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THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. 



JAPANESE FERN BALL 



JAPANESE FERN BALL 



Imported by us from Japan 

 This charming novelty from the 

 Orient has created a sensation, and 

 is beyond question the most unique, 

 beautiful and lasting of all decorative 

 plants. It is more handsome than a 

 Palm and much easier grown. The 

 ball is composed of dormant Jap- 

 anese Fern roots and moss so con- 

 structed as to send out leaves of 

 beautiful emerald green from every 

 point, until the whole is a mass of 

 dainty green fronds. The foliage is 

 delicate and lace-like and of splendid 

 substance. For the home conserva- 

 tory or greenhouse this is the greatest 

 introduction in years. Anyone can 

 grow it successfully. 



DIRECTIONS FOR STARTING.— 

 Place ball in water for fifteen min- 

 utes and then suspend in any desired 

 position ; repeatevery two days until 

 growth is started, after which sprin- 

 kle occasionally, as required. To use 

 in Fern dish, cut ball in half, place 

 flat side down ; thus getting two 

 dishes of beautiful Ferns. The Fern 

 ball may be allowed to dry up at any 

 time, set away and started again by 

 watering as before. 



Large dormant balls, 5 inches and over in diameter, 50 cts. each ; 5 for $2, postpaid; larger 

 balls, 7 to 9 inches in diameter, 60 cts. each; 2 for $1, postpaid. By Express, at purchaser's 

 expense, 40 cts. and 50 cts. each, respectively. 



H0YA YaRIEGftTfl 



Different from Hoya Carnosa in so far that the foliage is 

 variegated, being oddly marked and mottled, some leaves 

 almost white; young leaves show a pinkish tint. Strong 

 plants from 3-inch pots, 30 cts. each. 



THE GREAT NEW PIERS0N FERN 



(Nephrolepis Piersoni) 



Our illustration of this wonderful new Fern does not give 

 an idea of the grace and beauty of its feathery, plume-like 

 fronds, which more nearly resemble the graceful ostrich plume 

 than anything else in nature to which they can be compared. 

 This plant has received gold medals on six different occasions, 

 the highest honor that can be bestowed, and is conceded by 

 everyone to be the Fern of the century. The fronds grow 

 broad and heavy, measuring at least 6 "inches across when 

 fully developed, and on account of their weight the plant 

 assumes an exceedingly graceful appearance, making it much 

 more symmetrical and beautiful than Boston Fern. Each in- 

 dividual leaf or pinnae of the frond is sub-divided, making a 

 perfect frond of each leaf, a beautiful, feathery effect impos- 

 sible to describe. There is no variety to compare with it, and 

 it is the most peerless introduction of the age. Has been sell- 

 ing recently at U each. 



4®* We offer strong young plants 60 cts. ; 3 for $1, 

 postpaid. 



H0YS eaRN0Sa— Wax Plant 



Splendid for indoor and parlor culture, or in pots or boxe3 

 outdoors. Flowers are bluish-white in color, resembling wax, 

 and are borne profusely in laTge umbels. The foliage is thick 

 and fleshy, and extremely handsome in appearance. A quick 

 grower and good bloomer, continuing in bloom for a long 

 time. Very scarce. Strong plants from 3%-inch pots. 35 cts. 

 each ; 5 for $1, postpaid. 



HYDRflNGERS FOR POT CULTURE 



OTAKS A.— Beautiful large flowers, at fi rst deep, rich pink, 

 gradually changing to snow-white. Frequently measure 15 

 inches in length and 10 inches through. Enormous and 

 beautiful. 10 cts. each, postpaid. 



RED BRANCHED.— Has dark red branches, brightening 

 to clear crimson as they near the flower trusses. Of robust 

 habit, producing immense heads of deep, rose-colored flowers. 

 15 cts. each, postpaid. 



THOMAS HOGG.— Pure white variety. Trusses measure 

 15 inches in' diameter. A plant when full grown attains a 

 height and width of 6 feet. Hardy. Fine for cemetery pur- 

 poses. 10 cts. each, postpaid. 



MARIESI.— New. Immense flowers, almost three times as 

 large as Otaksa. Is more beautiful than an Easter Lily or Azalea. 

 Distinct in color, a lovely shade of light pink tinted with 

 mauve. Recently sold at $1 each. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 



NEW PIERSON FERN 



