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We urge our customers to plant Freesias early to get the best results. 



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FLOWERINQ 



FreesiasI 



Introduced by THE DINGEE & CONARD CO. 



A Remarkable New Strain S 

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LARGE FLOWERS. 

 FREE BLOOMING. 

 HIGHLY FRAGRANT, 



ter blooming bulbs, 

 the * 'Befracta Alba ' ' 



been made in the Freesia, and now comes that { flower came forth, as if by magic, colors abso 



part of the story which will cause the heart of 

 every woman to beat with pride, because of the 

 skillful ability shown in what has hitherto been 

 considered the work of the opposite sex — scien- 

 tific hybridization. Although many hybridizers 

 have made the Freesia the subject of their skill 



no satisfactory improvements resulted, and it ' and Jessamine combined. The beautiful large 



remained for a bright little woman, Mrs. Lizzie 

 Bunce, of California, to do what others have been 



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Of the easiest cul- / striving for years to do — secure new colors, and 

 ture, free flower- i to increase the size of the flowers without sacri- 

 i n g , deliciously ' ficing the exquisite fragrance for which the 

 fragrant and very \ Freesia is famous. Undaunted faith in the ulti- 

 inexpensive, the i mate result of her work, backed by skill and 

 Freesia is perhaps 1 1 patient persistency in cross fertilization, finally 

 the most popular \ won after many disappointments. Years of labor 

 with a purpose was rewarded. When the tiny 

 bulbsbloomed the extra-large, handsome flowers 

 unfolded to the critical eye of the originator 

 myriads of lovely tints and delicate colorings, 

 too beautiful for description. From the white 



well as most 



satisfactory of all 



the Fall and Win - 



Since the introduction of 



strain no improvement has 



lutely new in Freesias — pure creamy yellow, 

 snow white, clouded with purple, reddish tints 

 and many other color efi'ects that go far beyond 

 description. Thefragrance, if possible, issweeter 

 than is found in the common Freesia ; it breathes 

 the delicious perfume of Hyacinth, Mignonette 



flowers are of splendid substance and are pro- 

 duced in profusion, owing to vigor of the plant. 



Having secured the entire stock of this 

 splendid new strain, we propose to sell it, while 

 it holds out, at reasonable prices, so that all our 

 customers may give it a trial. We look to this 

 new mixture to increase the popularity of the 

 Freesia. Almost every flower-lover plants 

 Freesias, and for house culture no bulb gives 

 more satisfaction. They are sure to grow and 

 bloom in almost any situation. Since they are 

 almost indispensable, why not get the benefit 

 of the wonderful improvement made in them, 

 and buy plentifully of "GIANT FLOWER- 



IKG FREESLiS." They will bring pleasure 

 to every one who plants them. Try a half 

 dozen bulbs at least. Their culture is extremely 

 simple. One feature to observe is, pla7it the 

 bulbs early, while their vitality is strong. Six 

 to eight bulbs can be planted in a five-inch 

 pot or pan ; ordinary soil will do. If a little 

 sandy, so much the better. Water sparingly 

 for a while, and growth will soon commence. 

 The plants of the "GIANT FLOWERING 

 FREESIAS " bloom early and continue a long 

 while. 



Price of 



Giant Flowering Freesias." ^tTo^^^^o'^oT^ 



5 cents each ; 6 for 25 cents ; 40 cents per 

 dozen ; 25 for 75 cents ; $2.50 per hundred. 



NOTICE. — We offer fine large bulbs, ranging from one-fourth to w, 



three-fourths of an inch in diameter, but we guarantee no special size, ^ 



as the bulbs are mixed together, and no preference will be shown. Every % 



one will receive good, sound bulbs, sure to grow and bloom. % 



pard!arpSnim:a\r.t The Dingee & Conard Co., 



Address rose GROWERS. WEST GROVE, PA. 



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