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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



Tuberous=Rooted Begonias. 



Tuberous-rooted Begonias are new and distinctly beautiful flowers, which can be grown 

 and cared for as easily as Geraniums. The large bulbs we send out produce all Summer, in 

 profusion, gorgeous and brilliant flowers, 3 to 5 inches in diameter. An entirely new effect. 



These splendid new Begonias are very beautiful, and un- 

 surpassed for bedding or pot culture. As will be seen by our 

 illustration, the plants present a striking appearance, being 

 covered with magnificent showy flowers. The bulbs or tubers 

 can be easily grown, succeeding best, however, in light, loamy 

 soil and a somewhat shaded situation. After blooming all 

 Summer, the bulbs, if in beds, should be taken up in Novem- 

 ber, dried off like Gladiolus or Tuberoses, and packed in a box 

 of coarse sand or sawdust, placec in a dry place, secure from 

 cold; they will then be ready for the next season. If in pots 



TUBEROUS BEGONIA SUPERB WHITE. 



they can be gradually dried off in November by withholding 

 water; when well dried out put the pots containing bulbs in 

 a dry warm place, until the next April, when the roots can be 

 shaken out and replanted for Summer flowering as before. 



Begonias, Superb nixed Colors. 



Our superb collection of Tuberous-rooted Begonias, Mixed, 

 embraces the most gorgeous array of colors ever seen in this 

 magnificent new race of flowers. A bed of them will excite 

 admiration and attract great 

 attention in any locality, while 

 single bulbs, planted in the 

 mixed flower beds or pots, 

 vases or boxes, will appear in 

 exceedingly handsome contrast, 

 io cts. each ; 3 for 25 cts.; 6 for 

 50 cts. ; $1 per dozen. 



Tuberous=rooted Be- 

 gonias Under Color. 



Begonia— Superb Scarlet* 



— Intense flame-colored flow- 

 ers, very large size. 15 cts c 

 each. 



Begonia — Superb Rose.— 

 The beautiful flowers are soft, 

 shining rose color. 15 cts- 

 each. 



Begonia. — Superb White. 

 — Large, pearly white flowers, 

 very distinct (see cut). 15 

 cts. each. 



Begonia— Superb Yellow,, 

 — Brilliant and glowing yel= 

 low color. 15 cts. each. 

 SPECIAL OFFER.— On® 



bulb each of the 4 superb 



colors described above s 



50 cts. 

 Tuberous-rooted Bego» 



nias, Double Varieties 



Mixed, all colors. Very rare. 



30 cts. each ; 2 for 50 cts. 



riontbretia Crocosmiaeflora. 



This extremely brilliant and graceful Summer-flowering 

 bulb throws up several flower stalks, which are loaded with 

 slightly droopy spikes of blossoms from 5 to 10 inches long; 



also with numer- 

 ous side spikes, 

 the whole mak- 

 ing a lovely dis- 

 play of color. 

 The flowers are 

 trumpet- shaped, 

 with six petals 

 well turned back; 

 the color is in- 

 tense orange 

 scarlet ; a clump 

 makes a very 

 sh o wy sigh t ; 

 also, used as a 

 piece in a vase 

 or basket, will 

 attract great at- 

 tention. 



Price, 5 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 10 

 cts. ; 10 for 25 

 cents. 



MONTBRETIA CROCOSM I /E FLORA. 



Messrs. Dingkk & Conard:— Plants and bulbs received, and 

 they arrived in excellent condition. Thank you kindly for your 



gromptness, also for extra Rose. You are always generous and to 

 e depended upon. Esther C. Eiuckson, Mansfield Centre, Conn. 



CALADIUfl BSCULENTUM. 



A splendid ornamental foliage plant, suitable for lawn dec- 

 oration ; can be planted in border or grown in large pots or 

 tubs; likes 

 warmth and 

 moisture. 

 When full 

 size, it stands 

 from 4 to 6 

 feet hi gh. 

 The leaves 

 are immense, 

 often meas- 

 uring 4 feet 

 in length by 

 2% feet in 

 breadth; very 

 smooth, 

 bright green, 

 beautifully 

 veined with 

 dark green ; 

 should not 

 be planted in 

 Spring till CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 



ground is warm. When killed down by frost in Fall, take up 

 root and store in cellar, secure from freezing. As the root 

 gets older it increases in size and strength. 15 cts. each ; 

 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1 ; $1.25 per dozen. See page 73 for cut 

 and description of Fancy Leaved Caladiums. We offer plants, 

 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



