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THH DINGEB & CONARD COMPANY'S 



Japan and Other Lilies (Continued.) 



SPECIOSUjM, or LaticifoUum, are the most popular and 

 satisfactory of all Lilies ; we offer below six different varieties, 

 all of which are distinct, graceful and very beautiful. This 

 class of Lilies is the easiest grown of any. 



— Album KrsBtzeri. — .A. rare and magnificent variety ; 

 immense white flowers of great substance, greenish band 

 running through the centre of each petal; lemon-yellow 

 anthers; very distinct. 95 cts. each. 



— Album Prgecox. — .\ magnificent Lily; throws up tall 

 steins, bearing from 5 to 25 splendid large flowers; color, 

 pure white, beautifully tinged with carmine and rose; very 

 fragrant. 5^ cts. each ; $5 per doz. 



— Japan Melpomene. — A magnificent new large-flow- 

 ering variety; vigorous grower and free bloomer; color, in- 

 tense deep crimson. 50 cts. each; S5 per doz. 



— Roseum. — A superb fljwer; blooms in clusters; very 

 large, fine form; white and bright rose, spotted. 20 cts. 

 each; Saper doz. 



— Rabrum. — One of the finest of Japan Lilies; bright 

 crimson and white spotted; splendid large flowers, borne in 

 clusters ; st^MTi 2 to 3 feet. 20 cts. each ; $2 per doz. 



— Sapsrbum. — One of the best and handsomest Lilies; 

 very tall and stately ; bears enormous clusters of superb or- 

 ange and scirlet flowers. 20 cts. each; S2 per doz. 



Coral Lily of Siberia (L. Tenuifolium). — This charm- 

 ing Lily well djserves the attention it has created. The flow- 

 ers and foliage present the most elegant appearance; the 

 petals are wax-like and beautifully reflexed ; the color is daz- 

 zling vermilion scarlet, and as the flowers are .suspended on 

 drooping graceful stems, the effect is exquisite; perfectly 

 hardy. L irge bulbs, 30 cts. each; ^3 per doz. 



Tigrinum fl. pi. (Double Tig-er Lily). — This magnifi- 

 cent Lily is borne in immense clusters on tall stems; the flow- 

 ers are very large, frequently 6 inches across, and very double; 

 color, de^p fiery red, spotted with black; any illustration gives 

 but a faint idea of the showiness of this superb Lily; should 

 be in every order. 20 cts. each; 2 for 40 cts.; ^2 per doz. 



Tig-rintim Pplendens (Single Tiger Lily). — This 

 splendid Lily is one of the best in the list; the stem is tall ; 

 the flowers large and elegantly formed; blooms in large clus- 

 ters ; color, brilliant orange scarlet, with intense black spots ; 

 remains in bloom a long time. 20 cts. each; $2 per doz. 



Wallaceii. — A new and magnificent Japanese variety, with 

 beautiful clear buff flowers, elegantly spotted with black. 

 40 cts. each ; ^4 per doz. 



Lilium Elegans. 



The Elegans type of Lily (also known as Thunbergianum) 

 is among the best hardy varieties. The large, bell-shaped 

 flowers are borne upright and are produced in great profusion. 



Aurea Maculatum. — Bright, rich rose; a blotch about 

 one-third the size of each petal running from base to nearly 

 the tip of the petals, of pure light lemon; a flower of striking 

 effect and form. Both colors are of intensely bright and pleas- 

 ing tints, and the contrast is very effective. One foot high 

 and blooms about two weeks later than most of the Elegans 

 type. 30 cts. each; §3 per doz. 



Elegans Aurora. — Grow 2 to 4 feet high, inside of cup 

 deep rich orange ; tips of petals suffosed with deepest crimson ; 

 a most beautiful Lily. 50 cts. each ; ^5 per doz. 



Leonard Joerg. — Rich rose, with deep orange blotch ; 

 beautiful glossy foliage. 25 cts. each ; $2 per doz. 



Elegans Mixed Varieties. — This class includes some of 

 the most beautiful Lilies. The flowers are mostly borne in 

 clusters; the colors are the richest hues of yellow and red; 

 splendid for planting in masses. 20 cts. each ; $2 per doz. 



