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



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Dingee Palms 



TT ^^^:^^ THE PALMS 



J\.6ntl3.S FOR THE MASSES 



Kentiaa are unquestionably the grandest 

 of all Palms. For the amateur or professional 

 grower they grow beautifulh-. The splendid 

 substance of the foliage remains perfect even 

 when grown under the most adverse con- 

 ditions. Kentia Belmoreana is the tallest 

 grower, while Kentia Forsteriana has the , 

 broadest leaves. Both are exceedingly I 

 graceful and we recommend them as the 

 best in Palms. Strong plants, 8 to 12 inches 

 high, 25 cts. each, 65 cts. for 3, postpaid; 

 larger plants, 40 cts. each, 75 cts. for 2, 

 postpaid. Large plants, splendid specimens, 

 from 5-inch pots, 60 cts. each, postpaid. 



Areca lutescens 



A most graceful Palm in all stages of 

 growth. The trunk and stems are golden 

 green, while the gracefully cur%-ed leaves 

 have a dark glossy green color. Strong 

 plants, 6 to 8 inches high, 2.5 cts. each, 60 

 cts. for .3, postpaid. Large plants, 14 to 18 

 inches high, 60 cts. each, postpaid. 



Cocos W.eddelliana 



An erect, graceful grower, furnished 

 freely with broad, green leaves. .Splendidly 

 adapted for growing in fem-dishes. Strong 

 plants, 3-inch pots, 35 cts. each, postpaid. 



Latania Borbonica 



One of the most popular and ornamental 

 of the fan Palms. It is of remarkable 

 beauty and easiest culture, developing large, 

 deeply divided, fan-shaped leaves. Requires 

 fairly good soil, moderate moisture and 

 partially shaded situation. Strong plants, 20 cts. 

 each, .50 cts. for 3; larger size, .30 cts. each, postpaid. 

 Hand-sorne specimen plants, 1.5 to 18 inches high, .50 

 cts. each, by express. 



KENTIA FORSTERIANA 



Dracaena indivisa 



Forms Palm-like trees of graceful habit. Does 

 equally well indoors or in the garden, but is not hardy. 

 Strong plants, 15 cts. each, 50 cts. for 4, -SI for 9. 



Phoenix 



Canariensis. This is a Date Palm and in the South 

 its fruit matures. Produces fine specimen plants 

 of highlv ornamental character. 20 cts. each, 

 50 ct.s. for 3. 



Rcebelini. The newest, and in every respect the finest 

 and most beautiful Palm grown, with the most 

 graceful and beautiful foliage, and it is the hardiest 

 and most easily grown of all Palms, and just the 

 one that will succeed in any window. Nothing can 

 .surpass it as a decorative plant. Finest Palm for 

 outdoor culture in the .southern or Pacific states. 

 The whole world has gone wild over it, and it has 

 recently .sold as high as .$100. 



Cycas revoluta 



ARAUCARIA EXCELSA 



Produces graceful, heavy, glossy, deep green leaves, 

 frequently used in funeral designs. An excellent 

 house plant which will stand any amount of hard 

 usage. Fine large plants, 8 to 12 inches high, 4 to 

 6 leaves, 75 cts. each, postpaid. 



A HIGHLY ORNAMENTAL POT- PLANT 



"Norfolk Island Pine 



{Araucaria excelsa) 



A superb decorative plant of the highest class. It 

 resembles a miniature evergreen of perfect sym- 

 metry and graceful proportions. It is admirably 

 adapted to house culture. The dark green branches 

 are arranged in perfect whorls, presenting a unique 

 and graceful appearance. It is a strong, compact 

 irrower, eas^- to manage and quickly makes a plant 

 of splendid dimensions. Strong plants. S to 10 inches 

 high, 75 cts. each, postpaid. Large plants. 12 to 15 

 inches high, from 6-inch pots. SI each, by express. 



