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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



CRINUM ORNATUM. 



Rare Crinums. 



These superb flowers are imposing in their royal beauty. 



They are conceded to be the most magnificent decorative 



plants in existence ; satisfactory for pot and garden culture. 



Ornatum. — Ours is the true stock of this finest and rarest of 



Crinums. Bulbs of this variety never sell for less than $i 



per pound. Grows from i% to 5 feet high, bearing a crown 



of 12 to 20 large, Lily-like blooms ; color white, with deep 



pink stripe down the centre of each petal. The flowers 



are deliciously scented; foliage evergreen and decidedly 



handsome. Bulbs can be kept permanently in large pots; 



grow larger and better every year. Magnificent large bulbs 



— the finest we have ever seen — sure to bloom, postpaid by 



Mail, 50 cts. each; smaller size, 25 cts. each, postpaid by 



Mail. 



Klrky. — Large heavy bulbs, producing numerous clusters of 

 magnificent large flowers of great beauty and fragrance. 

 The broad petals are pure white, with a centre stripe of 

 deep reddish purple. First size; 35 cts.; 3 for $1 ; largest 

 size, 50 cts. 



Americanum. — Large spikes of lovely white, Lily-like 

 flowers. Very beautiful. 40 cts. each ; 3 for #1. 



Set of 3 postpaid for $r. 



Madeira Vine. 



A very popular tuberous-rooted climbing plant, with 

 smooth, glossy leaves; it grows readily in any garden soil 

 and is especially desirable for hanging baskets, trellis, rock 

 work, etc. The beautiful racemes of flowers are pure white 

 and extremely fragrant and borne in great profusion. A 

 valuable climbing vine. 5 cts. each ; 6 for 25 cts. 



Summer Flowering Oxalis, 



The compact habit and the wonderful profusion of bloom 

 which they give make these unsurpassed for bordering and 

 edging purposes. 



Lasiandra.— Rosy pink. 15 cts. per doz.; $1 per 100. 

 Dieppi. — Pure white, very popular. 15 cts. per doz.; $i 



per 100. 

 Mixed Colors. — 15 cts. per doz.; $1 per 100. 



NERINE JAPONICA. 



Nerine Japonica* 



The true hardy Japanese Spider Lily. A most beautiful 

 and desirable bulb. Planted in the open ground it will pro- 

 duce a number of trusses of delicate pinkish flowers, with 

 long undulated petals coruscating like jewels under a bright 

 light. Our bulbs are home-grown and thoroughly acclimated. 

 They may be considered hardy south of Washington, but in 

 the North should be planted several inches deep and well 

 protected during Winter. Very fine for pot culture. 15 cts. 

 each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 10 for $1. 



Tritoma Uvaria (Blazing Torch) ♦ 



Admirably adapted for single clumps on the lawn or among 

 shrubbery, where its tall spikes, brilliant flame-colored crim- 

 son and yellow flowers, make an effective display from August 

 until December. The flowers bear a striking resemblance to 

 Blazing Torches, hence the name. Hardy with protection. 

 The flowers remain uninjured by frost until late in Autumn; 

 indeed it is not an uncommon sight to see its tall spikes in 

 perfect flower in December. Admired by all who see it. We 

 offer strong (imported) blooming tubers at a low price. 20 

 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1. 



1K1TOMA UVARIA (BLAZING iuKCHj. 



