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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY. 



LILY OF THE VALLEY. 



The pure white exquisite flowers and pale green foliage of this beautiful plant render it one of the most useful and 

 admired. It succeeds in the open ground in almost any situation, but prefers shade with plenty of moisture; when once 

 planted and established the crowns keep on increasing each year. The large ones flower each season without any attention 



however. A top dressing of manure 

 on rich soil in the Autumn will be found 

 a great advantage. Grown in pots and 

 forced into flower they make a beauti- 

 ful object for room decoration ; for 

 house culture place rather thickly in 

 pots or boxes, and a little light soil or 

 fibrous matter scattered among the 

 roots, but not over the tops, then cover 

 with moss or some such substance and 

 place outside until after a sharp frost; 

 then bring to window and give plenty 

 of heat and some moisture, and the 

 flowers and foliage will soon appear. 

 The crowns of Lily of the Valley we 

 offer are imported by us direct from 

 Berlin, Germany, and we have no hesi- 

 tation in saying they are far superior 

 for home planting to those received 

 from Hamburg, which stock is usually 

 sent out by the dealers. 



Prices of Lily of the Valley. — 

 Strong flowering crowns, by Mail, post- 

 paid, 5 cts. each ; 6 for 25 cts.; 12 for 

 50 cts.; 25 for £1 ; 100 for £3. 

 Prices by Express. — 100 for $2.50; 500 for §8.50; 1000 for $16.50. 

 PLEASE NOTICE. — Our importation of Lily of the Valley will arrive about the middle of November, which is as 

 early as they are ever received in this country. All orders will be booked and sent at that time. 



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FAIR MAIDS OF FRANCE. 



These beautiful dwarf-growing bulbous plants have become very 

 popular in this country. They are perfectly hardy in open ground 

 south of Washington, D. C. In the north they should be protected 

 outdoors with leaves or similar litter during Winter. They are easily 

 grown both in pots in the house and in open ground, and are equally 

 desirable for either purpose. The plants are sturdy growers, their 

 habit of growth being the best. They produce a wonderful profusion 

 of large double flowers, an idea of which can be gathered from our 

 illustration. The flowers embrace the gayest and most brilliant col- 

 ors, such as white, crimson, orange, purple, variegated, etc. Every 

 one should possess a few bulbs of this charming family, as they will 

 produce most pleasing results. We have imported an extra fine lot, 

 which cannot fail to please. 



Guernsey Turban {Finest Mixed). — This fine strain is very 

 different from and far superior to the Dutch varieties usually sent out ; 

 each root produces a great number of double flowers of bright and 

 rich colorings. 3 cts. each; 6 for 15 cts.; 12 for 25 cts. 



French Turban (Finest Mixed). — Splendid and vigorous growers, 

 with gorgeous flowers of largest size produced in great quantities. 

 This strain will please all. 5 cts. each ; 3 for 12 cts.; 12 for 40 cts. 



RANUNCULUS (INDOORS). 



JOMQWILJ 



Jonquils make a very desirable addition to the garden, 

 and they are also in large request for house culture. The 

 flowers are of a rich golden yellow and delightfully 

 scented. They belong to the Narcissus family and should 

 be given the same treatment. 



Double. — Extra fine ; deep yellow. 8 cts. each ; 3 for 

 20 cts.; 6 for 35 cts. 



Single. — Rich yellow; very fragrant. 5 cts. each; 3 

 for 10 cts.; 6 for 15 cts. 



Campemelle Mixed. — Large yellow flowers ; rich 

 and very striking. 5 cts. each; 3 for 10 cts.; 6 for 1.5 cts. 



DON'T FORGET 



to take a peep at our 



Window Garden. It will 

 brighten up your life a bit and prove a source of interest 

 and delight to the little ones. See fourth cover page. 



Xlie Prices given include the Postage, 

 -which we pay. 



