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THE DINGER & CONARD COMPANY. 



Bulbs • for • Indoor • Culture. 



The Bulbs offered on pages 14 to 22 inclusive are specially desirable for indoor culture, and are not suitable for planting 

 in open ground until all danger of frost is past, except where noted in descriptions. 



Arum Sanctum. 



THE TRUE BLACK CALLA OR SOLOMON'S LILY. 



A native of the Holy Land, and truly a magnificent and 

 stately plant, very desirable for indoor culture. The flowers 

 of this rare bulb are sweet-scented and often measure more 

 than a foot in length by 5 to 8 inches in width; the inside 

 color is of the richest velvety purplish black, while the outside is 

 a pleasing green. The 

 centre spadix rises to 

 the height of 10 to 12 

 inches and is of the 

 deepest black. Foli- 

 age is solid in tex- 

 ture, rich deep green 

 and elegantly reticu- 

 lated. The bulbs we 

 shall send you are the 

 genuine stock, strong 

 and positively sure to 

 bloom if planted in 

 rich soil 2 inches be- 

 low the surface and 

 given plenty of light, 

 heat and moisture. 

 Every order should in- 

 clude at least one bulb 

 of this great Oriental 

 novelty, for there can 

 be no doubt that it is 

 one of the rarest and 



most desirable bulbs of the year. As the bulbs increase in 

 size and number every year, such a treasure is sure to become 

 valued and appreciated. We make the price exceedingly 

 low and within the reach of all. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 

 7 for $1.00. 



Fritillaria Recurva. 



This singularly beautiful plant has attracted widespread 

 attention, owing to the striking beauty of the flowers and its 

 ease of culture. We know of nothing like it; the habit of 

 growth is lily-like ; the numerous large pendant bell-shaped 

 flowers are borne profusely on stems 6 to 10 inches high. 

 The color is clear scarlet, marked with jet black. As a pot 

 plant the effect is extremely showy; it is as beautiful as any 

 lily, the profusion of flowers is remarkable ; it is perfectly 

 hardy in the open ground, but to be seen at its best it should 

 be grown indoors in pots or boxes. The cultivation in pots 

 for Winter blooming is very simple. It requires about the 

 same treatment as the Bermuda Easter Lily. Care should 

 be taken, however, not to give too much water when about 

 to flower and while in flower. We have secured a fine lot of 

 bulbs for sale this season, and make the price within the 

 reach of all. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 7 for 50 cts.; 75 cts. 

 per dozen. 



Fritillaria Pluriflora. 



This rare species has long been considered mythical, until 

 very recently, when our collector secured a fine supply of it. 

 It IS the genuine variety, a sure, profuse bloomer, easily 

 grown, and altogether one of the best bulbs offered in this 

 book. The flowers are large, and of a clear reddish purple 

 color. No better pot plant can be had. Price, 20 cts. each ; 

 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for i.oo cts. 



Ornothogalum Arabicum. 



A Splendid Winter-Flowering Bulb. Sure to bloom. 



This magnificent new Winter-blooming bulb from Arabia 

 gives great satisfaction. The bulbs are large and solid, some- 

 what resembhng Hyacinths; the leaves are long, narrow and 

 graceful ; flower stalks are thrown up to a height of 18 or 20 

 inches, and produce immense clusters of pearly-white flowers, 

 each having a jet-black centre. This distinct character, 

 together with the durability of the flowers, makes this grand 

 novelty the best Winter bloomer now offered. Bulbs can be 

 p>lanted in 4-inch pots, and given the same ciilture as Hya- 

 cinths. If planted in open ground, they should be given 

 slight protection. Price of large bulbs, sure to bloom, 10 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 12 for 90 cts. 



Xhe prices siven include the Postasre, wbicli 



BLACK CALLA. 



California 

 Honeysuckle/ 



Our illustration is the 

 best description of this 

 remarkable flower. This 

 variety was found in the 

 mountains of California, 

 hence its popular name. 

 It is entirely suitable for 

 growing in pots in the 

 house in manner shown, 

 and requires no special 

 culture. The flowers are 

 a beautiful rose color, 

 and are borne in dense 

 numbers, a single bulb 

 producing 15 to 30 um- 

 bels; the twining scape 

 is often over 10 feet 

 long, and does best when 

 twined in and about 

 as shown in picture. A 

 remarkable novelty. 15 

 cts. each ; 3 for 35 cts. 



New Canna 

 ** Flamingo. '^ 



One of the floral treas- 

 ures you don't want to 

 miss. It blooms con- 

 tinually, and makes a 

 magnificent plant for 

 Winter window culture. 

 See second cover page. 



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