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THE DINCEE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



Miscellaneous Plants and Vines* 



On pages 68 to 76 inclusive are offered the very choicest plants and vines in cultivation. Many 

 of them are new and rare, while others are tried and true favorites. We offer none but those that 

 will thrive with ordinary cultivation and give absolute satisfaction to all who plant them. 



Dutchman's Pipe. 



(ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO.) 



A very rapid-growing hardy climber and well known in 

 some parts of the country as Chinese Yam. The tubers grow 

 very large, and are edible, like a Sweet Potato. Its great 

 value, however, is for permanent shade. In a short time its 

 large heart-shaped leaves make a dense shade, and as it is 

 perfectly hardy, it increases in size year after year. For a 

 permanent hardy vine it is unequaled. The flowers are long 

 and pipe-shaped, hence the name. 



Large plants, 35 cts. each; 3 for SI. 



Olea Fragrans, 



(TEA OK SWEET OLIVE.) 



One of the sweetest and most desirable of flowers. The 

 white flowers are produced in clusters, and emit the most 

 pleasing fragrance. It is well said that " each individual 

 bloom has more sweetness than the most fragrant Lily." As 

 a conservatory shrub it will be found invaluable. The bloom- 

 ing period begins in the Fall and lasts for several months ; in 

 fact, it is a true perpetual bloomer.' It is of easy culture and 

 especially desirable as a window plant. In India and Europe 

 it is considered extremely valuable. One of the best ever- 

 blooming plants. 



20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for SI. 



New Japanese Abutilon, " Savitzii." 



This unique variety is well shown in our illustration, which 

 gives an idea of its remarkable appearance. It is a decided 

 improvement upon Souvenir de Bonn, inasmuch as the varie- 

 gation is entirely different, the contrast between the green 

 and white is sharper, and the habit of the plant dwarfer. It 

 is the most striking decorative foliage plant in our collection, 

 being equally as valuable as Palms, Crotons or Dracaenas. 

 Fine for edging or as single specimens. It withstands the 

 hottest sun splendidly and also thrives in shady situations. 

 We regard this as a magnificent plant, and those who give it 

 a trial will be amply paid for the investment. It attracts in- 

 stant attention We paid $1 each last year for the original 

 plants. The stock is very scarce. 



Strong plants, 30 cts. each 

 4 for SI. 



2 for 50 cts.; 



NEW AHl'TILON, 8AVITZII. 



NEW DWARF ABUTILON, PIGMY. 



New Dwarf Ever-blooming Abutilon, 

 " Pigmy." 



(Introduced now for the first time and for sale 

 only by The Dingee & Conard Company,) 



The last few years has seen Abutilons become most popular 

 as flowering and decorative plants. Among varieties that are 

 sought after because of the beauty of their foliage are Souv- 

 enir de Bonn and Savitzii. We have several varieties that 

 heretofore have been valuable for their flowers, but the fact 

 of their not producing them freely and the tall lanky habit 

 of growth has been considered by some as objections. In 

 introducing this new variety we are confident that it will 

 become exceedingly popular. It is entirely unlike any other 

 Abutilon. It rarely ever exceeds one foot in height, is a 

 strong, vigorous and compact grower, and bears its large 

 deep-orange-colored flowers in amazing profusion and con- 

 tinuously throughout the entire year. Single plants will 

 bear hundreds of flowers that are fully two inches across. 

 This variety will never become cheap, as it cannot be grown 

 in large quantities like other Abutilons. The wonderful pro- 

 fusion of flowers makes it impossible to get many cuttings. 

 We paid a large price for the original stock, after we had 

 given it a careful test. As a pot plant this will supersede 

 every other variety of flowering Abutilons. Do not fail 

 to try it. It is never without flowers. 



Strong plants, 30 cts. each; 2 for 50 cts.; 4 for SI. 



NETTLETON, KAHN & TROWBRIDGE, Architects, 

 Union Trust Building, Detroit, Mich. 



November 12, 1897. 

 The Dingee & Conard Company, 

 West Grove, Pa.: 

 Gentlemen : In compliance with our order of the 1st inst., with 

 which we enclosed our check for $49.36, we beg to say the Shrubs 

 and Roses have been received and nearly all of them are set out. 

 We wish to express the highest praise for the liberal quantity 

 and the fine quality you have given us. The Roses especially 

 were much finer than we had reason to expect, and we feel that 

 you have fully redeemed your promise of giving satisfaction. 



We shall remember you next Spring when we are anticipating 

 more of this work. 



Very respectfully, 



Nettleton, Kahn & Trowbridge. 



