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THE DINGER & CONARD COMPANY. 



Superb • Gladiolus. 



Eariy-Flowering-Uarieties. 



VE 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 bulb- 

 ous plant so 

 generously 

 repays the 

 efforts of cul- 

 tivation a s 

 the Gladio- 

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 of the most 

 ornamental 

 I ^ well as 

 ilu most in- 

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 pi ints on ac- 

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 uiL peculiar 

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 1 n (1 wi de 

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 li mt colors, 

 fjj^ i lity are es- 

 "^^ pecially val- 

 uable for cut- 

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 blooms re- 

 taining their 

 freshness for 

 amuchlong- 



EARLY FLOWERING GLADIOLUS. ^ j. period 



than other flowers. They are also desirable for the 

 window garden, in which situation they are very 

 effective. As many as 6 to 8 bulbs may be grown 

 in a 1 2-inch pot. The soil used should be a mixture 

 of loam and sand, no fertilizer being necessary ; a 

 •warm temperature and a sunny window are essen- 

 tial in order to obtain the best results. 



Blushing- 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 ^i. 



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

 the blooms are delightfully scented and highly prized for cut- 

 tings; a fine variety for house or border culture. 15 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 40 cts.; 6 for 90 cts. 



The Blue Milla. 



This remarkable and lovely flower will attract instant at- 

 tention, as being in vivid contrast with the well-known and 

 popular Milla Biflora, whose waxy-white flowers find a deep 

 shining blue counterpart in this new variety. The Blue 

 Milla is of the easiest culture, and a few bulbs in a small pot 

 will prove a great novelty and attraction ; it will also grow 

 well in the same pot with other flowers, making a lovely con- 

 trast. The plants grow about 15 inches high, and produce 

 rich, blue, star-shaped flowers in profusion at the end of long 

 graceful stems. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 50 cts. 



^^^ In comparing- our prices with others remember 

 that the bulbs we offer are the first or largest size, and far 

 superior to the second-grade bulbs frequently offered. 



IXIA8. 



We take great pleasure in recommending this brilliant 

 class of flowers; they are but little known in this country, 

 and will be sure to give great satisfaction. Ixias are the 

 star-shaped flowers here illustrated, and are admirably 

 adapted for pot culture in the house ; several bulbs can be 

 placed in a five-inch pot or pan. They should, unlike 

 other bulbs, be potted rather firmly, and as early as possible ; 

 placed in a dry, cool place like Hyacinths ; until the flower 

 spikes appear, but little water is needed; then, however, 

 keep pretty moist and give full light and air. After flowering, 

 gradually ripen, and when ready shake out and store in paper 

 bags until next Autumn, or the bulbs can remain in the soil, 

 which should be kept dry. 



Each. 

 Crateroides. — Bright scarlet ; free flowering variety, $0 06 

 Golden Drop. — Beautiful rich yellow, eye deep maroon, 6 

 Maculosa. — Beautiful pink; very vigorous and free . 6 



Snowflake. — A true pure white variety; very rare . 6 



Fine Mixed. — Including varieties above and others; 



a splendid assortment. 6 for 15 cents.; 12 for 25c. 3 



Set of 4 named varieties for 20 cts. 



SPARAXIS. 



This exceedingly handsome class of flowers is well adapted 

 for Winter blooming in the house. They require the same 

 treatment as Ixias described above ; in fact, bulbs of each can 

 be grown in the same pot with splendid effect. Sparaxis bear 

 large, somewhat cup-shaped flowers, which well display the 

 rare and beautiful combinations of color seen in this family. 



Any 3 varieties for 15 cts. 



Each. 

 Ang'elique. — Pure white, yellow eye; very pretty . . $0 06 

 Bicolor Lutea. — Purple and maroon, yellow centre . 6 

 Grandiflora. — Rich crimson, yellow centre ; fine . . 6 

 Tricolor. — Beautiful clear yellow centre, red markings, 6 

 Leopard. — Pale yellow, eye deep yellow, brown spot, 6 

 Queen Victoria. — Blue with white and puiple mark- 

 ings, very showy and desirable 6 



Finest Mixed. — A mixture of the above and other 



varieties. 6 for 15 cents.; 12 for 25 cts 3 



Set of 6 named varieties for 25 cts. 



Xhe prices given iuclude tlie Postag^e, -wliicli we pay. 



