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THE DINGEB & CONARD COMPANY. 



FLORAL FIRECRACKER PLANT. 



FL@®ALPI1E€1ACEE1 PLAHT. 



This distinct novelty is well named. It belongs to the 

 Brevortia section of the Brodeiaea family, and is the most 

 distinct of all ; in fact, as will be seen by our illustration, it is 

 entirely unlike anything else, and will please all who like new 

 and striking flowers in the.ir windows, as it is specially adapted 

 for a house plant, growing very readily in pots. The bulbs 

 can be potted up when convenient during the Fall, and 

 treated like Hyacinths in pots. The color is deep, rich 

 crimson, tipped with greenish white, at a little distance an 

 umbel of flowers looking like a bunch of bright new fire- 

 crackers — hence the name. Every order should contain this 

 bright novelty. 6 cts. each ; 3 for 15 cts. ; 12 for 50 cts. 



Caufobha, Honeysuckle. 



This handsome vine is a native of California, and a most 

 novel and ornamental plant for window decoration for train- 

 ing upon a miniature trellis. It requires no special treatment. 

 The flowers are a beautiful rose color, ar d are produced in 

 compact masses ; a vine often attains a length of 8 to 10 feet, 

 producing 15 to 30 umbels. It is a vigorous and rapid grower, 

 requiring little care and attention. 15 cts-. each ; 2 for 25 cts. 



m Lilium Cakbidum. 



"We have imported from France a superb lot of Lilium Can- 

 didum, which were especially grown and prepared for Winter 

 blooming in pots. The bulbs are of enormous size, and will 

 throw up strong stalks crowned with a profusion of pure waxy- 

 white Lilies; exquisitely sweet. Give the same culture -._ is 

 recommended for Lilium Harrisii. By Mail, postpaid, 33 

 cts. each ; 3 for $1. By Express, 6 for gi ; 12 for $2. 



Iaghemluls: 



An almost unknown 

 class of plants in this 

 countiy. Lachenalias are 

 especially adapted f o r 

 Winter bloom, requiring 

 only to be treated like 

 Hyacinths in pots. We 

 think the greatest value 

 of Lachenalias is in their 

 remarkably distinct ap- 

 pearance, and the fact that 

 the flowers remain in 

 bloom for upwards of two 

 months. The curious 

 colors are a blending of 

 yellow and scarlet, shaded 

 with light green, the varie- 

 ties being made by a pre- 

 dominance of either color. 

 The foliage is also very 

 rare, being marked black 

 and reddish brown. 



Luteola. — Yellow, 4 

 beautifully tinged green 

 15 cts. each. 



Pendula. — Bright 

 scarlet, peculiarly shaded. 

 15 cts. each. 



Tricolor. — A rare sort ; greenish yellow, showily tipped 

 with red. 13 cts. each. 



LACHENALIAS. 



SUPEBB GLADIOLUS. 



E&WLY FLQWIEIHG VARIETIES. 



We offer here two varieties of a distinct strain of Gladiolus purchased 

 in England; perhaps no finer types of this splendid family have ever 

 been produced, and we have no hesitancy in giving them our unqualified 

 commendation. No other bulbous plant so generousiy repays the efforts 

 of cultivation as the Gladiolus. It is one of the most ornamental as well 

 as the most interesting of plants on account of its lavish bloom, the pecu- 

 liar assignment and wide range of brilliant colors. They are especially- 

 valuable for cuttings, the blooms retaining their freshness for a much 

 longer period than other flowers. They are also desirable for the win- 

 dow garden, in which situation they are very effective. As many as 

 6 to 8 bulbs may be grown in a 12-inch pot. The soil used should be 

 a mixture of loam and sand, no fertilizer being necessary ; a warm tem- 

 perature and a sunny window are essential in order to obtain the best 

 results. 



Blushing 1 Bride. — Lovely white, with beautiful pink and carmine 

 flakes on lower petals; a splendid variety for pot culture or open border. 

 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 6 for 90 cts. ; larger bulbs, 25 cts. each; 3 for 

 60 cts. ; 6 for $1. 



Tristis. — Creamy white flowers, borne on branching spikes ; the blooms 

 are delightfully scented and highly prized for cuttings ; a fine variety for 

 house or border culture. 15 cts. each ; 3 for 40 cts. ; 6 for 90 cts. 



EARLY FLOWERING GLADIOLI. 



The Prices given include the Postage, 

 -which -we pay. 





