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



mm STRAWBERRY GUAVA 









varieties, solid colors, striped, variegated and mottled, 

 erence as to color, and we will select accordingly. 

 VERBENAS.— We have a fine collection of this well-known plant in assorted colors. 



THREE SWEET SCENTED JESSAMINE 



MAID 0F ORLEANS 



A magnificent new variety, with large, double flowers ; blooms profusely all Summer ; 

 large, double, waxy-white flowers of great substance, produced freely throughout the 

 Summer. We know of no pot plant more desirable than this ; the fragrance of the flower 

 is delicious, sweet and elegant. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. ; 9 for $1. 



GRAND DUKE OF TUSCANY 



A magnifictnt ever-blooming plant with large, 

 double, waxy, creamy-white flowers, with the 

 most delicious fragrance of any flower we know ; 

 sweeterthana Tuberose; looks like a large, double 

 white Rose. Blooms throughout the season. A 

 superb pot plant ; of dwarf, sturdy habit of growth, 

 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. ; 9 for $1. 



CONFEDERATE JESSAMINE 



(Rhyncospernum Jasminoides) 



A beautiful pot plant with glossy, evergreen 



foliage, producing masses of pure while Jessamine 



like flowers; of most exquisite fragrance; climbing 



habit; exceedingly fine for trellis and window garden 



/% NEW pot plant of great value that bids fair to become as 

 ff popular as Otaheite Orange. The Guava has thick, shining, 

 evergreen, Camellia-like foliage with pure white flowers of 

 an agreeable odor. The fruit is large, about the size of an English 

 walnut and of beautiful claret color ; the flavor is most delicious, 

 sweet and aromatic, resembling that of the strawberry. Used as 

 a dessert fruit, also for preserving ; makes jelly of delicious qual- 

 ity, which brings an enormous price. Blooms and fruits continu- 

 ously ; once established is ever producing buds, flowers or fruit in 

 some stage every day in the year. A plant eighteen months old 

 has borne over 500 fruits, and a plant which could be covered with 

 a box four feet wide and two and one-half feet deep had 1,005 

 fruits, blooms and buds at one time. Quite hardy. A magnificent 

 plant for pot or box. 15 cts. each ; 2 for 35 cts. ; 9 for $1. 



CHOICE PLANTS FOR BEDDING 



io cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 50 cts.; 15 for $1, postpaid 



FOR designs, borders and bedding purposes the following plants, 

 owing to their attractiveness and small cost, should find a 

 place in every flower garden. But limited descriptions are 

 needed, as these plants are all well known and popular. Plant 

 liberally, the results will please you. $6 per 100 by Express, 

 at purchaser's expense. 

 ALTERNANTHERAS. 

 —Very compact. Splendid 

 for borders. Separatecolors, 

 red or yellow, variegated. 



ACHYRANTHES 



Smooth red foliage, similar 

 to Colens, and used for the 

 same purpose. 



COLEUS We offer a 



grand collection of Coleusin 

 the best named and mixed 

 When ordering, state your pref- 



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15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; 9for$l. 



THE WATER 



HYACINTH 



A curious plant of 

 great beauty. Has 

 smooth, round green 

 leaves, to which are at- 

 tached a puffed, blad- 

 der-like stalk, by which 

 means the plant is enabled to float on the surface of the water 

 until the roots secure themselves firmly in the soil below. 

 The flowers come in beautiful long spikes and each flower is 

 the size of a silver dollar ; color a lovely shade of lilac-rose 

 tinted azure blue, with the center rich, golden yellow. Beau- 

 tiful. Plant in tubs or bowls and give plenty of sun. Strong 

 plants, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. ; 9 for $1. 



THE PITCHER PLANT-Saracenia Purpurea 



The wonderful Pitcher Plant, the leaves of which will hold 

 a good-sized teacupful of water. A never ending source of 

 amusement and pleasure. The pitchers or leaves have a well- 

 defined and handsome spout and are from eight to twelve 

 inch es long ; color deep red and green variegated and veined . 

 The flowers are large, color deep purple. Does well in pots or 

 in open ground. Likes shade and pleni v of moisture. Ever- 

 green and hardy. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 7 for $1. 



RPFfilfll (1FFFR 1 each Pitcher Plant, Water Hya- 

 OrLUinL UriLQ cinth,Water Lily, 50 cts., postpaid 



WATER LILY-Nymphasa Odorata 



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

 beautiful white flowers, which attain a f-ize of five or six 

 inches across. A free bloomer ; a strong, sure grower of the 

 easiest cultivation. A tub or half-barrel may be utilized to 

 grow it in if you do not have a pond or pool of water. Plant 

 the roots in muck or loam, covering the latter with about two 

 inches of sand or fine gravel to hold them in position. The 

 root should be barely covered. Give plenty of sunshine. 

 Strong roots, 30 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. : 7 for $1. 



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