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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



DOUBLE LARGE-FLOWERED DAHLIAS. 



Dahlias from Seed. 



In iSSb we first called attention to the fact that Dahlias for Summer 

 and Autumn flowering could easily and successfully be grown from 

 seed sown in the Spring, and the expense of purchasing bulbs thereby 

 be saved. Each year this new plan of raising Dahlias finds increased 

 favor with flower people. Dahlia seeds germinate quickly, and the 

 plants grow very rapidly. For best results start the seed indoors early 

 and transplant when all danger of frost is past. We make a great 

 specialty of Dahlia seed, and our selections cannot be surpassed. 



Per Pkt- 

 Dahlia, Choicest Mixed Pompon. — Beautifully, perfectly bred 



flowers $o 15 



Gracilis (New Single Striped). — Immense single flowers, embrac- 

 ing a brilliant variety of colors, striped, variegated, flaked and 

 dotted; foliage exquisitely laciniated. This striking, distinct 



variety has to be seen to be fuliy appreciated 15 



Double Large-Flowered Mixed (see cut). — Saved only from the 



choicest flowers in a large collection 20 



Superb Single Mixed. — Many consider single Dahlias the most 

 beautiful and graceful of all. The flowers are extra large, star- 

 striped and borne in great profusion from July to October. We 



offer in finest mixed colors 10 



Zimanpi. — Also called Bidens Airosanguinea and the Minia- 

 ture Black Dahlia ; 9 to 12 inches high, neat, graceful foliage ; 

 the pretty dark flowers are borne in great profusion till late 

 Fall 10 



Gaillardia (Blanket Flower). 



Gaillardia Picta Lorenziana (Double Flowers). — This new va- 

 riety is entirely distinct from the old sorts; the colors offered are 

 sulphur, golden yellow, claret and amaranth. \' 2 oz., 25 cts. . . 5 



Sun Kissed (Salmon Red).— Considered the most beautiful of 

 all the single Gaillardias ; deep salmon red, edged bright orange. 5 



Finest Mixed Colors.— Per oz., 35 cts 5 



HeliatlthllS (Sunflower). 



Miniature Sunflower (Helianthus Cucumerfolius). — Striking- 

 ly beautiful ; grows about 3% feet, branching freely, making a 

 handsome bush, with small and wax-like very dense foliage ; 

 hundreds of bright orange-colored flowers ; about 2 inches 

 across, with black centre ; altogether a very striking novelty. . 10 



New Variegated Leaved (Dwarf Double).— A distinct variety; 

 very brilliant. ? l / 2 feet. Per oz., 50 cts 10 



The Silver-leaved Sunflower (Argyrophyelus). — The large 

 leaves are of a shining silver color 5 



Glob/>sa Fistulosus.— Very large and double . . ........ 5 



Mammoth Russian— Grown for Seed.— Per oz., 10 cts 5 



Hibiscus (Finest Hybrids). 



Highly ornamental plants for groups and hedges, fully described 

 on pages 65, 66. The Hibiscus we offer are the Finest Hybrids, 

 and not the ordinary Mallows usually sold. $1 per oz 10 



Lobelia, 



Very dwarf plants, growing 4 to 6 inches high. They are of easy 

 culture, and especially adapted for edging vases and hanging baskets. 

 Lobelias can be readily grown from seed. 



Per Pkt. 

 White Gem. — Thecompact littleplants look likeaball of white. $0 10 

 Crystal Palace Compacta. — Lovely blue; fine for bedding ... 5 



Gracilis. — Blue ; trailing habit 5 



Cardinalis.— Growsabout 3feet. Flowers of most intense vermil- 

 ion scarlet ... 10 



Erinus Paxtonia. — Of spreading habit, flowers pure white, band- 

 ed blue 10 



Finest Erinus Varieties Mixed. — Oz., 50 cts 5 



Set of 6 Lobelias for 40 cts. 



Marvel of Peru (Four O'Clocks). 



A bed or clump of these showy annuals is a gorgeous sight — fairly 

 covered with bright flowers, which fill the air with sweetness ; they 

 are easily grown. If you like plenty of flowers and perfume, pla ?it 

 Four O'Clocks. 



Marvel of Peru (Multiflora). — A distinct species, perfectly 

 hardy, continuing to bloom year after year ; covered with clus- 

 ters of large violet colored flowers from early Summer till frost . 10 



New White Tom Thumb. — Grows less than one foot, literally 

 covered with pure white flowers. Per 02., 35 cts . ...... 5 



New Hybrids. — All the best colors mixed. Per oz., 20 cts . . . 5 

 The set 0/3 varieties named for 15 cts. 



Marigold. 



Marigolds are divided into three classes — Atrican or tall-growing 

 varieties: French varieties, which grow about i foot; and Calendula 

 or Pot Marigolds, for which please see page 90. 

 Marigold (The Eldorado). — This magnificent African variety of 

 Marigold is one of the most gorgeous flowers in cultivation ; 75 

 to 100 brilliant flowers in bloom at one time is not an unusual 

 sight ; the perfectly double flowers are of enormous size, and as 

 perfectly shaped as a show Dahlia. The colors range from 



light primrose to deep glowing orange 10 



Nuggetof Gold. — Very double rich flowers ; considered by many 



to be the finest African variety yet sent out 15 



African Varieties. — Finest mixed colors 5 



French Dwarf Double Pulchra. — Plants of perfect circularform, 

 about 12 inches high, fine foliage, and great profusion of bright 

 flowers; color rich golden yellow, petals distinctly blotched 



reddish brown; unexcelled for bedding 10 



New French Gold Striped. — Rich maroon, striped golden ... 5 



French Double Varieties. — Finest mixed 5 



Set of b Marigolds for 40 cts. 



Mimosa (Sensitive Plant). 



This variety is a great natural curiosity, and should be in every 

 collection ; the plants can be readily grown from seed. We 

 offer the true variety 10 



Myosotis (Forget=me=not). 



The romance and popularity of this charming class of plants are 

 well known. They succeed best in moist, shady situations. The seed 

 may be sown in hotbeds or boxes, and transplanted, or in the open 

 ground in early Spring. We recommend variety E. Fonrobert as 

 particularly fine. 



Myosotis Palustris. — The 



old-fashioned blue Forget- 

 me-not, very popular ... 5 



Alpestris Alba. — Grows 



about 6 inches; flowers 



white 5 



Elegantissima.— An elegant variety: 

 foliage variegated with silver ; sky- 

 blue flowers 10 



Semperflorens. — Fine blue, very 



dwarf and a satisfactory sort. . . . 10 

 Eliza Fonrobert. — The flowers of 

 this new variety are much larger than 

 those of any other Alpine Forget- 

 ne-not; color beautiful sky blue, with clear yellow eye, alto- 

 gether unsurpassed IO 



The set of 5 Forget-me-nots for 3 jets. 



ELIZA FONROBERT. 