California Lilies. 



Htimboldtii. — .-V superb and very scarce variety ; grows 

 3 to 5 feet high. The magnificent large flowers are of rich 

 golden-yellow color, spotted with royal purple. 50 cts. each; 

 §4 per doz. 



Pardalinum. — A very handsome and distinct variety; 

 color. scarlet,shadingto rich yellow. 25cts.each; $2perdoz. 



Parryi. — The petals are about 3 inches long, with beauti- 

 fully recurved tips; color, clear lemon yellow, with small pur- 

 ple dots at base; very fragrant. This splendid variety should 

 be in every collection. 50 cts. each; ^4 per doz. 



"Wasbingtonianu m . — At last we have a fine stock of this 

 beautiful California Lily. A very strong grower; flowers of 

 magnificent size; color, pearly white and purple. 45 cts. 

 each ; $4 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— We send the entire collection of 

 Lilies, 35 varieties, tor ^12.50. 



NK\V DAHLIA, GL'IDIXG STA 



Splendid New Dahlias. 



Dahlias are esteemed among our very finest Au- 

 tumn-blooming "flowers. They grow and bloom well 

 in any good ordinary garden soil, are always sure to 

 bloom and are greatly admired for their handsome 

 forms and beautiful colors. The following choice 

 varieties are recommended as some of the prettiest 

 and most desirable for general use. We send dry, 

 pot-grown roots in best condition for immediate plant- 

 ing and early bloom. 



Guiding Star. — K lovely new variety ; pure pearl white, 

 medium size flowers, with petals exquisitely crimped and 

 quilled, giving it a very handsome and unusual appearance. 

 The flowers are very regular and full, and are borne in great 

 profusion on long stems; valuable for cutting. 30 cts. each. 



■William Pearce. — A splendid new Cactus Dahlia ; im- 

 mense flowers; bright, clear golden yellow; very handsome 

 and striking; one of the best. 30cts. each. 



Constance. — A very useful and beautiful variety ; its pure 

 white, elegantly shaped flowers render it particularly valuable 

 for wreaths, crosses, church decoration and all kinds of floral 

 work; a constant and profuse bloomer. 25 cts. each. 



Glare of tbe Garden. — Asuperb variety of Cactus form, 

 having large, flat-rayed flowers, of most intense dazzling 

 scarlet ; remarkably brilliant; splendid for beds. 25 cts. each. 



Mrs. "Wheeler. — Magnificent, large, full flowers, bright 

 flashing red; very rich and handsome. 25 cts. each. 



Rupert. — A splendid Single Dahlia, with large, broad, flat 

 petals and raised centre; rich ruby crimson ; very handsome, 

 an early and exceedingly free bloomer. 25 cts. each. 



Cochineal. — Bright, dazzling, crimson-scarlet flowers, of 

 good size and produced in the greatestprofusion, covering the 

 plant from the ground to the tips of branches. 25 cts. each. 



Hercules. — Immense flowers; full, regular form ; bright 

 yellow, finely striped and spotted rich crimson. 25 cts. each. 



Dom Pedro. — Elegant large flowers, very double and 

 full, regular form; petals beautifully quilled; color, rich 

 scarlet, finely tipped with white; very handsome. 2Scts. each. 



Sambo. — Fine, large, bold flowers; color, deep dark ma- 

 roon, elegantly shaded black ; rich and velvet)'. 25 cts. each. 



Doctor Webb. — This is a beautiful pompon or bouquet 

 Dahlia; bears an immense number of medium-size, round, 

 compact flowers ; rich scarlety crimson. 25 cts. each. 



Oriole. — Fine, large, very double flowers, borne in great 

 profusion ; clear, solid, golden yellow. 25 cts. each. 



Cupid. — Ground color, pearl white, having petals prettily 

 tipped and suffused with rosy crimson. 25 cts. each. 



Snow Drift. — Pure snow white ; e.xtra-l.arge flowers, very 

 double and full ; immense bloomer. 25 cts. each. 



Special Offer. — Three varieties of our choice nice as- 

 sortment for 60 cts.; 12 varieties, §2.40 ; set of 14, ^2.80, 



