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THE DINGER & CONARD COMPANY'S 



The Choicest Hardy Perennials. 



We ask special attention to our offering of the choicest specialties in Hardy Perennials. The 

 genuine value of this class of plants for permanent ornamentation is gradually being found out, and 

 they are becoming very popular ; in fact, quite the fashion with the most fastidious and careful plant- 

 ers. All the varieties we offer are entirely hardy, and no more trouble to grow than hardy shrubbery,. 

 In the extreme Northern States and Canada some protection in Winter will be an advantage. 



Herbaceous Paeonies. 



Every one who has seen Pseonies with- 

 their large double flowers will agree with us 

 that for striking beauty they are difficult to 

 equal. The flowers are immense in size, 

 perfectly double, and finely formed — like 

 big double Roses. They are entirely hardy, 

 and once planted they are a source of genu- 

 ine pleasure year after year. We offer a 

 limited number of strong roots in mixed; 

 colors. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts; 5 for ^i, 



A GRAND NEW HARDY PERENNIAL. 



Rudbeckia 

 ''Golden Glow.'* 



This is a superb new hardy perennial 

 plant, growing eight feet high, branching 

 freely and bearing by the hundreds, on long 

 graceful stems, exquisite double flowers of 

 the brightest golden color, and as large as 

 Cactus Dahlias. The stalwart plants, laden 

 with sheaves of golden blossoms as large as 

 fair Chrysanthemums, and all having an ele- 

 gant, graceful appearance, is a sight not 

 soon forgotten. As cut flowers the blooms 



HERBACEOUS PtEONIES. 



Dahlia Sunflower. 



{Helianthus Muliifiora Plena.) This handsome plant is 

 now attracting great attention. There is nothing equal to it 

 among yellow flowers. It grows from 3 to 4 feet high, is of 

 bushy and compact habit, and is covered from top to bottom 

 with splendid golden-yellow flowers, the size of Dahlias, and 

 perfectly double. They have strong, woody stems, and are 

 of such good substance that they keep a long time after being 

 cut, and are greatly admired. It blooms in July and August 

 (the first season), and is altogether one of the most striking 

 and handsome flowers of its season. It is moderately hardy, 

 but should have a light covering of leaves or straw during 

 Winter in cold localities. It ranks with hardy Shrubs, and 

 is undoubtedly one of the most showy and handsome plants 

 recently introduced. 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts. 



SPIR.EA (ASTiLHK) JAPONICA. 



NEW RUDBECKIA "GOLDEN GLOW." 



last well. It is a strong grower, is perfectly hardy, and 

 blooms continuously throughout August and September. 

 We regard it as one of the most effective decorative plants 

 in cultivation. Strong plants, 25 cts. each ; 5 for j^i. 



Astilbe Japonica. 



(Spiraea.) 



Sometimes called Hoteia Japonica (see cut). A hand- 

 some, hardy, herbaceous plant, invaluable in many respects; 

 especially desirable as a border plant for outdoor plant- 

 ing, and greatly esteemed and cultivated by many for 

 Winter forcing. Light and feathery panicles of fragrant 

 white flowers; splendid for bouquet purposes. Blooms ir^ 

 early Spring and is altogether a charming plant. 15 cts. 

 each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



