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



CRINUM ORNATUM 



about 9 to 11 inches 

 circumference, 30 cts. each, $1 for 4 ; second size, about 11 to 13 

 inches circumference, 40 cts. each, $2 for 5. Enormous bulbs, 

 about 14 to 16 inches circumference, 60 cts. each, $1 for 2. 

 These prices include postage, which we pay. 



Mexican Lily iSprekeUa formosissimd) 



This Lily blooms quicker than a Chinese Sacred Lily, grows ir 

 water like a hyacinth, produces immense, deep, brilliant scarlet 

 flowers, and has become so popular that not until last season were 

 we able to secure sufficient bulbs to meet the demand for it. We have 

 again been successful in securing an importation of fine, large, bloom- 

 ing bulbs from Mexico, and while the stock lasts we propose selling 

 them at the remarkably low prices given below. No description will 

 do it justice. It grows readily in soil, but the most interesting and 

 quickest method is to plant bulbs in sand, pebbles, gravel and water, 

 like hyacinths, or Chinese Sacred Lilies. Grown by this method, it 

 blooms in two or three weeks. We know of no buib so easy to grow 

 and quick to bloom; it thrives without the least care or attention. 

 Not less than three bulbs should be planted to give best effect. The 

 flowers are gorgeous — magnificent, velvety, deep, dark, scarlet, 

 rich beyond description. By planting at different times, a succession 

 of bloom may be had throughout the season. Try at least three bulbs. 

 Large blooming bulbs, 10 cts, each, 25 cts. for 3, 50 cts. for 6, 

 90 cts. per doz., postpaid 



Dingee Crinum ornatum 



This royal member of the Amaryllis family grows freely 

 for the most inexperienced in pots or boxes or in open ground, 

 producing numerous spikes of large, fragrant flowers, the beauty 

 of which is beyond description. Every lover of rare and beau- 

 tiful flowers should secure one bulb at least. 



Ornatum grows from 1| to 5 feet high, bearing at frequent 

 mtervals a crown of twelve to twenty large, lily-like blooms. 

 The color of the flower is white, with deep pink stripe down 

 the center of each petal. The flowers are heavy in texture and 

 last for weeks; they are deliciously fragrant. The foliage is 

 evergreen and decidedly handsome. Once planted, it requires 

 no attention at all. Plant in fairly rich, loamy soil in garden, 

 pot or box. A pot or box we consider preferable, not only 

 for convenience, but because the plants can be moved indoors 

 at arty time. Give plenty of sunshine and water frequently. 

 The bulbs we send out are sure to bloom; they are large, 

 sound and solid. Then there is no risk, because the bloom is 

 in the bulb. 



We have just received a splendid importation of extra-fine 

 bulbs of this queen of decorative plants. They are plump and 

 sound and will start quickly and bloom early. This is the finest lot 

 we have ever had. The stock is limited, therefore order promptly. 



Prices, first size. 



MEXICAN LII.Y 



CHINESE 5ACRED ULY 



Chinese Sacred Lily 



This novel and charming flower is used by the 

 Chinese in celebrating their New Year's or Good 

 Luck Feast. The flowers are looked upon as 

 sacred, as an offering to their gods. During the 

 last few years it has become the most popular of 

 the winter-flowering bulbs; ease of culture, cer- 

 tainty of bloom and rare beauty combine to 

 make this a most interesting and satisfactory 

 winter flower. It will thrive in soil, but the favor- 

 ite method of culture is growing in water and 

 gravel, where it can be depended upon to flower 

 within twenty to thirty days after planting. 

 Select a vessel of sufficient size, place two or 

 three bulbs in it, fill the interspace with coarse 

 sand or gravel until the bulb is firmly held in 

 position, and then add water until quite covered. 

 Place in a moderately cool situation by the win- 

 dow, replenish the water from time to time as it 

 evaporates or becomes foul. It is particularly 

 adapted to conditions not favorable to the growth 

 of most other plants. In four or five wrecks it 

 will produce masses of deliciously scented flowers 

 which will prove a delight to all lovers of flowers. 



There are many spurious bulbs on the market, 

 but those offered by us are GENUINE— the 

 largest and finest procurable, imported direct. 



Price, extra large, solid bulbs for immedi- 

 ate bloom, 12 cts. each, 45 cts. for 4, $1 for 10, 

 postpaid. Mammoth bulbs, 20 cts. each; 

 50 cts. for 3, $1 for 7. 



