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THE DINCEE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



NEW HYBRID HIBISCUS. 



Nymphsea Odorata. 



The well-known Water Lily, famous for the fragrance of 

 its beautiful double white flowers, which under proper treat- 

 ment attain a size of 5 to 6 inches in diameter. This va- 

 riety is a free bloomer, strong grower and easily cultivated ; 

 fill any tub or half barrel with muck or loam and cover 

 with about two inches of sand or fine gravel, to prevent the 

 muck from rising to the surface ; plant the roots in this, 

 barely covering them, and place in position on the lawn or 

 wherever desired, where they will have the advantage of 

 plenty of sunshine. 20 cts. each ; 6 for ^i. 



Olea Fragrans. J^'eeYouve. 



One of the sweetest and most desirable of flowers. The 

 white flowers are produced in clusters, and emit the most 

 pleasing fragrance. It is well said that "each individual 

 bloom has more sweetness than the most fragrant Lily." 

 As a conservatory shrub it will be found invaluable. The 

 blooming period begins in the Fall and lasts for several 

 months; in fact, it is a true perpetual bloomer. It is of 

 easy culture and especially desirable as a window plant. In 

 Jndia and Europe it is considered extremely valuable. One 

 of the best ever-blooming plants. 25 cts. each ; 5 for ^i. 



New Hybrid Hibiscus. 



This splendid new Hardy Hybrid Hibiscus 

 was produced after long and careful hybridi- 

 zation of the Moschatus and Cahfornicus 

 types. The flowers are produced in great 

 profusion ; they are somewhat cup-shaped 

 and of immense size, frequently measuring 

 6 to 8 inches in diameter. The colors range 

 from pure white through all shades of blush 

 and pink to bright rosy crimson. They bloom 

 during July and August, and continue in 

 bloom along time; the plants are perfectly 

 hardy, growing from the root every Spring 

 and forming large clumps 3 to 4 feet high, and 

 nearly as wide. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 

 Larger, 20 cts. ; 3 for 50 cts. 



New Hybrid Hibiscus Seed. 



The new Hybrid Hibiscus described above 

 can be easily raised from seed ; most of the 

 seedlings bloom the first season and make 

 fine, showy clumps the second year. The 

 seed we offer was saved from our own plants 

 the past season, and includes all colors. 

 Price, per pkt., 10 ct.-.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.; 7 pkts., 

 50 cts.; oz., $1. 



NYMPH^A ODORATA. 



Caryopteris Mastacanthus. Ii?4a. 



After another year's thorough test of this remarkable new hardy- 

 plant, we add our recommendation to the strong endorsements given 

 it by European horticultural journals, two of which deemed it worthy 

 of a color plate. It comes to us from James Vitch & Son, England, 

 which in itself is sufficient guarantee of its great value. It is certain 

 to become popular with flower lovers everywhere, owing to the high 

 decorative value of plant and flower. It is a sturdy, upright grower, 

 and is extremely floriferous, plants from small pots blooming profusely 

 Tind continuing to do so throughout the season until they reach a height 

 ftnd width of three feet. The dense flower heads are of a rich lavender 

 blue, a rare color among flowers. " Blue Spiraea'' is a fitting name 

 for it. One feature particularly noticeable in it is that during the en- 

 tire season in open ground the bushes were continuously covered with 

 honey-bees. From this it is evident that it will be a valuable plant for 

 bee keepers. Strong blooming plants, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts,; 9 for 

 ^i, postpaid. Large field-grown plants, 25 cts, each ; 5 for ^i. 



Plumbago Lady Larpent. 



Unquestionably the most distinct and valuable hardy herbaceous 

 plant now in cultivation. The plants are strong, upright in habit, 

 growing to a height of 12 to 15 inches in compact clumps, and from 

 the middle of July until severe frost are covered with lovely rich violet- 

 blue-colored flowers borne in close terminal heads. (We have had 

 thousands in bloom on our grounds as late as October 25.) We 

 heartily recommend this fine variety for edging walks, beds or borders, 

 or single specimens set in mixed flower vases or beds, where they 

 appear in lovely contrast with other flowers. 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 

 cts.; 6 for 50 cts.; 12 for 31. 



