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THE DINGER <Sc CONARD COMPANY'S 



iJ^RGE-Fi-oWiiKfc.u NEW DWARF DOUBLE PINK. Natural size flower. 



Dianthus Pinks. 



Few flowers can equal Dianthus in variety and brilliancy of color, 

 blooming all Summer and Fall until prevented by severe frO'>t. They 

 live over Winter, and give saiisfaction and pleasure the second season. 

 Unsurpassed for edging or bedding. 



Any b varieties for 2S cts.; any 12 for 40 cts ; set of IS, 60 cts. 



Per Pkt. 

 New Large-flowered Dwarf Double Pink (see cut). — New and 

 very fine. Grows only 9 to 10 inches high, prcjducing immense 

 numbers of extra-large double flowers of perfect f rm. Colors 



from pure white to deep crimson. 3 pkt-^. for 25 cts ^o 10 



Dwarf Fireball. — A greatly iniprovrd, very dwarf variety, cov- 

 ered with showy double large flowers . 10 



Dwa f Snowball — The companion variety of Fireball ; like it in 

 every particular except exquisite pure white flowers. . .... 10 



The Bri ie. — Flowers 3 inches across; color, pure white, with 



large crimson centre, shading ofl" into the white 10 



Chinensis (Double Chinese Pink).— Clusters of pretty double 



flowers; mixed colors. Per oz., 50 cts. . 5 



Albuifl. pi, — Best double white 5 



Imperialisfl. pi. (Double Imperial Pinks).— Finest mixed seed; 



bright and showy colors. Per 02,75 cts. ... .5 



Heddewiggii, Finest Single Mixed. — Allcolnrs. Peroz,75C. 5 



— Finest Double Mixed — All clors Peroz..75 cts 5 



Mourning C>oak. — Darkest of all Dianthus; the al- 

 most black pera's each have a margin of pure white ; striking . 10 

 Heddewiiigii, Dwarf Snowball. — Snowy-white double flowers 10 



Crimson B:ille. — Very large, dark red flower 10 



Eastern Qu«>en. — Beautifully marbled, maroon 10 



Double Red Blotched.— Snuwy white, blotched red . . 10 



Dianthus Mixed Seed for Bedding. 



We have prepared a careful mixture of the above varieties suitable 

 for beds and borders. Per J^ oz., 35 cts.; per oz., 60 cts. . . 5 



NASTURTIUM LADY BIRD. 



Nasturtiums. 



The improved or dwarf Tom Thumb vnrieties off"ered below are 

 unrivaled in gorgeous color and graceful eff"ect ; they (.an be planted 

 in the poorest soil, and will bloom profusely until after frost A bed 

 of Tom Thumb varieties is a splen. id sight; for the finest eflfect, we 

 recommend sowing each separate cin le or row with a diffcr'-nt color 

 or variety. W e have, however, seen beautiful beds aud borders planted 

 entirely with mixed seed. We ofl'er the setd in quamiiy very cheap. 

 For tall-growing sorts, see Tropaeolum, oeicribed below. 



Per Pkt, 

 Cloth of G Id. — A valuable new variety; very scarce; the 

 foliage is of bright golden yellow, which, with the intense scar- 

 let flowers boine in great profusion, makes an unusually attrac- 

 tive display Jo 10 



Crystal Palace Gem. — Sulphur spotted maroon Per oz., 25 cts. 5 

 Empress of India. — Its profusion of bloom and d zzUng richness 

 of color is remarkable. The plants aie of dwaif, Im^hy habit, 

 the leaves being a very dark purple, makipga fi.ting background 



for the brilliant crimson flowers. Per oz., 30 cts 10 



Golden King. — One of 'he best yellows. Per oz, 25 cts . ... 5 

 King of Tom Thumbs. — Tfu^.Tse scarlet flowers ; magnificent for 



bedding and vases. Per oz., 25 cis 5 



King Theodore. — Deep, rich crimson flowers. Per oz , 25 cts . 5 

 Lady Bird (see cut). — A strikingly beautiful variety: the ground 

 color of the flowers is rich golden yellow ; starting fn m the 

 base, each petal is barred with a vein of bright ruby crimson. 



