAL OFFER. — One packet each of the two varieties described above for 25 cts. 



NOTE — The distinct merit, combined with the unusual beauty of the above varieties, leads us to recommend them to 

 those of our friends who are seeking something new that has honest merit. They will please all. 



Zinnia Tom Thumb flixed. 



The best Zinnia3 in the world are raised in this country. Therefore the Tom Thumb Zinnia we now offer is the result of this careful 

 growing and selection, and cannot fail to give Flower People the most complete satisfaction. For several Summers past, two rows of it, 

 one on each side of a walk 200 feet long, made a most novel and 

 handsome show ; four-fifths of the perfect dwarf plants were from 

 4 to 6 inches high — circular mat-like, twice as broad. Our picture 

 was drawn from an average plant, bearing brilliant, dark-red flowers. 

 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, 

 a perfect Dwarf Zinnia. Our mixture includes all the best colors 

 known in Zinnias. Per pkt., 15 cts. ; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. ; 5 pkts. for 

 50 cts. 



Zinnia Tom Thumb White. 



In habit and form the same as Tom Thumb Mixed described 

 above; flowes large, pure white, and produced in wonderful profu- 

 sion. One of the most charming novelties of the year. Perpkt., 15 

 cts. ; 2 pkts., 25 cts. ; 5 pkts., 50 cts. 



Lobelia Compacta Oculata. 



The habit of this splendid new variety is perfect ; circular mounds 

 flattened on the top, and literally covered with flowers of the deepest 

 blue, the intense effect of which is heightened by the clear white eye. 

 Of vigorous, healthy growth and entirely suitable for general planting. 

 Per pkt., 15 cts ; 2 pkts., 25 cts. zinnia tom thumb. 