Per oz., 35 cts. ro 



Pearl. — The best white sort* Per oz., 30 cts. ... . . . 5 



Rose. — A most delicate color ; a very beautiful variety. Oz., 30c. 5 

 Ruby King. — Flowers a rich ruby color, foliage dark. Oz.,25Cts. 5 

 Spot'ed King. — Flowers a rich orange color, spotted maroon. 



Per oz., 25 cts 5 



Tom Thumb Varieties Mixed. — We consider this one of the 

 best mixtures for color and variety. Price, postpaid, per lb., 



$2 ; per oz , 15 cts . . .... 5 



The complete set of Dwarf Nasturtiums described above, 12 in. 

 all, for 4J cts. 



Tropaeolum, 



Mignonette. 



It is imnecessary for us to praise this popular flower ; everybody is 

 familiar with its well-known sweetness and graceful sprays of bloom. 

 By sowing the seeds at different times a succession of flowers can be 

 fcad. We would strongly recommend our mixture for general soiv- 

 r«g; it is 11 "equaled. 

 Pure Machrt, — We now offer the seed of this popular variety 



absolutfly pure — heretofore it has been badly mixed. After 



careful te-t , we consider this by far the best var.ety for pot 



culture, hesure to get your Market from us. Per J^ oz., 50c. 10 

 Giant White Spira'. — Grows 2 or 3 feet high, perfectly erect. 



Spikes 15 inches long. Color pure snow white, much unlike 



anything else m cultivation, attracts attention of everybody . 10 

 Swe^vt tfi yn netle Reseda Odorata.— The good, old-fa-hioned 



Sweet Mignonette ; it is the flower for the millions; we offer the 



best strain. Per oz., 15 cts . . • • •. • .- • • • • 5 



Parson's White. — A very desirable white Mignonette, Very 



sweet, one of the best whites . . .... .... 5 



Golden Queen. — It blooms so abundantly, a bed of it appears a 



mass of golden yellow. Per oz , 50 cts 5 



The set of J Mignonettes for 30 cts. 

 Fine Mixed Seed for General Sowing.— Mignonette can be 



sown at any time. For a succession of^bloom, we recommend 



o\y[ Standard Mixture, Warranted Fresh iieed. Oz., 25 cts. 5 



Orders for $1 can select Seeds to valae of $1.25 ; orders for Si2 can select Seeds to value of $2.50 ; orders for S3 

 can select Seeds to value of S3. 75 ; orders for $5 can select Seeds to value of $6.25. 



Tropaeolum or climbing Nasturtiums are among our very best and 

 cleanest climbers ; they require little care and fl urish in almost any 

 soil. The Lobbianum varieties are desirable for house culture, hang- 

 ing baskets, vases, etc. 

 Tropsolum Lobbianum. — Splendid varieties, mixed ; all colors. 



6 feet 10 



Cardinal. — New and very striking; brilliant flowers of dark car- 

 dinal red xo 



Giant of Battles. — Showy sulphur, spotted red. A very distinct 



sort ... i^ 



King of the Blacks. — Very dark brownish red i> 



Lucifer.-7-Splendid dark scarlet color ; foliage rich bronze green ; 



full of flowers until frost n 



Peregrinum. — The canary bird flower i3 



Majus Finest Mixed Tall Nasturtium.— A good assortment of 

 the best colors ; the succulent seed pods are excellent for pick- 



ling. Per lb., $2 ; oz., 20 cts ...... 5 



The set of 6 -varieties named above for jo cts. 



New Tropaeolum. 



Hybrids ef Madam Gunther.— A new race of climbing Nastur- 

 tiums, which is said to flower earlier r nd more abundantly than 

 Tropaeolum Lobbianum. They are remarkable for their wide 

 range of colors, almost every knows color being included in the 

 fine mixture that we oflFer. 3 pkts. for 25 cts i9 



